Hugely Successful Survey Results Now In

Hi there,

We’re blown away.

In just over two weeks, more than 2,714 people have taken part in our 2025 Great Martial Arts Survey – a phenomenal response, and more than enough to form a truly meaningful body of research into the state of martial arts across the UK.

We’ll be spending the coming weeks digesting and analysing the data, and we’ll be publishing the full findings – including specific deep dives – very soon. But already, it’s clear from our initial sample that the responses we’ve received are broadly representative of the UK population, using comparisons with census data. That means we’ve captured a powerful and accurate snapshot of our community.

But for us, the real story isn’t just in the stats – it’s in the emotional truth behind the numbers.

So many of you – instructors, students, parents – took the time to share your personal journeys. You spoke about the mental health battles, the struggles with identity, the trauma, the healing, and the growth. What you’ve told us is raw, real, and incredibly moving.

This survey proves what we’ve always known deep down: Martial arts changes lives.

It builds resilience, confidence, connection, and healing. It saves lives, too.

It’s time this was recognised, properly.
Recognition should mean:

🥋 More funding for grassroots clubs
📚 Better access to quality CPD for instructors
🏫 Greater support getting martial arts into schools and educational settings

As a CIC (Community Interest Company), BMABA will be championing this harder than ever over the coming months. The power of what we all do as a community must be seen, valued, and supported.

We’ll be sharing some of the incredible quotes and stories that have come in – keep an eye out. These voices deserve to be heard.

From all of us at BMABA – thank you. You’ve helped us start a conversation that could reshape the future of martial arts in the UK.

Watch this space for the full findings!