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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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
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
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
Birmingham
Aikido Fellowship GB
G.M.A.C
Gymnastics Martial Arts Centre
B42 2LR
Google Map		 : No Details Supplied
:
: None
: None
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/
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/
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
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
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
Coventry
Yama Arashi UK
Phoenix Aikido & Fitness Club
149 Broad Lane

No contact details available
: http://www.phoenix-aikido.com
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 
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands Aikido Association
Kokoro Aikido West Midlands
Little Aston Village Hall Little Aston Lane,
B74 3UF
Google Map		No contact details available
: https://westmidlandsaikido.org.uk
Walsall Wood
West Midlands Aikido Association
West Midlands Aikido Association Dojo
Walsall Wood Hub (Entrance in KFC Car Park), Lichfield Road,
WS9 9NP
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://westmidlandsaikido.org.uk
:    
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
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