Books for Kids Who Love Judo

Discover Nicola Fairbrother's Koka Kids Books: Packed with Expert Tips and Techniques for Aspiring Judoka

Here are a few books we recommend to help children learn and improve at judo. The books are written by Nicola Fairbrother, 8th Dan, a judo world champion and olympic medallist and contain lots of information and tips. You can purchase the books on amazon or for more info on each title visit the Koka Kids website.

Please note: Also available in French, German, Spanish and Dutch. To get the foreign language titles please visit the appropriate amazon site.

1. Learn Judo Breakfalls & 10 Exercise

A great book for beginners, this book teaches kids to roll and fall safely and correctly. Plus there are ten exercises that help children improve their agility and gain confidence moving. Learning how to roll and fall correctly is key to building confidence for judo.

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2. 10 Judo Holddowns & 10 Challenges

This is one of the best judo books for kids who are just beginning judo. Master ten hold downs (called osae-komi), learn how to escape and how to change from hold to hold.

3. 85 Japanese Judo Words: Learn Judo Terminology

Learn 85 Japanese judo words and their English meanings, with easy-to-remember graphics. Plus, there is a free interactive online version (sign up for it at www.kokakids.co.uk) - this is a must!

4. 40 Judo Throws: Learn How To Throw

A comprehensive 100 page book covering the complete Judo Syllabus. Learn how to do 40 judo throws with step by step illustrated tutorials. Highly recommended.

5. 20 Drills Skill Training

For children looking to work on technique and becoming a better all round judoka. There are 20 training drills to help improve your footwork, timing, balance and entry.

6. Learn Judo Groundwork: 20 Turnovers

This book teaches 20 groundwork turnovers and it will help take groundwork judo to the next level. For judoka serious about getting better at newaza, this book will get you there!

7. 20 Judo Combinations: Advanced Judo

This book contains 20 judo combinations with clear, step-by-step illustrations for each. It teaches advanced techniques like getting the right reaction to throw, feinting attacks, and linking throws together.

8. Jigoro Kano & Moral Code

A great way for children to learn about the judo moral code, its values, and read the story of how judo’s founder Jigoro Kano invented judo.

9. Judo Colouring Book – Fifty Throws

This coloring book features 50 black and white judo throw illustrations for children to color. It's a fun, interactive way for young judoka to familiarize themselves with various judo techniques while engaging in a creative activity.

10. How to Draw the Koka Kids

This book teaches children how to draw the cartoon faces, eyes, and characters of the Koka Kids team. It's an activity book that combines judo themes with art, allowing young judoka to express their creativity while engaging with judo-related content.

11. Irish Judo Mon and Shamrock Syllabus

This book covers all techniques from 2nd to 12th Mon in the Irish Judo Association's grading syllabus. It serves as a comprehensive guide for judoka progressing through the Irish grading system, detailing the required techniques for each level.

These books are designed to help children learn judo techniques visually, enhance their understanding of the sport, and support their progress from beginner to advanced levels.