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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 42 currently Full Member Associations with 5 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 1233 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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Aikido Development Society

Ann Denise Billett 2nd Dan
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Membership : Adult

Insurance Type : Coach Full
Valid Until: 31-Jul-2024

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03-Jul-2023

Instructor of Clubs(s)
Club Address
Winchmore Aikido Club
Winchmore Hill School, Highfield Road, Winchmore Hill, N21 3HE,
N21 3HE.
http://www.aikidoenfield.co.uk/
Chingford and Woodford Aikido Club
Woodford County High Schools for Girls, High Road, Essex.,
IG8 9LA.
http://www.aikido-development-society.org
Woodford and Chingford Aikido Club
Woodford County High Schools for Girls,High Road,,
IG8 9LA.
http://www.aikidochingford.co.uk/

Qualification(s) BAB Certiifcate Issued
Coach Level 1 BAB 000207 06-03-1994
Young People BAB 002320 01-10-2006
Communication BAB 002280 30-09-2006
Managing Risk BAB 002618 10-11-2007
Planning for Success BAB 002292 30-09-2006
Fit for Purpose BAB 002308 01-10-2006
Tutor Coach Level 1 BAB 002049 12-03-2011
Protecting Children BAB 002724 04-02-2008
BAB Clubmark Assessor BAB 002886 20-09-2008
Practice, Skill and Techniques BAB 002941 23-11-2008
Coach Level 2 BAB 003009 07-02-2009
Equity BAB 003030 06-01-2009
Coaching Disabled People BAB 003071 31-03-2009
Event Planning and Delivery BAB 003322 12-06-2010
Tutor Event Planning and Delivery BAB 003328 12-06-2010
Mentoring Coaches BAB 003330 17-01-2011
Coach Level 3 BAB 003404 04-09-2010
Tutor Update Coach BAB 003911 17-06-2012
Refresher Coach All Levels BAB 004096 17-06-2012
Tutor Coach Levels 1,2 and 3 BAB 005441 18-02-2023


Woodford and Chingford Aikido Club,Woodford Green,IG8 9LA
Chingford and Woodford Aikido Club,Chingford,IG8 9LA
Winchmore Aikido Club,Enfield,N21 3HE


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