An independent, not-for-profit body for martial arts clubs and practitioners in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Martial arts in Britain are taught by thousands of independent clubs across dozens of styles. That variety is a strength, but it can make it hard for a parent, an employer or a new student to know whether a club is properly run or a grade is genuine.
The British Association of Martial Arts exists to close that gap. We licence clubs that meet clear standards on insurance, safeguarding and instructor qualification, and we give independent recognition to black belt and Dan grades so that a grade earned in one style or club is understood everywhere.
We work with traditional and modern systems alike, including karate, taekwondo, judo, ju-jitsu and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, aikido, kung fu and wushu, kickboxing, hapkido, krav maga and Filipino martial arts. If your style is not listed, apply anyway: the panel assesses the grading syllabus, not the name.
The association is governed by a volunteer board. Grading decisions are made by an independent grading panel of senior Dan grades from several styles, and no panel member reviews an application from their own club. Safeguarding is overseen by a designated safeguarding lead who reports directly to the board.
Email: info@britishassociationofmartialarts.co.uk
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Safeguarding: safeguarding@britishassociationofmartialarts.co.uk
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