From Technique to Systems: Coaching Performance in Modern Judo – 8 Nov 26 – London

Date/Times: 8th November 2026 – 09:30-13:30
Venue: Metro Judo Club -Thomas Tallis School, London, SE3 9PX
More information on cost and how to book by contacting Paul Murphy – Paul.murphy0502@gmail.com
This interactive seminar explores modern approaches to coaching, learning and player development in judo. Combining workshop activities, practical coaching sessions and guided discussion, participants will examine how curiosity, questioning and contemporary learning principles can enhance both coaching effectiveness and athlete performance.
The seminar is designed to provide coaches with practical tools and strategies that can be applied immediately within club, development and performance environments.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:

Understand key principles of modern coaching and skill acquisition.
Develop effective questioning, observation and feedback skills.
Explore the use of purposeful technical randori and constraint-based learning.
Improve their understanding of tactical awareness and continuous transition in modern judo.
Gain practical coaching tools that support decision-making, adaptability and performance.

Session 1: The Prime
A classroom-based workshop introducing the coaching and learning models that underpin the practical sessions.
Topics include:

Modern coaching principles
Curiosity as a coaching tool
Questioning and feedback techniques
Observation and noticing skills
FADS framework
Stages of skill acquisition
Creating environments that encourage exploration and learning

Session 2: Technical Development Through Purposeful Randori
A practical session demonstrating how coaches can progress athletes from technical understanding to effective application.
Key themes include:
The 5A Learning Model

Skill acquisition in practice
Open Randori
Constraint-based coaching
Scenario design
Developing decision-making and tactical awareness

Participants will experience, analyse and design learning activities that move beyond traditional randori and promote adaptable performance under pressure.
Session 3: Continuous Transition – Knowledge into Application
A live coaching workshop exploring tactical awareness, decision-making and continuous transition in modern judo.
Participants will apply the tools introduced earlier through observation, discussion and practical coaching activities, while examining how modern coaching principles can be used to develop more adaptable athletes.
Reflection and Review
The seminar concludes with a facilitated review of key learning points, practical takeaways and action planning, helping participants connect the coaching models explored throughout the day and identify applications within their own coaching environments
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course