Nik Fairbrother Books

From Judo’s Olympic Silver Medallist, Nik Fairbrother (7th Dan) creator of the number one children’s judo programme Koka Kids, comesLearn Judo Breakfalls & 10 Agility Tests. Now available as a Kindle e-book and paperback.Master Judo Breakfalls (Ukemi) and you also improve your throwing ability. How so? Because if you can fall and roll without fear - you will attack with more confidence. Learn how to fall and roll safely and get to grip with judo basics.This judo book is for beginners, or anyone who wants to improve their ukemi skills.Making learning fun, visual and ◆ How to do fall and roll safely◆ Clear illustrations to follow◆ Fun Koka Kids Fact Files◆ 10 Agility and Fitness Exercise◆ Tips from Olympic medallist, Nik FairbrotherSuitable for all judoka, ages 6-8 up to preteen 9-12.By the end of this book you will have mastered all the different types of judo breakfall (ukemi). You will be able to fall and roll forwards, backwards, sideways.Use the ten fun, agility tests to improve flexibility, coordination, balance and movement skills. Agility is a key skill to becoming a great judoka. The more agile you are the more difficult it will be to throw you!Fun section on some of the favourite Koka Kids characters, including Uchi Banani and Blushido. Read the fact files and check out their favourite techniques!

“Learn Judo Terminology with 85 Japanese Words” covers all the main judo words you will need to know right through to black belt! The words are broken down into easy-to-learn sections, with fun illustrations and vocabulary charts.By the end of reading this book you will be able to understand 85 Japanese Judo Words and be able to understand your judo coach's commands in these ★ At Your First Judo Class You will understand what’s going on at your judo session and be able to listen your sensei, who will tell you when to reiand then will command you to hajime . At the end your sensei will let you know by shouting sore made. ★ In the Dojo When you first enter the dojo you will see other judoka on the tatami . Some dojos have a photo of Jigoro Kano on the wall. ★ Judo Equipment You wear a judogi when you go to judo, tied up with an obi . Wear you zori until the edge of the mat, but never on the mat. ★ Getting Technical You will start your judo class with ukemi . During the session you can be both tori and uke , and it’s always a good idea to practice each technique both migi and hidari . ★ Groundwork Judo Terms Newaza techniques include osaekomi and turnovers . Find out what toketa , kuzure and fusegi mean.★ ★ Plus more advanced vocabulary covering body parts, technique names and stages of throwing.ALSO...✓ Learn words to pass your theory and grade up to the next belt. When you grade up or take a belt promotion you will need to learn both the Japanese word and its English meaning. For example to grade to yellow belt you would need to know the meanings of Judogi (judo suit), Obi (judo belt) and Zori (judo footwear.)What does all this mean in English? Get the book and you will discover all these words and more! There are 85 Japanese judo words with fun illustrations and easy-to-remember graphics.Arigatou! You’re welcome.Buy this book now - scroll up and add to the cart.