Kudo Study Group (KSG)

KUDO STUDY GROUPS

Kudo Study Groups

Study Groups are the foundation for introducing Kudo to new communities and areas. They provide a flexible and supportive starting point for individuals or small groups who are interested in learning and practicing Kudo before forming an official club or branch.

What is a Study Group?

A Study Group is an informal training group that operates under the guidance of a recognised Kudo instructor or branch. It is ideal for:

• Martial arts practitioners exploring Kudo for the first time

• Instructors from other styles looking to cross-train or expand

• Areas where there is no established Kudo branch yet

Study Groups allow participants to begin training in the core principles, techniques, and values of Kudo in a safe and structured environment.

Benefits of a Study 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 Development Group or full Kudo Branch.

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

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

Requirements to apply as a Kudo Study Group (KSG)

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 Study Group sessions will need to registered with KIF. As a member of KIF you are eligiable to

  1. Grade in Kudo under Branch Chief

  2. Enter International and domestic Kudo competitions

Conditions of running a Kudo Study Group (KSG)

• 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.

• When promoting a Kudo Study Group (KSG) session with out a branch chief/4th Kyu and above instructor -

  1. You must wear your Kudo Belt/Rank in the session/on promotion material

  2. You should not advertise or promote you will be “teaching” Kudo if you are below 4th Kyu.

• 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 KSG.