The Koka Kids Book Guide
Books to help young judoka learn, practise and progress
Judo doesn’t stop when the class ends. Koka Kids books give young judoka something they can return to at home — helping them understand their training, build confidence and keep moving forward.
For young judoka starting out
Start with the foundations
The Beginner Judoka series helps children understand the language, principles and essential skills of judo while they discover the sport for themselves.
Beginner’s Judo Series
A great starting point for children who are new to judo or have only recently begun training.
Learn Judo Breakfalls
Understand one of the most important foundations of safe judo and learn why good breakfalls matter.
Learn Judo Terminology
Make sense of the Japanese words and phrases children hear during their judo lessons.
Jigoro Kano & The Moral Code
Discover the story behind judo and the values that make it much more than a physical sport.
Give them a strong start and something they can explore between classes.
Explore the Beginner Series →For judoka who are already training
Turn training into understanding
The Technical Skills Series gives young judoka more to explore — from throws and combinations to groundwork and dojo drills.
Technical Skills Series
Five books designed to help children develop their technique and understand how individual skills fit together.
40 Judo Throws
Explore a wide range of throwing techniques and develop a broader understanding of judo.
20 Dojo Drills
Ideas and exercises that help young judoka practise movement, technique and coordination.
Learn Judo Groundwork
Build understanding of the groundwork skills that form an important part of judo.
10 Judo Hold Downs
Develop knowledge of hold-down techniques and how they are used in groundwork.
Learn 20 Combinations
Start connecting techniques together and develop a more complete approach to judo.
Five books to help them keep learning and developing between sessions.
Explore the Technical Series →For judoka working towards their next grade
Follow their Mon grade journey
Six books covering all 18 British Judo Mon grades — from Red Mon through to Brown Mon — giving children a clear way to practise the skills they are working towards.
Choose the book that matches their current Mon grade. Each book covers a three-grade progression, making it easy to follow their journey as they move forward.
Red Mon
1st Mon to 3rd Mon
Yellow Mon
4th Mon to 6th Mon
Orange Mon
7th Mon to 9th Mon
Green Mon
10th Mon to 12th Mon
Blue Mon
13th Mon to 15th Mon
Brown Mon
16th Mon to 18th Mon
Want the complete Mon journey?
Get all six books together and give your young judoka the complete set, covering all 18 Mon grades from Red through to Brown.
Get the Whole Set →Give them something to keep learning from
Whether they’re taking their first steps in judo, developing their technique or working towards their next grade, Koka Kids books are designed to support their journey on and off the mat.
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