National courses are essential training for all students, particularly brown belts preparing to take their shodan grade and black belts looking to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in technique and kata.
Non-members are welcome to attend this course, please ensure you pay in advance.
Kyu grades are very welcome at the course – regular breaks are taken and younger students may leave in the break if they wish.
Grading Information
Grading is only for JKA England members.
Payment for examination plus dan registration 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 you must have attended all 3 days of an international course in the previous year.
Date
Sunday 22 February 2026, 10am to 1pm
Venue
Abergavenny Leisure Centre, Old Hereford Road, Abergavenny NP7 6EP
Instructors
Ohta Sensei, 8th Dan
Senior Instructors from the Technical Committee
Training Cost
Members -£15
Non-members - £25
*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).
