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British Judo 1st4Sport Level Two Coaching Course: 10th-11th Jan 14th-15th Feb and 22nd Mar 26 - St Albans
2026-01-10 - 2026-01-11 | St Albans Judo Club, Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5XA, United Kingdom
The 1st4Sport Level 2 Award in Coaching Judo is the second step on British Judo’s coaching pathway.
This course aims to provide candidates with an introduction to the processes and principles of coaching judo to adults and children.
If you are already a qualified coach and are looking to develop your knowledge and skills to deliver better and more sessions at your club, then this is the course for you.
On successful completion of this course candidates will receive a 1st4Sport Level 2 coaching award and will be equipped to deliver sessions independently and work alongside a 1st4Sport Level 3 judo coach during club or other relevant coaching sessions. 1st4Sport Level 2 coaches are also able to set up their own judo club(s).
The course will run on two weekends.
Weekend 1: 10th and 11th January 2026
Weekend 2: 14th and 15th February 2026
(Assessment Day: 22nd March 2026)
Venue: St Albans Judo Club, Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 5XA
What do you need before you can sign up?

Be at least 18 years old
Be a current member of the British Judo Association
Hold a minimum British Judo Association 1st Kyu Grade
It is recommended that candidates hold a BJA Level 1 coaching award
Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing)

Course details
Candidates are required to complete the 15 module programme, a mock assessment and a personal action planning process as part of the training. This will be followed by a period of extended study and logged coaching practice prior to the final assessment. Candidates will work through the following units as part of this course:

Understanding the Fundamentals of Coaching Sport
Understanding how to Develop Participants through Coaching Sport
Supporting Participants’ Lifestyle through Coaching Sport
Understanding the Principles of Safe and Equitable Coaching Practice
Plan a Series of Judo Coaching Sessions
Prepare the Judo Coaching Environment
Deliver a Series of Judo Coaching Sessions
Monitor and Evaluate Judo Coaching Sessions

The final assessment day is held approximately 8 weeks after the learning programme has finished.
For more information about the course, please contact dermot.heslop@britishjudo.org.uk
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BJA Level 1 Coaching Course - 31st January and 14th March 2026 - Newton-le-Willows
2026-01-31 | SKK Judo Club, Earlestown, Newton-le-willows, Merseyside, WA12 9NW, United Kingdom
The BJA Level 1 award is the starting point for your coaching journey in judo.
If you are new to coaching judo, have limited coaching knowledge or want to get more involved in your club, then this is the course for you.
The course focuses on the ‘how to coach skills’ using practical technical examples (where relevant) to apply these skills; basic technical principles of ne-waza and tachi-waza; health and safety; and basic judo rules.
On successful completion of this course candidates will receive a British Judo Association Level 1 coaching award and will be equipped to work under supervision of BJA Level 2 or higher valid coach on any relevant coaching sessions. Once they have turned 18 years of age, a BJA Level 1 coach may, upon the discretion of BJA Level 2 or higher valid coach, also work independently under supervised instruction.
The course will run across two days, you will need to attend both days.
Venue: SKK Judo Club, Viaduct St, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9NH
Day One: 31st January 2026
Day Two / Assessment: 14th March 2026
What do you need before you can sign up?

Be at least 16 years of age
Be a current member of the British Judo Association
Hold a minimum British Judo Association 2nd Kyu Grade
Have a good knowledge of the British Judo Mon and Kyu Grade Syllabi
Be able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing)

Course details
Candidates are required to complete a Portfolio Tasks within six month of their assessment. These tasks include:

Four session plans (minimum of two session plans to be completed before assessment day)
Two ne-waza and two tachi-waza coaching point diagrams
Health and Safety task – facility check and basic first aid
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Contest Rules

For more information about the course, please contact dermot.heslop@britishjudo.org.uk
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BJA Level 1 Coaching Course - 31st Jan and 14th Mar 2026 - Newton-le-Willows

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