For coaches

Coach resources

Everything a coach or club needs to teach and assess Kodomo-no-Kata.

Downloads

Kodomo-no-Kata — official guide (EN)
The full Judo NB guide: prologue and seven levels, technique tables, evaluation criteria and rating sheet.
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Kodomo-no-Kata — guide officiel (FR)
French edition of the guide — pending from the Judo NB Kata Committee.
Coming soon
Evaluation & rating sheet
Printable assessment sheet: ten criteria, a five-point scale, result and evaluator sign-off.
Coming soon

The full set of official demonstrations, organised by level.

Each level can be used as a grading test. The purpose is to encourage learning, safety and the progressive development of young judoka.

Reiho (Etiquette)
Demonstrates proper bowing, etiquette and respectful behaviour.
Posture (Shisei)
Maintains good posture, balance and body control.
Movement (Shintai-dosa / Tai-sabaki)
Performs smooth, balanced and appropriate movement.
Technical execution
Performs the required techniques correctly for the assessed level.
Control
Demonstrates control of both self and partner throughout the techniques.
Safety
Performs all techniques safely for both Tori and Uke.
Coordination
Demonstrates good cooperation and timing with the partner.
Rhythm and flow
Performs the sequence smoothly and continuously.
Knowledge
Knows the Japanese terminology and understands the purpose of the techniques.
Attitude
Demonstrates concentration, respect, discipline and good sportsmanship.