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 53 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 1228 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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BAB Aikido Insurance Suspended

With regard to the current tiresome Coronavirus epidemic, and in view of the requirement for all clubs to be closed, we have now cancelled all BAB insurance cover, which will not be re-instated until clubs are able to re-open. Accordingly…

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Letter from the BAB Chairman

Dear Fellow Aikidoka The current coronavirus outbreak is posing a major threat to Aikido in the UK, with many clubs being forced to temporarily close their dojos and some even facing permanent closure because of the financial implications. Major courses…

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British Blind Sport

At British Blind Sport, we help blind and partially sighted people to get active and play sport. We encourage adults and children to participate in activities at all levels, from grassroots to the Paralympic Games. British Blind Sport (BBS) is a…

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BAB Weapons Course 2020

British Aikido Board – Weapons Course 2020 Will be held on the 21 March 2020 at Brunel University, Uxbridge UB8 3PH Times: 9:30 to 16:30 Cost: £20 if you prior book using the form below. £25 on the day. Please…

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Free First Aid Courses

First Aid Training - Pilot - Volunteer group sort The British Red Cross have offered to deliver a free 2 hour First Aid Course. This is a non qualification course but a certificate of attendance will be awarded. The course…

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Visa Endorsement of International Teachers

Home Office Immigration Rules for the BAB - as a Sport Governing Body – to Endorse Applications from its Associations for Long-Term Visits by a Recognised International Aikido Teacher/Coach   Following a successful application to the Home Office in 2017, the British…

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BAB GDPR Toolkit

Please find the BAB GDPR Toolkit page. We have put together some documents that will help you prepare for the new GDPR requires that come into affect on the 25th May 2018.  PLEASE NOTE THESE WILL STILL APPLY AFTER BREXIT…

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