The following are the guidelines for the opening and registering of new BKA clubs in Kendo, Iaido & Jodo and must be followed in order to qualify for PI insurance, full BKA approval and official recognition, including a listing on the club directory

1) That the dojo leader is a fully paid up BKA member and has been so for one full calendar year i.e from Jan 1st to Dec 31st.

2) That the Dojo leader has the minimum grade of 1st Dan in the relevant discipline and is BKA, EKF or IKF registered

3) That the Dojo leader has the minimum coaching qualification of BKA Level 1 or BKA approved equivalent

4) That there is a registered first aider in the club, or if in a sports facilities then duly qualified members of staff. Certification will be required in either case as confirmation of compliance.

5) That the BKA Health & Safety procedures are accepted and applied in full.

Final approval will always be at the discretion of the BKA Executive committee.
All existing clubs are assumed to be fully compliant.