National courses are a vital part of training for all students. They are especially important for brown belts preparing for their Shodan grading and black belts wanting to stay current with the latest developments in kata and technique. These events are exclusively for JKA members.
Students of all levels, including kyu grades, are warmly welcome. The course includes regular breaks, and younger students are free to leave during a break if needed.
Grading Information
Grading fees and, if pass, dan registration fee must be paid in cash on the day.
Pre-registration is required – speak to your Chief Instructor or email technical@jka-england.org.
Attendance at the course is mandatory if you plan to grade.
Eligibility Requirements:
To grade for Shodan or Nidan, you must have attended at least one other JKA international, national, or regional course within the last year.
To attempt Sandan, you must have attended all three days of a JKA England international course in the previous year.
Date
Sunday 12 July 2026
Training 10am to 1pm; Grading starts at 2pm
Venue
Jubilee Sports Centre, University of Nottingham, 7301 Wollaton Rd, Lenton, Nottingham NG8 1BB
Instructors
Gneo Sensei, 8th Dan 🇧🇪
Ohta Sensei, 8th Dan 🏴
Stewart Sensei, 7th Dan 🏴
Ismail Sensei, 6th Dan 🏴
D'Onofrio Sensei, 6th Dan 🏴
Paulus Sensei, 6th Dan 🏴
Training Cost
£15
*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).
