Represent the majority of bona fide organisations practicing aikido in the United Kingdom.
Support, encourage and promote the highest standards of aikido within an environment of mutual respect for offering styles practiced.
Raise awareness of the value of aikido not only as a contributor towards healthy living, but also in the development of adults, young people and children, without regard to race, gender or creed.
Insurance cover, for members, instructors and associations.
Promotion of a nationally recognised Coaching Scheme.
Supporting initiatives to encourage the teaching of Aikido in schools.
Publishing Newsletters and specialist information bulletins eg. Safeguarding and Coaching.
The Board has completed a number of initiatives, arising from the work of their major Governance Audit and through the adoption of a wide range of recommendations, contained in their Aikido Development Plan which is currently being reviewed, which will support their key objective of encouraging all Aikido groups to join together under this “Aikido umbrella”.