Classic Coaching
Qualifications for Martial Artists, by Martial Artists

Instructor Registration

“Parents need to know their children are safe in the care of their Martial Arts Instructors”


It is now compulsory that Martial Arts Instructors, particularly those dealing with children and young adults up to 18yrs, are able to demonstrate that they have appropriate qualifications, criminal records checks and insurance. Classic Coaching has worked with Shi Kon Martial Arts to establish an Instructor Register for its member Associations and is an approved provider of these services. An annual certificate will be produced for each instructor confirming their current status in the areas listed below. Shi Kon will also be available as a contact point and reference provider for prospective employers / hall managers / Local Authorities etc.

The Register will record;

Current Professional Indemnity Insurance
Facility providers such as Schools are now requiring a minimum of £5m cover. This is the amount recommended. We also advise that insurance should be on a “claims made” rather than a “claims occurring” basis. We have negotiated an excellent deal with Perkins Slade.Details of the Policy are here and the Proposal Form is here.

Coaching Qualifications
Required to cover as a minimum;
Principles of safe and effective coaching
Health & Safety
Administration
Protecting children and young people from abuse

Criminal Records Bureau Check
Enhanced CRB Check carried out by Shi Kon who are a recognised body with the Criminal Records Bureau to carry out these checks (Organisation Reference No. 23062800008)

Instructor Grade
Awarded within the guidelines of Shi Kon and/or the appropriate Governing Body Instructors can provide evidence of the above 4 items together with a small administrative fee to receive registration. Each of these areas will have an expiry date and will require evidence of renewal after the appropriate time i.e. Professional Indemnity Insurance must be renewed each year. We will database the information and issue reminders to each Instructor as renewal dates become due.

Shi Kon is happy to accept and record suitable evidence produced by individual instructors, for example a coaching qualification that meets or exceeds the requirements listed in 2 above. However, if you are unable to produce any or all of these items, Classic Coaching can provide them on a “mix and match” basis.