British Judo 1st4Sport Level Two Coaching Course: 3 & 4 Oct, 31 Oct & 1 Nov, 21 Nov 26 – Cardiff

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: Saturday 03 & Sunday 04 October 2026
Weekend 2: Saturday 31 October & Sunday 01 November 2026
(Assessment Day: 21st November 2026)
Venue: Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 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

 
Please book your place via the Welsh Judo website