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1st Edition

Women in Judo

Edited By Mike Callan Copyright 2022
94 Pages
by Routledge

94 Pages
by Routledge

94 Pages
by Routledge
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This is the first book to explore women’s judo in all aspects, from the history and governance of the sport to cutting-edge sport science perspectives.  The book examines the story of judo for women and how the history of the sport has paralleled the cultural and social challenges faced by women in both the East and the West. It considers the issues of leadership and governance in... Read more

Introduction   

Mike Callan

 

1          A History of Women in Judo

            Amanda Spenn

2          Teamwork as a Method of Governing in Judo: A Women's Perspective

            Sanda Čorak

3          Coaching Women in Judo

            Mike Callan

4          Training and Physiological Aspects Related to Judo Performance in Women

            Xanne Janse de Jonge

5          Perspectives on Technique and Skill Adaption

            Darren Warner and Natalie Powell

6          Competition Judo for Women

            Lisa Allan and Mike Callan

7          Notable Women Judoka

            Mike Callan

Biography

Mike Callan is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, Sport and Geography and Head of the i-dojo International Judo Research Unit at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. He is the President of the International Association of Judo Researchers, Education Director of the Commonwealth Judo Association and Managing Director of the Judospace Educational Institute. He has worked in the International Federation Services team for judo at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. He is a 7th Dan and was awarded the International Judo Federation Special Award for his services to education and research.

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