Judo: The Sport that Leveraged My Life

About this book

Judo: The Sport that Leveraged My Life by Shapa Wakung'uma is a memoir about the role judo has played in shaping the author's life, discipline and personal development. Wakung'uma presents judo as more than competitive sport: he explores the values associated with the practice, including courage, honour, respect, resilience and self-discipline, and shows how lessons learned on the mat can influence decisions beyond it. The book also engages with the history and development of judo in Zambia and reflects on the people and experiences that helped shape the author's journey as a judoka. It is relevant to athletes, coaches, young people, sports administrators and readers interested in biographies built around perseverance and mentorship. By connecting sport with character formation and everyday life, Judo: The Sport that Leveraged My Life offers both a personal story and a wider reflection on how disciplined participation in sport can create direction and opportunity.