How do I go about getting a license?

[tuc biscuit]

The question is the title.

thanks :)

[JohnnyX]

Maybe join a Club. :confused:

[Dr.Syn]

What kinda license? Dog, Drivers,Fishing,Pilot...

[JohnnyX]

What kinda license? Dog, Drivers,Fishing,Pilot...

Well, we're here in the Judo Section, so that might be a clue. :D

[Dr.Syn]

Very true, but I hadda ask....

[tuc biscuit]

ok, I am in a club, I am after a judo license ( I didn't think anyone would stoop low enough for the which type of license joke), I hear you can get it through the british judo association website, is that true?

[Aegis]

If you're in a club you should be able to get a licence form from your instructor. You then fill it out and send it off with a cheque to an address provided.

[YODA]

I would assume you get it through your Judo Sensei.

"Excuuuuuuuse me -I wish to buy a fish license - for Eric, my pet Hallibut"

[Freeform]

If your training at a Judo club, and don't have a licience, you aren't actually insured. I'd take this up with your instructor, who should be able to provide you with an application form.

If you have a training accident whilst not insured, and you want some kind of monetary compensation, you'd have to claim against your instructors insurance (which is kinda like sueing him).

[JohnnyX]

I see from your profile that you just started Judo a few weeks ago.

Maybe you haven't had enough lessons yet.

It is usual for Clubs to let you have 3 or 4 'try-it-and-see' lessons before you apply for your licence.

You might however have filled in a form with your details at your first lesson to cover you on a 'temporary basis'.

Cheers. :)

[tuc biscuit]

I have been there 5 weeks and have done probably 15-20 sessions.

I did ask him and he said he didn't get involved in the licenses anymore (perhaps he has had a bad experience). I will ask him again and see what he says.

[Aegis]

Hmmm.... if he doesn't get involved in the licences, it's a little worrying. It's not like anyone else is going to do it for you. Irregardless, to attend a competition or a grading in the BJA you need a licence, so it's pretty much essential if you ever want to advance in Judo.

[kobudo_tob]

I did ask him and he said he didn't get involved in the licenses anymore (perhaps he has had a bad experience).

hmmmmm................it would be an even badder experience when someone breaks their arm (or worse).

[Jason Simpson]

Its really not a good idea to train without a license, and if you coach doesn't get involved in licenses, it makes me question wether he actually has one, is an official coach, and if he even has insurance. I'd find out if i were you. But the answer to your question is yes, you can get one from the bja website, or if you e-mail me, i'll send you a form out. just ask for my e-mail address if you do.

[tuc biscuit]

Its really not a good idea to train without a license, and if you coach doesn't get involved in licenses, it makes me question wether he actually has one, is an official coach, and if he even has insurance. I'd find out if i were you. But the answer to your question is yes, you can get one from the bja website, or if you e-mail me, i'll send you a form out. just ask for my e-mail address if you do.


yes, he is a proper coach, quite a name in British judo apparently, he is a 6th dan


please can I have your email address? or if you don't want to post it here mine is E-mail dress removed as per Terms of Service (http://www.martialartsplanet.com/maprules.htm)


thanks

[judojedi]

quite a name? what is his name?

my psp coach at bruche is quite well known in judo circles, was training for the olympics, came fifth in a british championships one year etc. dunno what belt he is.