Is Your Club Really Meeting Legal Standards?
Most clubs think they’re compliant — until something goes wrong.
Too many martial arts clubs are one incident away from serious legal, reputational, or safeguarding consequences — not because instructors don’t care, but because there’s no clear guidance or structure. That’s where BMABA comes in.
We provide a ready-to-implement, legally-aligned compliance framework tailored for UK martial arts clubs. From safeguarding and DBS to instructor vetting, first aid, insurance, and data protection — we help you understand what’s required, how to achieve it, and how to prove it.
Our platform doesn’t just tell you what to do — it gives you the tools to do it, right now. With a live Regulation Ready dashboard, Club Colours Award eligibility, automated compliance checks, and full instructor verification — you’ll have the confidence to know your club is ready, protected, and legitimate.
Whether you’re just starting out or have been teaching for years, BMABA can help you close the compliance gap quickly, and move forward with peace of mind.
Why us?
Because we actually know what we’re doing — and we care enough to help you do the same.
Most clubs come to us thinking they’re already ticking the right boxes — until we gently introduce them to just how much they’ve never been told. Not because they’ve done anything wrong, but because many so-called governing bodies either don’t understand compliance themselves, or are too focused on grades, egos, and cash flow to worry about it.
We’ve spent more than a decade leading from the front in governance, safeguarding, insurance, DBS vetting, policy frameworks, legal standards, and operational oversight. Our systems have been recognised externally and audited independently — including ISO9001:2015 certification under UKAS for how we manage compliance. And that’s not marketing fluff — it’s real-world governance, structured and ready to help your club today.
Most associations still operate from inboxes and ad-hoc PDFs. We’ve built an entire infrastructure — verified, automated, and mapped to real-world risk — because clubs deserve more than ‘just insurance’ and a certificate. You deserve clarity, accountability, and practical tools that help you stay compliant and safe — without needing to be a lawyer or administrator.
We don’t claim to be perfect, but we do claim to know what we’re doing. And when instructors or clubs finally see how much they’ve never been shown — they don’t look back.
Practical Tools To Help Where It Matters Most
Running a martial arts club in today’s world takes more than passion — it requires structure, standards and proper support. That’s why we don’t just talk about governance and compliance. We give you the tools, frameworks, and advice you need to put it into practice — without drowning in paperwork or policy speak.
Every club, regardless of size or style, deserves access to professional-grade infrastructure. That’s what we provide — built from the ground up for martial arts, and made available to every BMABA member as standard.
Multi-Award Winning & Nationally Recognised
From Our Community
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
Governance Without Guesswork
We guide you through and run vetting and re-checks for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — and help track when checks are due for renewal.
We provide policy templates, CPD-certified training and real-time guidance — ensuring your safeguarding provision meets sector-wide expectations.
Whether it’s concussion management or club licensing, we make sure your club meets the standards expected by Government, SCiMA and Sport England.
We don’t just take your word for it — and that’s a good thing. We check evidence, validate certifications, and help clubs keep records fully up to date.
Our real-time, public-facing database helps schools, parents and partners verify your club’s credentials — safely, transparently and in seconds.
From pre-built risk assessments to a smart policy generator with 70+ editable templates, our platform helps you build and maintain what matters.
Join For Free
We offer a year’s free affiliate membership. No obligation, and no payment details needed. So you can see for yourself how BMABA CIC can help your club.
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