Does it Work ?

To consider some facts of the Japanese system against current research. (Dr M Callan) The transitions stages within the system What age Japanese players reach 10,000 hrs Judo training Sports development model A comparative study over the last three Olympics Drawbacks to system – Future research

Does Japans TI model match Baylis model ? (Balyi & Way, 2002) Count the cost before you commit... (Dr Mike Callan2008, Perss, Com. Logan, D. 2010) Confidence & Freedom of mind to defeat opponents (Kyuzo Mifune, 1960) To consider Japans TI system against research

5-12 yrs Local Judo Club (Machi Dojo) 2-3hrs 2-4 x p/w yrs School club 1hr before 2-4hrs week day 2-4hrs, 1-2 x p/day every weekend School Club Repeat of above University (Seiki juku) 1hr before breakfast, 3hrs am, 2-3hrs evening weekend 1hr pre breakfast, 5hrs am, 3hrs evening Retirement / Retainment (Bath, Lecture) ((lecture, Anglia Ruskin, 2010) The Transition Stages

Average of greater possible number of hrs 15,120 Hrs Judo By the age of 21yrs old Average of lesser possible number of hrs 10,170 Hrs Judo (Ericsson, et, al Hayes, J. R )

All Jnr High School Championships yrs old Inter High School Championships (Individual) yrs old They have to get 1st place in their prefecture to enter.(47 prefectures in Japan) All High School Championships (Teams) yrs old All Japan Jnr Championships yrs old How to enter:They have to get 1st place in their region to enter. (Bath Lecture) Talent Selection Events

Sports Development Model Spirit Strength Technique Bath Lecture, 2008

A Comparative Study

Drawbacks - Future Research BREAKS PLAYERS MENTALLY Players not allowed to take water during training Deaths During training An investigative studying into adopting a regime similar to gymnastics into judo ie: morning training etc to build training hours Longitudinal study with under fives doing recommended training regime (Leonard, Dr.J. 2008).

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