WINTER SCHOOL 2026 Dear All,As another year draws to a close, a warm welcome awaits you and your members to the KDS Karate Winter School 2026 on the weekend of Friday 27th to Sunday 29th November 2026, overseen by the UK KDS Technical Group. The course is open to all grades from complete beginners to the most experienced practitioners, from UK and overseas… Everyone is welcome! Winter School is hosted… Read More »27 to 29 Nov – Winter School
13 to 15 Nov – Herts, all grades Register Theme Body Presence: Bringing the body into the technique.The course will explore body presence and connectedness through kihon, kata, and partner practice, focusing on posture, movement, timing and maintaining body condition throughout our techniques. Training times Friday 13th Nov19:00 – 21:00Studio 1Hertfordshire Sports Village HSVDehavilland CampusHatfield, Herts, AL10 9E Saturday 14th Nov11:00 – 13:0015:00 – 17:00Main HallHertfordshire Sports Village HSVDehavilland CampusHatfield, Herts, AL10… Read More »13 to 15 Nov – Herts, all grades
Nov 13 to 15, 2026 – Bruxelles, All grades Training times Fri 13th Nov20:00 – 22:00Centre sportif Mounier, Avenue Mounier 87, 1200 Bruxelles Sat 14th Nov10:00 – 12:00Stade Crossing, Tribune Nord, Avenue E. Renan 33, 1030 Bruxelles(salle Chloé Graftiaux) 14:30 – 17:00VUB Sports Complex – Dojo – Centre for Martial Arts and ScienceBoulevard du Triomphe 8, 1050 Ixelles Sun 15th Nov10:00 – 12:00Stade Crossing, Tribune Nord, Avenue E. Renan 33,… Read More »Nov 13 to 15, 2026 – Bruxelles, All grades
Nov 6 – 8, 2026 – Nykarleby, Black and Brown belts Training times Fri 6th Nov18:00 – 20:00 Theme 80s (Saunas and cold tub after) Sat 7th Nov9:00 – 11:00 Theme 90s (Lunch in town or at the house, power nap…)15:00 – 17:00 Theme early 2000 (Then food, sauna, music and Finnish socialising (mostly silence) in Mjölner Dojo. Some local fish, gamy meat and greens will be served (10-15 €… Read More »Nov 6 – 8, 2026 – Nykarleby, Black and Brown belts
Oct 16 – 18, 2026 – Norwich course for all grades. Please pay for training through this Paypal link We warmly invite all Grades to the Norwich course. For those travelling early there will be an informal practice on Friday evening (16th). Contact Any questions, please contact through WhatsApp or by emailing [email protected]. Training times Friday 19:00 – 21:00City Academy, Dance Studio299 Bluebell RoadNR4 7LP Saturday and Sunday John Innes Centre… Read More »16-18 Oct, Norwich, all grades
Oxford course for all grades Register Training times Saturday 19th September12:00 – 15:00 Theme We’re exploring the use of the front hand in sanbon kumite. Kata will be Heian shodan Location Iffley Road Sports Centre. Iffley Rd, Oxford OX4 1EQ Directions here: https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/how-to-find-us#collapse136348. There is 4hrs free parking at the sports centre, but you need to register your car with the electronic terminal inside the sports centre. Cost £15 for all (click… Read More »Sep 19, Oxford, all grades
16-18 October 2026, Gourdon, France For more details please visit: Gourdon official event’s page Training times Friday 16 Oct20:00 – 22:00 Saturday 17 Oct10:00 – 12:0016:00 – 18:30 Sunday 18 Oct10:00 – 12:30 Theme This year, to celebrate the 20th birthday of KDS Gourdon, the course will be hosted by the Gourdon club. For those of you arriving earlier in the week to take in the extraordinary places that the… Read More »Oct 16 – 18, GOURDON, France, All grades
26-28 June – Montluel, France – All grades Registration Registration confirmation expected by June 10, 2026. Please contact: [email protected] When registering, please indicate if you would like transportation provided by a third party from the train station or your hotel. Training times Friday 26 June19:00 – 21:00 Saturday 27 June10:00 – 13:0016:00 – 19:00 Sunday 18 June10:00 – 13:00 Theme Kata: Tekki Shodan Location Multi-purpose Hall of Montluel50–154 Cours de… Read More »26-28 June – Montluel, France – All grades
10-12 July, Oxford, 2nd – 5th Dan KDS course Register Training times Friday 10 July18:00 – 20:00 Saturday 11 July11:00 – 14:00 Sunday 12 July10:30 – 13:30 Theme TBC Location Oxford University SportsIffley Road,Oxford OX4 1EQ Cost (Please register by 5 July.) Overseas: £01 Session: £15; Concessions £102 Sessions: £25; Concessions £153 Sessions: £35; Concessions £25 Accommodation TBC Socials Friday: 8:30pm startEvening social: Pizzeria Trattoria Mario103 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4… Read More »10-12 July, Oxford, 2nd – 5th Dan KDS course
Jun 12 – 14, 2026, VOSU – Estonia, All Grades Training times (TBC) Friday 12 June19:00 – 21:00 Saturday 13 June10:00 – 12:0015:00 – 17:00 Sunday 14 June10:00 – 12:00 Location Võsu sports hall Cost To register for the camp, please add your name to the spreadsheet that will be set up shortly. Accommodation Männisalu Holiday Centre (https://www.mannisalu.ee/), where breakfast and lunch will also be provided Socials TBC