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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West Midlands Club List
Birmingham
Aikido Academy UK
Aikido Kids
Doug Ellis Sports Centre, 150 Wellhead Lane
B42 2SY
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
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 3Thursday ClassAdults / Senior Class
Birmingham
Colmers Farm Aikido Association
Colmers Farm
Colmers Farm Community Leisure Centre, Bristol Road, Rednal
B45 9NY
Google Map		 : David Packer
: 0121 453 7503
: packer2803@blueyonder.co.uk
: http://www.bis.co.uk/colmers/
Birmingham
Seijitsu Aikido Ryu
Dragonite Aikido
The Baptist Church Centre, Hedingham Grove, Chelmsley Wood
B37 7TP
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.dragoniteaikido.co.uk
Birmingham
Aikido Shoshin Ryu
Erdington Shoshin Aikido Club
Kingsbury School & Sports College, Kingsbury Road, Erdington
B24 8RD
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.shoshin-aikido.org.uk
This club teachs aikido weapons
Birmingham
Aikido Academy UK
Goshin Aikido
Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre,
B4 7ET
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.aikidoacademy.co.uk/
This club teachs aikido weapons
Birmingham
Seijitsu Aikido Ryu
NIA Aikido Club
Nelson Primary School King Edward`s Road
B1 2PJ
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.niaaikidobirmingham.org
This club teachs aikido weapons
Birmingham
Aikido Research Federation
Tai Shin Do Ryu
Perry Common Cummunity Centre, 87, Witton Lodge Road, Perry Common
B23 5JD
Google Map		No contact details available
: None
Birminingham
Go Shin Kai
Zanshin-Kai Aikido Club
Holford Drive Community Sports Hub, Holford Drive, Perry Barr
B42 2TU
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.zanshin-kai.co.uk
Coseley
Aikido Budo Alliance
Graiseley Aikido Club
Silver Jubilee Park, Health Hub, Mason Street
WV14 9SZ
Google Map		No contact details available
: www.aikidograiseley.com
Coventry
UK Aikido Shimbokukai
Chishin Dojo
Wyken Community Centre, Westmorland Road
CV2 5PY
Google Map		No contact details available
: Http://www.chishindojo.co.uk
This 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
Coventry
Yama Arashi UK
Phoenix Aikido & Fitness Club
149 Broad Lane

No contact details available
: http://www.phoenix-aikido.com
Cradley Heath
Senshin Aikido Ryu
Haden Hill Aikido Club
Haden Hill Leisure Centre, Barrs Road
B64 7HA
Google Map		No contact details available
: Http://hadenhillaikido.org
Dudley
Traditional Aikido Alliance
Kou Ki Do Kan Aikido Club
Black Country Combat, 15 Castle Hill,
DY1 4QF
Google Map		No contact details available
: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395312410649100
:    
This club teachs aikido weapons
Halesowen
Aikido Research Federation
Shou Rai Fu Shin
Unit 1c Eagle Trading Estate, Stourbridge Road
B63 3UA
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.aikidoresearchfederation.co.uk
:    Shou Rai Fu Shin    All JapanMartialArts 
This club teachs aikido weapons
Lozells, Birmingham
Aikido Academy UK
Aikido at the Lighthouse
The Lighthouse, 100 Alma Way
B19 2LN
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.aikidoacademy.co.uk/adult-class-fearless-mma/
This club teachs aikido weapons
Saredon Rd, Cheslyn Hay
Aikido Research Federation
West Mid Aikido Assoc. - Chikara Ki Aikido Dojo
Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre
WS6 7JQ
Google Map		No contact details available
: None
Tamworth
Aikido Research Federation
West Midlands Aikido Association
Lark Community Infants School, Clifton Ave
B79 8EF
Google Map		No contact details available
: None
Trysull
Shun Poo Kan
Shun Poo Kan
Trysull Cricket Pavilion, Woodford Lane
WV5 7HP
Google Map		No contact details available
: http://www.shunpookan-aikido.org.uk
West Heath, Birmingham
Go Shin Kai
West Heath Aikido Club
Hampsted House Community Centre, Fairfax Road

No contact details available
: None
Wolverhampton
Aikido Budo Alliance
Zenith Aikido Club
Bob Jones Community Hub, Bromley Street
WV2 3AS
Google Map		No contact details available
: https://www.aikidograiseley.com/zenith-aikido.html
This club teachs aikido weapons

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