British Aikido Board

The National Governing Body for Aikido in the United Kingdom.
Aikido is a martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba, that focuses on harmonising with your opponent, it can be practised as a sport, self defence and an art using hand to hand and japanese weapons.

Welcome to the British Aikido Board

The British Aikido Board seeks to:-

  • Represent the majority of bona fide organisations practicing aikido in the United Kingdom.
  • Support, encourage and promote the highest standards of aikido within an environment of mutual respect for offering styles practiced.
  • Raise awareness of the value of aikido not only as a contributor towards healthy living, but also in the development of adults, young people and children, without regard to race, gender or creed.

The British Aikido Board operates primarily through its member Associations. There are 55 currently Full Member Associations with 0 Associate and Probationary Member Associations of regional and national status, who each retain their independence, both technically and financially, with a combined membership of some 5,000 , which includes 1243 instructors holding current Coaching Awards.

The Board is recognised by Sport England , as the only governing body for aikido in the United Kingdom and is a member of the Sport and Recreation Alliance.

 

The Board seeks to further the advancement of all styles of aikido and to establish and monitor standards of safety and behaviour for practitioners of aikido.

The Board advises member Associations on all relevant UK and European legislation and procedures and develops appropriate policies and codes of practice.

Other services provided include:-
•  Insurance cover, for members, instructors and Associations.
•  Promotion of a Nationally recognised Coaching Scheme in conjunction with UK Coaching / Sport England.
•  Organising a National Courses.
•  Supporting initiatives to encourage the teaching of Aikido in schools.
•  Publishing Newsletters and specialist information bulletins eg. Safeguarding and Coaching.

The Board has completed a number of initiatives, arising from the work of their major Governance Audit and through the adoption of a wide range of recommendations, contained in their Aikido Development Plan will support their key objective of encouraging all Aikido groups to join together under this “Aikido umbrella”.

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British Aikido Board

History :

The UK Aikido Shimbokukai association was formed in early 2016 with the primary purpose of bringing together like-minded dojo espousing the same principles as our parent organisation - Aikido Shimbokukai. 

The association organise a number of seminars and workshops throughout the year to give members a better understanding of Aikido and related arts. Many of these seminars are taught by highly regarded international teachers teachers and all UK Aikido Shimbokukai seminars and workshops are open to all students, no matter rank, affiliation or style.

The UK Aikido Shimbokukai, its dojo and members are part of Aikido Shimbokukai. The Aikido Shimbokukai is an association of instructors, dojo, and aikido practitioners whose common bond is the practice and development of Aikido. This group strives to bring people together for the exchange of experience and ideas through Aikido training and doesn`t follow any one style or teacher, endeavoring to stay apolitical and broad-minded, and welcoming all who are interested in developing Aikido together. 

The Aikido Shimbokukai is an Officially Recognised Organisation by the Aikido World Headquarters (Hombu Dojo) and the Aikikai Foundation in Tokyo, Japan. We value our relationship with Aikido World Headquarters (Hombu Dojo) and the Aikikai Foundation, and strive to support them as best as possible, through training and other activities.

The UK Aikido Shimbokukai are members of the British Aikido Board, the national governing body for Aikido in the UK.

Membership Type : Full Member

Style :

The UK Aikido Shimbokukai style falls under the general banner of Traditional Aikido.

Aikikai Foundation - Aikido World Headquarters

The UK Aikido Shimbokukai, its dojo and all members are part of Aikido Shimbokukai and through this relationship are connected to the Aikido World Headquarters in Tokyo. All rank, including kyu grades are ratified by the above organisations and therefore recognised worldwide.

 



John Burn
 
Association Website : http://www.ukaikidoshimbokukai.org
Email the UK Aikido Shimbokukai Chairman : John Burn
Email the UK Aikido Shimbokukai Vulnerable Adult & Child Safety Officer : Andy McLean

Chishin Dojo, Coventry, West Midlands

Coach Level 2Young PeopleThis club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsWednesday ClassSaturday ClassAdults / Senior Class
Google Map      : Http://www.chishindojo.co.uk
Open Aikido Association, Oxford, Oxfordshire

Coach Level 1This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Google Map      : http://openaikido.co.uk/
Senshin Dojo, Glasgow, Scottish Borders

Coach Level 1This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsWednesday ClassFriday ClassSunday ClassMixed Class
Google Map      : http://www.senshindojo.org
Shinbukai, Ilfracombe, Devon

This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Google Map      : None


John Burn

4th Dan

Chris Diacopoulos
Insured :31-10-2025

4th Dan


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