Multi-Award Winning
Martial Arts Club Insurance
Complete Martial Arts Insurance For Clubs Of Every Size, Style & Stage
BMABA CIC
The Smarter Way To Insure & Licence Your Martial Arts Club
Martial Arts Club Insurance That Works As Hard As You Do
At BMABA CIC, we provide comprehensive, affordable, and flexible martial arts insurance designed around what real clubs and instructors actually need. Our cover isn’t just “off the shelf” — it’s built on more than a decade of hands-on industry leadership by a not-for-profit organisation that actively supports and advocates for UK martial arts. From instructors and students to equipment and businesses, we offer a single, easy-to-manage solution that supports your club’s insurance, compliance, safeguarding, and growth — all from one place.
As a UKAS-accredited ISO 9001:2015 audited organisation and an FCA-registered Introducer Appointed Representative, you can trust that our governance is as strong as our values. With more than 100,000 members supported across 6,500+ instructors, assistants, and volunteers from over 3,000 clubs, our cover is trusted by a vast and diverse community of martial arts professionals across the UK.
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Flexible & Affordable
Choose from simple monthly or annual plans, with no extra charges for multiple styles or weapons. You get scaleable coverage tailored to your club’s size and activity—whether you’re running one class or many.
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Insurance + Membership = One Package
Your policy isn’t standalone. It includes full membership access—CPD training, safeguarding tools, licensing, club software, digital certificates, compliance dashboards, and more—all with no additional fees.
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Expert Guidance, No Pressure
We provide clear, jargon-free advice before you sign up, walk you through what’s covered, and guide you through claims if ever needed. No surprises—just straightforward support.
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Martial Arts-Specific Protection
Our cover is crafted exclusively for martial arts instructors and clubs—public liability, professional indemnity, student liability, personal accident, contents, abuse cover, and employer’s liability. It’s all backed by AXA and shaped by over a decade of martial arts governance experience.
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Regulated, Accredited & Impact-Led
We’re a UKAS-accredited ISO 9001:2015 audited and FCA‑registered Introducer Appointed Representative, plus a multi‑award‑winning social enterprise. Our standards, transparency, and social mission set us apart.
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Trusted by 3,000+ Clubs
More than 100,000 members supported by 6,500+ instructors, assistants & volunteers trust our insurance and membership. From grassroots dojos to full academies across all martial arts styles.
More Than Insurance — We’re the UK’s Independent Martial Arts Association Backing Your Club
Unlike insurers who offer nothing more than a certificate and a premium, we’re a not-for-profit, community-first organisation built to serve you — not shareholders.
That means when you insure with BMABA CIC, you’re not just ticking a legal box. You’re unlocking a complete ecosystem of tools, training, governance, and support — all included, and all at no extra cost.
- Full instructor and club licensing
- CPD-certified safeguarding & compliance training
- Free Club management and billing software
- Certification, Licencing & Support
- Plus Loads More
Available Cover
- We can offer a flexible approach to cover, providing only what you need via either our Group or Club products.
Instructors & Coaches
Students
Clubs & Businesses
Volunteers & Assistant Instructors
Events Cover
Live Blade Use & Insurance
Explore pricing and build your own bespoke club cover package.
Select what you need, leave out what you don’t. Join the community.
Resources & Tools
From template grading certificates through to model safeguarding policies, instructor qualifications through to club management courses. Template documents, merchandise, SEO, risk assessments; you name it, we've got it.
Regulatory Support
From safeguarding best practice to legal requirements of teaching children's classes. Transporting weapons in public through to signing leases on gyms; we're in your corner.
Innovative Technology
Included with membership is dedicated platforms to help with SEO, Analytics, Club Management, Content Publishing, Websites, Online Payments,Forms, and so much more.
Guidance & Support
Whether it's mentoring on how best to market and grow your club through to support and advice on safeguarding, regulation or set-up - we're experts in all things martial arts club management.
Cost?
WE WON'T BE BEATEN ON PRICE
All of our club pricing is volume based to ensure discounts increase the larger your club becomes.
INSTRUCTOR INSURANCE
Instructors insurance (£5,000,000 Public Liability, £1,000,000 Professional Indemnity & £500,000 Abuse Extension) combined with membership and access to all of our membership features is available for as little as £59 per instructor, per year.
STUDENT INSURANCE
Student insurance (£1,000,000 Student Public Liability) combined with student membership and licencing, as well as access to all of our resources and student tools is available for as little as £0.49 per student, per year.
CLUB INSURANCE
Company cover (club cover) inclusive of £5,000,000 Public Liability, £1,000,000 Professional Indemnity, £500,000 Abuse Cover and £10,000,000 Employers Liability is available for £149.99.
We'll beat any like for like quote found elsewhere for less. Jump onto web chat to discuss with the team.
CLUB MANAGER BY BMABA
An easy to use, comprehensive system that's completely free and makes managing your club easy.
We’ve built ClubManager by BMABA from the ground-up exclusively for our clubs. We’re experts in martial arts, so we know exactly where the pinch-points in club management adn admin occur.
Professional, Expert Certification & licencing
Whether it’s your student licence slips for the next event, or your instructor insurance documentation for the primary school you’re about to start teaching at; you need to know that the certification you hand over is professional, and will have your back.
We’ve issued over 1,000,000 certificates since 2012, across a range of insurances, licences and memberships and all of our documentation – both digital and in print – looks the part, and helps you do your part.
With enhanced security features like UV stamps, embossed foils and unique identification numbers linked to national instructor registers, there’s nobody else in UK martial arts who can help do the quality of your teaching justice like BMABA,
What Cover Does &
What Its For
Public Liability (PL) Cover
Public Liability (PL) Cover
Public Liability is the most essential type of insurance for any instructor, club, or student. It protects you if a member of the public — including students, parents, spectators, or bystanders — is injured or their property is damaged due to negligence during a martial arts activity.
Cover Levels:
Instructors: £5,000,000 as standard (optional upgrade to £10,000,000)
Clubs: £5,000,000
Students: £1,000,000, £2,000,000, or £5,000,000
Example:
A student trips over equipment left out during a class and suffers an injury, or a parent’s phone is damaged during a demonstration. Public Liability Insurance would cover the legal costs and compensation arising from such claims.
This is the most common type of insurance claim in martial arts and is widely considered essential for everyone involved in delivering instruction.
Professional Indemnity (PI) Cover
Abuse Extension Cover
Personal Accident (PA) Cover
Contents Cover
Employers’ Liability Insurance (EL)
Live Blade Cover
WHY JOIN?
We're a Martial Arts Trade Body, Not Some Massive Corporate Insurer
Monthly or Annually
Bespoke Arrangements
Always Updated
We Can Help Upskill Your Team. Or Not. It's Your Choice.
Inclusive in any fees paid is access to MyBMABA for you and any of your instructors, assistants and volunteers. This can be used to provide exclusive access to content, courses and qualifications from safeguarding and coaching to first aid and concussion management.
If that doesn’t work for your club, you can decide not to grant your team MyBMABA access. It’s entirely up to you.
We'll Help Tackle That Mountain of Admin!
Whether it’s setting up a management account for your club secretary can login and take care of student registrations, through to the completely inclusive Club Management Platform; we’ve got dozens of resources and systems in place that can help tackle the issue of admin.
With you every step of the way
We're confident there's nobody else in UK martial arts doing what we're doing. From the core cover and licencing needs through to essentials like DBS checks and safeguarding, through to the latest technology - we're in your corner.
Often for less than an insurer's standard premium we can offer so much more. One place. One Membership. From a trade body built on reputation and renowned for helping clubs grow professionally and fairly.
The Basics
Insurance, licensing, DBS checks, safeguarding, first aid - the core stuff you need to function on a day to day basis. We've got it.
Expanding
Whether it's growing your student base or taking on private tuition. Corporate clients through to events; we'll help you expand.
The Moonshot
With the latest technology and services - such as AI, SEO, Analytics, and so much more. We'll help you shoot for the moon.
Multi-Award Winning & As Seen On Various Platforms
Exclusively with BMABA
How We Help.
STARTING UP
GROWING
ADMIN & FINANCE
TECHNOLOGY
Your questions answered
Common questions
How much does club cover cost?
How much we charge depends on how big the club is, and how many people (instructors and students) are needed, as well as the specifics of the insurance you may or may not want. All of our pricing is transparent and you can ‘have a play’ with pricing in full from here.
Is cover venue specific?
No, it’s not. We cover based on a ‘per instructor’ or ‘per student’ basis – so anyone covered under our group cover policy can teach or train in any location, under any club and in any style provided it’s a BMABA club.
What is your claims history like?
We fortunately (touch wood!) suffer very few claims. This is in part because we’re a professional organisation that only attracts top-quality instructors, but it’s also (we think) due to us being absolutely clear on what insurance will and won’t cover. We don’t leave that sort of thing up to chance.
So far we’ve had an excellent experience with AXA (XL Catlin) our insurer with no claims challenged when presented.
How much control do you take over my club?
None. Provided you meet the minimum criteria around safeguarding, professional standards and ethics, we’ll happily leave you to manage your club-level affairs with complete sovereignty.
You don’t involve us in gradings, you don’t pay us anything in fees (except the transparent monthly or annual membership fees), and you can use as much or as little of our guidance, tools and resources as you wish.
It sounds too good to be true. What's the catch?
There really isn’t one. Our business model is built on scale. We’ve worked hard over since 2012 to build a substantial membership base which means lots and lots of clubs paying very small amounts into ‘one big pot’. This allows us to use scale of economy to invest in technology, resources, insurances and so on – and ultimately, that cost saving is passed back to our members. In turn, we grow. And so on.
That said, we understand your scepticism and actually welcome it. Exploring our website or contacting our team is the best way to ‘size us up’ but we also offer a year’s free affiliate membership too, should you want to have a look ‘under the hood’ before you jump.
Can I see the policy terms and wording?
Absolutely. We wouldn’t let you join without doing so. Please find the below links to our handbook, which although primarily designed to help instructors and clubs already with us understand cover and terms, we think it’s also a really helpful and transparent way for you to see the details and get a feel for how well we understand what we do;
I have another question.
The fastest way to get answers (aside from reading our website fully) is to use web chat, located at the bottom of your screen. Alternatively, you can reach us here too.
What Does Our Membership Offer?
BMABA is one of the UK’s leading multi-style, independent associations for martial arts and combat instructors, clubs, senseis & coaches.
Our membership is renowned as being the most comprehensive available to UK clubs and instructors. We don’t just offer certification, nor just insurance. Instead we bundle dozens of tools, features, licensing provisions, insurances and resources into a single membership package. We are confident you will not find another martial arts association in the UK able to offer so much for so little.
From a free club website to template documents, grading certificates through to black belt gradings. Networking, printing, syllabus recognition, student insurance; you name it – we’ve got it. One place, one login, one renewal. Simple.
We’re politics free, completely independent, community led and fiercely committed to the development of our industry, leading the way for change and a modern martial arts industry.
Dozens Of Resources & Tools To Help Your Club Grow
From a free club website, marketing advice and business support through to template risk assessments, stock grading certificates and printing – our membership provides you with access to dozens of resources and tools to help you grow your club and retain students.
Comprehensive Certification & Licensing
From instructor certificates and recognition of grade documentation through to vocational Dan gradings, syllabus licensing, instructor licenses and more; our membership provides access to fully comprehensive licensing provisions.
Affordable Insurance & Core Provisions
Access affordable instructor, student and club insurance, as well as access to discounted first aid training, enhanced DBS checks, safeguarding qualifications and more, exclusively for BMABA clubs and instructors.
No Politics, No Egos, No ‘Who’s-Who’
We’ve been strictly politics free since 2012 and pride ourselves on running a community led organisation on the sound principles of good governance and genuine transparency.
Freedom To Run Your Club, Your Way, With Our Backing
You remain able to run your club with absolute independence, free of interference. What’s more, you’ll be backed up by our multi-award winning governing body with certification, licensing, endorsement, business support and more as standard.
ClubManager by BMABA is our in-house, professionally developed Club Management solution. It’s free for all of our members and comes with a tonne of essential and groundbreaking features as standard.
Disciplines Covered.
We can provide cover for more than 180 disciplines and styles, and this list can be revised with our insurer on request where-ever a genuine discipline or style requires endorsing.
| Aiki JuJitsu |
| Aikido |
| Aiuchi Ju Jitsu |
| Aiwakai Karate Do |
| Ashihara Karate |
| American Kempo |
| Angampora |
| Arnis |
| Atemi |
| Ba Ji Quan and Tai Chi |
| Baguazhang |
| Bajiquan |
| Bajutsu |
| Bando |
| Bartitsu |
| Bataireacht (Irish Stick Fighting) |
| BMABA Approved Disciplines & Styles |
| Bojitsu |
| Bojuka |
| Bojutsu |
| Bokator |
| Bokh (Mongolian Wrestling) |
| Brazilian Ju Jitsu (BJJ) |
| British Combat Judo |
| British Folkstyle Wrestling |
| Budokon |
| Bujinkan Budo |
| Bujinkan Budo Tai Jutsu |
| Bujutsu |
| Bushi Kempo |
| Bushido |
| Butthan |
| Canne de Combat |
| Capoeira |
| Catch Wrestling |
| Ch`uan Fa |
| Ch`uan Shu |
| Chambarra |
| Cheibi Gad-Ga |
| Chi Gong |
| Chinese Kickboxing |
| Choy Li Fut |
| Choi Kwang Do |
| Close Protection Training |
| Close Quarter Combat (CQB) |
| Combat Hapkido |
| Combat Hopak |
| Combat Sambo |
| Conflict Management |
| Coreeda |
| Cuong Nhu |
| Dacayana Eskrima |
| Daido Juku Kudo |
| Daito-ryu |
| Daito-ryu Aiki Jujitsu |
| Dambe |
| Danzan Ryu |
| Drunken Fist (Zui Quan) |
| Dumog |
| Eagle Claw Kung Fu |
| Enshin Kaikan |
| Escrima |
| Fencing |
| Feng Shou |
| Filipino Martial Arts |
| Fitness Orientated Kickboxing |
| Folkstyle Wrestling |
| Freestyle Jujitsu |
| Freestyle Karate |
| Freestyle Karate Jutsu |
| Freestyle Kung Fu |
| Freestyle Kickboxing |
| Freestyle Taekwondo |
| Fu Jow Pai |
| Gatka |
| Glima |
| Goju Kai Karate Do |
| Goju Ryu Karate |
| Gongkwon Yusul |
| Goshin Jutsu |
| Goshin Ryu Kempo Jujitsu |
| Haidong Gumdo |
| Hakuda |
| Han Mu Do |
| Hanbojutsu |
| Hapkido |
| Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) |
| Historical Fencing |
| Hojojitsu |
| Hsing-i |
| Hsing-yi |
| Hung Ga |
| Huyen Langlon |
| Hwa Rang Do |
| Hwarang-do |
| Iaido |
| Iaijutsu |
| Icho-Ryu |
| Iinkai Judo |
| Isshin-Ryu Karate |
| Itto-Ryu |
| Jado Kuin Do |
| Japanese Shotokan Karate |
| Jeet Kune Do |
| Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido |
| Jojutsu |
| Judo |
| Jujitsu |
| Jun Fan Gung Fu |
| Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do |
| Jutsu |
| Kaiai Jitsu |
| Kajukenbo |
| Kalaripayattu |
| Kali |
| Kali Silat |
| KAPAP |
| Karate |
| Karate Jutsu |
| Karate-Do |
| Karate-Jitsu |
| Kaze Arashi Ryu |
| Kempo |
| Kempo Jujitsu |
| Kempo Ryu |
| Ken Fat |
| Kendo |
| Kenjutsu |
| Kenpo |
| Kenshin Karate |
| Keysi |
| Ki Aikido |
| Kick Boxing |
| Ko Budo |
| Kobudo |
| Kokondo |
| Korean Kickboxing |
| Koryu Uchinadi |
| Krabi-Krabong |
| Krav Maga |
| Kuk Sool Won |
| Kumdo |
| Kung Fu |
| Kung Fu To’a |
| Kyokushinkai Karate |
| Kyudo |
| Lathi Khela |
| Lau Gar |
| Lau Gar Kickboxing |
| Lau Gar Kung Fu |
| Lee Style Tai Chi |
| Leopard Kung Fu (Bao Quan) |
| Lerdrit |
| Maarlisk |
| Malla Yuddha |
| Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) |
| Martial Arts Based Fitness |
| Martial Arts Wrestling |
| Military Martial Arts |
| Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) |
| Monkey Kung Fu (Hou Quan) |
| Muay Boran |
| Muay Thai |
| Nearu Martial Art |
| Nihon Goshin Ju Jitsu |
| Ninjitsu |
| Ninpo Taijutsu |
| Ninjutsu |
| Niten Ichi-Ryu |
| North West Chinese Kickboxing |
| Okichitaw |
| Pa Kua |
| Pa Qua |
| Panantukan |
| Pankration |
| Personal Protection |
| Physical Intervention |
| Pradal Serey |
| Qi Kwan Do |
| Qwan Ki Do |
| Quan Fa |
| Reality Based Martial Arts |
| Russian Martial Arts |
| Sanjuro Martial Arts |
| Sankukai Karate |
| Sanshou |
| Sarak |
| Sarit |
| Savate |
| Seiki Juku Karate |
| Self Defence |
| Self Protection |
| Shaolin Kempo Karate |
| Shaolin Kung Fu |
| Shaolin-Tsu Kempo |
| Shintaido |
| Shito-Ryu Karate |
| Shindo Jinen Ryu |
| Shorinji Kempo |
| Shorin-Ryu Karate |
| Shotokan Goju Ryu |
| Shotokan Karate |
| Shuai Chiao |
| Shuai Jiao |
| Shukokai |
| Shukokai Karate |
| Shuri-Ryu |
| Sibpalki |
| Sikaran |
| Silambam |
| Silat |
| Sokudo |
| Soo Bahk Do |
| Sport Boxing (Martial Arts Based) |
| Sport Karate |
| Sport Sambo |
| Ssireum |
| Submission Wrestling |
| Sumai |
| Sumo |
| Sulkido |
| Systema |
| Taekkyeon |
| Taekwondo |
| Tai Chi |
| Tai Chi Chuan |
| Tai Jutsu |
| Taido |
| Taijutsu |
| Tang Soo Do |
| Thai Boxing |
| Thang-ta |
| Tiger Claw Kung Fu (Fu Jow Pai) |
| Tora Kai |
| Traditional Aikido |
| Traditional Italian Martial Arts |
| Traditional Karate |
| Traditional Wado Ryu |
| Unarmed Combat |
| Viet Vo Dao |
| Wado Ryu Karate |
| Wing Chun |
| Wing Chun Kung Fu |
| Wing Tsun |
| World Tang Soo Do |
| Wushu |
| Yoseikan Budo |
| Zen Shin Karate |
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