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16-18 October 2026, Gourdon, France Training times Friday 16 Aug20:00 – 22:00 Saturday 17 Aug10:00 – 12:0016:00 – 19:00 Sunday 18 Aug10:00 – 13:00  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 region has to offer (Rocamadour, Lascaux, Sarlat, Château de… 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  

May 22-24, 2026, KDS Suisse, All grades Training times Friday 22 May19:00 – 21:00 Saturday 23 May10:00 – 12:0015:00 – 17:00 Sunday 24 May10:00 – 12:00 Location Club Budo in Ferney-VoltaireÉcole primaire Florian, 1 av. des Alpes, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire Cost Free but please register before April 20, 2026Contact Email: [email protected] Accommodation There are hotels nearby. Socials Saturday30€ Mandatory via email [email protected]  

5 – 7 June 2026, Durham, All grades Training times Friday 5th June18:30 – 20:00 at Maiden Castle, DH1 3SE Saturday 6th June12:00 – 14:00 at Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre, DH1 1SW15:30pm – 17:30pm at Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre, DH1 1SW Sunday 7th June10:30 – 12:30, Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre, DH1 1SW Kata Kyu grades: Heian GodanDan grades: Kanku Dai Cost Dan grades: £30 Kyu grades: £15 Accommodation Loads of… Read More »5 – 7 June 2026, Durham, All grades

This year is the 60th anniversary of when the UK KDS was officially formed by the late Mitsusuke Harada who passed away 5 years ago on the 26th February. He was a teacher, a guide, and an inspiration to so many around the world. His legacy lives on not only in the techniques he refined, but in the spirit, humility, and philosophy he shared so generously throughout his life. For… Read More »60th Anniversary of the UK KDS

10 – 12 April 2026, Tallinn, Black and Brown belts Training times Friday 10th April19:00 – 21:00 at Jacob Westholm Gymnasium (Kevade 8, Tallinn). Please use the front door for entry. Parking is available on Adamsoni and Kevade streets (free after 19:00). Saturday 11th April09:30 – 12:00 at DanceAct Tantsustuudio (Hobujaama 12, Tallinn)16:00 – 18:30 at DanceAct Tantsustuudio (Hobujaama 12, Tallinn) Sunday 12th April09:30 – 11:30 at DanceAct Tantsustuudio (Hobujaama… Read More »10 – 12 April 2026, Tallinn, Black & Brown belts

24 – 26 April 2026, Abergavenny, 4th & 5th Dan Training times Friday 24th April18:00 – 20:30 Saturday 25th April10:00 – 12:3014:30 – 17:00 Sunday 26th April09:30 – 12:00 Theme TBC Location Llanfoist Village Hall, Church Lane, AbergavennyNP7 9LP Cost No Course fee! Accommodation Marie has reserved apartments. Each can accommodate 3/4 people. For the two nights appx £60 – £80 per night. If you haven’t already, please let Marie know… Read More »24 – 26 April 2026, ABERGAVENNY, 4th & 5th Dan

London KDS, 9 – 10 May 2026, Brown & Black belt Register Training times Saturday 9th May11:30 – 13:3015:30 – 17:30  Sunday 10th May10:00 – 13:00  Theme The theme is looking at Body dynamics in attack and defence and looking at using the kata Meikyo. Location (note: the location is not in London) Allenburys Sports and Social Club Harris’s LaneWareHertfordshireSG12 0DJ Cost One session: £15Two sessions: £20Full course: £30 Accommodation… Read More »May 9 – 10 2026, Essex, Black & Brown