Kudo Development Group (KDG)

KUDO DEVELOPMENT GROUPS

Kudo Development Groups

Our Development Groups play a vital role in growing and strengthening the Kudo community across England. These groups are designed for clubs, instructors, and regions that would like to teach regular Kudo classes in their Club/DOJO/program and are in the early stages of forming a recognised Kudo branch or are working toward meeting full Kudo Internation Federation (KIF) standards.

Purpose of Kudo Development Groups

Development Groups provide a structured pathway for:

• New clubs to establish regular Kudo classes with in their Club/Dojo/program

• Instructors to access training, mentoring, and federation support

• Regions to grow local interest and build toward formal branch recognition

They are supported and overseen by a Kudo branch instructors and the national governing team to ensure consistency, safety, and quality in training and student development.

Benefits of a Kudo Development Group

• Regular training support from experienced instructors.

• Opportunities to attend seminars, events, and gradings.

• KIF Membership and Mentorship from established Kudo branches.

• A flexible pathway toward becoming a full Kudo Branch and Instructor.

• Connection to the wider Kudo International Federation (KIF) network.

• Advertising on the England Kudo website and social media accounts.

• Support for student registration and grading procedures

• KIF Membership and Mentorship from established Kudo branches

• Help with governance, safeguarding, and facility development

• A clear pathway to full Kudo branch status

Requirements to apply as a Kudo Development Group (KDG)

These are the legal requirements required to run Martial Art Clubs in the UK/England …

• Valid Instructor insurance (confirm with your National Supporting Body Kudo is covered)

• Member/Student insurance

• DBS check

• Safe Guarding procedure and officers details.

The only condition from the English Kudo Federation which is set by Kudo International Federation (KIF) is -

• Any one who regularly attending the Kudo Development Classes/Sessions will need to registered with KIF. As a member of KIF you are able to …

  1. Grade in Kudo under Branch Chief

  2. Enter International and domestic Kudo competitions

Conditions of running a Kudo Development Group (KDG)

• The above requirements are in place through the duration of running a KSG, KDG or an official branch.

• Regular attendance of England Kudo events, example Seminars, Workshops, Competitions and Events.

• The Instructor must be a minimum 4th Kyu in Kudo, you will be able to promote your sessions as a Kudo classes under England Kudo Federation.

• When teaching Kudo Classes, you must wear your Kudo grade. You should not be holding seminars or workshops outside of your regular sessions with in you club/Dojo.

• You should host your dedicated branch chief annually for a session.

N.B. - We will continually review these conditions to ensure we are supporting our KDG.

A Stepping Stone to Full Recognition

Development Groups are essential to the future of Kudo in England. They provide opportunities for new areas to grow organically, while ensuring high standards and alignment with the Kudo International Federation (KIF). By investing in Development Groups, we’re investing in the next generation of Kudo students, instructors, and leaders.