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 54 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 1251 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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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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Mersey, Greater Manchester and Lancastershire Club List
Altrincham
Lancashire Aikikai
Trafford Aikido Club
The Grammar, Marlborough Road, Bowdon, Altrincham WA14 2RS
WA14 2RS
Google Map		 : Sue Baird
: 01619288597
: info@traffordaikido.org.uk
: https://www.traffordaikido.org.uk
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Bury
Lancashire Aikikai
Bury Aikido
Christ Church Walmersley School Lane
BL9 5LP
Google Map		 : Graham Harrison
: none
: buryaikido@gmail.com
: https://www.lancashireaikikai.org/bury.html
Chorlton
Keitenshin Kai
Aikido Yuishinkai Manchester
St Margarets Centre, Brantingham Rd
M21 0TT
Google Map
: None
Chorlton
Lancashire Aikikai
Chorlton Aikido
St. Ninians United Reform Church, Egerton Road South, Manchester, M21 0XJ
M21 0XJ
Google Map		 : Ted Harris
: -
: chorltonaikido@gmail.com
: https://www.lancashireaikikai.org/chorlton.html
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Helmshore
Shin Gi Tai Aikido Society
Rossendale Aikido
St Veronicas Church, Helmshore Rd

 : Mick Waters
: 07974 804568
: mwaters7310@googlemail.com
: None
Hyde
Aikido THD
The Hyde Dojo
The Ken Ward Centre, Hattersley Road East. SK14 3NL
SK14 3NL
Google Map		 : Barry Chapman
: 07720868267
: b.chapman.1@btinternet.com
: http://www.aikidomanchester.co.uk
Keswick Road, Lancaster
Lancaster Aikido Association
Lancaster Aikido Club
Castle View Primary School
LA1 3LE
Google Map		 : Keith Shaw
: 07437304513
: kthfshw@gmail.com
: www.lancasteraikidoclub.com
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Layton
Shin Gi Tai Aikido Society
Blackpool Aikido - Shin Gi Tai
St Mark's Church, Westcliffe Drive
FY3 7HG
Google Map		No contact details available
: https://www.facebook.com/groups/396402308561952
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Manchester
Aikido Alive U.K.
Aikido Alive Manchester / Iwama Aikido MMU + Aikibudo UOM
114 Grosvenor St
M1 7HL
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://aikidoalivemanchester.weebly.com/
:          
Marple, Stockport
Lancashire Aikikai
Marple Aikido
Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane
SK6 7AY
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.marpleaikido.org.uk
:          
Preston
Lancashire Aikikai
Preston Aikido Club
Sakura Dojo, 26 Winckley Square
PR1 3JJ
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.prestonaikido.co.uk/
:    
St Helens
Lancashire Aikikai
St Helens Aikido Club
St Helen`s YMCA, North Road
WA10 2TJ
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.lancashireaikikai.org/sthelens.html
Stalybridge
Aikido Seishin Kai
Aikido Seishin Kai Manchester
Copley Recreation Centre
SK14 3RR
Google Map		No contact details available
: https://aikidotameside.com/
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Stockport
White Rose Aikikai
Shoshin Aikido Stockport
Life Leisure, Northumberland Road, Brinnington
SK5 8LS
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.shoshinaikidostockport.co.uk
Stockport
White Rose Aikikai
Shoshin Aikido Stockport
Life Leisure, Northumberland Road, Brinnington
SK5 8LS
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.shoshinaikidostockport.co.uk
Wigan
Shun Poo Kan
Shun Poo Kan Aikido
John Eddleston Community Centre, Main Street, Billinge
WN5 7PA
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.shunpookan-aikido.org.uk/

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