There are three main Coaching levels. These are Levels 1, 2 and 3. Additional BAB and UK Coaching modules/courses are also required for CL2 and CL3 and shown in tables 1&2 below.
How to take a BAB Coaching Course
- The CL1 2 day course can be taken with an Association or a BAB tutor and includes the final assessment.
- The Online CL1 module can be taken at https://elearning.bab.org.uk and takes around 4 hours, a 1day final assessment course is required when complete.
- The CL2 and CL3 course units can be taken with a BAB Tutor or UK Coaching tutor, but are also available on https://elearning.bab.org.uk
- The CL2 and CL3 qualification final assessment 1 day course are taken with BAB Coach tutor.
To apply for a final assessment days or coaching course add your details to the coaching application form on the BAB website or download a form and after it is signed by your CLO or head of Association send it to the BAB Coaching Administration Officer
New Associations Instructors must take the BAB Coach Level 1 course (CL1) coaching award within the one year from the start of their probationary period. This is a mandatory requirement.
First Aid First Aid is not a mandatory requirement. However, all Coaches carry a “Duty of Care” for all students under their supervision and the Board highly recommends that all Coaches have an externally validated HSE approved First Aid award. First Aid qualifications should be assessed, and candidates awarded a certificate of competence, not just a certificate of attendance.
Contact Information for the BAB Coaching Team
Coaching Development Officer (BAB CDO) Mr Frank Burlingham coaching@bab.org.uk
Coaching Administration Officer (BAB CAO) Mr Grev Cooke coachingadmin@bab.org.uk
The main Coaching Levels
Coach Level 1 (CL1) This award is for students intending to instruct without supervision at club level. This is a Face to Face course run over a 2 day period by BAB Tutors, more details can be found on the main BAB Website coaching page, Candidates must:
- Be 18 years or older when registered for the course.
- Be recommended by their Association, possess the necessary technical knowledge in Aikido, and hold a minimum grade of Aikido 1st Kyu.
- Attend a Level 1 Coaching Training course, approved by the Board.
- Be successful in the assessment section of the training course.
Coach Level 1 Online (CL1-1) This module is for students intending to instruct without supervision at club level. This is a 4 hour Online Module that needs 1 day final assessment by a BAB Tutor too complete the Coach Level One qualification, more details can be found on the main BAB Website coaching page, Candidates must:
- Be 18 years or older when registered for the course.
- Be recommended by their Association, possess the necessary technical knowledge in Aikido, and hold a minimum grade of Aikido 1st Kyu.
- Successfully complete the online course CL1-1.
- Provide Pre Assessment Day Course work as requested by the Assessor.
- Be successful in the Final Assessment Day, approved by the Board.
Coach Level 2 (CL2) This award is for coaches already holding coach level 1 who is intending to instruct without supervision at club level and beginning to engage in Coaching activity at Association level. Candidates must:
- Be recommended by their Association and possess the necessary technical knowledge in Aikido.
- Complete a series of five Level 2 Coach course units, approved by the Board and shown in the table below. Three of these must be from the core units plus any two of the other available units. These can be taken with an approved BAB or UK Coaching tutor if the BAB Course are not yet available.
- Have held CL1 for a minimum of 1 year.
- Have evidence of practical coaching for a minimum of two years since receiving CL1.
- Have been directly involved in training a number of students to 1st kyu.
- Successfully complete pre-course work which is returned to the tutor at least 2 weeks prior to the CL2 assessment.
- Successfully complete a one-day assessment which includes a 30 minute period of peer Coaching.
The BAB Coaching Online Learning website at https://elearning.bab.org.uk/ holds the BAB Units that are available.
The BAB CL2 courses can be taken with either face to face (by arrangement) or online. Five units need to be taken for CL2, the three core units which are: ( Those marked in blue will take you directly to the course )
| UK Coaching Units | BAB Units |
| Coaching Children & Young People | |
| Communication | |
| Managing Risk |
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| UK Coaching Units | BAB Units |
| Safeguarding & Protecting Children | No longer delivered by the BAB |
| Fitness and Training | Fit for Purpose |
| Equity | |
| Inclusive Coaching (Previously Coaching Disabled People) |
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| Mentoring Coaches | |
| Improving Practice & Skill | Practice, Skill and Technique |
| Event Planning and Delivery |
. UK Coaching units Click here to visit the UK Coaching website to view available coaching units.
Final Assessment
Each theory session will last a minimum of 3 hours
An approved Coach tutor will make an assessment of coaching capability. Assessment will take place throughout the course and both during the theoretical and practical sessions. Each candidate will be expected to coach for a total of 30 minutes and be able to answer specific questions related to the application of the theoretical sessions.
Final Assessment Criteria: The candidate must demonstrate
• Application of coaching theory
• Use of differing teaching styles
• Effective Communication
• Safety and Duty of Care
• Lesson structure, relevance and progression
• Confidence
• Safe approach to exercise
First Aid is not a mandatory requirement. However all coaches carry a “Duty of care” for all students under their supervision and the Board highly recommends that all coaches ideally have an externally validated HSE approved First Aid award.
Coach Level 3 (CL3) This award is for experienced coaches holding coach level 2 and is working at national level within their associations. Candidates must:
- Be recommended by their Association and possess the necessary technical knowledge in Aikido.
- Provide a full Coaching C.V. supported by a statement from their Principal/Chairman or CLO.
- To have evidence of practical coaching for at least 1 year since achieving coach level 2 and prior to taking coach level 3.
- Candidates will have been directly involved in the training of a number of students to 1st Dan.
- Complete the balance of the required Level 3 coach courses, approved by the Board.
- Successfully complete pre-course work which is returned to the tutor at least 2 weeks prior to the CL3 assessment.
- Successfully complete a one-day assessment which includes a 30 minute period of peer Coaching.
The BAB Coaching Online Learning Site at https://elearning.bab.org.uk/ holds the BAB Units that are available.
The remaining BAB CL3 units needed to be completed may be taken with either face to face (by arrangement) or online. ( Those marked in blue will take you directly to the course )
| scUK Coaching Units | BAB Units |
| Safeguarding & Protecting Children | No longer delivered by the BAB |
| Fitness and Training | Fit for Purpose |
| Equity | |
| Inclusive Coaching (Previously Coaching Disabled People) |
|
| Mentoring Coaches | |
| Improving Practice & Skill | Practice, Skill and Technique |
| Event Planning and Delivery |
. UK Coaching units Click here to visit the UK Coaching website to view available coaching units
Final Assessment
An approved Coach tutor will make an assessment of coaching capability. Assessment will take place throughout the course and both during the theoretical and practical sessions. Each candidate will be expected to coach for a total of 30 minutes and be able to answer specific questions related to the application of the theoretical sessions.
Final Assessment Criteria: The candidate must demonstrate
• Application of coaching theory
• Use of differing teaching styles
• Effective Communication
• Safety and Duty of Care
• Lesson structure, relevance and progression
• Confidence
• Safe approach to exercise
First Aid is not a mandatory requirement. However all coaches carry a “Duty of care” for all students under their supervision and the Board highly recommends that all coaches ideally have an externally validated HSE approved First Aid award.
In addition to the basic criteria shown above for CL1, 2 and 3 candidates may have to satisfy any specific requirements laid down by their own Association. For an in depth coaching description, please download the BAB Coaching and Club Handbook All the relevant Coaching downloads are also accessible using the table below.
Coaching |
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| 0 . Coronavirus Guidance to the BAB Membership | version 1.1 | 14-08-2020 | |
| 1. BAB Coaching and Club Handbook | Version 5 March 2023 | 22-03-2023 | |
| Application for the CL1 Course | 5 Oct 2016 | 05-10-2016 | |
| Application for the CL2 Course | 5 Oct 2016 | 05-10-2016 | |
| Application for the CL2 Unit(s) | 5 Oct 2016 | 05-10-2016 | |
| Application for the CL3 Course | 5 Oct 2016 | 05-10-2016 | |
| Application for the CL3 Unit(s) | 5 Oct 2016 | 05-10-2016 | |
| BAB Guidance notes for Aikidoka relating to Hepatitis C and Aids | 06-02-2012 | ||
| Coach Level 2 Outline | April 2022 | 11-04-2022 | |
| Coach Level 3 Outline | April 2022 | 11-04-2022 | |
| Training Venue (Dojo) Risk Assessment Proforma | v1.0 | 17-11-2015 | |
BAB Coach Tutors
Philip Benge (Phil)Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7)
Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6)
Ann Denise Billett
Tutor Event Planning and Delivery (T3-8)
Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7)
Tutor Update Coach (T3-6)
Tutor Coach Level 1 (T3-1)
Stephen Leslie Billett (Steve)
Tutor Event Planning and Delivery (T3-8)
Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7)
Tutor Update Coach (T3-6)
Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6)
Tutor Coach Level 1 (T3-1)
Frank Burlingham
Tutor Event Planning and Delivery (T3-8)
Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7)
Tutor Update Coach (T3-6)
Tutor Mentoring (T3-5)
Tutor Equity (T3-3)
Tutor Protecting Children (T2-7)
Tutor Fit for Purpose (T2-6)
Tutor Planning for Success (T2-5)
Tutor Practice, Skill and Techniques (T2-4)
Tutor Practice, Skill and Techniques (T2-4)
Tutor Managing Risk (T2-3)
Tutor Communication (T2-2)
Tutor Young People (T2-1)
Piers Cooke
Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7)
Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6)
Tutor Coach Level 1 (T3-1)
Janice Anne Hemmings
Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7)
Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6)
Tutor Coach Level 1 (T3-1)
Helen Williams
Ken Williams
Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6)
Tutor Coach Level 1 (T3-1)
Association Coach Tutors Level 1
[additional tutor qualifications in green]
Geoffrey Aisbitt(Seijitsu Aikido Ryu)
Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7)
Philip Benge (Phil)
(United Traditional Aikido)
Stephen Leslie Billett (Steve)
(Aikido Development Society)
Jonathan Davies
(Keitenshin Kai)
Janice Anne Hemmings
(United Kingdom Takemusu Aikido Federation)
Helen Williams
(BAB Holding Association)
Ken Williams
(BAB Holding Association)
Sarah Williams
(Keitenshin Kai)