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Turku, Finland, 20-22 Feb 2026, all grades Training times Friday 20th Feb18:00 – 21:00  Saturday 21st Feb09:30 – 11:3013:30 – 15:3017:00 – 19:00  Sunday 22nd Feb10:00 – 13:00  Theme TBC Location Puolala School, Kauppiaskatu 14, Turku, Finland Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PDaUya9kqy94RqTS7 There is a small airport in Turku, and the airport in Helsinki is two hours by train away. The trains in Finland are clean, reliable and cheap if you… Read More »20 – 22 Feb 2026, Turku, all grades

Oxford course for all grades Training times Saturday 20th September12:00 – 15:00  Theme We’re exploring communication in jiyu ippon kumite. Kata will be Heian Nidan 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 (pay on the day) Socials Post… Read More »Sep 20, Oxford, all grades

Newcastle, 3 – 5 Oct, brown and black belts Register and pay Training times Friday19:00 – 20:30 Saturday 10:00 – 12:30 14:30 – 17:00 Sunday 9:30 – 12:00 Location FridayNUCASTLE – Newcastle United Foundation, Diana St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BQ Saturday and SundayNewcastle School for Girls, Tankerville Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 3BA Cost Adults (full course / one day)£35 / £25 Concessions (full / one day)£25 / £15… Read More »3 – 5 Oct, Newcastle, black and brown belts

Cardiff, 1-2 November, all grades Following the loss of their venue earlier this year, Karate Do Shotokai Cardiff are pleased to announce that they are hosting their annual KDS course at two new locations over the weekend of Sat 1 and Sun 2 November 2025. Join us for this 5th Dan led course. Registration link coming soon.  Saturday Training times14:00 – 17:00 LocationSports Hall,Fitzalan High School,Leckwith Road, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11… Read More »1 – 2 Nov, Cardiff, all grades

Oxford, 11 – 13 July, 2-5 Dan Register and pay Training times Friday18:00 – 19:30(1/3 main hall) Saturday11:00 – 13:0015:00 – 17:00Main Hall  Sunday 10:30 – 13:30Main Hall Location Oxford University Sports Centre,Iffley Road,Oxford,OX4 1EQ Costs One day only£20 or £15 student Weekend£35 or £25 for student No charge for overseas members Social Saturday social 8pm£25 COSMO All You Can Eat World Buffet Restaurant,Oxford,8 Magdalen St, Oxford OX1 3AD

Hertfordshire, Oct 4 – 5, all grades Register and pay Our club is celebrating it’s 35th anniversary in October. Training times Saturday 4 October 11:00 – 13:00Sports Hall 3 15:00 – 17:00Sports Hall 1 Sunday 5 October 10:00 – 13:00Cricket Hall Location Hertfordshire Sports Village (HSV), De Havilland campus, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9EU

Durham, June 6 – 8, all grades Training times Friday6pm – 8pm Saturday 12pm – 2pm3:30pm – 5:30pm Sunday 10:30am – 12:30pm Location Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre, Durham CityDH1 1SW Social Friday eveningAd hoc dinner for those on Friday in one of the many lovely restaurants around the market square/river. Saturday eveningRestaurant meal (likely Italian or Chinese, tbc) with budget options guaranteed. Accommodation Local knowledge is key – loads of great places on… Read More »June 6 – 8 , Durham, all grades