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 37 Associations of regional and national status, who each retain their independence, both technically and financially, with a combined membership of some 10,000 training in over 700 clubs.
The British Aikido Board is recognised by Sport England, as the only governing body for aikido in the United Kingdom and is a member of the Central Council of Physical Recreation
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 by British Aikido Board include:
- Insurance cover, for members, instructors and Associations.
- Promotion of a nationally recognised Coaching Scheme, which is currently being developed to standards for NVQ's
- 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. Child Protection
The British Aikido Board has recently completed a major Governance Audit and the recent adoption of a wide range of recommendations will support the Board's key objective of encouraging all Aikido groups to join together under this "Aikido umbrella".
Aikido is a modern Japanese Martial Art and is very different from disciplines such as Karate, Kick Boxing, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, MMA, BJJ, Kempo and Krav Maga where there is emphasis on kicking, punching or wrestling.
Aikido is an extremely efficient self defence (Self-Defence Women London) system utilising balance-taking and posture-breaking movements to achieve joint locks, pins and throws. It contains elements of Ju Jitsu, Kendo, Judo and other budo.
Aikido Classes are held every Friday evening at the UK Black Belt School in Eastcote NW London HA4. Pinner Aikido Club is a part of the Kai Shin Kai International Traditional Aikido Association (KSK), which is a member of the British Aikido Board (BAB).
Aikido is essentially a non-violent Martial art system that encourages the avoidance of confrontation and harmony with an aggressor. The classes are well attended with Aikido students always on the mat and aimed at all levels, from beginner to advanced but everyone is welcome to come along regardless of fitness or experience.
Our Aikido students work at their own pace during the training sessions and no one is forced into doing anything they are not comfortable with.
Pinner Aikido Club in London can help you achieve self-defense skills, self-esteem, confidence, and fitness. Most of all though, our classes are fun.
You do not have to be competitive or naturally athletic to take part in the Aikido class. Learning Aikido is about self-improvement and self-confidence.
Regardless of your size, body type and current level of physical ability or disability. If you are looking for a healthier, more confident way of life, then the modern art of Aikido may well be for you.
Aikido is an extremely efficient self defence (Self-Defence Women London) system utilising balance-taking and posture-breaking movements to achieve joint locks, pins and throws. It contains elements of Ju Jitsu, Kendo, Judo and other budo.
Aikido Classes are held every Friday evening at the UK Black Belt School in Eastcote NW London HA4. Pinner Aikido Club is a part of the Kai Shin Kai International Traditional Aikido Association (KSK), which is a member of the British Aikido Board (BAB).
Aikido is essentially a non-violent Martial art system that encourages the avoidance of confrontation and harmony with an aggressor. The classes are well attended with Aikido students always on the mat and aimed at all levels, from beginner to advanced but everyone is welcome to come along regardless of fitness or experience.
Our Aikido students work at their own pace during the training sessions and no one is forced into doing anything they are not comfortable with.
Pinner Aikido Club in London can help you achieve self-defense skills, self-esteem, confidence, and fitness. Most of all though, our classes are fun.
You do not have to be competitive or naturally athletic to take part in the Aikido class. Learning Aikido is about self-improvement and self-confidence.
Regardless of your size, body type and current level of physical ability or disability. If you are looking for a healthier, more confident way of life, then the modern art of Aikido may well be for you.
