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At the beginning of his training, as the judoist learns the techniques of falling, mental conditioning takes over almost simultaneously with the development of physical skill. Mental control becomes an accepted reaction by the subconscious. Then, once mastery of the techniques of falling is acquired, the judoist progresses to the acquisition of skill in the techniques of throwing and, from this, to a knowledge of the principles that govern throwing and the control of balance in his body.

The beginning judoist should realize that it is better to learn the basic techniques and principles well than to oversaturate the mind with hundreds of subsidiary techniques that cannot possibly be mastered in one lifetime. In other words, it is better for the student of judo to perfect himself in the basic techniques and principles in order to set an impression on his subconscious mind. This is the result most to be desired. Once these symbolic exercises have been impressed upon the mind, the new, positive, expert attitude to situations begins to develop. Two good judo maxims illustrate the purpose of such training: Seiryoku zenyo means "the maximum efficient use of physical and mental energy" and jita kyoei, "mutual welfare and benefit."