The kids kata!

Judo’s centre is the Kodokan in Japan; and beyond Japan France is perhaps the biggest Judo nation. So when the Kodokan and French Judo Federation come together to produce a teaching tool for children; it’s something parents can utilise!

Kodomo-no-kata

Together the two organisations have composed the kodomo-no-kata (forms for children) and although some aspects are perhaps the area for club coaches; there is certainly content that you as a parent can use to engage and help your child in their Judo.

For example, the “prologue” includes elements like how to wear a Judo suit, how to bow and basic standing positions. Later their are also things that you can help with, such as the stepping patterns.

Video presentation

In 2021 the Kodokan put together a workshop online for the kata which you can watch as a parent who does not speak Japanese and pick up some components you can help your child learn. It includes a little on how your child will sit in a club for example.

Take a look and see if you can see what takes your eye.