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

Shin Gi Tai Aikido Society

David John Worsley 7th Dan
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Membership : Adult

Insurance Type : Coach Full
Valid Until: 20-Oct-2025

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07-Nov-2024

Instructor of Clubs(s)
Club Address
Plymouth School of Aikido (Woodview)
Woodview Community Sports Hall,Lancaster Gdns. Whitleigh,
PL5 4AA.
http://www.plymouthaikido.co.uk
Plymouth School of Aikido (Coombe Dean)
Coombe Dean Sports Hall,Charnhill Way Plymstock,
PL9 8ES.
http://www.plymouthaikido.co.uk
Plymouth School of Aikido (Fort Stamford)
Fort Stamford Sports and Leisure Club, Mount Batten, Plymstock,
PL9 9TU.
http://www.plymouthaikido.co.uk

Qualification(s) BAB Certiifcate Issued
Coach Level 1 BAB 000017 31-12-1985
Young People BAB 001261 27-09-2003
Communication BAB 001308 28-09-2003
Managing Risk BAB 001262 27-09-2003
Planning for Success BAB 001309 28-09-2003
Fit for Purpose BAB 001310 28-09-2003
Practice, Skill and Techniques BAB 002732 28-02-2004
Protecting Children BAB 003892 03-07-2012
Coach Level 2 BAB 003894 16-06-2012
Coaching Disabled People BAB 003969 02-10-2012
Equity BAB 003967 19-09-2012
Practice, Skill and Techniques BAB 004529 25-08-2014
Planning for Success BAB 004537 27-08-2014
Fit for Purpose BAB 004542 26-08-2014
Event Planning and Delivery BAB 004551 27-08-2014
Refresher Coach All Levels BAB 005116 23-08-2017
Coach Level 3 BAB 005223 21-08-2018
Mentoring Coaches BAB 005218 21-08-2018


Plymouth School of Aikido (Woodview),Plymouth,PL5 4AA
Plymouth School of Aikido (Coombe Dean),Plymouth,PL9 8ES
Plymouth School of Aikido (Fort Stamford),Plymouth,PL9 9TU
Burry Port Aikido Club (Shin Gi Tai Hombu),Pembry,SA16 0DH


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