The Science of Judo (Routledge Research in Sport and Exercise Science)

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. Historical development of judo / Mike Callan and Slavisa Bradic -- Judo as a physical, intellectual and moral education / Mike Callan -- Kata training for judo : value and application of judo kata to judo training / Slavisa Bradic and Mike Callan -- Judo injuries epidemiology and prevention / Nikos Malliaropoulos -- Judo for children / Slavisa Bradic -- Talent identification, development, and the young judo player / George Bountakis, Yusuke Kanamaru and Andrew Burns -- The skill acquisition process for judo - building to a constraints led approach / Darren Warner and Yusuke Kanamaru -- Considerations for the female judoka / Xanne Janse de Jonge -- Competition demands of judo / Xanne Janse de Jonge -- Athlete-centred coaching / Darren Warner -- Periodization and planning of training for judo / Bob Challis -- Physical preparation for judo / Andrew Burns, Ben Rosenblatt and Allan Macdonald -- Psychological preparation for the judoka / Rebeka Prosoli and Renata Baric -- Notational analysis for judo / Bob Challis and Leonardo José Mataruna-Dos-Santos -- Biomechanics of judo / Mike Callan -- Nutrition and weight management for judo / Mike Callan Cover Half title Title page Copyright page Table of contents List of figures List of tables Notes on contributors Editorial note Introduction Part I: History and education 1 Historical development of judo 2 Judo as a physical, intellectual and moral education 3 Kata training for judo: value and application of judo kata to judo training 4 Judo injuries epidemiology and prevention Part II: Development 5 Judo for children 6 Talent identification, development and the young judo player 7 The skill acquisition process for judo – building to a constraints-led approach 8 Considerations for the female judoka Part III: Competition 9 Competition demands of judo 10 Athlete-centred coaching 11 Periodisation and planning of training for judo 12 Physical preparation for judo 13 Psychological preparation for the judoka 14 Notational analysis for judo 15 Biomechanics of judo 16 Nutrition and weight management for judo Index