The development of a judo athlete (judoka) starts with fun physical activity and becomes fulfilling, meaningful sport that enriches lives. The ultimate goal of the sport is to perfect oneself, and to contribute to society. The judo community embody values of courtesy, courage, honesty, honour, modesty, respect, self-control & friendship. Values we hope to pass on to every judoka.
Through training, judoka nurture their physical, mental, and moral strength, building gradually to a point where a judoka develops adaptability, independence & resilience (AIR). Like many things worth achieving, this means that judo development can be a long, complex, and difficult journey. The ‘Judo Scotland Player Development Framework’ is a guide to help those involved in supporting & developing judo athletes navigate the journey. We know athlete development is not an exact science. It is unique to each individual and ever-changing. This framework is therefore designed as guidelines, not tramlines, the purpose of which is to map the enduring principles of development. The framework is by no means exhaustive and will always require coaches and judoka to bring it to life and make it their own. We hope it provides a level of understanding of Judo development across our community
The development of a judo athlete (judoka) starts with fun physical activity
and becomes fulfilling, meaningful sport that enriches lives. The ultimate goal of the sport is to perfect oneself, and to contribute to society. The judo
community embody values of courtesy, courage, honesty, honour, mo...
Judo development is a long, complex, and difficult journey. The development dials can be used to reflect and adjust a judoka’s program to meet their ever-changing needs. They are designed to help get the right balance for the individual. The dials represent principles of development that live con...
The ability to physically do what is required to develop and perform. Physical
capability is an essential ingredient to fulfilling a judoka’s performance potential
Technical Judo ability encompasses all that is required to execute the right techniques at the right times. It refers to the quantity and quality of techniques available to the judoka, the tactical application of attacks and decision making in competition. The following questions illustrate the p...
Behavioural ability encompasses what we think, do, feel, and say in relation to our development and performance in-and-out of sport. It encapsulates the development of disciplined thought and action. e.g. the ability to plan, set goals, focus, reflect, reason, make decisions, solve problems, mana...
We encourage a focus on the following, which will be supported by the Club Coach and developed by utilising games & judo activities, the Kodokan Kodomo-no-kata syllabus (grades 8, 7, 6 & 5) and the Kai & Mon grade syllabus).
Solo, then progress with compliant partner:
Postures
– Dynamic (Shize...
Technical Judo ability encompasses all that is required to execute the right techniques at the right times. It refers to the quantity and quality of techniques available to the judoka, the tactical application of attacks and decision making in competition. The following questions illustrate the p...
Ne-Waza randori principles, “The rule of 3”:
1. Don’t give up your back, attack.
2. Don’t go between the legs, posture up & attack.
3. Don’t settle for a single leg, turn defence to attack.
