Membership fees from Jan 2025
BAA Executive Committee agreed to revise the membership fees from 1st Jan 2025. Membership fees were last changed in January 2019.
Under 18 £30. Over 18 £40. Coach £55
2nd WSAF European Championship
The 2nd WSAF (World Sport Aikido Federation) European Championships were held in Dublin, Ireland from 27th July to 28th July.
Koryu No Kata for 2025
Is the Dai Ni. The Dai Ni is the Tomiki School’s exploration of traditional aikido techniques performed at close quarters.
Dan grading fee from Jan 2025
BAA Executive Committee agreed that from 1st January 2025 the Dan grading fee will be £50.
Koryu No Kata of the year initiative
Dai Ichi chosen as the Koryu No Kata of the Year initiative. Dai Ichi is traditional aikido techniques performed at distance.
2023 Kazushi Seminar
Sessions explored parts of the Dai Ni, Dai San, Dai Yon and Goshin Ho looking into principles of Kazushi and timing. Delivered by senior BAA Instructors.
2023 Junior, Cadets & Senior National Championship
An early start and late finish in Bradford for the 55th BAA Open Nationals.
2023-3rd WSAF World Championships
650 competitors took part in the 3rd WSAF International held in Tenri, Japan.
2023 Rising Dawn Seminar
Rising Dawn Seminar held in April in Antrim. 16th April. Sessions on Koryu Dai Go; Koryu Dai San weapon sections; Aikido randori practice and personal protection
2023 – 3rd WSAF Aikido World Championships – Guidelines
Guidelines from the (NPO) Shodokan Aikido Federation for the 3rd WSAF World Championships.
BAA notice on 3rd WSAF Championships
The BAA will not be sending any official country representation to this competition.
Chair’s Correspondence (Issue 12)
Corresponence from Lee Adams, BAA Chairman.