- Us
BMABA CIC
About BMABA
Who we are, what we stand for and how we can help your club.
Our Story
Discover how we built one of the UK’s leading martial arts bodies from the ground up; without investors, grants, or shortcuts.
Meet The Team
Get to know the dedicated team behind BMABA CIC and our commitment to clubs.
Cost Savings That Cover Your Membership
See how moving to BMABA and the associated cost savings could save you more than your annual membership.
Contact Us
Speak to our team about any questions or to learn more about what we offer.
US & OUR IMPACT
25 Reasons To Join
Our most compelling benefits, explained clearly and concisely.
What Makes Us Different?
Learn how we lead with impact, ethics and innovation and what we offer beyond insurance.
Why Make BMABA My Governing Body?
From governance and safeguarding to digital tools and national credibility – see how we outperform the sector.
Do I Need A Sport England Recognised NGB?
A clear explanation of what NGB recognition really means and doesn’t mean for clubs.
Awards & Accreditations
Explore our governance credentials, ISO 9001:2015 certification, SCiMA registration, and sector partnerships.
Safeguarding & Ethics
See how we protect students and support instructors with robust policies and frameworks.
Our Charitable Impact
Discover how our not-for-profit structure drives meaningful, measurable change.
Testimonials & Reviews
Read feedback from our member community across the UK.
Eligibility & Entry Requirements
A simple breakdown of who we work with and how to get started.
Environmental Sustainability
Learn how we’re helping clubs join the UK’s first net-zero martial arts framework.
Thinking Of Switching?
We’ll help you migrate with zero downtime or disruption.
5 Common Concerns From Clubs
We address the most common hesitations about joining a new association.
- Membership
Flagship Platforms
Flo By BMABA
A code-free, easy to use and feature rich website builder and link-in-bio creator, fit for every club.
Club Management Platform
Manage grades, attendance, payments, teams, classes, finances, reporting and so much more in one central place.
CIMPSA Mapped CPD
Rich, expertly-led, cutting edge CPD for martial arts.
Unified Platform - Huge Potential Savings
See how moving to BMABA and unifying all of your tech, resources and governance could save your club more than your membership fee.
Essentials & Compliance
- Instructor Insurance
- Student Licensing
- Club Cover
- Event Insurance
- CPD & Qualifications
- Certification & Licencing
- Safeguarding Qualifications
- DBS & PVG Checks
- First Aid Training
- Assistants & Volunteers
- Instructor Qualifications
- Club Colours Award
- Concussion & Head Injury
- RegulationReady Framework
- National Grading Integrity
- Black Belt Gradings
- Lifetime Student Grade Register
Resources & Tools
- Syllabus Management
- AI Lesson Planner
- Template Grading Certificates
- Club Business Support
- Health & Safety Guidance
- National Club Listings
- Logos & Accreditation Marks
- Design & Editing Software
- Documents & Policy Creator
- Martial Arts Workspace Tech
- Free Club Website
- Martial Arts E-Mail & Comms
- Accountancy Software
- Planner & Digital Whiteboard
- Free Website Migrations
programmes & cpd
RegulationReady
Our complete governance and compliance framework, helping clubs meet and exceed national standards in safeguarding, leadership, inclusion, and professional conduct.
Club Colours
A nationally recognised licensing programme that showcases your club’s commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism.
Qualifications & CPD
Gain nationally recognised qualifications and CPD credits with training tailored for martial arts – from safeguarding and first aid to trauma-informed coaching and SEN.
Instructor Training Pathway (ITP)
A measured, certified way to train your assistant instructors and cadet leaders, with full certification and support.
- Insurances
KEY COVERS
Full Club Cover
Everything your club needs, in one place. Instructor, student, event, business, and more.
Instructor Insurance
Named and open allocation cover for instructors across more than 200 disciplines.
Student Insurance
Affordable, scalable public liability insurance and licensing for your students.
Event Insurance
Free, unlimited event cover including full contact and multi-day competitions.
Referee & Officials
Specialist cover for referees, judges, and ring officials at competitions and tournaments.
Live Blade Cover
Cover for live blade demonstrations, test-cutting, and exempt weapon importation.
See Cover By Specific Style
We cover more than 200 disciplines and styles. If you'd like to see how that might look for some of our more popular styles, check below.
Need A Little Help?
Is Your Insurer Non-Profit?
Learn MoreWe’re a multi-award winning non profit organisation, which means your fees go back into making martial arts better for everyone.Â
Speak To A Specialist
Learn MoreWe know insurance can be hard to get right. Our in-house experts not only know insurance, but also martial arts.
- CPD
CPD Built to National Standards
Explore CoursesBMABA CIC is a recognised CIMSPA Training Provider Partner. Our courses and awards are developed in line with CIMSPA professional standards, with individual programmes being submitted for formal CIMSPA endorsement. We will confirm endorsed status course by course as approvals are granted.
- CRM
An award winning, free Club Management Platform
Explore The PlatformBuilt by martial artists, for martial artists, and run by a not for profit; our award winning platform has everything your club needs in one place.Â
Need A New Website Too? It's Free!
Learn MoreWe include free access to our Flo by BMABA website creator, as well as our Wordpress Hosting (if preferred) and dozens of other tools and tech.
- Tech Hub
Access An Unrivalled Tech Toolkit
No one else in UK martial arts can provide the tools and resources offered to our clubs by BMABA. Tools worth thousands, included with membership.
Free Club Management Platform
Code-Free Club Website
Link in Bio Website
Dojo Planner (Syllabus & Curriculum)
Lesson Planner & Pedagogy Tool
Workspace for Martial Arts
Strategic Dashboard
SEO Toolkit
A.I For Martial Arts
Club Planner & Whiteboard
Digital Risk Assessment Tool
Professional E-Mail
CANVA by BMABA
Marketing Toolkit for Martial Arts
Website Analytics
Domains & DNS Management
Professional Wordpress Hosting
- How We Help
HOW WE CAN HELP YOUR CLUB
Growing Your Club
Access resources, insights, and support to attract new members, retain students, and build a thriving martial arts community.
Governance & Professional Development
Strengthen your club’s structure with CPD-aligned training, defined leadership roles, and robust policies built around ethical, modern governance.
SENCO Training & Inclusive Coaching
Build confident, accessible sessions with free SENCO training, bite-size CPD, templates, and support from our qualified in-house team.
Safeguarding, SEN & Trauma Informed
Lead with confidence in safeguarding, inclusivity, and trauma-informed practice — while contributing to national social change through martial arts.
Keeping Up With Tech
Stay ahead with smart club management tools, compliance tracking, automation, and digital infrastructure designed for modern martial arts.
Concussion & Head Injury
Access leading, verified Concussion protocols and guidance, as well as sector-leading CPD.
Meeting Legal Standards
Navigate insurance, safeguarding, DBS, first aid, and instructor verification with confidence — backed by clear, structured compliance tools.
Administration & Management
Simplify the day-to-day running of your club with help on finances, policies, scheduling, leadership roles, and student records.
Cost Neutral Membership
See how our unified governance, resources and tech could help your club save more than the cost of your membership and insurance combined.
- What We Offer
