Coaching judo and helping your athletes improve
Becoming a coach, planning a season, teaching kids and tracking the athletes in your club.
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How to become a judo coach: qualifications and reality
How to become a judo coach: black belt, federation coaching courses, first aid and safeguarding, coaching levels, and what the job looks like in a club.
October 27, 20265 min read
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Judo season planning: training cycles and peaking
Judo season planning for coaches: pick target competitions, split the year into training cycles, place the taper and protect recovery all season long.
October 27, 20265 min read
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Teaching judo to kids: class plan, games and safety
Teaching judo to kids: a class structure that works, judo games for children, safety rules on the mat and how to manage a restless group.
October 27, 20265 min read
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Tracking judo athletes' progress: what coaches should measure
Tracking judo athletes' progress as a coach: the metrics that help (attendance, randori, results, shidos), the ones that mislead, and a simple club routine.
October 27, 20265 min read