Summer School

Summer School
2026

Sat August 15 - Fri August 22

Registration deadline: July 14th.

Karate training of up to 6 hours per day.
Hall hire for training sessions.
Self-catered accommodation, included in the price.
A welcome meal on Saturday evening to ease you into the week.
A formal dinner on Friday, a favorite highlight of the socials and a chance to dress up.
A ceilidh after the formal dinner, where you can enjoy a traditional barn dance with live music by the magnificent Contraband.

Transformative training with up to 6 hours of daily karate sessions, equivalent to months of standard weekly training. Kyu grades often see significant progress, often moving up a grade after attending.
World-class instruction from members of the KDS Technical Executive and instructors from UK and international clubs.
Fresh perspectives through new ideas and practice methods shared by diverse instructors.
A global community where you’ll train alongside members from other clubs, countries, and continents, exchanging insights and challenges.
Exciting matchups for Kyu grades, who’ll have the chance to test their skills against Dan grades.
Unforgettable socials to forge new friendships and reconnect with familiar faces at planned events, the K-bar, or impromptu picnics in the garden areas outside the flats.

Black Belts, kyu grades and no grades
£450 (£420 if booked before April 1)

First time attendees and students
£350 (£320 if booked before April 1)

You will be provided with a print out of the timetable on the day of arrival.

Sat evening
Finger Buffet at the Keynes K Bar Courtyard 8.00pm - 11.00pm

Friday evening

The usual formal dinner is held on the Friday evening, celebrating our achievements.

Darwin Conference suite (CT2 7NY)
6.20pm - 9.30pm

Followed by Ceilidh
9.30pm - LATE

Bring your black tie attire and dancing shoes. Smart casual is also fine, we understand some people attend with limited luggage.

Turing Flats offer en-suite accommodation with stunning views over Canterbury and the surrounding area.

They are conveniently located just a short distance from the medical centre, Dolche Vita, K-bar, Keynes College facilities and Co-op shop.

University of Kent
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 7NZ