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BMABA (CHIMA) Concussion & Head Injury Management In Martial Arts
A pioneering and speciality course, free to all members, that upskills clubs on the critical factors in head injury awareness, identifying concussion and trauma, and effectively managing both reporting and RtP (Return to Play) across all styles of martial arts.
What's This Course About?
We’ve developed CHIMA as a pioneering award specifically designed for UK martial arts instructors, focusing on the crucial aspects of head injuries and concussion. This comprehensive training program aims to equip martial arts instructors and volunteers with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify, manage, and prevent head injuries in their practice.
By delving into the latest research and best practices in sports safety, the course covers a wide range of topics, including the mechanisms of head injuries, symptoms of concussion, immediate and follow-up care, and strategies for concussion prevention.
The course is structured to enhance the instructor’s ability to make informed decisions when faced with potential head injuries, emphasising the importance of safety in contact training.
In addition to theoretical knowledge, the BMABA course incorporates practical guidance on creating a safer training environment. It guides instructors on how to implement effective risk management strategies, adapt training methods to minimise the risk of head injuries, and educate students on the importance of protective gear and safe sparring techniques. The course also addresses the legal and ethical responsibilities of martial arts instructors in the UK, ensuring they understand their role in safeguarding students’ health and wellbeing. By completing this course, martial arts instructors will not only improve their competence in managing head injuries but also contribute to the broader effort of making martial arts training safer and more enjoyable for participants of all ages and skill levels.
Course Content
This award can be accessed online. Each lesson or module typically contains specialist text-based content and can also include videography, imagery or other exclusive content.
This course is inclusive within membership for;
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Gold Instructors
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Silver Instructors
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Bronze
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Assistant Instructors
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Volunteers
- Introduction to Head Injuries: Where Are We, And Why?
- Introduction to Head Injuries: Types, Causes, and Prevalence in Martial Arts
- Recognising Concussions: Symptoms and Immediate Assessment Techniques
- Long-Term Impacts of Concussions and Repeated Head Trauma
- First Aid for Suspected Concussion and Head Injuries
- When to Seek Medical Attention: Making the Call
- Concussion Protocols: Steps to Follow After a Head Injury
- Return to Play: Guidelines and Precautions
- Protective Equipment: Selection, Use, and Maintenance
- Safe Sparring Techniques: Reducing the Risk of Head Injuries
- Designing Safer Training Sessions: Drills and Practices
- Strength and Conditioning to Prevent Injuries
- Educating Students and Parents on Concussion Awareness
- Implementing a Safety-First Approach in Martial Arts Training
- Legal and Ethical Considerations in Managing Head Injuries
- Course Summary & References
ELEVATE YOUR CLUB
Access the industry's first concussion training for independent martial arts
Free to all members.
A Clean, Modern Classroom You Can Access 24/7, When Your Schedule Allows
Our courses are accessible 24/7 via our MyBMABA website or app, so you can login and do what you can, when you can. Your progress is saved, and on completion you’ll be able to instantly access verified certification.
Upskill You & Your Team With Industry Leading Qualifications & Courses
From essentials like coaching qualifications, safeguarding and first aid through to specialist such as SENCO and Trauma informed, through to club management, finance and marketing. Access a growing library of expertly written, award-winning content.
100% Online. 100% At Your Ready.
Long before it ever became acceptable to complete online training (namely during COVID!) we were pioneering making courses and qualifications as accessible to all via our exclusive MyBMABA. Take all of our courses and qualifications with you, and complete them – even on the commute, if needs be.
Dozens of Specialists Courses. One Low Membership Price.
We don't make our instructors spend a small fortune on a fluffed up course to raise revenue. Instead we invest in expert courses created by some of the best minds in martial arts, and we make them accessible to instructors, assistants and volunteers inclusive with memberships wherever possible.
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About Our Courses & Qualifications
All Silver and Gold members receive completely free access to all current and future courses. If you’re a Bronze member, we’ll provide free access to our SENCO, Induction, Level 1 and Level 1 instructor qualifications. We also make a range of qualifications inclusive in assistant and volunteer memberships.
The ambition is to make content and qualifications available at no extra cost. If you opt for our only membership not to include all courses as standard (Bronze) you can access any course on a pay as you go basis for the low fee of typically £9.99.
All of our courses and delivered 100% online. Many include several hours of videography – be it webinars or video lessons, and all also include comprehensive text. There’s no requirement to travel anywhere to conduct courses.
Our ever-growing catalogue of qualifications covers everything from Instructor Qualification to SEN, First aid to Safeguarding, Club Management to Web Design and so much more.
We often work with specialist partners to gain topic-specific knowledge. This could be leading charities or other companies.
The rest of our content is produced in house our team of industry experts. From our dedicated safeguarding team to our own industry insurance experts – we’ll share as much specialist insight as we can with our clubs.
It depends what you mean by recognised. BMABA is a household name in martial arts, and our courses are served not just through BMABA memberships but also via exclusive partner relationships with NGBs given the level of engagement and quality content. We then have other courses recognised by specialist in-sector charities or bodies, and our Club Colours award is recognised by Sport England’s Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts (SCiMA).
We also work to structure courses for CPD approval, have all core qualifications approved by our insurer and to date aren’t aware of any external provider turning down our awards.
We’ve even had our Safer Recruitment Training accepted by OFSTED inspectors!
Led By Industry GIANTS
We regularly bring in experts like our own CEO & Founder, Giovanni (Men’s Health Coach of the Year and Multi-Award Winning Social Entrepreneur) as just one example among many as to how we build qualifications and trainings founded upon credible, industry-leading insights and expertise.
