B1 and B2. Judo adaptation is similar to wrestling. During informal matches, opponents start with a grip on the Gi of the other.
In formal matches, guides bring the opponents to the introduction, then to the starting line, opponents touch and drop hands, the match
begins, and the guides remove the opponents at completion.
Visually Impaired Judo Coach Requirements For Certification
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- Asst. Coach
- A coach may apply for certification as a USABA Visually Impaired Judo Coach of this level having met the following
requirements or their equivalent.
- Successfully completed a USABA Judo VI Certification Course.
- Having a minimum rank of 1st Degree Brown Ikkyu recognized by IJF.
- The applicant must be a current member of the USABA and USA Judo (NGB), USJA or USJF.
An Asst. Coach may assist any certified coach of a higher level.
Coach
- A coach may apply for certification as a USABA VI Judo Coach of this level having met the following requirements or their
equivalent.
- Successfully completed a USABA Judo VI Certification Course.
- Have been an Asst. Coach for 1 year or more.
- Have assisted in at least one training camp for VI athletes in the prior year.
- Having a minimum rank of 1st Degree Black Belt Shodan recognized by IJF.
- The applicant must be a current member of the USABA and USA Judo (NGB), USJA or USJF.
- Have a Coach Certification from USJI, USJF, or USJI of Level E or higher or equivalent.
A Coach at this level may coach at any USABA local or regional Judo event.
Senior Coach
- A coach may apply for certification as a USABA VI Judo Coach of this level having met the following requirements or their
equivalent. Successfully completed a USABA Judo VI Certification Course. Have been a Coach for 2 years or more. Have Coached in at
least two training camp each year for VI athletes in the prior two years. Having a minimum rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt
recognized by IJF. The applicant must be a current member of the USABA and USA Judo (NGB), USJA or USJF. Have a Coach
Certification from USJI, USJF, or USJI of Level D or higher or equivalent. A Coach of this level may Coach at any USABA local,
regional and National Judo events.
Master Coach
- A coach may apply for certification as a USABA VI Judo Coach of this level having met the following requirements or their
equivalent.
- Successfully completed a USABA Judo VI Certification Course.
- Have been a Coach for 3 years or more.
- Have coached in at least two training camps per year for VI athletes in the prior three years.
- Having a minimum rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt recognized by IJF.
- The applicant must be a current member of the USABA and USA Judo (NGB), USJA or USJF.
- Have a Coach Certification from the USJI, USJF, or USJI of Level C or higher equivalent.
A Coach of this level may Coach at any USABA any Judo event.
A coach may satisfy the coaching requirement by coaching or Assisting at an approved USABA event. Any Coach that teaches Judo at a
Club dedicated to VI students at a facility approved by USABA automatically meets these requirements. Coaches must maintain active
membership in the USABA and at least one of the following USJI, USJF, USJA or the time in grade will be reduced to the actual time as
a valid member. All coaches must maintain active CPR/First Aid certification. |