First Aid - Middlesbrough - 12 Nov 24
2024-11-12 16:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Teeside University, Middlesbrough, Teeside, TS1 3BA, United Kingdom
Emergency First Aid in Sport
Course fee: £40.00
Date: 12th November 2024
Description: The workshop will cover adult & child resuscitation, the unconscious casualty, choking, chest pain, seizures, asthma, bleeding, bone, muscle and joint injuries, head injury, primary survey, sprains and strains and defibrillator use.
Times: 16:00 – 20:00
Venue: Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BA UK
Booking Link: Events | Teesside University Online Store

Lucy Renshall and Jemima Yeats-Brown Masterclass - Hebden Bridge - 23 Nov 24
2024-11-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Hebden Bridge Judo, 7a Valley Road, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7BZ, United Kingdom
Lucy Renshall and Jemima Yeats-Brown Masterclass
Location: Hebden Bridge Judo (Judo Excellence), 7a Valley Road, Hebden Bridge, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX7 7BZ
Date: 23rd November 2024
Times: 12:00 – 16:00
Cost: £20
Course Description:
Lucy Renshall and Jemima Yeats-Brown Masterclass with contest gripping strategies and up to date Olympic contest judo tactics.
This is a British Judo Association Licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Contact Tony Devine via email to book – tonydevineuk@yahoo.co.uk

First Aid & Safeguarding - Dartford Judo Club - 24 Nov 24
2024-11-24 | Dartford Judo Club, Cotton Lane, Stone, Kent, DA2 6PD, England
Safeguarding and First Aid
Course fee: £40.00 per course
Date: 24th November 2024
Venue: Dartford Judo Club Cotton Lane, Stone, Dartford DA2 6PD
Safeguarding Course Overview
This workshop will raise your awareness of the tell-tale signs of abuse, and give you the tools and confidence you need to deal with any issues sensitively, appropriately and effectively should the need ever arise in your coaching career.
This interactive workshop will help coaches recognise poor practice and the red flags of abuse, while also prompting a review of your coaching practice to ensure that you provide a positive and enriching experience for all children.
Nearly half a million coaches have been through the Safeguarding and Protecting Children workshop in the last 20 years or so.
The workshop, updated in May 2019, has been developed in partnership with the NSPCC and CPSU and includes new scenarios giving you the opportunity to learn through discussion, exploring the consequences of those decisions in a safe and supportive environment, helping to increase your confidence.
The course has been awarded 3 CPD points by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).
Times: 09:30 – 12:30
First Aid Course Overview
This workshop covers Basic Life Support, emergency first aid scenarios and is suitable for new coaches or those revalidating their coaching qualification.
Times 13:00 – 16:00

Emergency First Aid at Work - Bromley, Kent - 27 Nov 24
2024-11-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Norman Park Community Sports Centre, Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR3, United Kingdom
This full-day course will focus on Emergency First Aid at Work, specifically tailored for the sports sector with a particular emphasis on Judo.
Course fee: £90.00
Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Venue: Norman Park Community Sports Centre, Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent BR3

Contact: NMA Training to book – info@nma-training.co.uk – 07958719093

First Aid - Kettering - 19 Jan 25
2025-01-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Kettering Premier Judo Club, 3rd Floor, Tailby's Bath Road, Kettering , NN168NL, United Kingdom
First Aid
Course fee: £35
Date: 19th January 2025
Venue: Kettering Premier Judo Club, 3rd Floor, The Tailby Building, Bath Road, Kettering, United Kingdom, NN16 8NL

First Aid Course Overview
A First Aid course satisfying the requirements of BJA Coaches seeking revalidation.
Times: 10:00 – 13:00

Bookings for this course have now closed, thank you for your interest.

Nage-no-kata Coach Revalidation Course - York - 25 Jan 25
2025-01-25 13:00 - 17:00 | York Railway Institute Judo Club, York Gymnasium 22 Queen Street, York, Yorkshire, YO24 1AD, England
Nage-no-kata Coach Revalidation Course
Location: York RI Judo Club Queen Street York YO241AD
Date: 25th January 2025
Times: 13:00 – 17:00
Cost: £20
Course Description:
During the day coaches and players will be taken through the whole of Nage-no-Kata.
This course is suitable for anyone wishing to learn Kata, for those wishing to fulfil the requirements for their next grade and for coach’s revalidation.
This is a British Judo Association Licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Bookings for this course have now closed, thank you for your interest

Kanji Technical Official Assistant Training at Kidderminster – 26 January 2025
2025-01-26 | Samurai (Kidderminster) Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7DY, United Kingdom
Kanji Technical Official Assistant Training at Kidderminster – 26 January 2025
Location: Samurai, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster DY11 7DY
Date: 26th January 2024
Bookings Close: 19th January 2024
Times: 09:30 – 12:00
Cost: £20
Course: Kanji Technical Official Assistant Training at Kidderminster
This module is designed to help coaches teach members the basics of officiating to a level where the candidate will be able to officiate pre licenced events within the club environment, i.e. those activities below competition level 1. The candidates will be taught in a club environment where the coaches are running activities to introduce new players, referees, officials, and coaches to the principles of conducting a small event. Those officials who wish to take the officiating licenced pathway later in their career will be at a significant advantage in technical officials education which will enable them to progress through the licenced event pathway for officiating quicker than they may of done without the Kanji training.
This module is a coach revalidation credit for those coaches trained to tutor.
This is a British Judo Association Licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Bookings for this course have now closed, thank you for your interest

Katame-no-kata Coach Revalidation Course - York - 26 Jan 25
2025-01-26 13:00 - 17:00 | York Railway Institute Judo Club, York Gymnasium 22 Queen Street, York, Yorkshire, YO24 1AD, England
Katame-no-kata Coach Revalidation Course
Location: York RI Judo Club Queen Street York YO241AD
Date: 26th January 2025
Times: 13:00 – 17:00
Cost: £20
Course Description:
During the day coaches and players will be taken through the whole of Katame-no-Kata.
This course is suitable for anyone wishing to learn Kata, for those wishing to fulfil the requirements for their next grade and for coach’s revalidation.
This is a British Judo Association Licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Bookings for this course have now closed, thank you for your interest

British Judo 1st4Sport Level Two Coaching Course: 1st & 2nd Feb, 22 & 23 Feb and 23 Mar 25 - Cardiff
2025-02-01 - 2025-02-02 | Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW
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: 1st & 2nd February 2025
Weekend 2: 22nd & 23rd February 2025
(Assessment Day: 23rd March 2025)
Venue: Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff, Wales, CF11 9SW
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 development@welshjudo.com
Please book your place below.

British Judo 1st4Sport Level 2 Coaching Course

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Safeguarding and Protecting Children - SKK Judo Club - 2 Feb 25
2025-02-02 10:00 - 13:00 | SKK Judo Club, Earlestown, Newton-le-willows, Merseyside, WA12 9NW, United Kingdom
Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Course fee: £35.00
Date: 2nd February 2025
Description: This course will cover all aspects required in Safeguarding and Protecting Children to become a qualified coach.
Times: 10:00-13:00
Venue: SKK Judo Club, Viaduct St, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9NH

Bookings for this course have now closed, thank you for your interest.

Kanji – Coaching, Refereeing and Officiating - Bideford – 8 February 2025
2025-02-08 | Kingsley School, Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LY
Kanji – Coaching, Refereeing and Officiating – Bideford – 8 February 2025
Location: Kingsley School, North Down Road, Bideford EX39 3LY
Date: 8th February 2025
Bookings Close: 31st January 2024
Times: 09:30 – 17:00
Cost: £20
Course: Kanji – Coaching, Refereeing and Officiating
This module is designed to help club coaches teach club members the basics of coaching, officiating and refereeing to a level where the member will be able to assist the coach in a club environment at pre licenced events. The club members will generally be taught in their own club, it is expected that Kanji referees, officials and coaches will be able to contribute to club based coaching sessions and in house events once trained. Those coaches, officials and referees who wish to take the licenced pathways later in their career will be at a significant advantage in the formal education process which will enable them to progress through the licenced pathway for all disciplines more swiftly than they may of done so without the Kanji training.
This module is a coach revalidation credit for those coaches trained to tutor.
This is a British Judo Association Licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Bookings for this course have now closed, thank you for your interest

Kanji Referee Assistant and Nage-no-kata at Telford – 9 February 2025
2025-02-09 | Wrekin Star Judo Club, Above Wellington Market Wellington, Telford, TF1 1DT, United Kingdom
Kanji Referee Assistant and Nage-no-kata at Telford – 9 February 2025
Location: Wrekin Star Judo Club Above Wellington Market Wellington Telford TF1 1DT
Date: 9th February 2025
Bookings Close: 1st February 2025
Times: 09:30 – 12:00 Kanji & 12:30 – 17:00 Kata
Cost: £20 for each or £30 for both
Course: Kanji Referee Assistant at Telford
This module is designed to help coaches teach club members the basics of refereeing to a level where the candidate will be able to referee pre licenced events within the club environment, i.e. those activities below competition level 1. The candidates will be taught in a club environment where the coaches are running activities to introduce new players, referees, officials and coaches to the principles of conducting a small event. Those referees who wish to take the refereeing licenced pathway later in their career will be at a significant advantage in referee education which will enable them to progress through the licenced event pathway for refereeing more swiftly than they may of done without the Kanji training.
This module is a coach revalidation credit – you must be a level 2 or above qualified coach to attend this course.
Course: Nage-no-kata at Telford
This course will cover the kata for those people needing it for grading syllabus or coaches who would like to learn basic principles. It will be suitable for junior or senior athletes and benefit those people who have not previously done kata or wish to take a basic refresh. For those who wish to acquire a level 1 certificate, they will need to satisfactorily complete the kata from start to end without assistance.
This is a British Judo Association Licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Bookings for this course have now closed, thank you for your interest

Judo Fit Workshop - The Budokwai Judo Club - 9 Feb 2025
2025-02-09 13:00 - 17:00 | The Budokwai, 4 Gilston Road, London, SW10 9SL, England
Judo Fit Workshop
Location: The Budokwai Judo Club
Date: 9th February 2025
Times: 13:00 – 17:00
Cost: £20
Course Description:
To encourage BJA judo players and potential members to participate in the sport of judo in a non-contact (novice) or contact (experienced player’s) style while working to the beat of music.
Participants are encouraged to bring a lap top or other device so they can down load resources from a ‘Stick’ with videos etc on it.
The workshop is open to non-judo players.
This is a British Judo Association Licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Bookings for this course have now closed, thank you for your interest

Technical Grading Level 1 & Technical Grading Level 2 - 22 Mar 25 - Yate Star
2025-03-22 | Yate Star Judo Club, Yate Community Centre, 100 Station Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4PQ, United Kingdom
Technical Grading Level 1
09:00 – 12:45
The aim of this module is to deliver, discuss and work with the technical requirement of British Judo’s ‘Mon and Kyu Grading Syllabus’ 1st to 9th Mon and the Kyu grade equivalent in order that coaches can confidently prepare and grade players Novice to 6th Mon and Novice to 5th Kyu.
Technical Grading Level 2
13:15 – 17:00
The aim of this module is to deliver, discuss and work with the technical requirement of British Judo’s ‘Mon and Kyu Grading Syllabus’ 10th to 18th Mon and the Kyu grade equivalent) in order that coaches can confidently prepare athletes for examination.
Use the booking form below to complete your registration.
Cost: £20 each or £30 for both
This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education Course

No more entries are available after 15/03/25 thank you for your interest.

Judo Fit Workshop - Gillingham - 30 Mar 25
2025-03-30 10:30 - 15:30 | Medway Park Leisure Centre, Mill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1HF, United Kingdom
Judo Fit Workshop
Location: Medway Park Sports Centre, Mill Rd, Gillingham ME7 1HF
Date: 30th March 2025
Times: 10:30 – 15:30
Cost: £20
Course Description:
To encourage BJA judo players and potential members to participate in the sport of judo in a non-contact (novice) or contact (experienced player’s) style while working to the beat of music.
Non judo people are very welcome to participate in the workshop.
This is a British Judo Association Licenced Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Bookings for this course have now closed, thank you for your interest

BJA Level 1 Coaching Course - 11th May and 29th June 2025 - St Albans
2025-05-11 | St Albans Judo Club, Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5XA, 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 2 separate days, you will need to attend both.
Venue: St Albans Judo Club, Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre, Batchwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5XA
Day One: 11th May 2025
Day Two / Assessment: 29th June 2025
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.

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British Judo 1st4Sport Level Two Coaching Course: 7th and 8th June, 5th and 6th July and 17th August 2025 - York
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08 | York Railway Institute Judo Club, York Gymnasium 22 Queen Street, York, Yorkshire, YO24 1AD, England
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: 7th and 8th June 2025
Weekend 2: 5th and 6th July 2025
(Assessment Day: 17th August 2025)
Venue: York RI Judo Club, Queen Street, York YO24 1AD
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
Please book your place below.

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BJA Level 1 Coaching Course - 8th June and 6th July 2025 - York
2025-06-08 | York Railway Institute Judo Club, York Gymnasium 22 Queen Street, York, Yorkshire, YO24 1AD, England
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 2 separate days, you will need to attend both.
Venue: York RI Judo Club, Queen Street, York YO24 1AD
Day One: 8th June 2025
Day Two / Assessment: 6th July 2025
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.

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British Judo 1st4Sport Level Two Coaching Course: 13th and 14th September, 11th and 12th October and 23rd November 2025 - Dartford
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14 | Dartford Judo Club, Cotton Lane, Stone, Kent, DA2 6PD, England
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: 13th and 14th September 2025
Weekend 2: 11th and 12th October 2025
(Assessment Day: 23rd November 2025)
Venue: Dartford Judo Club Club Cotton Lane, Stone, Dartford DA2 6PD
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
Please book your place below.

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British Judo 1st4Sport Level Two Coaching Course: 20th and 21st September, 18th and 19th October and 16th November 2025 - Bristol
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-21 | Yate Star Judo Club, Yate Community Centre, 100 Station Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4PQ, 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: 20th and 21st September 2025
Weekend 2: 18th and 19th October 2025
(Assessment Day: 16th November 2025)
Venue: Yate Star Judo Club, Yate Community Centre, 100 Station Road Yate, Bristol, BS37 4PQ
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 - 4th and 5th October 2025 - Kidderminster
2025-10-04 | Samurai (Kidderminster) Judo Club, Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7DY, 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: Samurai Judo Club Zotech Avenue, Kidderminster DY11 7DY
Day One: 4th October 2025
Day Two / Assessment: 5th October 2025
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.

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BJA Level 1 Coaching Course - 1st and 22nd November 2025 - Dartford
2025-11-01 | Dartford Judo Club, Cotton Lane, Stone, Kent, DA2 6PD, England
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: Dartford Judo Club, Cotton Lane, Stone, Dartford DA2 6PD
Day One: 1st November 2025
Day Two / Assessment: 22nd November 2025
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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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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British Judo 1st4Sport Level 2 in Coaching Judo: 10th & 11th Jan, 14th & 15th Feb and 22nd Mar 2026 - St Albans

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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

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