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Aim. The paper aims to justify the use of CrossFit training for improving special physical fitness of judokas. Materials and methods. Male judokas aged from 19 to 20 years (n = 23) who have an experience of at least 6 years were engaged in CrossFit training for 12 weeks. Their physical fitness was assessed using the following methods: SJFT, blood lactate concentration, load test (60 Ippon-Seoi-Nage). The results obtained were compared with the data of recent scientific studies of domestic and foreign experts. Results. Significant (p < 0.05) differences in the results of special judoka tests after 12 weeks of CrossFit training were revealed. A significant decrease in the recovery time of athletes was found. Blood lactate concentration in athletes significantly (p < 0.05) increased. Conclusion. The results of the study prove the effectiveness of regular CrossFit training sessions for judokas. The positive dynamics of the results of special tests indicates an increase in special physical fitness of athletes.