A New Benchmark for Excellence: UK-Wide Safeguarding Award
We are incredibly proud to announce a momentous achievement for our club and our community. Kato Martial Arts has been awarded the prestigious BMABA Club Colours Award, a recognition that places us among the UK’s elite martial arts schools for safety, compliance, and excellence.
This isn’t just a certificate on a wall; it’s a testament to the unwavering commitment we have to every single student who walks through our doors in Hornchurch and Romford.
What the “School of Excellence” Status Means for You
The BMABA Club Colours Award is granted only to a select number of clubs nationwide that meet the highest standards of proactive safeguarding and organisational vetting.
For parents and students, this award provides ultimate peace of mind. It officially confirms that Kato Martial Arts and all our instructors, assistants, and volunteers have undergone rigorous verification processes. It signifies our formal commitment to transparency, accountability, and providing safe, inclusive, and responsibly managed martial arts training. When you train with us, you are training in a certified “School of Excellence”.
Our Commitment to the Hornchurch & Romford Community
From the very beginning, our mission has been to provide the highest quality martial arts training for families across Hornchurch, Romford, and the wider Havering area. This award is an official validation of that mission. It independently verifies our promise to you: to create a safe, positive, and empowering environment where both children and adults can thrive.
This recognition also automatically entitles Kato Martial Arts to the Sport England Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts (SCIMA) Passmark , and is overseen through a UKAS Accredited ISO9001:2015 Standard for Quality Management. This is not just a martial arts standard; it is a nationally recognised benchmark for quality and safety.
Join a Nationally Recognised School of Excellence
Choosing a martial arts school is an act of trust. We are honoured that so many families have placed their trust in us, and we are thrilled that this award provides official, third-party proof that your trust is well-placed.
Thank you to our incredible students and their families for making our club the amazing community it is. We look forward to continuing to provide the very best martial arts experience in the region.
Ready to join a club that is officially recognised as one of the UK’s safest and best-managed? Book your free trial class today!
