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🚀 Your club's FREE digital HQ

Plan, organise and collaborate in one shared workspace

Stop losing documents in email threads and WhatsApp groups. Workspace gives your whole team a single, secure place to store files, track projects, manage meetings, share knowledge and actually stay on the same page.

One Platform

Stop paying for tools your membership already includes.

Most club owners are quietly spending hundreds a year on separate subscriptions for websites, email, project management, file storage, design tools and more. Workspace brings all of that together inside your BMABA membership, with no extra cost and no extra logins. From website building and email to planning, collaboration and club management, it’s all here. That means fewer bills, fewer passwords, and more of your budget back where it belongs: in your club.

Everything Your Club Needs Built In

Channels

A structured forum for your team, organised by topic. Keep important discussions out of WhatsApp and into a space where nothing gets buried or lost when someone leaves the group.

Wiki

Your club’s knowledge base. Document how things work, from opening-up procedures to grading criteria, so the answers are always there when someone needs them.

Calendar

A shared calendar for gradings, competitions, meetings, renewals and anything your team needs to plan around. Colour-coded and visible to your whole workspace.

Files

Secure, shared file storage for insurance certificates, policies, forms, logos and anything your team needs access to. Organised with folders, accessible only to workspace members.

Journal

A private, reflective space to record thoughts, observations and personal notes about your coaching, your club, or your own development.

Pages

Flexible working documents for things that are actively in progress. Meeting agendas, draft plans, brainstorms, or anything that doesn’t fit neatly into another module.

Meeting Notes

Capture what was discussed, what was decided, and what needs doing next. Add action items and track follow-ups so nothing falls through the cracks after a team meeting.

Notebook

A simple, distraction-free writing space. Use it for drafting content, jotting down ideas, or working through plans before they go anywhere else.

To-Do List

Track tasks with deadlines and completion status. A straightforward way to stay on top of what needs doing, whether it’s admin, maintenance, or club development.

Goals

Set structured objectives for your club with categories like training, grading, competition and CPD. Attach key results, track percentage progress, and see how you’re moving forward.

Habits

Build and track daily or weekly routines. Mark off each day, see your streaks, and use the 12-week activity view to spot patterns and stay consistent.

Projects

A Kanban-style board for managing bigger tasks. Drag cards between Backlog, Planning, In Progress and Done to keep club projects moving and visible to the whole team.

Content Calendar

Plan your social media posts, newsletters, blog content and promotions in one place. Stay ahead of your marketing instead of scrambling for ideas last minute.

BMABA is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company. That means every penny of revenue goes back into improving the platform, supporting more clubs to teach safe martial arts, and bringing more people through the dojo door. There are no shareholders, no investors, and no profit motive. Just a genuine commitment to raising standards across the sector.

We’re multi-award winning for a reason. From being recognised in Parliament for our safeguarding and governance standards, through to building cutting-edge technology like the tools on this page, everything we do is designed to give clubs the support they actually need. And all of it is available to every member, for less per month than a cup of coffee.

Bring your whole team together in one place.

Workspace is built directly inside of MyBMABA, so you can invite anyone on your team to collaborate. Lead instructors, assistant coaches, volunteers, committee members. Everyone works from the same shared space with access to the same files, plans and updates. No more chasing people for information or duplicating work across disconnected apps.

One workspace. Every side of running your club.

Whether you’re setting ambitious goals for club growth and tracking your progress week by week, or building an internal wiki so every instructor knows your policies and procedures inside out, Workspace handles it all. Plan your content calendar, manage projects on a visual board, capture meeting notes with action items, build daily habits, or simply keep a private journal to reflect on your coaching. It’s not a single tool trying to do one thing. It’s a complete system designed to support every part of how you run, grow and improve your club.

Not just for teams. Built for you, too.

Even if you’re a solo instructor running everything yourself, Workspace gives you a powerful personal toolkit. Use Goals to set targets for student numbers, revenue or competition entries and track your progress over time. Build positive routines with Habits and see your consistency at a glance. Keep a private Journal to reflect on sessions, log observations and track your development as a coach. Manage your to-do list so nothing slips, plan your social content ahead of time, and use Notebook as a distraction-free space to think things through.

Personal Goal Tracking

Set objectives across training, club growth, CPD and competition, with measurable key results and progress percentages.

Personal Goal Tracking

Set objectives across training, club growth, CPD and competition, with measurable key results and progress percentages.

Professional Journal

A private, reflective space to record thoughts on sessions, students, and your own coaching journey.

Content Planning

Map out your social media, newsletters and promotions in advance so your marketing stays consistent without the last-minute panic.

Your club deserves better tools. They're already included.

Workspace is available to all BMABA instructor members at no extra cost. Log in to MyBMABA and start organising your club today.

Multi-Award Winning & Nationally Recognised

Best Sports Governing Body Initiative

Winners

Best Association Serving Sport

Finalists

Best COVID Response for Sports

Finalists

Sports Diversity Award

Finalists

Sports Association of the Year

Bronze

Best Sporting Association in the UK

Winners

Best Sport & Recreation Entrepreneur

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Best Association Website

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Association of the Year

Finalists

Executive Director of the Year Finalists

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Best Use Of Technology Award

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Best Sport & Recreation Entrepreneur

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UK Business Leader of the Year

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Entrepreneur Of The Year

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Director Of The Year

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Young Entrepreneur Of The Year

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We’re Here When You Need Us.

We know choosing the right association – or just figuring out what support your club really needs – can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re always happy to talk it through.

Whether you’re curious about membership, need help with something specific, or just want a no-pressure chat to see if we’re the right fit, our team is ready. No bots. No scripts. Just real people, working full-time from our UK office, here to help clubs like yours thrive.

THINKING OF JOINING?

Still Thinking It Over?

We know choosing a governing body isn’t something you rush. That’s why our team is always here to offer honest, impartial advice — no pressure, no sales scripts.

Whether you’re comparing support, questioning the value in your current membership, or just need to talk things through — we’re happy to help.

We’re a real team, working full-time from our UK office — not a voluntary outfit run from someone’s kitchen table. You’ll feel the difference the moment you get in touch.

Trusted by more than 6,500 instructors and clubs.

A National, Regulated, Award-Winning Not-For-Profit - Built From The Ground Up

BMABA CIC isn’t just another organisation claiming to serve martial arts — we’re a regulated, independently audited, multi-award-winning social enterprise leading from the front.

We hold ISO9001:2015 certification under UKAS accreditation — the same gold standard used to assess hospitals, universities, and major corporations. We’re also regulated by the Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies (CIC Regulator), meaning we’re legally bound to reinvest every penny back into grassroots martial arts.

We haven’t been propped up by corporate sponsors or legacy funding. We’ve grown organically — one instructor at a time, by doing what we said we’d do and showing up when others didn’t. Since 2012, we’ve supported clubs through hardship, driven national reforms, and built a respected, professional home for independent martial arts.

Today, we’re trusted by more than 6,500 instructors and clubs and support over 100,000 members across 140+ disciplines. Along the way, we’ve earned national recognition — from awards in governance and inclusion, to features across BBC, ITV, and The Guardian.

We didn’t inherit status. We earned it — by raising the bar, and never compromising on our values.

HOW MUCH COULD YOUR CLUB SAVE?

Cut costs. Simplify your club. Invest back into what matters.

Our membership model is simple. By consolidating essential services and tools they already need, many clubs save more than the cost of their membership alone. No hidden upgrades, no shareholder profit, just practical support delivered by a regulated, audited social enterprise.

Empower Your Club With A Platform That Works For You

Run your martial arts club smarter with our full-featured, professionally-built Club Management Platform — funded entirely by our not-for-profit mission, not a corporate agenda. No upsells. No hidden costs. Just powerful, intuitive tools included free with your membership.

Built to save you time, money, and stress — and trusted by thousands of clubs nationwide.

Plus So Much More As Standard Just Some Of The Tools & Resources We Offer

  • Instructor Certification & Licensing
  • Student Insurance & Licensing
  • Free Instructor Qualifications
  • Safeguarding Qualifications
  • Enhanced DBS Checks
  • First Aid Training
  • Free Club Website
  • Club Management Support
  • Instructor Certification & Licensing
  • Logos & Accreditation Marks
  • SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) Platform
  • Local & National Networking
  • Stock Grading Certificates
  • Free Instructor Qualifications
  • Template Documents & Forms
  • Printing & Design
  • Safeguarding Code For Martial Arts
  • Best Practice Guidance
  • Wordpress Hosting
  • a.i For Martial Arts
  • Event Management Checklists
  • Safeguarding Model Policies
  • Analytics & Tracking Tools
  • Budgeting Apps
  • Professional Webmail
  • Clothing & Uniform
  • Cyber Toolkit
  • Cash Grants & Funding
  • Risk Management Awards
  • Concussion & Head Injury
  • National Advertising
  • Entrepreneur's Support
  • Plus So Much More
Why Do Thousands Choose BMABA?

Not everyone understands what makes us different. But for those who do, the reasons are clear — from our award-winning governance to the groundbreaking support we offer clubs of all sizes.

Whether it’s our industry-leading safeguarding standards, our not-for-profit mission, or our powerful club tech funded purely by membership — there’s a reason more than 6,500 instructors and 3,500 clubs trust us.

— Stephanie Peacock MP, House of Commons Debate on Combat Sport Safety

"Organisations such as the British Martial Arts and Boxing Association support unaffiliated martial arts providers to adopt the safeguarding code… Providers with recognition under the code can display a logo on their promotional materials to show participants that their safety measures have been vetted.”

A VOICE FOR INDEPENDENT MARTIAL ARTS

Ministerial Commendation and Parliamentary Recognition

BMABA CIC has been formally recognised in the House of Commons as a leading voice on martial arts safety. During a Parliamentary debate on combat sport safeguarding, the Minister for Sport, Stephanie Peacock MP, highlighted the Association by name for our role in supporting independent and unaffiliated martial arts clubs to adopt the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts, helping to set consistent standards across the sector.

Following that debate, BMABA received a direct letter of commendation from the Minister, acknowledging our efforts to improve safeguarding and recognising the importance of our work in protecting children and young people in martial arts. This recognition at the highest levels of Government demonstrates the influence of our grassroots movement, and underlines the trust placed in BMABA to help shape the future of safe martial arts practice in the UK.

Stephanie Peacock MP © UK Parliament (Open Parliament Licence v3.0)

“I appreciate your ongoing efforts to make martial arts safer for children.”

— Stephanie Peacock MP, Minister for Sport, Media, Civil Society and Youth

In her official response to BMABA, the Minister for Sport praised our work in raising safeguarding standards across the independent martial arts sector. She acknowledged our role in supporting unaffiliated clubs, described our input as “extremely useful” for Government policy development, and confirmed that our work will help inform the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s next steps in strengthening child safety in martial arts.

Built For The Sector — Not For Shareholders

BMABA wasn’t inherited or bought — it was built. And in 2025, we made the bold decision to give it away.

Our founder, who grew up in poverty and built BMABA from scratch with just £20, voluntarily converted the organisation into a regulated not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) — surrendering nearly £2 million in private value to protect its mission for the long term. That means no for profit shareholders, no dividends, and no profiteering — just an unwavering commitment to community impact.

We’re a registered social enterprise, governed by the CIC Regulator, certified to ISO9001:2015 under UKAS accreditation, and led by a multi-award winning social entrepreneur who believes martial arts should serve the people, not the few.

This isn’t a vanity project with self-appointed 8th dans — it’s a movement, built for clubs, by clubs.

INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP

Build or Transfer Your Club Website - For Free

Whether you already have a website or are starting from scratch, we can take care of it for you. Our team can migrate your existing site or build a clean, professional new one designed around how your club actually operates, fully aligned with BMABA systems and standards.

Your website is built to do more than just look good. It can support online payments, club shops, enquiries and member journeys, while connecting seamlessly with club management, business tools and secure email. You also get direct one to one support from our developers to make sure everything is set up properly and works the way you need it to. All of this is included as part of your membership, with no extra charges.

Nationally Recognised Standards

Our Club Colours and Regulation Ready awards go far beyond branding or badges — they represent some of the most robust safeguarding and compliance standards available anywhere in UK martial arts.

Mapped directly against the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts (SCiMA) and formally approved by Sport England, our frameworks allow clubs to earn full SCiMA recognition directly through the MyBMABA platform — automatically and at no cost. We are the only independent governing body, and one of just two organisations nationwide, including Sport England’s own NGBs, granted the authority to issue SCiMA certification in this way.

No waiting. No third-party submission. No extra cost. Every BMABA member has access to this, included as part of our not-for-profit mission to raise standards from the ground up.

Others talk about safeguarding. We built a national infrastructure to deliver it.

Not Entirely Sure?

We offer a genuine 12 months of free membership — with absolutely no catches, obligations, or hidden clauses.

Why? Because we believe you deserve the chance to see, first-hand, what it feels like to be supported by an organisation that genuinely has your back. We know how often martial arts clubs have been let down by associations and governing bodies that overpromise and underdeliver — or worse, treat instructors as revenue, not people.

We’re not here to sell you on hype. We’re here to show you what real, modern martial arts governance and support can look like.

Whether you’re looking for insurance, safeguarding help, student tools, guidance, structure, or just a community that understands your club’s challenges — our free membership gives you access to the same resources, platform, and support we provide to thousands of instructors and clubs across the UK.

No commitment. No pressure. Just a genuine opportunity to explore what we offer — and decide for yourself.

Raising Standards, Protecting Clubs

With Regulation Ready and Club Colours, every BMABA club gains free access to the most advanced governance framework in martial arts — a gold-standard system built in-house, verified against ISO 9001:2015, and recognised nationally through SCiMA.

This isn’t theory; it’s a living, breathing platform. Your policies, safeguarding, leadership and compliance are dynamically checked in real-time, giving you instant certification, public recognition, and complete transparency. No other martial arts body offers anything this comprehensive — and with BMABA CIC, it’s included free for every member, because raising standards and protecting grassroots clubs is what we do.

The UK's Leading and Largest Multi-Style Governing Body For Martial Arts

BMABA CIC T/A British Martial Arts & Boxing Association
Registered Address: The Old Bakery. Golden Square, Petworth. GU28 0AP
Phone: 01798306546  | EMail: info@bmaba.org.uk

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Emergency Services, Armed Forces, RNLI and NHS front line staff are all entitled to 10% discounts across all of our memberships for life. This applies to all ex-serving armed forces and emergency workers too.

BMABA CIC is proud to hold the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification, issued under UKAS accreditation (Certificate No. 267261) — the highest level of independent validation for quality management systems in the UK.

 

 

BMABA CIC is an Introducer Approved Representative (IAR) under FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) Registration 308626.

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