British Judo provide opportunities for all participants to be fully inclusive.
BJA Inclusion, in addition to supporting all minority groups, has the remit to promote judo for all players that through statement cognitive disorder and or physiological type or infirmity, cannot aspire to the highest levels of the mainstream pathway.
Inspiring Stories
My Magic Sports Kit
This is a great video for moms and dads, coaches and sports providers to share, a good reminder that children are out there to enjoy sport, have fun.
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Our resources can:
- provide you with current, trusted, information, advice, and guidance to help with all aspects of developing, running, and growing a club or organisation
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Ethnically diverse communities
Ethnically diverse communities | Buddle
Insight and guidance for organisations to become more inclusive to ethnically diverse communities, including top tips, barriers to look out for and where to go for professional training
British Judo’s “Moving Inclusion” Commitment and Initiatives:
- White Judogis in lower level events – Reducing emotional stress of periods in sport, when previously faced with having to wear a white judogi.
Junior Welfare Officer initiative
At British Judo, we’re always looking for new ways to support and enhance the experience of our young members.
The idea of a Junior Welfare Officer was introduced to help support young people as they join judo clubs.
Hilltop Judokwai stepped up to pilot this new role, with support from an Active Partnership Sport Welfare Officer. They’ve led the way, showing the incredible impact young voices can have in shaping our sport.
Tesha has done a fantastic job, and it’s been amazing to see how the role has helped her grow personally too!
Female Fighters Festival
An annual festival celebrating and promoting women’s participation in judo, offering a platform for female judoka of all ages (ranging from five to sixty five) and skill levels (from white belt up to black belt) to come together, learn, and be inspired.
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National Inclusion Weekend:
British Judo host an annual National Inclusion Training Day, and the first time this year – a National Inclusion Conference. The training day is aimed at judoka of all ages and disabilities, with the first National Adaptive Judo Conference for all of the judo family with a focus around identifying two most common neurodiverse impairments within your clubs – ADHD, Autism – with over 30 coaches keen to expand their experiences, including British Judo legend, Neil Adams MBE.
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