Britain's only independent National Governing Body for traditional and modern martial arts. Established January 1992

Please note that the NAKMAS Head Office is closed from Friday 20 December 2024 to Friday 03 January 2025 inclusive. Office hours are Monday to Friday 10am until 2pm.

 
 
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NAKMAS HOLIDAY CLOSURES - UPDATED: 02 DECEMBER 2024

The NAKMAS Head Office will be closed from Friday 20 December 2024 to Friday 03 January 2025 inclusive.

NAKMAS office hours are 10am until 2pm Monday to Friday.
EMPOWERING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM THROUGH MARTIAL ARTS: A COMPREHENSIVE BOOK GUIDE

Dr Beale-Ellis (as pictured) is a passionate advocate for autism awareness and inclusion, using her expertise to create a groundbreaking martial arts book specifically designed for individuals on the autism spectrum.

This innovative resource provides valuable insight, techniques, and strategies for both practitioners, teachers and instructors to effectively teach and practice martial arts in a way that is inclusive and accessible for individuals with autism.

Dr Beale-Ellis' commitment to promoting diversity, understanding, and empowerment within the martial arts community sets her apart as a true leader and an invaluable resource for all who seek to learn from her expertise.

Several years ago, Dr Beale-Ellis received a clinical diagnosis of autism as an adult. She is a 7th Dan black belt within karate in her own right

The hardback booked entitled ‘Autism and Martial: A Guide to Children, Parents and Teachers’ (ISBN: 978-0-9933142-0-9) is available from NAKMAS for £10 inclusive of postage and package.

Orders can be taken over the telephone via card payment, (via 01227 370055) BACS, or via the following secure PayPal link ensuring the book is mentioned via the PayPal payment:

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/nakmas
NAKMAS NATIONAL BLACK BELT REGISTER - 25 NOVEMBER 2024

NAKMAS' new PayPal procedures are now effective immediately.

Click here to view the latest update.
NAKMAS NEWS UPDATE - 26 NOVEMBER 2024

An important news update for all accredited NAKMAS chief instructors, secretaries and welfare officers now appear on the secure area of the NAKMAS website and the private Facebook group; links are, as follows:

Website:
https://www.nakmas.org.uk/members-area

Facebook - Chief Instructors/Secretaries:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nakmasngb/

Facebook - Welfare Officers:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nakmasngb2/
NEW SENIOR BLACK BELTS


The NAKMAS National Management Committee has conducted an assessment and audit, and NAKMAS is pleased to announce the following senior black belt promotions:

7TH Dan
Christian Freke

6th Dan
Travis Bottriell

5th Dan
Ian Gregory, Craig Brenkley

4th Dan
Ellis Finn, Alan Cullen, Daniel Booth, Chloe Williams, Jack Wells

Aaron Harris, the NAKMAS National Chair, has reached out to all promoted individuals, congratulating them on their outstanding achievement.
NAKMAS BULLYING STATEMENT

NAKMAS issues a NAKMAS Bullying Statement 2024 to all accredited affiliates.

To view and or download the statement via PDF, click here

NAKMAS National Governing Body
PO Box 630, Ashford, Kent, TN23 9AQ
Telephone: 01227 370055 (Monday to Friday 10am until 2pm)
Text/SMS: 07908683134 (24/7)
Email: admin@nakmas.org.uk