{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhat types or martial arts are available?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMartial arts are\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Efighting skills that people practice for sport or for self-defense. Most of them developed in eastern Asia. The word martial comes from Mars, the ancient Roman god of war. However, most of the martial arts are not violent.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMartial arts are all about respect. They\u2019re traditionally used as forms of self-defence, but also develop self-discipline, self-confidence and fitness.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe martial arts recognised by Sports England are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAikido: \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.bab.org.uk/cms/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022BAB website.\u0022\u003Ebab.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBrazilian Ju Jitsu:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.ukbjja.org/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW156398692 BCX9\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TrackedChange SCXW156398692 BCX9\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun Underlined SCXW156398692 BCX9\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-GB\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW156398692 BCX9\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003EUK Brazilian Jiu \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW156398692 BCX9\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003EJitsu\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW156398692 BCX9\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003E Association - UKBJJA\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChinese Martial Arts: \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://bccma.com/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022BCCMA website\u0022\u003Ebccma.com\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJudo: \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.britishjudo.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022british judo website\u0022\u003Ebritishjudo.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJu Jitsu: \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.bjjagb.com/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Ju Jitsu website\u0022\u003Ebjjagb.com\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKarate: \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.britishkaratefederation.co.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British karate federation\u0022\u003Ebritishkaratefederation.co.uk\u0026nbsp;\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKendo: \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.britishkendoassociation.com/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British Kendo association website\u0022\u003Ebritishkendoassociation.com\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESombo: \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://britishsombofederation.com/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British Sombo website\u0022\u003Ebritishsombofederation.com\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETaekwondo:\u0026nbsp;\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.tkdcouncil.com/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Taekwondo website\u0022\u003Etkdcouncil.com\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022British taekwondo website\u0022\u003Ebritishtaekwondo.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.gbtaekwondo.co.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022gb taekwondo\u0022\u003Egbtaekwondo.co.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETang Soo Do:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.uktsdf.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Tang Soo Do\u0022\u003Euktsdf.org.uk\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can I find a club?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMost of the National Governing Bodies (NGB) listed have a \u2018find a club\u2019 page or a general enquiries contact number or email listed on their website.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat happens if I don\u0027t use an NGB approved club?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll martial arts must be carried out using the standards and controls laid down by the appropriate National Governing Body (NGB). The easiest way to make sure you meet the standards and controls is by using a NGB approved club. \u003Cspan id=\u0022anchor_div\u0022\u003EIf your club\u2019s not recognised by a NGB, then unfortunately there is no way of confirming it is operating to the standards of the relevant NGB, so must not be used.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW193014936 BCX9\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW193014936 BCX9\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECan adult members participate with young people?\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW193014936 BCX9\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW193014936 BCX9\u0022\u003EYes, but please remember to \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Young People First - Yellow Card\u0022\u003Efollow the Safeguarding Code of Conduct (Yellow Card)\u003C/a\u003E regarding physical contact and be mindful of the way in which the group will participate. This should also be considered for joint Explorer Scout and Scout Network events.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW193014936 BCX9\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW193014936 BCX9\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMartial arts appear to be about physical contact and fighting. Is that allowed?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW193014936 BCX9\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW193014936 BCX9\u0022\u003EAlthough evolved from ancient fighting techniques, modern martial arts are not taught to deliberately injure or cause harm. 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