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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
Please book your place below.

BJA Level 1 Coaching Course - 31st Jan and 14th Mar 2026 - Newton-le-Willows

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BJA Level 1 Coaching Course - 7th and 8th March 2026 - Bristol
2026-03-07 | Yate Star Judo Club, Yate Community Centre, 100 Station Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4PQ, 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 a weekend, you will need to attend both days.
Venue: Yate Star, Yate Community Centre, 100 Station Road, Yate, Bristol BS37 4PQ U
Day One: 7th March 2026
Day Two / Assessment: 8th 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
Please book your place below.

BJA Level 1 Coaching Course - 7th March and 8th March 2026 - Bristol

Name*

MrMrsMissMsDrProf.Rev.

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First

Middle

Last

Gender*MaleFemaleTransgenderDate of Birth*

DD slash MM slash YYYY

You must be over 16 years age when the course takes place.Are you a registered BJA member?*

Yes

No
Please state which Association you are affiliated to* BJA Licence No:* Licence Expiry Date:*

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Please upload a passport-style photograph:*Max. file size: 64 MB.Address*

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

County / State / Region

ZIP / Postal Code

Telephone*Email*

Emergency Contact Name:* Emergency Contact Number:*Ethnicity*I would my ethnic origin as;Asian British BangladeshiAsian British IndianBangladeshiBlack AfricanBlack BritishBlack CarribeanChineseIndianMixed White and AsianMixed White and Black AfricanMixed White and Black CaribbeanOtherOther AsianOther BlackOther MixedOther WhitePakistaniWhite BritishWhite EuropeanWhite IrishWhite Non EuropeanPrefer not to sayDisability*Do you consider yourself to have a disability?YesNoIf yes, what is the nature of your disabilityHearingLearningPhysicalVisualMobilityMultipleOtherPrefer not to sayHow many years have you participated in Judo?*12345More than 5 yearsWhat is your Judo grade?*3rd Kyu (Will be 2nd Kyu by course date)2nd Kyu1st Kyu1st Dan2nd Dan3rd Dan4th Dan5th DanDo you have any competitive Judo experience, if so at what level?NoneClubRegionalNationalInternationalRoughly, how many years have you coached or assisted prior to this course?*Less than 1 year12345More than 5 yearsPlease rate your coaching experience between 1-10 (Where 1 is limited and 10 is extensive)*1234568910How many times a week do you presently coach or assist?*1-3 sessions3-5 sessionsMore than 5 sessionsIn the future, how many times a week would you like to coach?*1-3 sessions3-5 sessionsMore than 5 sessionsPlease list any other relevant coach awards/certificates and/or qualifications you have gained:If required, please upload relevant certificates

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