Dynamic Balance for Life - Training / Certification Course

Judo Queensland is proud to host a face-to-face Train-the-Trainer program for judo coaches wanting to deliver the innovative Dynamic Balance for Life program. Pioneered by the Adelaide University Judo Club, this course equips coaches with the skills to teach modified ukemi and fall-prevention techniques to older adults.

The course will be delivered by the Safe Landing Academy, with Meera and Michael present throughout the weekend. We are pleased to announce that Judo Queensland is heavily subsidising this course for our current Senior ikkyu (Brown) and Dan Grades, bringing the standard $500 course fee down to just $150!

Program Schedule (Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th of October):

Saturday 24th October:

• 10:00am Pre-Workshop Assessments (estimate 0.5 hours)
• 10:30am Theoretical Foundations - Module 3 (estimate 2 hours)
• Physics of Falling, DBfL & Evidence
• The Four Stages of a Fall
• Risk Management & Safety
• Equipment & Case Studies
• 12:30pm Break - Lunch (30 minutes)
• 1:00pm Practical Foundations - Module 4 (estimate 2 hours)
• Fall Stage 1 - Balance
• Fall Stage 2 - Reactive Balance/Trip Recovery
• Fall Stage 4 - Recovery from the Floor
• 3:00pm Trainer Resources & Discussion (estimate 0.5 hours)
• 3:30pm Close Day 1

Sunday 25th October:

• 10:00am Practical Falling Skills & Teaching Competency - Module 5 (estimate 2.5 hours)
• Fall Stage 3 - Modified Ukemi with micro progressions
• Ushiro ukemi
• Yoko ukemi
• Mae ukemi
• Mae mawari ukemi - Barrel Roll
• Practise teaching micro-progressions using detailed worksheets
• 12:30pm Break - Lunch (30 minutes)
• 1:00pm DBfL Manual, Video Resources & Implementation - Module 6 (estimate 2 hours)
• Complete Worksheet Practise
• Review the Resources
• Implementation at Your Dojo/Venue
• 3:00pm Post-Workshop Assessments (estimate 0.5 hours)
• 3:30pm Close Day 2

Please note: Times are indicative and subject to change.

Course Materials & Assessment:

Once you have registered and paid the $150 course fee, additional online content will be forwarded to you to review as pre-work for Sessions 1 & 2. At the course, you will receive a hard-copy manual, worksheets, and access to a dedicated series of training videos.

Practical assessments and questionnaires will be conducted at the beginning and end of the sessions to ensure all trainers are confident and ready to deliver the program.