1. Policy Statement
Cobra Jujitsu is open to everyone. We believe martial arts should be available to all, regardless of
age, sex, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, or any other
characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010. We support BMABA's
Inclusive Martial Arts campaign,
and their wider work on accessibility, women's participation (#PunchLikeAGirl)
and mental health in martial arts.
2. Our Commitment
We will:
- Welcome enquiries and trial sessions from anyone interested in training, regardless of background or ability
- Treat every member fairly and with respect, and never tolerate discrimination, harassment or victimisation
- Adapt our teaching, where reasonably possible, so that students with disabilities or additional needs can take part
- Ask about additional needs, medical conditions and communication preferences as part of joining the club, so we can plan sessions appropriately
- Listen to students and parents about what support works best for them, rather than assuming
- Keep working on our own understanding - our instructors undertake BMABA training that includes awareness of Special Educational Needs (SEN)
3. Supporting Students with Additional Needs
Mark Adams is the club's Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), and can be contacted directly
at send@cobrajujitsu.com
about any additional or special educational need, before or after joining the club.
Every student is different, and a diagnosis or label doesn't tell us everything we need to know. Where
a student has an additional need - whether that's a physical disability, a learning difficulty, autism,
ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or anything else - we will work with the student and their parent/guardian to:
- Understand what helps the student feel comfortable and able to take part
- Agree any reasonable adjustments to how a technique or drill is taught or demonstrated
- Consider pairing, group size, noise levels, or physical contact where these are a concern
- Keep instructions clear, consistent and given one step at a time where helpful
- Review how things are going and adjust as needed - this is an ongoing conversation, not a one-off form
We can't promise to get this right immediately every time, but we are committed to listening and
adapting, and to being honest if there's a limit to what we can safely accommodate in a group class.
4. Recruitment and Progression
Grading and progression through our syllabus is based on ability and attendance alone. We will never
treat a student less favourably, or hold them back from grading, because of a protected characteristic.
Where a student's disability affects how a syllabus requirement can be demonstrated, instructors will
use their judgement to assess understanding and effort fairly.
5. Reporting Concerns
If you feel you, or your child, have experienced discrimination or unfair treatment at the club, please
raise it with our Safeguarding Lead - see our
Safeguarding Policy
for how to do this, including how to raise a concern independently with BMABA.
6. Review of Policy
This policy is reviewed annually, when relevant legislation changes, or as our instructors complete
further training (for example, BMABA's Special Educational Needs awareness course).