British Aikido Association
Founded in 1966 to promote and maintain the ethical and technical standards of Tomiki Aikido in the United Kingdom. There are BAA approved Clubs & Dojos throughout the United Kingdom.
Latest news
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2025 BAA Northern Area Competition
The 2nd BAA Northern Area Community Championships were held on Saturday 25th October, in Bradford. What a fantastic event it was with such high levels of skill, focus and demonstration !
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2025 BAA Summer School
From 25th July to Sunday 28th July the first BAA Summer School since Covid, was held at Ichiban Leeds. With over 100 adults & juniors attending this event.
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Shizentai Special -Koryu no Kata Dai Ichi
History of the six Koryu No Kata. With a Technical ‘aide-memoire’ guide for the Koryu Dai Ichi.
Common Questions
Aikido is a Japanese form of self-defence and martial art that uses locks, holds, throws, and the opponent’s own movements.
Competitive (or Sport) Aikido is a relatively recent innovation; Aikido Randori was established in the early 1960s just prior to Judo entering the Olympics in 1964. The first British National Championships took place in 1968 at the National Sports Centre, Crystal Palace.
The BAA organises national competitions for juniors, cadets and seniors in the UK. The Worldwide Sport Aikido Federation (WSAF) organises European and International competitions for juniors, youth, cadets and seniors.
Here are some of the benefits of joining the BAA:
- Practice Traditional Aikido, Yoshinkan Aikido and Tomiki Aikido.
- Attend national courses and local training days.
- Attend national and international recognised gradings.
- Access to a well established Coach Training programme and nationally recognised Coaching Qualifications.
You can join the BAA as either an individual or a club from this page : Memberships
Yes, since 2014 the BAA has offered affiliate and associate membership to a variety of groups and styles of Aikido.
- Affiliate membership is available to any Aikido club that practices a style that isn’t Tomiki.
- Associate membership is available to any martial arts club that doesn’t practice Aikido, for example Karate, Aikijujutsu etc.
All affiliate and associate clubs are included in the BAA club directory with their club details shown in : Find A Club
You can join the BAA as either an affiliate or associate from this page : Memberships
There are BAA registered clubs & dojos in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Contact Us
Write to us, or send us a message if you have any questions regarding the BAA, BAA membership or BAA affiliated clubs.
British Aikido Association
332a Meanwood Road
Leeds
LS7 2JF
West Yorkshire