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)
Biography
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.
"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.
