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 49 currently Full Member Associations with 1 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 1224 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

Aikido Development Society

Stephen Leslie Billett (Steve) 6th Dan
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Membership : Adult

Insurance Type : Coach Full
Valid Until: 31-Mar-2025

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Instructor of Clubs(s)
Club Address
Winchmore Aikido Club
Winchmore Hill School, Highfield Road, Winchmore Hill, N21 3HE,
N21 3HE.
http://www.aikidoenfield.co.uk/
Chingford and Woodford Aikido Club
Woodford County High Schools for Girls, High Road, Essex.,
IG8 9LA.
http://www.aikido-development-society.org
Woodford and Chingford Aikido Club
Woodford County High Schools for Girls,High Road,,
IG8 9LA.
http://www.aikidochingford.co.uk/

Qualification(s) BAB Certiifcate Issued
Coach Level 1 BAB 000038 04-10-1988
Young People BAB 002321 01-10-2006
Communication BAB 002281 30-09-2006
Planning for Success BAB 002294 30-09-2006
Fit for Purpose BAB 002309 01-10-2006
Tutor Coach Level 1 BAB 002048 12-03-2011
Managing Risk BAB 002619 10-11-2007
BAB Clubmark Assessor BAB 002887 20-09-2008
Practice, Skill and Techniques BAB 002942 23-11-2008
Coach Level 2 BAB 003010 07-02-2009
Equity BAB 003028 06-01-2009
Protecting Children BAB 003026 03-12-2009
Coaching Development BAB 003031 19-02-2009
Coaching Disabled People BAB 003034 13-01-2009
Mentoring Coaches BAB 003278 12-01-2010
Event Planning and Delivery BAB 003321 12-06-2010
Tutor Event Planning and Delivery BAB 003329 12-06-2010
Coach Level 3 BAB 003405 04-09-2010
Tutor Update Coach BAB 003912 17-07-2012
Refresher Coach All Levels BAB 004095 17-06-2012
Protecting Children BAB 005060 07-12-2016
Protecting Children BAB 005256 14-05-2019
Tutor Refresher Coach BAB 003912 10-03-2020
Communication BAB 005313 09-06-2022
Event Planning and Delivery BAB 005391 16-09-2022
Equity BAB 005392 12-10-2022
Managing Risk BAB 005430 11-01-2023
Mentoring Coaches BAB 005431 11-01-2023
Equity BAB 005432 11-01-2023
Event Planning and Delivery BAB 005433 11-01-2023
Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 BAB 005442 18-02-2023
Young People BAB 005448 16-03-2023
Inclusive Coaching BAB 005464 26-04-2023


Woodford and Chingford Aikido Club,Woodford Green,IG8 9LA
Winchmore Aikido Club,Enfield,N21 3HE
Chingford and Woodford Aikido Club,Chingford,IG8 9LA


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