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A Progression System for Kids’ Judo

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The 4Skills Framework – Making Progress Visible


This is part 3 of a 3 part-mini series, written by Nik Fairbrother, 8th Dan tackling the problem of retention in dojos.

Part 1: Why Retention Beats Recruitment – and the Numbers to Prove it.

Part 2: The Forgetting Curve and Why it Matters in the Dojo.

Part 3: A Progression System for Kids’ Judo – Making Progress Visible 


Make Progress Visible

« My child isn’t progressing. »

If you’ve coached kids’ judo for any length of time, you’ve heard this. Maybe from a parent at the door. Maybe in an email. Maybe when they don’t renew their membership.

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The Forgetting Curve (And Why It Matters in the Dojo)

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Keeping Judoka Engaged Between Classes

« Teaching on the mat is enough to keep judoka interested. »

But is it?

You’ve been there. A kid nails a technique in class. They’re excited, motivated, ready to learn more. Then they go home. And by next week, they’ve forgotten half of what they learned.

The reality: while in-class teaching is vital, judoka need support outside the dojo to reinforce learning.

Visual aids, take-home certificates, and interactive resources help kids remember techniques and stay motivated between sessions.

It’s time to consider « off the mat » as well as « on the mat » when you are looking to engage kids, reduce drop-off rates and improve retention. 


This is part 2 of a 3 part-mini series, written by Nik Fairbrother, 8th Dan tackling the problem of retention in dojos.

Part 1: Why Retention Beats Recruitment – and the Numbers to Prove it.

Part 2: The Forgetting Curve and Why it Matters in the Dojo.

Part 3: A Progression System for Kids’ Judo – Making Progress Visible 


The Forgetting Curve (And Why It Matters)

We forget up to 50% of new information within an hour, around 70% within 24 hours, and retain only about 25% by the end of the week. (Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve)

That means the throw a child learned on Monday? By next Monday, they’ve lost most of it.

Unless.

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Why Retention Beats Recruitment – and the Numbers that Prove it

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The Challenge Every Coach Faces

You’ve felt it – the frustration when promising judoka stop showing up. Drop-off, membership loss, and churn are common in dojos everywhere.

« Most martial arts dojos lose 50% of their students within the first year. The industry benchmark for annual retention is 70-80% – meaning 20-30% annual dropout is considered typical. » DojoTrack.

And here’s what most coaches get wrong: they focus all their energy on recruiting new members while their existing ones walk out the back door. Read more


Five Winning Tips to Retain Judoka

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Real Coaches, real wins. Five ways coaches are engaging and retaining their members. 

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Christmas 2025 Judo Gifts Special Offer for Judo Clubs

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Coaches! Training Resources + Christmas Gifts wrapped up in one easy bundle.

By Nik Fairbrother, 8th Dan, Koka Kids Editor

Each Christmas I aim to make judo books available to coaches at a reduced rate – and I’m glad to say that 2025 is no exception. In fact this year, I have two books for you: « 40 Judo Throws » and « Learn Groundwork: Master 20 Turnovers » are both available for coaches and clubs to buy at wholesale rates.

40 Judo Throws Learn How to Throw is a 100-page book, with every throw in the Gokyo is illustrated clearly, step by step. The perfect reference book for judoka of all levels.

Learn Judo Groundwork: Master 20 Turnovers contains full instruction and illustrations on how to do twenty different groundwork turnovers.

Here’s an overview of prices. If you need specific amounts not shown on the website, or want to mix and match your bundle please contact me, Nik Fairbrother.

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Book of the Month: Learn Groundwork and Master 20 Turnovers

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The Koka Kids Judo Book of the Month for September was « Learn Groundwork and Master 20 Turnovers »

4.7 out of 5 with 78 reviews

« A really clever book. Brilliant for children and young adults of all abilities to help aid their learning and skills. Great to be able to take away from the club and revise at home. »

« Definitely worth a buy to have this, whether you’re new to judo, are just want to re instate some classic turnovers. Its set out nicely, with step by step illustrations, you won’t be disappointed. »

« I have been using the materials and the books with my adult Judo students as well. An invaluable resource for my teaching. »

See all the book’s reviews on amazon

Judo groundwork books

 

What’s this book about?

Groundwork judo is fun and an easy way to score a judo ippon! But many kids get stuck at the first hurdle of not knowing how to turn their partner over. With 20 fully illustrated turnovers to learn, this book will make sure you never have that problem again. This book show step by step how to do turnovers from simple « Pull-Through » or « Shoulder Roll » to more complicated « Scissors » and « Lateral Rolls. »

How it will help your judo

  • You’ll learn 20 groundwork judo turnovers meaning you will have a huge arsenal of attacks to use when you find yourself in any newaza situation
  • You’ll be able to break through common defences (all fours, flat on stomach, from underneath etc). You’ll know what to do, and how to turn your partner over.

 

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