Safeguarding is non-negotiable.
At BMABA, safeguarding isn’t an optional extra — it’s the foundation of everything we do. As an award-winning national association for independent martial arts, we uphold some of the strictest safeguarding protocols in the sector. Every BMABA-registered club is required to meet rigorous standards around child protection, DBS checks, safeguarding qualifications, and safe practice — and we regularly audit compliance through our Regulation Ready framework.
We maintain a dedicated, independent safeguarding system to handle concerns or reports from the public, parents, or professionals. Our safeguarding infrastructure is led by qualified professionals, and backed by national oversight, ensuring that every concern is handled seriously, confidentially, and with integrity.
BMABA is proud to be a sector leader in martial arts safeguarding — and we’re committed to ensuring that every student, parent, carer, and club member can train in an environment that is safe, respectful, and accountable.
Report A Concern
Raise a concern or complaint about any BMABA instructor or club and find out more about understanding how to better protect your children.
LADO & Police
Liaise with our specialist safeguarding team as part of any active concerns regarding our instructors or volunteers.
Parent's Guide
See our article which looks to breakdown common misconceptions on safeguarding, specifically for parents and guardians.
The Safeguarding Team
Everyone at BMABA CIC is trained to deal with safeguarding escalations, however we’re lucky to have a dedicated Safeguarding Unit made up of specialist trained colleagues. For any safeguarding concern, you should contact the Safeguarding Unit on safeguarding@bmaba.org.uk. We do not handle safeguarding concerns by phone. Our combined national safeguarding policy can be found here.
FOR CLUBS & INSTRUCTORS✨
Want to do better with safeguarding within your club?
We get it. Really. Most clubs know they’re not doing the best to keep children safe but don’t always know where to start. We can help, with expert guidance, tools and training.
