Return to Training Plan
BSKF are pleased to announce that Sports England have now approved a return to play for Shorinji Kempo in the UK as part of the DCMS framework for contact combat sports.
With the publication of the below plan, Shorinji Kempo is now considered an approved sport under the DCMS framework. As such, any permitted training activity organised by BSKF is now exempt from the normal legal gathering limits, and instead will be subject to the guidelines and restrictions set out in the plan.
With the publication of the below plan, Shorinji Kempo is now considered an approved sport under the DCMS framework. As such, any permitted training activity organised by BSKF is now exempt from the normal legal gathering limits, and instead will be subject to the guidelines and restrictions set out in the plan.
What training is allowed?
The DCMS contact combat sports framework, and the Shorinji Kempo return to training plan, set out a number of phases and steps for the reintroduction of different types of practice, along with approved timeframes for each.
As of 12th April 2021, the following is allowed:
- Adult training may move to Phase 1 (equipment training) outdoors. In our case, this means that padwork is now allowed at outdoor sessions, within training bubbles of maximum 6 people each.
- All other types of training must remain socially distanced. Any training involving physical contact to skin or clothing (i.e. goho, juho or seiho) is still not permitted.
- Adults may also train indoors on a 1:1 basis or within a support bubble, but Phase 1 activity is limited to members of the same household or support bubble only.
- Children's classes may now move to Phase 2 training (padwork and contact), either indoors or outdoors.
From 17th May 2021, the following will be allowed:
- Adult training may take place at Phase 1 (equipment) both indoors and outdoors. In both cases, padwork will be allowed within fixed training bubbles of maximum 6 people each.
- Bubbles that were established for outdoor training must be retained with any move indoors.
- Before returning to indoor training, all branches should seek guidance on any additional requirements from their venue and ensure these are also adhered to.
Please note: guidance for contact combat sports is still being updated following the Government announcement on 10th May, and the Shorinji Kempo return to training plan will be revised in light of any new guidance issued over the coming days.
As of 12th April 2021, the following is allowed:
- Adult training may move to Phase 1 (equipment training) outdoors. In our case, this means that padwork is now allowed at outdoor sessions, within training bubbles of maximum 6 people each.
- All other types of training must remain socially distanced. Any training involving physical contact to skin or clothing (i.e. goho, juho or seiho) is still not permitted.
- Adults may also train indoors on a 1:1 basis or within a support bubble, but Phase 1 activity is limited to members of the same household or support bubble only.
- Children's classes may now move to Phase 2 training (padwork and contact), either indoors or outdoors.
From 17th May 2021, the following will be allowed:
- Adult training may take place at Phase 1 (equipment) both indoors and outdoors. In both cases, padwork will be allowed within fixed training bubbles of maximum 6 people each.
- Bubbles that were established for outdoor training must be retained with any move indoors.
- Before returning to indoor training, all branches should seek guidance on any additional requirements from their venue and ensure these are also adhered to.
Please note: guidance for contact combat sports is still being updated following the Government announcement on 10th May, and the Shorinji Kempo return to training plan will be revised in light of any new guidance issued over the coming days.
What can I do at my branch?
The BSKF requires that all our branches confirm they understand the guidelines and restrictions set out within the new plan, and agree to abide by them, before adopting it into practice at their classes.
The following clubs have returned their compliance agreement, and are approved by BSKF to adopt the return to training plan:
- Bristol Branch
- Camden Branch
- Chiswick Branch
- East London Branch
- South Wimbledon Branch
Any club not listed may still operate under the general government guidelines for organised sport. These guidelines still allow clubs to train outdoors, but all activity must be fully socially distanced.
The following clubs have returned their compliance agreement, and are approved by BSKF to adopt the return to training plan:
- Bristol Branch
- Camden Branch
- Chiswick Branch
- East London Branch
- South Wimbledon Branch
Any club not listed may still operate under the general government guidelines for organised sport. These guidelines still allow clubs to train outdoors, but all activity must be fully socially distanced.