To support clubs re-opening and encouraging student back to class, the UKA committees have agreed to further reduce annual membership fees for renewing members: The reductions apply immediately and are valid until 30th September 2021 for all renewing members only. New memberships should apply the older rates. We have very exciting course news to announce later this month,…
As we know, the latest round of lockdown has suspended practice for the next month and we are looking forward to restarting classes once venues re-open. A big thanks to those who returned to class and spent time focussed on weapons practice. In the meantime, UKA committees have been working hard to improve our processes…
It’s been an unexpected year with reduced events, we continue to engage with national & international instructors and making plans for future courses. The UKA are pleased to announce a number of instructors visiting and future courses, Covid allowing. If you’d like to subscribe to our mail list to hear about these events in your…
Update & Covid-19 news Hello UKA members, after recent executive and admin committee meetings we’d like to share the latest news with you relating to Covid-19. Rates will be reviewed after the summer if we continue to be limited in our ability to practice. Regards, Mark UKA Chair (on behalf of the Executive & Admin…
Hello UKA members, Continuing from our last message (13th March), the UKA Exec Committee met last week to discuss the ongoing Coronavirus issue and impact on our organisation, we agreed the following points: As always, any questions then please get in touch chair@ukaikikai.org.uk Regards, The Exec Committee (Mark)
Hello all, The UKA Exec Committee have created a guidelines to assist clubs returning to practice, these have been validated by our insurers. It’s important to note: 1. Adhere to guidelines to keep PI and venue insurance valid. 2. These apply to restarting classes, from the 1st August. 3. Venue guidelines and rules must be…
http://jointaikikaicouncil.co.uk/joint-aikikai-council-covid19-statement/
The UKA Exec Committee have discussed and considered the Coronavirus and its impact on Aikido in the UK, we would like to offer support to our members and clubs with the following measures: 1. National courses will run as normal unless Government advice changes. Anyone who has pre-paid for a ticket when the event is…
It’s been another busy couple of months, not all members get to see what happens between courses so here’s a few updates: Meetings, meetings and meetings. The UKA has 3 committees and all of them met in October. The exec committee (long term plans) discussed budgets, the long term course calendar and objectives for the…
On Saturday 10th August we held the UKA AGM, here are some of the key headlines: – Full membership increased by 5%, new joiners increased 27% year on year. – Attendee to member conversion at around 35%. – New club opening this month and new affiliate group joining the UKA. – Cash position has improved; the…
