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

Coach Level 1The Instructor has completed the BAB Club Coach course, This is the minimum coaching level accepted by the BAB, But to coach children the extra Young Persons module is recommended.

Coach Level 2The Instructor has completed the BAB Association Coach course. This is the expected level required to run courses with Associations, But to coach children the extra Young Persons module is still required.

Coach Level 3The Instructor has completed the BAB National Level Coach course. This is currently the highest qualification available within the BAB, But to coach children the extra Young Persons module is still required.

BAB Coach TutorThe Instructor has completed the BAB Coach Tutor course and can run Cl1 coaching courses.

Young People CoachThe Instructor has completed the BAB Young People Coach course or the Sports Coach UK equivalent course.


Adults / SeniorsThe class will normally only have members who are over 18 years old.


Family / Mixed ClassesThe class will normally allow members who are under 18 years old to train with the adults, contact the club for more details.


Children / Junior ClassesJunior classes are restricted by the age shown on the label.


ClubmarkThe Club has received Clubmark Approval from the local council.


Aikdo WeaponsAikido weapons are taught by this club.


Has Valid Venue InsuranceHas a valid venue insurance from the British Aikido Board.


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Greater London Club List
Chingford
Aikido Development Society
Chingford and Woodford Aikido Club
Woodford County High Schools for Girls, High Road, Essex.
IG8 9LA
Google Map		 : Stephen Billett
: 07860 963 691
: sbillett@aikido-development-society.org
: http://www.aikido-development-society.org
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Coach Level 3Coach TutorYoung PeopleThis club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsThursday ClassAdults / Senior ClassJuniors 16 and older
Dulwich
Aikido Alive U.K.
Aikido Alive South London / Byakudo Aikido
The Charter School. Red Post Hill
SE24 9JH
Google Map		 : Gbor Zsolt Szabo
: 07528 806565
: szabogaborzsolt@yahoo.com
: https://byakudoaikido.weebly.com/
Coach Level 1This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsSaturday ClassSunday ClassAdults / Senior Class
Enfield
Aikido Development Society
Winchmore Aikido Club
Winchmore Hill School, Highfield Road, Winchmore Hill, N21 3HE
N21 3HE
Google Map		 : Stephen Billett
: 07860 963 691
: sbillett@aikido-development-society.org
: http://www.aikidoenfield.co.uk/
:    
Coach Level 3Coach TutorYoung PeopleThis club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsMonday ClassAdults / Senior ClassJuniors 16 and older
Fleet Road, Hampstead
Aikido Alive U.K.
Aikido Alive London / Hampstead Dojo
RFH Recreation Club

 : Thomas Ferrari
: 07759 915151
: errari.thms@gmail.com
: www.aikidoalive.co.uk
Coach Level 1This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsSaturday ClassAdults / Senior ClassJunior Aikido
Hayes
United Kingdom Shinwakai
Kurai Aikido Hayes
Yeading Community Centre, Ditchfield Road, Yeading, Hayes,
UB4 9BH
Google Map		 : Keith Holland
: 01895 636 344
: kuraiaikido@hotmail.com
: http://www.kuraiaikido.co.uk/
Coach Level 3Young PeopleThis club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsMonday ClassFriday ClassAdults / Senior ClassJunior Aikido
London
Aikido Development Society
City of London Shodokan
Young Actors Theatre, 70-72 Barnsbury Road
N1 0ES
Google Map		 : Steve Trout
: 07825098525
: troutysanvil@hotmail.com
: http://www.cityoflondonshodokan.co.uk/
Coach Level 1Tuesday ClassAdults / Senior Class
London
Aikido For Daily Life
Hampstead Aikido Club
17 Langland Gardens
NW3 6QE
Google Map		 : Charles Harris
: 07990 720040
: charlesharris@footloosefilms.com
: https://www.akaikido.co.uk
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Coach Level 1This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsMonday ClassThursday ClassAdults / Senior Class
London
Aikido Development Society
London Aikido Dojo
Silverlock Tenants Hall, Warndon Street, Rotherhithe Canada Water
SE16 2SB
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.londonaikido.com
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
London
Aikido Development Society
London Aikido Dojo - London Bridge
Tokei Martial Arts Centre, 28 Magdalen Street, Off Tooley Street,
SE1 2EN
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.londonaikido.com
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
London
British Ki Society
London Ki Society - City Branch
Theatre Delicatessen 107 Leadenhall Street

No contact details available
: http://aikido.london
:    
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
London
Takemusu Aikido Association UK
Rushmore Primary School
Elderfield Road
E5 0LE
Google Map		No contact details available
: https://thelondonaikidoclub.co.uk
:    
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
London
Tetsushinkan Dojo
Tetsushinkan Dojo
New Unity Hall, 277A Upper Street
N1 2TZ
Google Map		No contact details available
: https://www.tetsushinkan.co.uk/
London
Go Shin Kai
UCLU Aikido Club
Bloomsbury Fitness, Bloomsbury Building, UCL Students` U^nion, 15 Gordon Street
WC1H 0AY
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://uclu.org/clubs-societies/aikido-club
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
London Waterloo
Aikido Development Society
Aikido Takemusu Kai - Bakerloo Dojo - London
Chandler Community Hall, China Walk, 15 Lambeth Walk, SE11 6DU
SE11 6DU
Google Map		No contact details available
: https://www.facebook.com/BakerlooDojo
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Ruislip
British Ki Society
London Ki Society - Ruislip Branch
Queensmead Sports Centre, Victoria Rd
HA4 0JE
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://aikido.london
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Uxbridge
Institute of Aikido
The Hut
Watts Hall, Christ Church, Redford Way
UB8 1SZ
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.thehutdojo.co.uk/
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Walthamstow
Takemusu Aikido Association UK
Walthamstow Leisure Centre
243 Markhouse Road
E17 8RN
Google Map		No contact details available
: https://thelondonaikidoclub.co.uk/
:       Yellow Pages 
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons

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