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 53 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 1237 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


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 practiced as a sport, self defence and an art using hand to hand and japanese weapons.

There are three main Coaching levels. These are Levels 1, 2 and 3. Additional BAB and UK Coaching modules/courses are also required for CL2 and CL3 and shown in tables 1&2 below.

How to take a BAB Coaching Course

How to take a BAB Coaching Course

  • The CL1 course can be taken with an Association or a BAB tutor
  • The CL2 and CL3 courses are taken with a BAB Tutor
  • The CL2 and CL3 course units are taken with either a BAB or UK Coaching tutor

To apply for a coaching course add your details to the coaching application form on the BAB website or download a form and after it is signed by your CLO or head of Association send it to the BAB Coaching Administration Officer

New Associations

New Associations Instructors must take the BAB Coach Level 1 course (CL1) coaching award within the one year from the start of their probationary period. This is a mandatory requirement.

First Aid

First Aid First Aid is not a mandatory requirement. However, all Coaches carry a “Duty of Care” for all students under their supervision and the Board highly recommends that all Coaches have an externally validated HSE approved First Aid award. First Aid qualifications should be assessed, and candidates awarded a certificate of competence, not just a certificate of attendance.

The Coaching Team

Contact Information for the BAB Coaching Team

Coaching Development Officer (BAB CDO) Mr Frank Burlingham coaching@bab.org.uk

Coaching Administration Officer (BAB CAO) Mr Grev Cooke coachingadmin@bab.org.uk

The main Coaching Levels

Coach Level 1 (CL1)

Coach Level 1 (CL1) This award is for students intending to instruct without supervision at club level. Candidates must:

  • Candidates must be an adult (18 years or over) when registered for the course.
  • Be recommended by their Association, possess the necessary technical knowledge in Aikido, and hold a minimum grade of Aikido 1st Kyu.
  • Attend a Level 1 Coach course, approved by the Board, which will comprise a minimum of 12 hours (with a minimum of 9 hours theory).
  • Be successful in the assessment of a period of peer Coaching.

Coach Level 2 (CL2)

Coach Level 2 (CL2) This award is for students intending to instruct without supervision at club level and beginning to engage in Coaching activity at Association level. Candidates must:

  • Be recommended by their Association and possess the necessary technical knowledge in Aikido.
  • Attend a series of Level 2 Coach course units, approved by the Board and shown in the table below. These can be taken with an approved BAB or a UK Coaching tutor.
  • Have held CL1 for a minimum of 3 years.
  • Have evidence of practical coaching for a minimum of two years since receiving CL1.
  • Have been directly involved in training a number of students to 1st kyu.
  • Successfully complete pre-course work which is returned to the tutor at least 2 weeks prior to the CL2 assessment.
  • Successfully complete a one-day assessment which includes a 30 minute period of peer Coaching.
Table 1 – CL2 course units
UK Coaching Units BAB Units
Coaching Children & Young People Young People
None Communication
None Managing Risk
Safeguarding & Protecting Children None
None Fit for Purpose

.           UK Coaching units Click here to visit the UK Coaching website to view available coaching units.

Coach Level 3 (CL3)

Coach Level 3 (CL3) This award is for coaches intending to instruct without supervision at club level and beginning to engage in coaching activity at Association level. Candidates must:

  • Be recommended by their Association and possess the necessary technical knowledge in Aikido.
  • Provide a full Coaching C.V. supported by a statement from their Principal/Chairman or CLO.
  • Have held the Coach level 2 award for a minimum period of three years
  • Candidates will have been directly involved in the training of a number of students to 1st Dan.
  • Attend a series of Level 3 Coach course units, approved by the Board and shown in table 2 below. These can be taken with an approved BAB or a UK Coaching tutor.
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development since achieving CL2
  • To have evidence of practical Coaching for at least three years since achieving Coach Level 2.
  • Successfully complete pre-course work which is returned to the tutor at least 2 weeks prior to the CL3 assessment.
  • Successfully complete a one-day assessment which includes a 30 minute period of peer Coaching.
  • Successfully complete an assessment of peer coaching and evidence of CPD. (Continuous Professional Development).
Table 2 – CL3 course units
UK Coaching Units BAB Units
Equity in your Coaching None
How to coach disabled People in Sport None
A guide to mentoring Sports Coaches None
Planning and Periodisation Planning for Success
None Event Planning and Delivery
None Practice, Skill and Techniques

.       UK Coaching units Click here to visit the UK Coaching website to view available coaching units

In addition to the basic criteria shown above for CL1, 2 and 3 candidates may have to satisfy any specific requirements laid down by their own Association. For an in depth coaching description, please download the BAB Coaching and Club Handbook All the relevant Coaching downloads are also accessible using the table below.

Coaching
0 . Coronavirus Guidance to the BAB Membershipversion 1.114-08-2020
1. BAB Coaching and Club Handbook Version 5 March 202322-03-2023
Application for the CL1 Course5 Oct 201605-10-2016
Application for the CL2 Course5 Oct 201605-10-2016
Application for the CL2 Unit(s)5 Oct 201605-10-2016
Application for the CL3 Course5 Oct 201605-10-2016
Application for the CL3 Unit(s)5 Oct 201605-10-2016
BAB Guidance notes for Aikidoka relating to Hepatitis C and Aids06-02-2012
Coach Level 2 OutlineApril 202211-04-2022
Coach Level 3 OutlineApril 202211-04-2022
Training Venue (Dojo) Risk Assessment Proformav1.017-11-2015

BAB Coach Tutors

Philip Benge (Phil) 
        Tutor Event Planning and Delivery (T3-8) 
        Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7) 
        Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6) 
Ann Denise Billett
        Tutor Event Planning and Delivery (T3-8) 
        Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7) 
        Tutor Update Coach (T3-6) 
        Tutor Coach Level 1 (T3-1) 
Stephen Leslie Billett (Steve) 
        Tutor Event Planning and Delivery (T3-8) 
        Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7) 
        Tutor Update Coach (T3-6) 
        Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6) 
        Tutor Coach Level 1 (T3-1) 
Frank Burlingham
        Tutor Event Planning and Delivery (T3-8) 
        Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7) 
        Tutor Update Coach (T3-6) 
        Tutor Mentoring (T3-5) 
        Tutor Equity (T3-3) 
        Tutor Protecting Children (T2-7) 
        Tutor Fit for Purpose (T2-6) 
        Tutor Planning for Success (T2-5) 
        Tutor Practice, Skill and Techniques (T2-4) 
        Tutor Practice, Skill and Techniques (T2-4) 
        Tutor Managing Risk (T2-3) 
        Tutor Communication (T2-2) 
        Tutor Young People (T2-1) 
Piers Cooke
        Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7) 
        Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6) 
        Tutor Coach Level 1 (T3-1) 
Janice Anne Hemmings
        Tutor Event Planning and Delivery (T3-8) 
        Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7) 
        Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6) 
        Tutor Coach Level 1 (T3-1) 

Association Coach Tutors Level 1

[additional tutor qualifications in green]

Geoffrey Aisbitt
(Seijitsu Aikido Ryu)
        Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7) 
Philip Benge (Phil) 
(United Traditional Aikido)
        Tutor Event Planning and Delivery (T3-8) 
        Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7) 
        Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6) 
Stephen Leslie Billett (Steve) 
(Aikido Development Society)
        Tutor Event Planning and Delivery (T3-8) 
        Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7) 
        Tutor Update Coach (T3-6) 
        Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6) 
        Tutor Coach Level 1 (T3-1) 
Mark Danford
(White Rose Aikikai)
Jonathan Davies
(Keitenshin Kai)
        Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7) 
        Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6) 
Janice Anne Hemmings
(Takemusu Aikido Association UK)
        Tutor Event Planning and Delivery (T3-8) 
        Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 (T3-7) 
        Tutor Refresher Coach (T3-6) 
        Tutor Coach Level 1 (T3-1) 
Patrick Palmer
(Go Shin Kai)
Sarah Williams
(Keitenshin Kai)

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