Elderly people should be taught judo skills to help prevent injuries when they trip or fall, according to a researcher. Elderly people should be taught judo skills to help prevent injuries when they trip or fall, according to a researcherMiss McDonald, who is a senior lecturer in sport coaching, was speaking at the British Science Festival in Chelmsford. She said: 'In a judo class, the very first lesson we teach people is how to fall because it's so important. Around one in three adults over 65 and half of people over 80 will have at least one fall a year. Around one in three adults over 65 and half of people over 80 will have at least one fall a year.

Source: Daily Mail September 10, 2021 00:56 UTC