The British Aikido Association was founded in 1966 in order to promote and maintain the ethical and technical standards of Tomiki Aikido in the United Kingdom. There are BAA approved Clubs & Dojo in all parts of Britain.On an international basis the BAA is affiliated to the Japan Aikido Association. Under the auspices of the BAA, international instructors are brought to Britain at regular intervals to further promote and develop Aikido in this country.
The BAA has a formal grading syllabus and promotion structure. It’s gradings are recognised by the JAA and are equal to their standards. The BAA sets qualification requirements for examiners, judges and referees and maintains a register of all such officials and the standards they have attained.
The BAA is a founder member of ETAN (European Tomiki Aikido Network) which is a pan-European organisation for the promotion of Tomiki Aikido.
NEWS
- BAA Winter School (North) 2015
January 11, 2015The event poster can be downloaded here in PDF format
British Aikido Association Winter School North
31st January & 1st February 2015
English Institute of Sport (Sheffield)
Coleridge Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 5DAConfirmed Teachers
Bob Jones 7th Dan, Shaun Hoddy 6th Dan, Paul Carr 3rd DanPlease note
This course is open to BAA and non BAA members
Members must bring their BAA record book
All participants are required to show proof of insuranceCourse Fees
Adults BAA member £20.00 per day
Adults non-BAA member £25.00 per dayUnder 18s BAA member £15.00 per day
Under 18s non BAA member £20.00 per dayFor more information, and to pre-register, please contact the school organiser:
Mr B Jones Tel 01943 863857: jonesbinw@btinternet.comGrading:
Both senior Kyu and Dan for BAA members on Sunday from 2.30 p.m.
(Dan Grading fee: £15.00)
For those registering for grading please email details to:-
co@aikido-baa.org.uk - Shizentai 5
January 2, 2015
The BAA is pleased to announce the latest edition of its newsletter/journal Shizentai 5.
Please remember if you would like to contribute to Shizentai in the future, do not hesitate to get in touch via our email address shizentai@aikido-baa.org.uk.
- BAA Junior Open South Championship Results 2014
November 23, 201422nd November 2014
High Wycombe Judo Club
Under 8′s
Randori No Kata :-
Bronze –GRUNDY + OOSTERVICH (YJH)
Silver- RYAN + LING (GTA)
Gold – WALON + CARTER (HUD)Kakarigeiko :-
Bronze – CARTER + WALON (HUD)
Silver – PARKER + COX (LCA)
Gold – OOSTERVICH +GRUNDY (YJH)Ninin Dori :-
Bronze – KANE, LING + RYAN (GTA)
Silver – WALON, CARTER + GRUNDY (HUD/YJH)
Gold – FOX, PARKER + COX (SHE/LDS)Best individual: -
LING (TGA)UNDER 10’s
Randori No Kata :-
Bronze – COMPSTON + COX (LDS)
Silver – BISHOP + MASTERFEANO (YJH)
Gold – HARTSHORNE + KELLETT (YJH)Kakarigeiko :-
Bronze – SIMPSON + VINT (EAS)
Silver – FLETCHER + COMPSTON (LDS)
Gold – KELLETT + HARTSHORNE (HUD)Ninin Dori :-
Bronze –COMPSTON, FLETCHER + BAREHAM (LDS/WHA)
Silver – BISHOP, MASTERFEANO + GRUNDY (YJH)
Gold – HARTSHORNE, KELEM + OOSTERVICH (YJH)Best individual: -
BAREHAM (WHA)UNDER 12’s
Randori No Kata :-
Bronze – CAIRNES + KEYWORTH (YJH)
Silver- RYAN + ROONEY (GTA)
Gold – GOODALL + PILLING (LDS)Kakarigeiko :-
Bronze – PEARCE + NEILD (LDS/SAK)
Silver – RYAN + CONROY (GTA)
Gold – GOODALL + PILLING (LDS)Ninin Dori :-
Bronze – HEATH, NEILD + CHILLINGWORTH (SAK)
Silver – CONROY, RYAN + ROONEY (GTA)
Gold – GOODALL, PILLING + LAKE (LDS)Tanto Taisabaki:-
Bronze – PEARCE (LDS)
Silver – HEATH (SAK)
Gold – KELLY (GTA)Best individual: -
CAIRNES (YJH)UNDER 14’s
Randori No Kata :-
Bronze – BARNBY + WALKER (YJH)
Silver-FIRTH + YOUNG (HUD)
Gold – HARRISON + PULLAN (HUD)Kakarigeiko :-
Bronze – FIELDING + WONG (TAN)
Silver – GALIEV + FIRTH (HUD)
Gold – HARRISON + YOUNG (HUD)Ninin Dori :-
Bronze – SMITH, WONG + HILLS (TAN)
Silver – BANBY, WALKER + KATO (YJH)
Gold – YOUNG, GALIEV + FIRTH (HUD)Best individual: -
YOUNG (HUD)
UNDER 16’s
Randori No Kata :-
Bronze – BOLTON + GANDER (LDS)
Silver- CHESHIRE + RILEY (LDS)
Gold – ROWE + KATO (YJH)Open Kata: -
Bronze – ROWE + KATO (YJH)
Silver- BOLTON + GANDER (LDS)
Gold – HARRISON + BARKER (HUD)Kakarigeiko :-
Bronze – LAKE + PILLING (LDS)
Silver – BARKER + EMMERSON (HUD)
Gold – BOLTON + GANDER (LDS)Ninin Dori :-
Bronze – BALL, BARKER + EMMERSON (HUD)
Silver – BOLTON, GANDER + PEARCE (LDS)
Gold – ROWE, KATO + WALKER (YJH)Tanto Taisabaki :-
Bronze – GORNELL (BRD)
Silver – GANDER (LDS)
Gold – HARRISON (HUD)Best individual: -
LAKE (LDS)Team champion
3rd – Huddersfield Tomiki Aikido
2nd – Yon Ju Hachi
1st – Leeds Central AikidoSarah Fletcher - BAA Junior Development Officer
- BAA Junior Open South 2014
October 13, 2014Date: Saturday 22nd November 2014
Venue: High Wycombe Judo Centre,
Barry Close,
Cressex,
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP12 4UE
Under 8s, 10s, 12s, 14s and 16s MUST be on the mat ready to begin at 9.30 a.m.
and report straight to the Sports Hall for registration
Entry Fee: £10.00 per personEntries to be submitted by Saturday 8th November 2014
Please use forms provided to speed up administration for the day
All entrants must hold current BAA membership and bring proof, with their Record Book, on the day.For more details see event flyer here
Entry forms are available to download here in MS Word format
For any other information please contact Sarah Fletcher – youth@aikido-baa.org.uk
- BAA Autumn School 2014
September 24, 2014The event poster can be downloaded here in PDF format
British Aikido Association Autumn School
8th & 9th November 2014
Herne Bay Judo and Martial Arts Centre
Shogun Aikido Kai
Station approach
Herne Bay
Kent CT6 5QJInstructors
Lesley Hepden 7 Dan
Phil Newcombe 7 Dan
Tony Davis 5 Dan
Nicole Anson 4 DanSessions Include:-
Dai Ni, Traditional Aikido
Application of Basics in CompetitionGrading: Saturday 8th November at 17.30 (approx)
For Kyu and Dan grades
(Dan Grading fee: £15)Terry Gibb will deliver a Coach Level 1 course over the 2 days for 1st Kyu and above
For those registering for grading please email details to:-
registrar@aikido-baa.org.ukTickets can also be purchased via PayPal here.
BAA member £20 per day
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Non BAA £30 per day
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Weekend ticket BAA £35
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Non BAA £55
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Under 18 BAA member £15 per day—————————————————————-
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Weekend ticket BAA £25
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Non BAA £35
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Dan Grading £15
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Level 1 Coaching Course £25
