Martial Arts Student Insurance & Licensing
Affordable student cover from just £0.49 per year
Students Protected
Years Insuring Martial Arts
Styles Represented
Built By Martial Arts. Designed For Martial Arts.
BMABA CIC is a nationally recognised, not-for-profit martial arts association providing insurance, licensing, and governance support for clubs across the UK.
Our student insurance system was built specifically for martial arts. It combines affordable protection, instant digital licensing, and recognised compliance support into one simple platform.
Every student membership includes £1,000,000 Public Liability Insurance as standard, with optional Personal Accident cover available for additional protection.
Clubs can choose between Named Student Cover or Open Allocation models, allowing you to manage registrations in the way that best suits your club.
With pricing from just £0.49 per student, BMABA CIC helps clubs protect their students while keeping membership costs affordable.
Everything Your Club Needs In One Place
Student insurance through BMABA CIC is more than just a policy. It provides licensing, grade registration, governance support, and powerful club management tools designed to help martial arts clubs run more effectively.
4 Reasons Martial Arts Clubs Register Students With BMABA CIC
Why You’ll Love BMABA CIC’s Student Insurance & Licensing
Built For Realworld Martial Arts Clubs
We understand the real-world needs of today’s instructors — that’s why our student cover is flexible, digitally delivered, and designed to fit around your club, not the other way around. Manage your students with ease, register cover instantly, and ditch the paperwork entirely.
From Just £0.49 Per Student
We’re proudly not-for-profit, and that means we can deliver seriously affordable cover — without cutting corners. Student memberships start at just £0.49 annually, letting you include insurance and licensing within your club’s own fees to retain vital funds. Don't need bulk? No problem - pay as you go and still access great rates.
Backed By Robust Governance
We’re not just a name. BMABA CIC is ISO 9001:2015 certified, a verified Social Enterprise, and the only SCiMA authorised association in our sector permitted to issue our clubs the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts directly — ensuring every registration is supported by strict governance, safeguarding, and compliance.
£1,000,000 Public Liability & Member To Member As Standard
Every student membership includes core Public Liability and Member to Member Insurance to protect against third-party injury or property damage during club training, events, and seminars.
Named or Open Allocation Models
Choose from traditional Named Student Cover (with personalised licence slips and certs) or use our flexible Open Allocation model to self-manage student counts without re-submitting names each time. Some clubs even use both interchangeably!
Instant Licensing & Certification
Get immediate cover confirmation, downloadable licence slips, and student certificates in seconds — all from your BMABA dashboard or app. No postal delays, no admin burden.
Lifetime Student Grade Register (LSGR)
Named students gain access to our national grade register — adding credibility and recognition to your gradings, awards, and tournaments, with free inclusion at no extra cost.
Free Club Management Tools
BMABA clubs enjoy exclusive access to our Club Manager platform, helping you track memberships, manage insurance, export student data, generate certificates, and run your club more effectively — all included with registration.
Trusted Across The Sector
Our student insurance and licensing is widely recognised by local authorities, sports councils, schools, and national venues — giving your club instant credibility and administrative confidence.
We Won’t Be Beaten On Price; Guaranteed.
Found the same student insurance elsewhere for less? We’ll match it.
And if we can’t? We’ll upgrade you to complimentary Gold Membership – on us. BMABA’s exclusive student cover is only available to registered clubs.
Join for free today to unlock access to the UK’s leading student insurance & licensing scheme – trusted by thousands, and starting from just £0.49 per student.
More Than Just Insurance; A Complete Club Ecosystem Included
Your club cover comes with expert tools, compliance support, licensing, training, and governance - all included as standard, with no hidden fees.
Not-For-Profit, Instructor-Led, & Independent
We’re a UKAS-accredited community interest company and we're a social enterprise built by instructors, for instructors - not a commercial insurer. Every penny is reinvested into grassroots martial arts support, safeguarding, and national progress, not shareholder profits.
Unmatched Tools, Tech & Training
Access a full suite of resources including student systems, Club Manager software, licensing dashboards, CPD-certified safeguarding courses, digital certificates, and live compliance tools - all included with membership.
Regulation-Ready Governance & Recognition
We’re ISO 9001:2015 certified and nationally respected. From safeguarding and DBS to CHIMA, SYV, TIC and MHFA training, we lead the way on safety, accountability and good governance - ready for a regulated future.
Trusted by Thousands, Respected Nationwide
More than 3,000 clubs and 6,500 instructors trust BMABA to lead on insurance, compliance, and club development - with over 100,000 members supported across the UK. We’re the gold standard for independent clubs.
Multi-Award Winning & Nationally Recognised
Testimonials
What do our members say?
John Matthews
Fantastic organisation - very welcomed in comparison to the usual organisations and NGBs out there.
Miles ahead of other organisations in terms of their transparency, attention to detail and genuine understanding of martial arts.
Very affordable, fair and a lovely team behind the scenes. Just moved our entire school across and very, very happy - no need to go anywhere else.
C. Sanderson
Very easy to navigate website making it an even more pleasant experience along with very friendly staff and members.
Fantastic Value for money and an association that puts its students and instructors first. Instructors have full autonomy over their club without any interference but with enough support to feel part of a valued and safe group.
Georgina
Found these guys in Martial Arts Illustrated doing a piece on professionalism in martial arts and thought, as an instructor, they might be worth looking at further. Really impressed from the moment I hit their website through to now, 3 months on as a member.
Quite alot of additional bits and pieces to look at, as my current org wasn't asking me to have any safeguarding or dbs etc - but I suppose that's only a good thing as it means i'm now properly checked and being professional.
Website is amazing - great member's area too. Unlike the normal stuff I'm used to seeing, having spent years with the other 'big players'. Great staff, Giovanni is rediculously knowledgable and our club is now growing under the banner of what has got to be the best martial arts org in the UK.
Michael Willington
The BMABA are unlike any other org I've come across in this industry. Their honest, professional, politics free and most importantly, they know what they're doing. Website is leaps and bounds ahead of the rest, insurance is comprehensive and their overall customer service is just unlike anything else I've had in 25 years of martial arts.
Amazing through and through. Would definitely recommend.
Jon D
I joined the BMABA right in its infancy (I believe I was their second member!). I had been searching, literally for a few years, to find an association where I could get away from the political wrangling, find support where and when I needed it, be regulated in a safe and formal way, but be left to run my classes as I wanted to run them.
Giovanni is the most helpful, respectful and genuine person who has turned the possibility of a non-political, highly respected and supportive Martial Arts Association into a reality. I cannot begin to understand how he has found the time, energy and ability to build the BMABA into the association it is today with a first class Team and unquestionable ethics, but this is what all other Martial Arts Associations need to aspire to.
I could bang on for hours about the BMABA but don't take my word for it - go and visit the BMABA website and see for yourself what support and benefits are on offer - it is light years ahead and exists for people who just want to enjoy teaching and practising their Art.
Ali Hasanzade
Someone has answered my gentle prayers and FINALLY designed an organisation that will leave you stress-free in the world of MARTIAL ARTS 🙂
I am so excited to leave my recommendation because words cannot describe how much BMABA means to me and how it has changed everything in my organisation for the better.
Fabian Burdett
As we all know 2020 has been the year from hell for martial arts. We have been push about and left in the dark. One thing that has come out of that is BMABA have done everything in their power to keep clubs like mine up to date with what's happening and tried to push the government to notice us. Couldn't wish for a better association to be a part of. From the courses to the schemes available to clubs. Can't wait to see where 2021 takes BMABA. We sure will be here to go for the ride
Once again big THANK YOU to you guys for all the help. 💙🐺👊
Date of experience: 17 November 2020
John Tomsett
I have been a customer of BMABA for two years now, and I am extremely impressed with their services. As a New City Martial Arts club, we were in need of a reliable Club Association and Insurance provider, and BMABA has exceeded our expectations in every aspect.
First and foremost, the customer service provided by BMABA is exceptional. Their team is responsive, professional, and genuinely dedicated to ensuring that our needs are met. Whenever we had a query or require assistance, they responded rapidly and effectively, addressing our concerns with a level of professionalism that is truly commendable.
Matthew Johnson
Having left my previous association in November, and being very daunted by the prospect of being responsible for all my own compliance and everything else I can honestly say BMABA have made the whole thing possible and even pleasant.
The training resources are great, it's been fantastic for me to be able to quickly up skill my team, the insurance is really easy to sort out, the team are super friendly and helpful, the perks on Gold membership are also fantastic.
I would love to be able to give something "constructive" but honestly I can't. From signing up for the gold package (the perks are great), additional insurances, licensing, LSGR, training, certificates for gradings and everything in between they've been really awesome.
If you're committed to doing things right, without breaking the bank, don't hesitate. Outstanding work guys, please keep it up
Adrian Jackson
Always quick to respond and thoughtful. Great service delivered at a very reasonable price and very supportive of the community. Been a member for a couple of years now and recommend highly
Matthew Robert Cooling-Stones
as i'm heading into the brave world of starting up my own small self defence club in our village, i can say with complete honesty and satisfaction that BMABA have been the most supportive and upfront association i have come across. the help they give setting up, and walking you through step by step, to the certifications they offer are a blessing for this industry. i have seen and had first hand experience with the Mcdojo's offering you the greatest adventures of a life time, and golden opportunities. but these guys are the real deal... i hold my head high, and say with great pride "i am a BMABA member"
Anna Martensson
STUDENT INSURANCE EXPLAINED
What Is Martial Arts Student Insurance?
Student insurance is a type of cover designed to protect clubs and students in the event of injury or damage occurring during martial arts activities.
In most cases this refers to Student Public Liability Insurance, which provides protection if a student accidentally injures a third party or causes damage to property while participating in training, events, or competitions.
With BMABA CIC, student cover forms part of a broader Student Insurance, Licensing and Membership system, combining protection, licensing, and national recognition into one simple registration.
This means students are not only insured, but also licensed and recorded within a recognised national platform, helping clubs maintain clear records while providing professional credibility.
Student Public Liability Insurance
By default, all BMABA CIC student memberships include £1,000,000 Student Public Liability Insurance designed to provide protection in the event of a student injuring a member of the public or causing damage to a venue. Higher limits of £2,000,000 and £5,000,000 are also available where required.
Student Licencing
Student licensing ensures that grades, awards, and participation within your club are properly documented and recognised. From the issuance of grades such as Kyu, Dan, Sash or Levels through to in-club tournaments and awards, student licensing provides the participant with a nationally recognised record of their training and progression. Licensing also enables documentation such as licence slips and grading records to be issued quickly and professionally.
Student Membership
Also included is BMABA CIC Student Membership, giving students access to a range of services designed to support their training and engagement within martial arts. This includes official membership recognition, access to national grade records, and participation within the wider BMABA CIC martial arts community. For clubs, this helps strengthen student retention, credibility, and professional standards while keeping administration simple.
how it works
We Provide 2 Different Ways Of Registering Students
We provide access to two completely different ways of registering your students. It’s entirely up to you and your club to decide which one provides the right flexibility, price-point and features. You can mix-and-match with more than one type of registration too.
Named Registrations
Because these registrations are fixed to the student, they create a permanent record — ideal for use with printed licence books and long-term grading recognition. Grades can be submitted in real-time via the instructor portal and are automatically ratified into our national records database.
Named students also gain access to our secure student portal, liaison officer support, and safeguarding resources. This option unlocks eligibility for our Lifetime Student Grade Register (LSGR) — allowing students to validate their achievements nationally, even if they move club or instructor.
Open Allocation
You’ll be assigned a set number of open licence slots, and you’re free to allocate those to students whenever needed – 24/7. If a student leaves, you can reassign that same slot to someone else, making it ideal for managing high turnover without wasting cover.
While this option doesn’t automatically include student accounts or certification, you’ll still have access to downloadable PDF licence slips and membership certificates. We also provide templates and resources to support your in-house processes.
The only requirement is that you ensure you never have more students on cover than active slots, and that accurate records are kept. Don’t worry – we can help with that. You’ll get free access to our club management platform, making compliance and administration simple.
Student registrations from £0.49 per year
Student memberships include £1,000,000 Public Liability Insurance as standard, with member-to-member cover where applicable, plus licensing and membership recognition built in.
Named Student Registration
Individual student records with personalised documentation.
Each student is registered individually and receives their own licence record. Ideal for clubs that want clear student tracking, grade history, and personalised documentation such as licence slips and certificates.
Best for: clubs that want full student records and grading documentation.
FROM
£0.54
/ Per Student, Per Year
- Pay As You Go Starts At £3.70 Per Licence
- Prices Rapidly Drop With Scale
- Prices As Low As £0.54 Per Student, Per Year
Open Allocation Registration
Flexible student cover for growing clubs.
Instead of naming each student individually, clubs register a pool of cover that can be allocated as needed. This allows quick registration for larger clubs, bulk intakes, or short-term students without creating individual records for each person.
Best for: clubs with large student numbers or flexible enrolments.
FROM
£0.49
/ Per Licence, Per Year
- Pay As You Go Starts At £2.40 Per Licence
- Prices Rapidly Drop With Scale
- Prices As Low As £0.49 Per Licence, Per Year
PERSONAL ACCIDENT
Optional Personal Accident Cover
Provide additional financial protection for students in the event of injuries during martial arts training or events. Personal Accident cover is optional and can be added at three levels depending on the level of protection required.
Bronze
£100 per week benefit
£3.99
per student per year
- Weekly injury benefit of £100 following an eligible accident
- Provides financial support during recovery from training injuries
- Covers common martial arts injuries such as fractures or dental trauma
- Optional upgrade that can be added to any student registration
Silver
£150 per week benefit
£7.50
per student per year
Everything in Basic, and
- Everything in Bronze Plus £150 per week benefit
Gold
£200 per week benefit
£11.50
per student per year
Everything in Basic, and
- Everything in Bronze Plus £200 per week benefit
Its always really important you understand what is and is not covered in both personal accident, and core student insurance.
Please make sure you read the detail in our handbook for the full information and nuance. Personal Accident limits are here. Open Allocation students here, and named students here.
From a £20 Start-Up to a Nationally Recognised Powerhouse. Built From Scratch. Driven By Purpose. That’s BMABA CIC.
We’re not here because of government grants, NGB status or Sport England funding. We’re here because thousands of instructors and clubs believed in a better way.
BMABA CIC is entirely independent, self-funded and not-for-profit. We’ve never taken shortcuts or started with a silver spoon. What we have done is earn recognition at the highest levels of UK sport, including acknowledgement from Sport England, DCMS and national media, purely on merit.
Every pound we generate, now more than £3,000,000 to date, is reinvested directly back into the UK martial arts community.
No gimmicks. No politics. No hidden shareholders.
We have built one of the UK’s most trusted martial arts ecosystems from the ground up. That includes a comprehensive, style-agnostic governance framework, sector-leading vetting, safeguarding and compliance systems, affordable insurance, free club management software, and dozens of practical tools, licences, guidance resources and expert support services.
Everything in one place. Everything built specifically for martial arts. We didn’t inherit a legacy. We built one.
Whether you are launching your first class or have always chosen to remain proudly independent, this is your home.
To high places by narrow roads is not just a slogan. It is the path that brought us here.
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
Register Students 24/7 From Any Device With Instant Records & Documentation
We still hear about associations taking weeks to process paper licences and charging upward of £20 per cover! With BMABA, via the website or app, you can register students in real-time for automatic proof of cover, access to PDF licence slips, and more.
Stunning, Clear Documentation
You don’t have to use our licences if you don’t wish to but if you do, you’ll find stunning, easy to read and professional grade documentation available to show parents and students. We provide both A4 memberships certificates and standard-sized licence slips in PDF format for all students, with fully stamped and foiled printed copies available too.
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 |
Weapons Included
You won’t pay a penny more for including up to nearly 100 training weapons and aids. We can also provide standalone live blade insurance, should you need it for test cutting and demonstrations.
| 3 Section Staff |
| 6″ Staff |
| Bamboo Sword |
| Baton |
| Blunted Metal Sabre |
| Bo |
| Bo Staff |
| Bokken |
| Bow & Arrow** |
| Broadsword (Blunted) |
| Broadsword (Wooden) |
| Butterfly Knives (No Live Blades) |
| Cane |
| Chain |
| Chain Whip |
| Clubs |
| Clubs (Wooden) |
| Cosh (Blunted Blade Only) |
| Dagger (Blunted Blade Only) |
| Dan Bong (Short Sticks) |
| Dummy Weapons |
| Escrima |
| Escrima Sticks |
| Fan |
| Foam Batons |
| Foam Weapons |
| Focus Mitts |
| Guns (Plastic) |
| Habo Staffs |
| Hanbo |
| Iaito (Practice Only) |
| Janbo |
| Jo |
| Jo Staff |
| Jutte/Jitte |
| Kali Sticks |
| Kama (Blunted Blade Only) |
| Katana (Blunted Blade Only) |
| Kendo Shinai |
| Kenpo Sticks |
| Knives (Blunted Metal) |
| Knives (Plastic) |
| Knives (Rubber) |
| Knives (Wooden) |
| Kubotan |
| Kunai (Blunted Blade Only) |
| Leather Whip |
| Naginta (Blunted Blade) |
| Nawa |
| Nunchaku |
| Padded Sticks |
| Padded Weapons |
| Plastic Bottle |
| Plastic Weapons (No Live Blades) |
| Pole |
| Practice Sword (No Live Blades) |
| Qiang |
| Rice Flail |
| Rokushaku Bo (Japanese Staff) |
| Rope |
| Rubber Sticks |
| Rubber Weapons |
| Safety Weapons |
| Sai |
| Shaolin Staff |
| Shields |
| Shinai (Blunted Blade Only) |
| Shoriken |
| Shuko (Demonstration Only) |
| Spear |
| Staff |
| Sticks |
| Swords (Blunted Metal) |
| Swords (Plastic) |
| Swords (Rubber) |
| Swords (Wooden) |
| Tai Chi Sword (Blunted Blade Only) |
| Tambo |
| Tanto |
| Tessen |
| Tiger Fork |
| Togakure Bokken |
| Tonfa |
| Training Knife (No Live Blades) |
| Training Swords (No Live Blades) |
| Training Weapons (No Live Blades) |
| Wing Chun Pole |
| Wooden Shou |
| Wooden Weapons (No Live Blades) |
Led By The Multi-Award Winning Social Entrepreneur & Men's Health Coach Of The Year
We were set up in 2020 by Giovanni Soffietto – a then unknown twenty year old who had grown up in poverty. Armed with just £20 of ‘start up capital’ but a life-time of passion for martial arts, BMABA has today become the multi-award winning organisation renowned for professionalism and for being a major industry disruptor.
BMABA Student Cover Can Help Your Club Grow
Because BMABA student insurance comes with membership and licencing, it makes it both easier than ever and completely genuine for you to charge an annual membership fee to your club, inclusive of a BMABA Licence. This extra revenue can be game-changing for clubs in terms of providing recurring, predictable revenue for new equipment, growth or wages.
Questions & Answers (FAQs)
Is there a minimum number of students I have to register each year?
No, there isn’t. You can register as many or as few students as you wish. If you opt for a bulk registration you’ll save money against the pay as you go cost, but we don’t mandate student insurance at all – so you can join BMABA and register nobody if you like!
Who underwrites the policy?
Our specialist group cover policy is underwritten by a ‘syndicate’ of different insurers, as the policy provides access to a number of different types of insurance. We (the association) are the policy holder and you are assigned to the policy with membership. In respect of Public Liability the core cover is served via AXA with Pulse Insurance serving our Personal Accident.
If there’s anything else you’d like to see or feel is needed to make an informed decision about the policy’s suitability, please see the following articles;
How does bulk pricing work?
Put quite simply, the biggest cost for us when assigning student covers is the staff related costs administering it. For this reason, if you purchase in bulk, we can pass on that time saving as our team aren’t replicating administration in the same way as they might be for one at a time registrations.
Is student insurance a legal requirement?
No, it’s not. Lots of associations try and make out that it is, but in reality that simply isn’t true. It is recommended in terms of ensuring students are suitably insured and licenced, but there is nothing forcing you to register students.
Can I charge my students more than the BMABA purchase price?
Yes, sort of.
In terms of passing on just the student cover and claiming it costs more than it does – no. But that’s purely around ethics, and ensuring you don’t end up with students Googling us and finding out pricing themselves!
But can you include it with an annual or recurring club membership fee and use it to add value, and help you justify an annual fee? 100% yes!
Is there an age range on student cover?
Nothing is specified by the insurer. We tend to recommend 4 to 75 and anything outside of this can work on a quick approval by writing (email or chat is fine). We have lots of 3 year old students on cover, as well as students as old as 100! If you have three year olds in the club, you’ll need to ensure they’re supervised by a parent at all times.
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