The Science of Judo

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

Slaviša Bradić 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