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What's New? - Updated 19 December 2025
Latest news and updates from NAKMAS, external partners and others
NATIONAL BLACK BELT REGISTER

The NAKMAS National Register of Qualified Black Belts has been updated as of the 19 December 2025, the final update for 2025.

Click the black belt register tab above to view the National Register.
NAKMAS SECURE SITE - NEW PASSWORD UPDATED 12 DECEMBER 2025

The new NAKMAS insurance documentation for the period 2025-2026 alongside an important insurance clarification is now live on the secure site for all NAKMAS accredited chief instructors and secretaries.

The new password is available via the private NAKMAS facebook Group for chief instructors and scretaries by clicking here or from the NAKMAS head office.
NAKMAS AND THE EKNGB

Following the recent EKNGB statement on social media referencing NAKMAS, the President of the EKNGB has issued a direct apology to NAKMAS. The apology has been accepted, and NAKMAS now considers the matter closed.
Eco Statement

NAKMAS is committed to working under conditions which aim to reduce its negative impact on the climate both in the short term and in the future. NAKMAS seeks out partners with the same ethos as far as possible and continues to review them for their sustainability and eco credentials. NAKMAS also encourages its members to do the same for their martial arts’ businesses. Changes NAKMAS has made or is currently making include:

  • Encouraging emails not to be printed unless necessary.
  • Using print / stationery companies with sustainability ethos.
  • Reducing costs as far as possible, balanced with a positive climate change impact.
  • Reducing waste.
  • Reducing the use of plastic: e.g. throwaway plastic wallets, plastic paperclips etc .
  • Issuing members with advice on a greener future which can be passed to their members.
  • Encouraging members to pay by BACS or telephone payment.
  • Using solar power energy during the day to produce necessary bulk printing.
  • Using IT telephone assistance, if possible, rather than the IT manager travelling to the office every time he is needed.
  • Storage unit is eco produced with good insulation and less heating required.
  • Recycling paper, card and print cartridges/toners.
  • Suppliers / external providers local where possible to reduce the carbon footprint.
These changes and more are discussed at twice yearly management meetings as a regular agenda item and in association with the NAKMAS risk register.
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
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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