Mental imaging is one of the most widely used cognitive strategies among sportspeople. In the present study we investigated the possible effects of imaging capacity and body image on judo movement skills among intermediate-level judokas aged 21–26 years. Statistical analysis of the results suggest that, of the various measures of imaging capacity and body image considered, only the Body Competence subscale of the Body Consciousness Questionnaire had a significant effect on judo performance.
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