Introduction

Welcome to the Harrogate Aikido Club website. We are a member of The British Aikido Association, which founded in 1966 in order to promote and maintain the ethical and technical standards of Aikido in this country.

On an International basis the BAA is affiliated to the Japan Aikido Association. The BAA has Sports Council recognition through the British Aikido Board and is the largest organisation within it. Under the Auspices of the BAA international high grade Instructors are brought to Britain at regular intervals to further promote and develop Aikido in this country. The BAA has a formal grading syllabus and promotion structure. Its gradings are recognised by the JAA and are equal to their standards. The BAA sets qualification requirements for examiners, judges and referees and maintains a register of all such officials and the standards they have attained.

The Harrogate Aikido Club is currently ranks in the top 5 clubs with the UK

Best Coaches

Regular BAA/BAB approved coaching courses are founded upon a proven regularly updated coaching scheme. There are frequent opportunities to attend residential schools and courses. The BAA is committed to on going professional coach development through NCF & NVQ.

Best Insurance

The BAA holds full public liability insurance. It has Member to Member injury cover and BAB Coach Insurance for all BAA/BAB qualified coaches. All BAA coaches are qualified, hold first aid certificates and Professional Indemnity insurance cover.

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Classes Mondays & Fridays

The club runs classes at the dojo on two different nights of the night:

Mondays
  • Juniors (age 5 - 15) 6pm - 7.30pm
  • Adults (age 16 +) 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Fridays
  • Juniors (age 5 - 8) 6pm - 7pm
  • Intermediates (age 9 - 15 ) 7pm - 8.30pm
  • Adults (age 16 - 100 ) 8.30pm - 10pm

Instructor

Dave Bryant

  Grade: 2nd Dan

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Contact

Rossett Sports Center

Panal Ash Road
Harrogate
HG2 9JP
Phone: 01423 505455


Club Secretary

Anne Plowden
9 Lyndon Terrace
Bingley
West Yorkshire
BD16 4JZ
01274 560 392
Email: anne.plowden @t btinternet.com


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