JKA England proudly announces 3 days of traditional shotokan training, internationally recognised instructors, dan grading and international qualification exams. We welcome kyu grades and all levels of dan grades to our training, arrive ready to learn!
Schedule
24 April 2026 – Training 5 to 8pm
25 April 2026 – Training 10am to 1pm; Kyu grading & coaching assessments 1pm (with prior permission of club instructor); International Friendly Competition 2:00pm
26 April 2026 – Training 10am to 1pm; Dan Grading 1st to 6th Dan 2pm onwards
* International Qualification Examinations - Instructor, Examiner, Judge throughout the weekend
Grading Information
JKA Grading: 1st to 6th Dan
International Examinations:
Instructor: B, C & D
Judge: B, C & D
Examiner: C & D
Payment for grading & international qualification examinations plus registration with Japan if pass on the day in cash only.
Please ensure you pre-register - ask your Chief Instructor or email technical@jka-england.org.
If you are grading, you must train at the course.
To attempt Shodan or Nidan you must have attended at least one other international, national or regional course in the previous year.
To attempt Sandan and above, you must attend all 3 days of the course.
Official Accommodation
Crowne Plaza London, Langley Drive, Crawley, RH11 7SX
Please book via reservations@cpgatwick.com or call 01293 608 627. Kindly quote “JKA” to access special rates.
Dates
24, 25, 26 April 2026
Venue
K2, Pottage Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9BQ
Guest Instructors
OSAKA Sensei, 8th Dan [JKA Japan] 🇯🇵
IMAMURA Sensei, 8th Dan [JKA Japan] 🇯🇵
NEMOTO Sensei, 6th Dan [JKA Japan] 🇯🇵
SAWADA Sensei, 8th Dan [JKA Belgium] 🇧🇪
OHTA Sensei, 8th Dan [JKA England] 🇬🇧
JKA England Technical Committee
STEWART Sensei, 7th Dan [JKA England] 🇬🇧
ISMAIL Sensei, 6th Dan [JKA England] 🇬🇧
D'ONOFRIO Sensei, 6th Dan [JKA England] 🇬🇧
PAULUS Sensei, 6th Dan [JKA England] 🇬🇧
Training Cost
JKA England Members** - Adults 1 Day £40, 3 Days £105*; Junior 1 Day £30, 3 Days £75*
JKA International Members - to get the JKA England member price please register via the form on the link below.
Non-Members (including members of other JKA groups based in England and Wales) - £55/Day
* Add all 3 days to the basket and automatically receive the discounted price at checkout.
** JKA England members - please log into your JoinIn account with current membership to pay the member price.
JKA England reserves the right to decline registrations or refuse entry at its discretion, without providing a reason.
*JKA England is not responsible for any costs that individuals or clubs may incur in planning to attend an event, including transportation or accommodation.
JKA England will refund any course fees should the event be cancelled, or the date changed (if the new date is not suitable).
