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.

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 34 currently Full Member Associations with 19 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 805 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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Dartford
Aikido Development Society
Dartford Shodokan
Dartford Judo Club, Cotton Lane
DA2 6PD
Google Map		 : Robert Cardell
: 07979 011 232
: dartford.aikido@gmail.com
: http://www.aikido-development-society.org
Coach Level 1This club teachs aikido weaponsSunday ClassJuniors 16 and older
Sevenoaks
Shodokan Aikido UK
Shodokan Invicta
Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Buckhurst Lane
TN13 1LW
Google Map
: http://www.shodokaninvicta.com
Coach Level 1Young PeopleFriday ClassJuniors 16 and older
South East - Cranbrook
Shodokan Aikido UK
Cranbrook Shodokan Aikido Club
The Weald Sports centre, Angley Road
TN17 2PN
Google Map		 : Sara Middleton
: 07751 093 389
: kovacs_sara@hotmail.com
: Http://cranbrookaikido.co.uk
Coach Level 1Thursday ClassJuniors 11 and older
Tunbridge Wells
Shodokan Aikido UK
Shodokan Invicta
St Mark`s CofE School, Ramslye Road
TN4 8LN
Google Map		 : Marianne Taylor
: 07765 190816
: marianne.c.taylor@gmail.com
: http://www.shodokaninvicta.com
Coach Level 1Monday ClassAdults / Senior Class

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