British CombatSombo Association
British Sombo Federation
The IBF/BCSA/BSF has a “Coaching Effective Programme” which is a programme of teaching people how to become effective in the art of coaching, copies of this can be obtained from HQ or can be seen on www.combatsombo.co.uk or www.budo-ibf.co.uk.
IBF/BCSA realise that not all people wish to participate in an in depth academic programme (although the organisations recommend they do). So to encourage new instructors and teachers they have developed a practical exam for the various Martial Arts/Combat Disciplines they wish to qualify in.
Instructors
Award
Personal Requirements
1) IBF/BCSA/BSF current member
2) Minimum of 3rd Kyu/3rd Grade in the relevant Martial Art/Combat Discipline they wish to instruct
3) Minimum 15 years of age
4) Have a basic knowledge of First Aid
5) Has read the IBF/BCSA/BSF Child Protection Policy
Examination Requirements
1) Demonstrate a correct warm up procedure
2) Demonstrate 3 techniques of the examiners choosing from the syllabus up to 3rd Kyu/3rd Grade
3) Explain what is meant by Safe Exercise
4) Teach a lesson for 1 hour
Teachers
Award
Personal Requirements
6) IBF/BCSA/BSF current member
7) Minimum of 1st Dan/1st Degree Grade in the relevant Martial Art/Combat Discipline they wish to instruct
8) Minimum 17 years of age
9) Have a basic knowledge of First Aid
10) Has read the IBF/BCSA/BSF Child Protection Policy
Examination Requirements
5) Demonstrate a correct warm up procedure
6) Demonstrate 10 techniques of the examiners choosing from the syllabus up to 1st Dan/1st Degree
7) Explain what is meant by Safe Exercise
8) Teach a lesson for 1 hour
Master
Teachers Award
Personal Requirements
11) IBF/BCSA/BSF current member
12) Minimum of 3rd Dan/3rd Degree Grade in the relevant Martial Art/Combat Discipline they wish to instruct
13) Minimum 25 years of age
14) Have a basic knowledge of First Aid
15) Has read the IBF/BCSA/BSF Child Protection Policy
Examination Requirements
9) Demonstrate a correct warm up procedure
10) Demonstrate 15 techniques of the examiners choosing from the syllabus up to 3rd Dan/3rd Degree
11) Explain what is meant by Safe Exercise
12) Teach a lesson for 1 hour
Any IBF/BCSA/BSF Level 2 coach can examine members for Instructors and Teachers Awards; IBF/BCSA/BSF Level 3 Coach is required for Master’s Teachers Award. An exam registration fee with details of the candidate must be sent to IBF HQ. On completition of the exam successful pupils will then register with HQ with the appropriate fee for insurance purposes. NO Coaching or Instruction must be given unless they covered by the appropriate insurance cover.
Those members who have been instructing, teaching for many years without any formal coaching experience can apply direct to HQ for qualification with proof of their experience and involvement in the art the wish to qualify in.
All members who are qualified in the Practical Proficiency Award Scheme will be kept up to date on coaching matters and safety relating to coaching by the IBF/BCSA/BSF and may be asked to attend revision courses