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Skill Acquisition for Judo blends theory and application by establishing the theoretical foundations underpinning skill acquisition before exploring its impact on the developing judoka.
List of contents
Part 1 1. Introduction to Skill Acquisition in Judo
2. Understanding Motor Control
3. Exploring Motor Learning
4. The Continuum of Learning
5. Considering Complex Systems
6. Understanding Nonlinear Pedagogy
7. Developing a Constraints-led Approach
8. The Advent of Anticipation and Decision Making
Part 2 9. Kano's Vision for Judo
10. Creating a Skills Based Curriculum
11. The Importance of Kata
12. Shuhari: Coordination, Control & Skill
13. Creating Robust, Adaptive Judoka
14. Athlete-Centred Coaching
Part 3 15. Creating Autonomous Judoka
16. Fighting Opponents Correctly Under Stress (FOCUS)
About the author
Darren Warner is a Senior Lecturer at St Marys University. His PhD focuses on coaching and skill acquisition in elite performance. He has a MSc in Applied Sports Coaching and was a former coach for Team GB.
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Skill Acquisition for Judo blends theory and application by establishing the theoretical foundations underpinning skill acquisition before exploring its impact on the developing judoka.
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"This book provides an excellent insight into the development of skills in judo. Written by a respected Olympic medal winning coach and drawing on international evidence. A must-read for every judo coach and judo academic."
Dr Mike Callan, President, international Association of Judo Researchers.
