Britain's only independent National Governing Body for traditional and modern martial arts. Established January 1992
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What's New? - Updated 22 September 2023
Latest news and updates from NAKMAS, external partners and others
POWER CUT
The unplanned power cut has now been restored.
The unplanned power cut has now been restored.
NAKMAS NEWS UPDATE - 20 SEPTEMBER 2023
Another news update for all accredited NAKMAS chief instructors and secretaries now appears on the secure area of the NAKMAS website and the private Facebook group; links to both are, as follows:
Website:
https://www.nakmas.org.uk/members-area
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nakmasngb/
Another news update for all accredited NAKMAS chief instructors and secretaries now appears on the secure area of the NAKMAS website and the private Facebook group; links to both are, as follows:
Website:
https://www.nakmas.org.uk/members-area
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/nakmasngb/
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATIONS (GDPR)
The new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) legislation comes into force from 25 May 2018. More information about the GDPR is available on the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website: https://ico.org.uk/
NAKMAS is committed to process any personal information it holds only in ways that are fair, transparent and meet its legal obligations; in other words, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and its successor the General Data Protection Regulations.
NAKMAS will take care over email addresses which in addition to the GDPR are subject to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Please read the NAKMAS Privacy Policy, which sets out how data is used by NAKMAS to supply membership services.
We have also updated some of our forms to fulfil our legal obligations for ongoing consent: affiliation application, student and instructor licence forms, so far. Please use the forms from the downloads section of our website rather than old copies. The DBS packs also now include an additional form for consent.
Guidelines for instructors are included in this pack, along with a sample form which can be used in your clubs, and a form of consent which needs to be completed and returned to us before the deadline of 25 May 2018.
Data Protection Principles
The legislation sets out various data protection principles. These include that personal information is:
*Used fairly and lawfully
*Used for limited, specifically stated purposes
*Used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive
*Accurate
*Kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary
*Kept safe and secure
*Not transferred outside the European Economic Area without adequate protection
The Privacy Policy also sets out how you can exercise your rights. You can read more about your rights at https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public.
We also recommend a training module with Educare which is certificated, gives a CPD point, and can be done online for a low cost in approximately an hour. This is easy to understand and will give you a general overview of GDPR. This can be found at https://www.educare.co.uk/courses/an-introduction-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation should you wish to do this.
The website and social media feeds will be updated as we get information and with any changes of documentation.
GDPR Compliant NAKMAS Forms
The NAKMAS Affiliation Application Form (NAK008), Instructor Licence/Insurance Form (NAK012) and the Student Licence/Insurance Application Form (NAK011) have been updated to ensure GDPR compliance. These forms are now online ready for use.
Other documentation will soon be available to ensure GDPR compliance.
Download the new forms via:
The new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) legislation comes into force from 25 May 2018. More information about the GDPR is available on the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website: https://ico.org.uk/
NAKMAS is committed to process any personal information it holds only in ways that are fair, transparent and meet its legal obligations; in other words, in accordance with the Data Protection Act and its successor the General Data Protection Regulations.
NAKMAS will take care over email addresses which in addition to the GDPR are subject to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Please read the NAKMAS Privacy Policy, which sets out how data is used by NAKMAS to supply membership services.
We have also updated some of our forms to fulfil our legal obligations for ongoing consent: affiliation application, student and instructor licence forms, so far. Please use the forms from the downloads section of our website rather than old copies. The DBS packs also now include an additional form for consent.
Guidelines for instructors are included in this pack, along with a sample form which can be used in your clubs, and a form of consent which needs to be completed and returned to us before the deadline of 25 May 2018.
Data Protection Principles
The legislation sets out various data protection principles. These include that personal information is:
*Used fairly and lawfully
*Used for limited, specifically stated purposes
*Used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive
*Accurate
*Kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary
*Kept safe and secure
*Not transferred outside the European Economic Area without adequate protection
The Privacy Policy also sets out how you can exercise your rights. You can read more about your rights at https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public.
We also recommend a training module with Educare which is certificated, gives a CPD point, and can be done online for a low cost in approximately an hour. This is easy to understand and will give you a general overview of GDPR. This can be found at https://www.educare.co.uk/courses/an-introduction-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation should you wish to do this.
The website and social media feeds will be updated as we get information and with any changes of documentation.
GDPR Compliant NAKMAS Forms
The NAKMAS Affiliation Application Form (NAK008), Instructor Licence/Insurance Form (NAK012) and the Student Licence/Insurance Application Form (NAK011) have been updated to ensure GDPR compliance. These forms are now online ready for use.
Other documentation will soon be available to ensure GDPR compliance.
Download the new forms via:
Prime Minister's Award
The UK Prime Minister recognises Dr Sandra's autism volunteering
Rt Hon Theresa May MP Prime Minister
"Through your campaigning, you have encouraged thousands of children with autism to get involved in sports and recreation activities outside of the classroom. You have used your own experiences to promote greater inclusion for the next generation, and you should be proud of what you have achieved."
Read more via https://www.pointsoflight.gov.uk/autism-campaigner/
Read more via https://www.pointsoflight.gov.uk/autism-campaigner/
Shocked about the Prime Minister's announcement Dr Sandra Beale Ellis 6th Dan
View the online press release issued by NAKMAS by clicking here
NAKMAS News Archives
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17 April '18 - Leo Manifold wins NAKMAS Star Award Read More
09 Jan '18 - Concerns raised about inadequate insurances to martial arts clubs Read More
06 Mar '17 - NAKMAS Statement: English Karate Read More
15 Mar '17 - NAKMAS Statement: Bullying Read More
21 Feb'17 - NAKMAS offers free website to members Read More
07 Feb'17: National Equality Register updated Read more
19 Jan'17: Sooyang Do raises £1111.42 for local charity Read more
03 Jan '17: UK Welcomes Korean Sword Master for Introductory Seminar Read more
04 Jan '17: Facebook confers blue accredited tick on NAKMAS pages Read more
20 Dec '16: Sudden passing of Paul Woods 6th Degree Read more
12 Dec '16: Martial arts clubs join fight against cancer Read more
28 Nov '16: NAKMAS secure area live for all NAKMAS registered welfare officers Read more
27 Nov '16: Libby Ellison interviews NAKMAS' Joe Ellis on child abuse and the flaws of the criminal records checking Read more
24 Nov '16: NAKMAS loses patience over criminal record procedures which puts children at risk Read more
22 Nov '16: NAKMAS makes a pledge to #iwill Read more
09 Nov '16: NAKMAS higher black belt grade awards Read more
18 Nov '16: New NAKMAS fully responsive and Google friendly website Read more
23 Mar '16: Statement issued by the NAKMAS National Management Committee in relation to English Karate Read more
09 Jan '18 - Concerns raised about inadequate insurances to martial arts clubs Read More
06 Mar '17 - NAKMAS Statement: English Karate Read More
15 Mar '17 - NAKMAS Statement: Bullying Read More
21 Feb'17 - NAKMAS offers free website to members Read More
07 Feb'17: National Equality Register updated Read more
19 Jan'17: Sooyang Do raises £1111.42 for local charity Read more
03 Jan '17: UK Welcomes Korean Sword Master for Introductory Seminar Read more
04 Jan '17: Facebook confers blue accredited tick on NAKMAS pages Read more
20 Dec '16: Sudden passing of Paul Woods 6th Degree Read more
12 Dec '16: Martial arts clubs join fight against cancer Read more
28 Nov '16: NAKMAS secure area live for all NAKMAS registered welfare officers Read more
27 Nov '16: Libby Ellison interviews NAKMAS' Joe Ellis on child abuse and the flaws of the criminal records checking Read more
24 Nov '16: NAKMAS loses patience over criminal record procedures which puts children at risk Read more
22 Nov '16: NAKMAS makes a pledge to #iwill Read more
09 Nov '16: NAKMAS higher black belt grade awards Read more
18 Nov '16: New NAKMAS fully responsive and Google friendly website Read more
23 Mar '16: Statement issued by the NAKMAS National Management Committee in relation to English Karate Read more
Contact the NAKMAS Head Office:
NAKMAS PO Box 630, Ashford, Kent, TN23 9AQ
Telephone: 01227 370055
Email: admin@nakmas.org.uk
Head Office Operating Hours: Monday to Friday: 10am until 2pm
While there is a member of staff or Management available as far as possible, during office hours, there are times when we use an intimate call centre. This is mostly first thing, last thing, at lunchtimes or in times of sickness or leave. If you leave them your name, club code, contact number and a brief message, we will endeavour to return your call as soon as we are available. Alternatively you can drop NAKMAS an email to which we can respond instead.
Telephone: 01227 370055
Email: admin@nakmas.org.uk
Head Office Operating Hours: Monday to Friday: 10am until 2pm
While there is a member of staff or Management available as far as possible, during office hours, there are times when we use an intimate call centre. This is mostly first thing, last thing, at lunchtimes or in times of sickness or leave. If you leave them your name, club code, contact number and a brief message, we will endeavour to return your call as soon as we are available. Alternatively you can drop NAKMAS an email to which we can respond instead.
