We are now just a month away from the visit of Sonoda Sensei and Kato Sensei. ABWK will be hosting a technical seminar and dan grading up to 5th dan over the weekend of September 9th, 10th and 11th.

The seminar will take place at the Acorn Centre, Heythrop Drive, Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 8QB.

Training Schedule

Friday 9th: 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Saturday 10th: 1.30pm 5.00pm (JKF Dan Grading 5.30pm)

Sunday 11th: 10.30pm – 3.30pm

Please note that anyone wishing to take a JKF Dan grade must complete an application form, forms can be downloaded by clicking here.

Training Fees

Friday – £15

Saturday – £30

Sunday – £30

All Three Days – £70

Grading Fee – £30 (to be paid in Pounds Sterling)

JKF Dan Grade Diploma Fees

1st Dan – 11,000 yen. (Includes JKF membership fee)

2nd Dan – 9,000 yen.

3rd Dan – 10,000 yen.

4th Dan – 15,000 yen.

5th Dan – 25,000 yen.

Please note that all JKF Diploma Fees must be PAID IN THE EXACT YEN.

Full information, including a list of hotels can be found on this page.

Information on social events surrounding the course will be available shortly.