British Judo 1st4Sport Level Two Coaching Course

About this event

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 starting at 09:00am Weekend 1: 19th and 20th September 2026 Weekend 2: 17th and 18th October 2026 (Assessment Day: 15th November 2026) Venue: Samurai Judo Club, Zotech Avenue, Kidderminster DY11 7DY 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.