The Black Edition Official BMABA Student Licence Book provides a versatile, professional student record designed for long-term use across training, grading, competition, and recognition.

Created as the natural successor to BMABA’s discontinued hardback licence books, this edition offers more space, greater flexibility, and excellent print quality, while remaining cost-effective and practical for everyday club use.

Perfect-bound (not stapled) and finished in full colour throughout, the Black Edition maintains a premium appearance while using a durable soft-cover format.

Build Quality & Finish

• Soft-cover, perfect-bound construction (no staples)

• 28 interior pages – significantly expanded from earlier formats

• 135gsm Silk MC luxury internal pages

• 300gsm sulfate card cover with gloss lamination

• Full-colour print throughout

• Enhanced background security design elements

The result is a licence book that looks professional, feels substantial, and stands up to regular handling.

Clear, Practical Layout (28 Pages)

The Black Edition licence book is carefully structured to support a wide range of club needs, styles, and student pathways:

• Club Use page
  For internal notes, custom ID cards or club-specific information

• Licence Slip section
  Suitable for attaching official BMABA licence slips

• Student Declaration

• BMABA Confirmation of Recognised Grades

• Double-page Student Information section
  Including personal details, emergency contact and medical notes

• Grading Record section
  Space for 28 separate grade entries, featuring:

  • Universal blank Grade & Discipline column

  • Suitable for multiple styles within a single book

• Competitions & Events section
  Space for up to 8 competitions, events or seminars

• Dedicated double-page Black Belt Certificate section

• Special Awards & Recognition double-page spread

• Instructor / Coach Training & CPD section
  For recording coaching qualifications and additional professional development

• Official Club or Association Observations section

• Student Notes & Reminders
  Four pages for personal notes, dates and milestones

• Safeguarding information & association thank-you page

A Flexible, Club-Friendly Option

The Black Edition licence book is ideal for:

• Multi-discipline clubs

• High-volume student use

• Long-term progression tracking

• Clubs wanting a professional record without a hardback format

It balances presentation, practicality, and affordability — while maintaining the standards expected of an Official BMABA student licence.