The Science of Judo

The Science of Judo is the first book to set out and discuss the science, coaching and history behind judo performance. Evidence-based and informed by the latest research, the book offers practical guidance on preparing athletes for high performance and understanding the core tenets of sport science underpinning it. Featuring contributions from world-leading experts, the book consists of chapters on all aspects of judo performance, including: - The historical development of judo and its physical, intellectual and moral role - Physical preparation for competition, coaching and training strategies - Skill acquisition, talent identification and development - Nutrition and lifestyle of judoka - Performance analysis and biomechanics - Injury epidemiology and prevention - Special considerations for female and young judoka Clearly written and accessible, The Science of Judo provides upper-level students and researchers, and coaches and sport science staff working with judoka, with the most thorough and authoritative reference on sport science applied to judo currently available.

Mike Callan is a Principal Lecturer in Sport Development and Business at the University of Hertfordshire, UK and a European Judo Union Didactic and Scientific Expert. He has extensive experience in providing coach education and consultancy around the world. He is the President of the International Association of Judo Researchers and Secretary General of the Commonwealth Judo Association. Previously he was the International Federation Services Group Leader for Judo for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Chief Executive of the Judospace Educational Institute. His PhD relates to support for judo players in an educational environment. He is a 7th Dan and was awarded the International Judo Federation Special Award for his services to education and research.

Part 1: History and Education 1. Historical Development of Judo Mike Callan and Slavisa Bradic 2. Judo as A Physical, Intellectual and Moral Education Mike Callan 3. Kata Training for Judo: Value and Application of Judo Kata to Judo Training SlaviSa Bradic and Mike Callan 4. Judo Injuries Epidemiology and Prevention Nikos Malliaropoulos Part 2: Development 5. Judo for children Slavisa Bradic 6. Talent identification, development, and the young judo player George Bountakis, Yusuke Kanamaru and Andrew Burns 7. The Skill Acquisition Process for Judo - Building to A Constraints Led Approach Darren Warner and Yusuke Kanamaru 8. Considerations for the Female Judoka Xanne Janse de Jonge Part 3: Competition 9. Competition Demands of Judo Xanne Janse de Jonge 10. Athlete-Centred Coaching Darren Warner 11. Periodization and Planning of Training for Judo Bob Challis 12. Physical Preparation for Judo Andrew Burns, Ben Rosenblatt and Allan Macdonald 13. Psychological Preparation for the Judoka Rebeka Prosoli and Renata Baric 14. Notational Analysis for Judo Bob Challis and Leonardo José Mataruna-Dos-Santos 15 Biomechanics of Judo Mike Callan 16. Nutrition and weight management for judo Mike Callan