List of Martial Arts Books for Kids

Here is our selection of the best martial arts books for children on Amazon. These books will help children to learn about different martial arts styles and techniques. We have also included books for younger children where they learn to conquer their fears through the martial arts. In addition, we have added some fun martial arts fiction in order to help kids read more or just relax after a long day at school.

If you have a martial arts-loving child and their birthday is coming up, you might also be interested in some martial arts-themed party items (i.e. martial arts balloons, candles, party plates, etc.). Hint, hint… The books below make great party favors! :) At no extra cost to you, we make a small commission if you buy products via these Amazon links. Your purchase helps keep this wiki free. Thank you for your support!

Highly-Rated Martial Arts Books for Kids - Our favorites!

• Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja - The "Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja" focuses on a scrawny kid recruited into a Ninja clan. This humorous and highly-rated book is geared towards kids aged 9-12.
• The Five Ancestors - This martial arts fiction series is for pre-teens and focuses on a number of young Kung Fu monks.
• The Kids' Karate Workbook: A Take-Home Training Guide for Young Martial Artists
• The Martial Arts Book - This book will help children learn about a variety of different martial arts styles and systems.
• Taekwondo Kids: From White Belt to Yellow/Green Belt - A visitor favorite!
• Tai Chi for Kids: Move with the Animals - Tai Chi & colorful artwork.
• The Three Ninja Pigs - The three little pigs use martial arts to take on the big bad wolf! Very popular 5 star rated book for kids.
• Young Samurai - This book is geared more towards pre-teens and young teenagers. Plot summary - "August 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan - his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi, Jack's only hope is to become a samurai warrior."

Other Popular Martial Arts Books for Kids

• The Adventures of Ook and Gluk, Kung-Fu Cavemen From the Future - From the author of Captain Underpants, a very popular book series for kids.
• Gus Learns to Fly: Self-Defense Is Self-Discovery - Introductory book on Aikido for younger children.
• JoJo's Flying Sidekick
• Julie Black Belt: The Kung Fu Chronicles - Great for young girls.
• Karate Cat
• The Karate Mouse (Geronimo Stilton, No. 40)
• Kung Fu Panda Books - Books to help kids read (based on the Kung Fu Panda movies).
• Mister D: A Children's Picture Book About Overcoming Doubts and Fears
• Monsters Do Not Know Tae Kwon Do - 5 star book for young children.
• Night of the Ninjas (Magic Tree House, No. 5)
• Ninja Meerkats (#1): The Clan of the Scorpion - Fun martial arts series for kids in the 2nd through 4th grades.
• The Princess and the Ogre: Martial Arts Based Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales for Children of All Ages
• Samurai Kids: White Crane
• Tae Kwon Do! (Step into Reading) - Designed to help young Taekwondo masters learn how to read.
• Usagi Yojimbo Saga Volume 1 - Illustrated story about a samurai rabbit. Geared towards older kids.
• The Way of the Samurai (Geronimo Stilton, No. 49)
• The Way of the Warrior (Young Samurai) - 5 star book for young teens.
• Wink: The Ninja Who Wanted to be Noticed - Popular with younger kids.

Other Martial Arts Gift Ideas for Kids

• Amazon Gift Cards - Gift cards are always a safe bet. Let them buy their own martial arts present or book.
• Martial Arts Gifts for Kids
• Lego - Martial Arts Figures
• Martial Arts Candy & Treats
  1. Fortune Cookies - Fortune cookies make great party favors!
  2. Personalized M&Ms - Add your own birthday message to these yummy chocolate M&Ms. You can add things like "Happy Bday", "Black Belt" or "Karate Kid".
  3. Personalized Hershey Bars - Add your own messages to Hershey chocolate bars. You can add fairly long messages such as "A Black Belt's Chocolate".
  4. Martial Arts Gingerbread Cookies - These cookies make a great party treat.
  5. Ninja Candy such as Ninja lollipops
• Party Items with Martial Arts Theme - Products for martial arts-themed parties (i.e. balloons, goodie bags, party plates, etc.)
  1. Balloons - Ninja balloons, martial arts balloons, etc.
  2. Chopsticks for Kids - Fun ninja-based chopsticks.
  3. Costumes - Go to the party as a Ninja, Shaolin Monk, etc.
  4. Cups
  5. Decorations - Martial arts table decorations, etc.
  6. Goodie Bags
  7. Invitations
  8. Napkins - Napkins with martial arts or ninja pictures.
  9. Party Favors
  10. Plates
  11. Stickers
  12. Tablecloth
  13. Other Martial Arts-Themed Party Items