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BSJU National Championships and Team GB Selection


The British Shuai Jiao Union (BSJU) is the official governing body for Shuai Jiao (Chinese Wrestling) in the United Kingdom.

The BSJU is a member of the World Shuai Jiao Federation (WSJF) and a founder the European Shuai Jiao Union (ESJU). The BSJU was established in 2005. Since it's inception the BSJU had operated in partnership with the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts (BCCMA); although, changes in the governance arrangements, at World and European level, require the BSJU to operate as a separate governing body for Shuai Jiao, in the United Kingdom.

BSJU National Championships and Team GB Selection

Date: Saturday 11 November 2023

Agenda:
    10:00am - Registration
    10:30am - Rules Briefing
    10:45am - Championship Starts
    2:00pm - Awards
    3:00pm - Close

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Participation in the BSJU National Championships and Team GB Selection
Prospective participants are required to meet a minimum standard in terms of physical fitness. The BSJU’s selection policy aims to treat all applicants fairly and equally irrespective of race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, gender specification, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, spiritual belief or creed, political belief, or disability.

All participants must meet the minimum age specification of 18 years of age on the date of the assessment. Proof of age in the form of identification with a photograph may be required, on the date of the assessment (e.g. passport or driving license).

All participants must be registered as members of the BSJU.

Pre-requisite – Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
For the assessment you are expected to have completed the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire which should be submitted 14 days in advance of the advertised assessment day. If you are eligible for the assessment then you will be contacted by the BSJU Secretary, who will advise you of the date, time and location, which should be treated as confidential by prospective members. You must bring a medical note with you to confirm your physical fitness to participate in martial arts focused activity.

You must arrive no more that 15 minutes in advance of the registartion time. You should ensure that you are familiar with the latest guidance on adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic and comply with all requirements. If you are positive for COVID-19 or any other communicable disease (airborne, and/or transmisable through close proximity or body contact), then you should follow infectious disease guidelines to ensure the safety of participating athletes and coaches. If you are unwell on the day of the event then you should contact the BSJU Secretary.

Rules and Regulations
Please contact the BSJU Secretary at secretary@shuaijiao.uk for a copy of the rules and regualtions for Shuai Jiao contests and tournaments.

Expression of Interest
To register for the BSJU National Championships and Team GB Selection you must complete the pre-requisites.
Action: Complete and submit the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire.

If you are eligible then you will be sent a 'password' to enable you to register for the event.
Action: Register for the National Championships and Team GB Selection.

More Information


BSJU Member Services


  • 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 Standards
    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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British Shuai Jiao Union
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