Sensei Symone Karate Academy, is leading the charge in sports safeguarding, having successfully attained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts “mark”. 

Achieving the Safeguarding Code, demonstrates Sensei Symone Karate Academy’s commitment to upholding its duty-of-care to the community and young people and recognises Sensei Symone Karate Academy as a martial arts provider that has reached and effectively maintained good safeguarding standards. The Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts has been created so that parents and carers can clearly identify a martial arts provider that have demonstrated that they have reached and maintained good safeguarding standards and can make informed decisions when selecting a club for their child.  

Sue Harrison, Stakeholder Marketing at the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts said: 

“We are delighted to see that so many clubs, including Sensei Symone Karate Academy, have successfully attained the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts.  

“When making choices about martial arts schools, parents and carers can easily determine and be reassured that clubs in their local area are committed to safeguarding and upholding safe practices for their children if they display the Safeguarding Code ‘mark’.” 

Symone Edwards, Owner and Chief Instructor at Sensei Symone Karate Academy, said: “I take safeguarding children and adults seriously. The environment must be a safe and inclusive environment for all, so they can train happily and feel they can share any worries or concerns”  

Developed in consultation with Sport England, representatives from martial arts governing bodies, and leading safeguarding experts, the Code is funded by the National Lottery and was launched by the Sports Minister in 2018. To date, over 1300 clubs and settings have now attained the Code and these can be viewed via our interactive map https://www.safeguardingcode.com/local/clubregistration/map.php 

Martial Arts clubs can upload their registration via an online portal: www.safeguardingcode.com 

For more information about the Safeguarding Code, contact [email protected]