# Judo lessons can teach older adults to fall safely

Source: [Earth.com](https://www.earth.com/science/judo-lessons-can-teach-older-adults-to-fall-safely/) · 2026-11-13 · Earth & Climate
Page: https://themorning.science/story/judo-lessons-can-teach-older-adults-to-fall-safely-67d84505f11288d1
Kind: research · Impact: low

## In brief

- Most fall prevention programs for older adults aim to stop falls from happening, and very few teach what to do once a fall has begun.
- Judo, a sport in which people are regularly thrown onto a mat, has techniques for controlling a fall.
- A new study reported by Earth.com examines whether judo lessons can teach older adults to fall safely.

## Why it matters

It suggests a way to reduce fall-related injuries in older adults by teaching safe falling technique, which complements programs focused only on preventing falls.

## Coverage

- [Judo lessons can teach older adults to fall safely](https://www.earth.com/science/judo-lessons-can-teach-older-adults-to-fall-safely/) — Earth.com, 2026-11-13

Tags: falls, older adults, judo, fall prevention, injury prevention

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