Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts

We are proud to announce that Manchester Dojo has officially achieved the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts!

This recognition demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all our members. Achieving the Safeguarding Code is a significant step that highlights the dojo’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of welfare, wellbeing, and protection within our martial arts community.

A special thank you to Max Kebe, (safeguarding Office) for his hard work and dedication in leading the dojo through the Safeguarding Code process — your efforts have been key to this success.

Safeguarding Code:

The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts recognises clubs and providers in England who have have demonstrated that they have reached and maintained good safeguarding standards. Governing bodies, associations, organisations, franchisers and activity deliverers can work towards attaining recognition along with clubs and individual instructors, coaches and teachers outside of a club structure.

The scheme empowers parents/carers and educational establishments to make informed decisions when selecting a club or provider for their child/children, young people or adults in their care.

The Safeguarding Code has been developed through close consultation between Sport England, representatives from martial arts governing bodies and those with years of expertise in safeguarding. Support was also provided by the Child Protection in Sport Unit, the Ann Craft Trust and NWG Network. It is funded by the National Lottery and was launched by the Sports Minister in early 2018.