Registration for this event closes at Sun 31 Aug 2025 17:00.
Adelaide University Judo Club has partnered with JudoNSW to deliver a face-to-face Train-the-Trainer program for judo coaches in Sydney and the surrounding areas.
The program will run over the weekend:
Saturday 6 September - 9.30am to 12.30pm
Sunday 7 September - 10am to 4pm (with a short lunch break)
Training Content:
Session 1 Introduction to the Course
· Need for the Intervention (the ageing body, falls, exercise)
· Physics of Falling and Judo-based stable postures and concepts
Outline of the Dynamic Balance for Life™ (DBfL) Program
· Program structure and intent and Development of DBfL
· Falls scenarios and behaviour change
· Risks management, customisation, equipment, case studies
· Principles and phases of motor learning
Session 2 Teaching DBfL modified Ukemi - Landing safely - using a micro progression approach
· Teaching Ushiro ukemi tutorial
· Teaching Yoko ukemi (side falls) to older adults – off front and back foot, left & right
· Teaching Mae ukemi to older adults
· Modified Mae mawari ukemi (front rolls) to older adults
Session 3 Working with an older adult
· Core strength & Balance considerations for a safe landing for older adults
· Recovery from a fall
· Avoiding a Fall, situational awareness, standing stable stance
· Warm-up, Balance and Strength Exercises & Fun – Games for skill competency
Session 4 Bringing it together
· Review and practise taisabaki
· Ukemi routine in the DBfL course
· Building confidence and ‘testing‘ each ukemi skill
· Review the on-line resources on the new DBfL website
· Implementation in your dojo
· Promotional approach and target audience
· Continuing skills development; partnership with your local/physio practice
Assessment – practical and questionnaire
Once a participant has completed the training and assessment, they are issued with a Certificate by AUJC, endorsed by Judo Australia and licensed to deliver the DBfL program at their dojo
Files for download
Dynamic Balance for Life Information Brochure_4pg
