International

Aiki-Budo

Council

Founded in 1994 to promote the understanding and practice of Martial Arts. BUDO "The Way of Combat" a name adopted in the 20th Century for Martial Arts in general, with emphasis on their peaceful practice.

The IABC is run by its members and organised by the Yudanshakai (black belt college), which consists of every Dan grade who is a paid up full member of the IABC, who has equal say and vote in the running of the organisation.

The IABC has no problem with dual membership, many of our Instructors are members of  more than one Organisation. We are also interested in cross links with like minded Organisations in the UK and around the World, there is no charge for links with the IABC as this would be mutually beneficial, so we extend an open hand of friendship.

The IABC is the official UK representative for the Russian Martial Arts Association.

All instructors and coaches must have past a teaching examination (with certificate), although Dan grades are teachers in their own right they should, at some time, attend a course and be up to date with all recent aspects of safe practice for exercises.

Dedicated Martial Arts clubs/groups or individual interested in more information can either contact us, to request an information pack, or come along to one of our courses/clubs, listed.

The IABC have the power and right to refuse membership and/or expel any one they deem not a fit person to become a member or who brings the organisation into disrepute.

Any member alleged to have infringed IABC rules may appeal to the Yudanshakai.

We also have area representatives around the UK and in other countries, where available, who are responsible for running courses etc. within their designated area.

Each Art has its own Executive and Technical committee, who are responsible for the Grading's on National and International courses, as well as maintaining the standard of their Art within the IABC.