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BMABA Club Finder

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The BMABA National Club Finder is a professionally managed, nationally promoted platform designed to help the public find credible, quality-assured martial arts clubs across the UK. Closely integrated with our student-facing community space, the club finder is regularly promoted through:

  • Paid Google advertising

  • Targeted social media campaigns

  • Ongoing national awareness and BMABA brand traffic

The system is designed to give instructors maximum control over their listing, while ensuring students can find the right clubs quickly and easily.

You can access the public-facing directory at:
https://britishmartialarts.org.uk


Who Can Use It?

Access to the Club Finder is available exclusively to verified BMABA instructors with an active account. To manage or create listings:

  1. Use the login or dashboard link

  2. Sign in using your existing MyBMABA credentials

If you experience any issues logging in or need help accessing your account, please contact our office via the MyBMABA support centre.


How To Add A Club Listing

Once signed in, you’ll be taken to your personal Club Finder Dashboard.

To create your first listing:

Step 1: Access the Dashboard

After logging in, click the button that says "Create New Club Listing".

Step 2: Complete the Submission Form

You’ll be guided through a detailed submission form. This covers the key information needed to publish your club effectively on the directory:

  • Club Name – The official or public name of your club

  • Description – A short written summary about your club, your values, what you teach, and who you support

  • Martial Arts Styles Offered – Select all the arts or systems taught

  • Instructor Details – Include the lead instructor’s name and any important credentials

  • Audience & Age Groups – Tick relevant boxes (e.g. children, adults, women’s-only classes)

  • Class Timetable – Enter weekly sessions, with times and locations

  • Access & Support Tags – Highlight if your club offers things like private tuition, SEN provision, accessible facilities, or competition training

  • Photos & Media – Upload clear, relevant images that represent your club

  • Location & Postcode – Essential for helping students search based on location

  • Contact Details – Include the contact methods you want the public to use

Once submitted, your listing will be queued for approval. After it's reviewed, it will appear live on the directory.


Managing Your Listings

Your Club Finder Dashboard gives you full editorial control. From there, you can:

  • Edit or remove existing listings

  • View listing status (e.g. published, draft, pending approval)

  • Track performance stats, such as views or activity

  • Update contact details or class times

  • Maintain an up-to-date public presence

You're free to return at any time to manage or update listings as needed.


Need Assistance?

If you're having trouble logging in, creating a listing, or navigating the dashboard, our team is here to help. Simply contact us through the MyBMABA support centre and we’ll be happy to assist you.


Important Notes

  • Listings are only visible once published. Drafts and pending submissions can be reviewed in your dashboard.

  • You must log in using the same credentials you use for MyBMABA.

  • All listings must be accurate and truthful; we may verify submissions before publishing.

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