from dust jacket Here is a book which breaks entirely new ground in judo teaching. It outlines contemporary theories of learning, class teaching technique, and shows how the various theories and principles can be built into a simple but effective method of introductory methods can be moulded into an intermediate judo skill. Lastly, Japanese terminology is explained in a completely new way, which will be of treat interest to both old and new judo players. The author has evolved this approach to the teaching of judo over the last few years in his capacity as National Coach to the British Judo Association. Compared with the traditional methods of judo teaching, it is quite revolutionary, evern though its intrinsic principles are accepted in educational circles. The results of the new method have been impressive; skill has been acquired far more quickly and on a far broader base than ever before. This method of teaching judo has been used all over the British Isles in clubs, colleges, schools, youth clubs etc., and is also gradually spreading abroad. As yet the spread is thin on the ground, but the object of this book is to help those who have heard of the method and who want to know more. It is unique in explaining fully the history and development of Mr Gleeson's method of teaching judo which fully utilizes the knowledge of the West and the capacities of the Westerner. (Geoffrey Gleeson) Born in 1927. First appearance in British team 1949. Finalist in Open and 3rd Dan European Championships 1951. First special research student of the Kodokan (Tokyo) 1952-55. During this period also studied kendo, aikido and calligraphy. Chief instructor of the budiokwai 1955-60. Captain of first team to win European Championship for Britain 1957; captain of various teams 1949-57. Served on Executive Committee of British Judo Association 1955-60. Read Japanese at London University 1955-58. Honorary National Coach 1958-60. Full-time National CLoahc 1960 to the present. Originally trained as an engineer, holds higher National certificate of Engineering. Swam in County and Soutehern Counties Champions, interest and participation in several other sports. Presently studying motive writing. Contents 1 Teaching Method and coaching Technique Learning by Imitation The utilization of education Instructional Technique-Planning for a Period; Planning for a Session (Skill; Competition; Interest; Enjoyment) A Coach's Characteristics Class Control--Discipline; Hygiene; Class Technique (The Importance of Demonstration; The Use of Floor Area; Class Appreciation of Initial Demonstration; Progress Variation; Use of Habit; Explanations; Use of Voice; Observation; Imagination) Judo Leaders-The Position and Importance of the Instructor, Coach and Teacher Conclusion Bibliography 2 General Factors Types of Throw Speed and Movement--Posture; Movement (Power Point; Power Curve; Control Curve; Acceleration; Body Movement; Chest Contact; Turning; Legs; Feet; Head) Tsukuri-Hands; Arms; Ne-waza General Factors: Conclusion Supplementary Factors-Falling Uchikomi Forms of Training-Randori; Shiai Observation Kinaesthetic Appreciation Aesthetic Appreciation Coaching Hooks Imagination Conclusion Bibliography 3 Elementary Judo The Introductory Group Method Group 1-Dynamic Defence; Combined Attack and Defence; Ukemi Group 2-Major Sub-group; Dynamic Defence; Minor Sub-group Group 3-Dynamic Defence Ne-waza Linked Systems-Coaching Hooks (Elementary) Conclusion 4 Intermediate Judo Example from Group 1: Tai-otoshi Example from Group 2: O-soto-gari Example from Groukp 3: Harai-Goshi Hairi-Kata Coaching Points for Various Techniques Tai-otoshi Tsuikomi-goshi Seoi-nage O-soto-gari O-uchi-gari Ko-uchi-gari Lo-soto-gari Harai-goshi Uchi-mata Hane-goshi Ashi-waza Sutemi-waza Kaeshi-waza Ne-waza--A Ne-waza Sequence for an Intermediate Student Conclusion 5 British Judo Association Coaching Examinations An outline of the requirements for: The Club Instructors Award-The Coach Award; Senior Coach Award Teh Promotion Syllabus, with full explanation and definition The Gokyo Japanese pronunciation Glossary