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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 differing 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 currently 35 Full Member with 20 Associate and Probationary Members of regional and national status, who each retain their independence, both technically and financially, witha combined membership of some 10,000 , which includes 1984 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 inconjuction with Sports Coach UK.
•	Organising a National Course.
•	Promoting Club Mark registration.
•	Supporting initiatives to encourage the teaching of Aikido in schools.
•	Publishing Newsletters and specialist information bulletins e.g 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 Delelopment Plan (which can be viewed here) will support their key objective of encouraging all Aikido groups to join together under this “Aikido umbrella”.

The British Aikido Board

Aiki Extensions

‘Most of us believe that aikido is a very positive influence for those that practice it and no doubt for the people that surround them. Aiki Extensions is a charitable club that expands this idea to look at the big picture as you will se from the articles in this edition of our Newsletter. If the articles inspire you, then please think about joining Aiki Extensions and playing your part in funding the work we do and adding your own efforts to bringing aikido into your own communities and the world at large.’

See the latest news letter here.

Templegate Dojo - Bristol

To help raise money for MacMillan Nurses Joan Connor (Shotokan Karate) arranged a mixed martial arts event, analogous to "speed dating" for martial arts. The concept was for the day to comprise of 14 martial arts/systems with half of the set teaching for the first half of the day in 25 minute "taster" sessions, a break for lunch, a demonstration followed by the remaining arts teaching for the afternoon.

Templegate Dojo were asked to participate in the teaching at the event and provide the half-time demonstration, something we were very honoured to do for such a worthy cause. We attempted to show a variety of work that covered a wide range of material and involved a number of persons of varying skill levels and ages across the club.

As well as raising money for a valuable charity the day was an exemplar of the positive approach of martial artists in general with no egos and no problems with the mixing of many styles with many high level practitioners not afraid to put on their beginners minds and try their hands (and feet!) at something different to their normal practice.


		Play the video of the Event

The BAB Grade Certificate system is now on line.

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News from the Bath Aikido Sociiety - (Furo Ryu Aikido)
Our firm friend and companion in Aikido Paul Mitton has died November 2011
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IIwama Ryu North West Chief instructor Paul Sparks receives a cheque for 6,000 pounds from Paul Lees of the Chorley Community Housing Neighbourhood Fund.

Paul Sparks stated Chorley Community Housing had 50,000 pounds available for local grants so our club applied.

We received funding to deliver Aikido for a whole year to children and young people. We will also be providing weekly bush craft sessions. The club was privileged to received the highest award from over 130 applicants.

The new BAB Coaching and Club Hand book is finally here.

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Aikido in Schools Presentation.

Philip Benge of the United Traditional Aikido Association kind wrote this presentation describing his method on presenting Aikido to school child.
See the Presentation Here

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From Kyu grade to the Highest Dan Grade all BAB members please check to see if you details have already been added by your own association. If not you can add it yourself.
Check by Name or Check by Association. If you already exist on the system and do not know your login please click on the 'request login button' an email will be sent off to the relevant people to provide you with access. The BAB hope to use your email address to give advance notice of the many events and new information that is available on this website.

The process for applying for a CRB check is changing as from July 1st. Applicants will need to complete a new style form - and all 'old style' application forms should be destroyed. New charges will also apply - please contact your Association CPO for more information. New guidance notes will be uploaded to these pages as soon as possible

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The BAB now requires all clubs that coach under 18's to have a registered and trained Club Welfare Officer.

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Please read the new articles concerning carrying Aikido Weapons in public
Aikido and the possession of offensive weapons (wooden)
Aikido and the possession of bladed/pointed articles - UK Law