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

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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West Midlands Club List
Birmingham
Seijitsu Aikido Ryu
Birmingham City University Aikido Club, Doug Ellis Sport Centre
City North Campus, 150 Wellhead Lane, Perry Barr
B42 2SY
Google Map		 : Kevin Christie
: 07970103251
: info@niaaikidobirmingham.org
: Http://www.niaaikidobirmingham.org
Coach Level 3This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsThursday ClassAdults / Senior Class
Birmingham
Seijitsu Aikido Ryu
Dragonite Aikido
The Baptist Church Centre, Hedingham Grove, Chelmsley Wood
B37 7TP
Google Map		 : Hannah Hodgetts
: 0797 122 8564
: dragoniteaikido@blueyonder.co.uk
: http://www.dragoniteaikido.co.uk
Coach Level 2Young PeopleFriday Class
Birmingham
Aikido Shoshin Ryu
Erdington Shoshin Aikido Club
Kingsbury School & Sports College, Kingsbury Road, Erdington
B24 8RD
Google Map		 : Richard Whitehouse
: 07966 282505
: info@shoshin-aikido.org.uk
: http://www.shoshin-aikido.org.uk
Coach Level 1This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsThursday ClassJuniors 8 and older
Birmingham
Aikido Fellowship GB
G.M.A.C
Gymnastics Martial Arts Centre
B42 2LR
Google Map		 : No Details Supplied
:
: None
: None
Coach Level 1This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Birmingham
Aikido Academy UK
Goshin Aikido
Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church, 16 South Parade
B72 1QY
Google Map		 : Mark Peckett
: 01213546999
: mark@aikidoacademy.co.uk
: http://www.aikidoacademy.co.uk/
Coach Level 1This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsTuesday ClassAdults / Senior Class
Birmingham
Aikido Academy UK
Lighthouse Aikido
The Doug Ellis Sports Centre, Aldridge Road
B42 2TP
Google Map		 : Qaisar Najib
: 07721340230
: qnajib@aikidoacademy.co.uk
: http://www.aikidoacademy.co.uk/
Coach Level 1This club teachs aikido weaponsSaturday ClassJunior Aikido
Birmingham
Seijitsu Aikido Ryu
NIA Aikido Club
Nelson Primary School King Edward`s Road
B1 2PJ
Google Map		 : Kevin Christie
: 07970103251
: info@niaaikidobirmingham.org
: http://www.niaaikidobirmingham.org
Coach Level 3This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weaponsWednesday ClassMixed Class
Coventry
UK Aikido Shimbokukai
Chishin Dojo
Wyken Community Centre, Westmorland Road
CV2 5PY
Google Map		 : Andy McLean
: 07719018963
: info@chishindojo.co.uk
: Http://www.chishindojo.co.uk
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Coventry
British Ki Society
Coventry Ki Society
Willenhall Lane, Binley
CV3 2EN
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.ki-aikido.org.uk/coventry
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Coventry
Yama Arashi UK
Phoenix Aikido & Fitness Club
149 Broad Lane

No contact details available
: http://www.phoenix-aikido.com
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Halesowen
Shou Rai Fu Shin
Shou Rai Fu Shin
Shou Rai Fu Shin@Wing Chun Halesowen, Unit 1c Eagle Trading Estate, Stourbridge Road
B63 3UA
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://aikijutsu.co.uk/index.php
:    Shou Rai Fu Shin    Aikido Research Fede 
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Sutton Coldfield
Aikido Research Federation
Kokoro Aikido West Midlands
Little Aston Village Hall Little Aston Lane,
B74 3UF
Google Map		No contact details available
: https://westmidlandsaikido.org.uk
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Walsall, Brownhills
Aikido Research Federation
West Midlands Aikido Association Dojo
Toll Point Estate Unit 23A, Lichfield Rd, WS8 6JP
WS8 6JP
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://westmidlandsaikido.org.uk
:    
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons
Willenhall, Wolverhampton
Traditional Aikido Alliance
Takemusu Midlands Aikido Club
Willenhall E-Act Academy, Furzebank Way
WV12 4BD
Google Map		No contact details available
: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395312410649100
:    
This club has valid BAB venue insuranceThis club teachs aikido weapons

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