British Shuai Jiao Union (BSJU) - Shuai Jiao - Chinese Wrestling

	Honorary Appointments and Executive Board
	Honorary Appointments Honorary President: Grandmaster Chang Da-Wei Honorary Vice President: Master Antonio Langiano Executive Board Executive Directors Elected on 18 November 2023 President (and Chief Executive Officer): Master Robert Simpson (Yuan Xiang) Secretary (and Chief Operations Officer): Alexander Widdup Treasurer (and Chief Financial Officer): Diccon Scott Directors Admissions Director: Neville Seaton Coaching Director: Edward Lewis Learning and Development Director: Mohammed Alim Policy, Strategy, and Research Director: Loukas Georgiou (Yuan Shen) Safeguarding Portfolio Director: Robert Simpson Administrative Officers Data Protection Officer: Susan Simpson (Yuan Jing) Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer: Jujhar Singh Health and Wellbeing Officer: Eric Clovis National Safeguarding Designated Officer: Florence Montgomery Technical Appointments Head Referee: Neville Seaton Head Coach: Leon Roberts More Information Executive Board Governance Strategy Policies and Guidance UK GDPR Privacy Notice

Apply for Membership
You can apply for membership of the BSJU, if you are a Shuai Jiao practictioner and an exponent of one (or more) of the five principle styles of Shuai Jiao, or if you practice Shuai Jiao as a component of your martial arts system (including wrestling, grappling, and throwing). On successful registration you will then become part of a global family with a history spanning some 4,000 years; and access to national, international, and world-level events.

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Safeguarding
The BSJU recognise that everyone has a responsiblity to keep themselves and others safe, and people involved in Shuai Jiao should know what to do if they have any concerns. The BSJU are working to support our members, parents, carers, and volunteers to safeguard children and adults at risk. The BSJU is committed to maintaining safeguarding best practice, reﬂecting our corporate responsibility to safeguard all participants, effectively.

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Renew Membership
You need to renew your BSJU membership annually to remain an active member of the BSJU. It is important that you do not allow your membership to lapse, as you are expected to be insured and licensed, as a requirement of participaion in Shuai Jiao practice. Shuai Jiao, as a martial art, carries with it inherent risks of personal injury. Participants must have adequate insurance in place, which can be obtained through the BSJU membership process.

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Coaching Standards
The BSJU recognise that Coaches (Instructors) play a critical role in the development of any sporting activity, and in the lives of the people that they coach. Our Coaches (Instructors) ensure that participation in Shuai Jiao is a positive experience aiming to ensure a high quality and safe approach to training. The BSJU Coach Development Programme (CDP) is delivered online and face-to-face, and designed for ‘teaching’ and ‘performance development’.

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DBS Check Service
You can apply for a DBS check as part of the 'martial arts workforce' through the BSJU disclosure and barring checking service. Enhanced DBS check are required, as a condition of membership, for all Heads of Association, Coaches (Instructors), Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSOs), and people in a position of trust. The practice of Shuai Jiao will involve physical contact, and it is essential that ALL participants are safeguarded, appropriately.

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Policies and Guidance
The BSJU policies and guidance reflect our key objectives to support participation and excellence in Shuai Jiao. Our policies and guidance comply with British legislation and regulations in relation to coaching, safeguarding, and equality. Our strategy redefines participation in Shuai Jiao, with a focus on five key outcomes: physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, individual development, social and community development, and economic development.

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Honorary Appointments and Executive Board