Dr Meera Verma is a 5th degree black belt in judo with four decades of experience teaching safe falling skills to people of all ages. She also has a PhD in Biochemistry with an executive career focussed on product development for areas of unmet need and is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Scientists and Engineers (FTSE) and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Dr Verma was a co-developer of the safe landing program called ‘Dynamic Balance for Life’ and was involved in the clinical studies demonstrating the safety, feasibility and utility of this program.

Michael Headland is 6th degree black belt in judo and has been a Judo Coach for over 50 Years at the Adelaide University Judo Club. He has a life-long interest in Physical Education through Judo. Mr Headland is co-developer of Dynamic Balance for life in Partnership with Dr Verma because he perceived a real need in the older community for the safe falling skills of judo to be translated into a form that would be valuable for older adults. Mr Headland has a Master of Science in Theoretical Physics specializing in Motion, and a Diploma of Education, with many years of experience teaching science at high Schools and at university. His knowledge in the area of physics of motion has been very helpful in clarifying the mechanics of a fall. He continues to be actively involved in instructing safe falling and safe landing for a healthy life.

Dr Agathe Daria Jadczak is an Exercise Scientist and Adjunct Research Fellow at the Adelaide University with a PhD in Medical Specialties. She is an AUSactive accredited Exercise Professional (Cert III & IV), a DBfL certified Safe Falling Instructor and a Yellow Belt Judoka with a background in exercise physiology and over a decade of experience in geriatric research. She has published several peer-reviewed research papers on the DBfL program and has served as the clinical adviser to the DBfL Safe Falling Program since its beginnings in 2019, ensuring the program is safe and effective for older adults, including frail individuals. Dr Jadczak also delivers educational workshops and has evaluated and remains actively involved in the DBfL Train-the-Trainer program for both, Judo Coaches and Allied Health Professionals.