BJA Level 1 Coaching Course – 24th & 25th October 2026 – Higham and Rushden – FULLY BOOKED

THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST
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 on one weekend, you will need to attend both days.
Venue: Higham and Rushden Judo Club, Wellingborough Road, Rushden NN10 6BQ
Day One: Saturday 24 October 2026 – 09:00am start
Day Two / Assessment: Sunday 25 October 2026 – 09:00am start
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
THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST
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