Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts

At Elite Martial Arts Richmond (EMAR), the safety, safeguarding and well-being of our students are at the heart of everything we do.

We are incredibly proud to have been awarded the prestigious Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts recognition for three consecutive years (2024, 2025, 2026). Awarded through the national governing body’s safeguarding initiative, this recognition demonstrates our unwavering commitment to creating a safe, supportive and positive environment where every student can learn, grow and thrive.

Achieving this recognition requires a rigorous assessment process, with martial arts academies required to demonstrate that they meet demanding safeguarding standards and fulfil essential requirements designed to protect and support their members.

Only a small number of martial arts academies achieve this recognition, making it a significant mark of quality, professionalism and responsibility.

For us, safeguarding is far more than a certificate on the wall. It is a responsibility we take seriously every single day. From our coaching standards and policies to the way we support our students, we are committed to ensuring that every child, teenager and adult who walks into our dojo feels safe, respected and valued.

Three consecutive years of recognition reflect our ongoing dedication to the highest standards of safeguarding and student well-being. Because at EMAR, developing strong martial artists goes hand in hand with protecting, supporting and inspiring the people behind every belt.