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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 1232 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


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.

Allegation made against you?

Information for those against whom a complaint of poor practice or an allegation of abuse has been made.

If you have been notified by the BAB that there are reported causes for concern regarding your behaviour towards or with children or young people you may find the following contact details useful as a form of support and guidance.

The BAB does not have any trained volunteers and so cannot provide you with any direct support. However if you are experiencing difficulties in accessing suitable support and feel you need help then please contact your GP or local Social Services for further guidance.

The BAB does have a guidance document to help you. click here to view (Person Accused of Child Abuse)

Other sources of help and advice include:

The Samaritans
The Upper Mill
Kingston Road
Ewell
KT 17 2AF

In the UK dial 08457 90 90 90.
In the Republic of Ireland dial 1850 60 90 90.
http://www.samaritans.org/

Child Line
Studd Street
London
N1 0QW
Tel 020 7239 1000/fax 020 7239 1001
Free national telephone helpline for children 24 hrs 0800 1111
http://www.childline.org.uk

Family Lives
Tel 0808 800 2222
Assists families with children in care/residential accommodation/involved in child protection procedures
https://www.familylives.org.uk/

Self Harm Alliance
PO Box 61
Cheltenham
GL51 8YB
Tel 01242 578 820
National organisation offering support
http://www.selfharmalliance.org

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