The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts has been created to give parents and carers

peace of mind when searching for martial arts clubs suitable for children or adults in

their care.

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Funded by the National Lottery, this scheme was launched by the Sports Minister in

early 2018 and is delivered through a group of partners and experts in safeguarding

such as the Child Protection in Sport Unit (NSPCC) and Sport England.

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As such, any martial arts club/organisation or individual in England who has achieved

the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts, has successfully demonstrated that they have

a good working knowledge of quality safeguarding practices will be able to reassure

you that they have the following in place:

 

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• Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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• For all coaches, staff and volunteers (this indicates if a person has a conviction to their name)

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• Safeguarding awareness training for all coaches, staff and volunteers

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• All coaches will hold a minimum coaching standard or coaching qualification

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• A Safeguarding Policy

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• A Safe Practice Policy

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• Insurance documentation

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• A reporting system for reporting participants' safety and welfare

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• A complaints process for parents and all participants

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• Code of Conduct for children/young people, coaches/volunteers and parents

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All these, plus many more are available to all staff, volunteers, parents and

participants.

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Our coaches hold qualifications issued by the British Ju Jitsu Association national

governing body that is recognised by Sport England.

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We are now proud to have acquired the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts "mark",

meaning we have in place all the required policies, practices and procedures.

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