SAFE JUDO

Accredited coaches

Our coaches are immediately identifiable on the Judo mat by their blue Judo suits. They are accredited by the British Judo Association (BJA) and hold appropriate BJA coaching qualifications.

Others who may be working towards gaining their coaching qualifications are always supervised by qualified coaches when on the Judo mat.

All coaches are required to revalidate their coaching qualifications annually by attending training courses run by the BJA.

First aid training

All of our coaches have received first aid training, with particular emphasis on injuries and incidents that may occur in Judo.

Successfully passing a first aid course is a requirement for gaining and retaining a BJA coaching qualification.

First aid skills are revalidated on a regular basis.

Child protection

We take a common sense approach to the serious issue of child protection and our own policy follows guidelines given by the British Judo Association.

Our measures include:

  • CRB checks for coaches and other club volunteers in positions of trust;
  • Child protection training from the BJA;
  • Our own Club Welfare Officer, with a particular responsibility for child protection issues.

We actively encourage parents to observe our training sessions and club competitions.

From December 2007, Steve Smedley has been our Club Welfare Officer, and is the first point of contact in the club for any of your concerns about child protection issues.

What we expect from our players

In the interests of safety we ask all of our players to follow our 10-point plan for good behaviour on the Judo mat:

  1. Listen to what your coach tells you at all times and follow instructions.
  2. If you’re not sure what you’ve supposed to be doing, ASK.
  3. Pay attention to what’s happening on the mat around you.
  4. Immediately obey instructions to stop (“matte”) by your coach.
  5. Don’t attempt any technique you have not been trained to perform.
  6. No other martial arts techniques are permitted on the Judo mat.
  7. Show respect for your fellow Judo players and your coach.
  8. When you’re practising your techniques on your opponent, take it easy, especially if they are a weaker or lighter player.
  9. When it’s their turn to practise techniques on you, help your opponent out. If they’re a weaker or lighter player than you, don’t continuously resist.
  10. Wear the correct kit; no jewellery, watches, rings, piercings or other hard objects.