Personal Qualities

As a leading UK martial arts organisation we’re looking for a special type of instructor to join us. As a member of the BMABA, we’re looking for the key qualities that make you a really good instructor. Namely, these are;

  1. An honest and open approach to martial arts and teaching
  2. The integrity to admit when you are wrong
  3. A professional attitude to your instruction and affiliation
  4. Compassion for your fellow citizens.

If you think the above represents you and your approach to martial arts, we’d love for you to join us online.


If you prefer, you can view our eligibility criteria in full via an official printed document.

Click here to view the most recent online hard copy.


Requirements To Gain Membership

Grades, Qualifications & Experience     Personal Qualities        Criminal Records & Convictions 

Questions Or Concerns About Our Eligibility Guidelines?

We’re here to help, not hinder. Any queries are answered and managed in complete confidence and we take every application on a case by case basis. If you’re genuinely a black belt (or equivalent) then you’re likely up to speed. We’ll guide you either way.
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