Free Affiliate Membership
Not quite ready to commit to a paid membership? That’s absolutely fine — in fact, we built our Affiliate Instructor Membership exactly for this.
This is your chance to explore everything BMABA CIC stands for — our platform, our governance, our support — completely free of charge. You’ll never have to upgrade.

What You’ll Get With Free Affiliate Membership
Affiliate Instructor Membership gives you a front-row seat to explore our association — no payment, no catch. You’ll gain access to:
Club Colours & Regulation Ready
Explore our national licensing and safeguarding award schemes, including eligibility for your club to earn Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts certification — something only BMABA can offer directly in the independent sector.
Club Management Platform & Billing
We’ll give you 5 free student registrations and full access to our unlimited club management platform, so you can trial everything in real-world conditions. No limits – everything unlocked.
Free Resources & Policy Templates
Get hands-on some of our library of safeguarding templates, instructor documents, marketing tools, and ready-to-use club resources — trusted by more than 3,000 UK clubs.
Expert Support When You Need It
Even on our free plan, you can speak to our team of martial arts and policy specialists. No bots, no scripts — just straight-talking advice from people who understand your world.
Want More Than Just A Free Membership?
Affiliate Membership gives you a taste — but Bronze Membership unlocks the full experience.
Unlimited access to all BMABA resources, toolkits, and professional templates
Level 1 & 2 Coaching Qualifications included
Register up to 50 students completely free on our full-featured club management platform
Free website design and management
Our powerful AI lesson planner, policy creator, and digital risk assessment tools
Access to our core charitable programmes and exclusive grant funding opportunities
Support from our expert team — on tap whenever you need guidance
And most importantly, your membership directly supports UK martial arts, with every penny reinvested into grassroots programmes and safeguarding innovation
Join Today, Free
Join the community, jump into the forums, access free tools and the best governance in UK martial arts. Free. Forever.