GKI Events 2026
Join us for training camps, seminars, competitions, and committee meetings throughout the year. All GKI members are welcome to attend our events and connect with fellow practitioners across Europe.
Featured Events
Don't miss our major international training events
GKI Summer Gasshuku
July 15-18, 2026
📍 Antwerp, Belgium
Our premier international training camp featuring intensive training sessions, special seminars, and the opportunity to train with GKI members from across Europe.
GKI Winter Gasshuku
November 20-22, 2026
📍 Yeovil, UK (Wessex)
Multi-day training intensive for all GKI UK members. Perfect opportunity for dedicated practice and preparation for winter gradings.
GKI UK Competition
October 11, 2026 (TBC)
📍 Reading/Wokingham (TBC)
Annual competition featuring kata and kumite divisions for all ages and grades. Test your skills and celebrate achievement.
2026 Event Calendar
Complete schedule of GKI events throughout the year
January 2026
Brown & Black Belt Training
📍 Woosehil, Wokingham
12:00-13:00: 4th Dan and above
13:00-16:00: 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt) and above
February 2026
Brown & Black Belt Training
📍 Woodley
12:00-13:00: 4th Dan and above
13:00-16:00: 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt) and above
March 2026
Safeguarding Level 2 & Committee Meeting Weekend
📍 Woodley
Saturday, March 7th:
Safeguarding Level 2 Training (10:00-16:00) - For all Club Instructors
Sunday, March 8th:
• GKI UK Executive/Committee Meeting (10:30-12:00)
• B&BB Training (12:00-16:00) - 4th Dan+ (12:00-13:00), 3rd Kyu+ (13:00-16:00)
Instructors Weekend with Sensei James & UK AGM
📍 Birmingham (venue & date TBC)
For: All Club Instructors & Senior Dan Grades
Training with Chief Instructor Sensei James Rousseau plus UK Annual General Meeting
May 2026
GKI UK Executive/Committee Meeting
💻 Zoom
Brown & Black Belt Training
📍 Woodley
12:00-13:00: 4th Dan and above
13:00-16:00: 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt) and above
Coaching/First Aid and B&BB Training
📍 Weymouth
Weekend training combining coaching qualifications, first aid training, and advanced B&BB sessions
June 2026
Brown & Black Belt Training
📍 Woodley
12:00-13:00: 4th Dan and above
13:00-16:00: 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt) and above
July 2026
🌟 GKI Summer Gasshuku
📍 Antwerp, Belgium
Our premier international training camp! Intensive training sessions, special seminars, and the opportunity to train with GKI members from across Europe. Open to all GKI members.
September 2026
GKI UK Executive/Committee Meeting
💻 Zoom
Referees Course and B&BB Training
📍 Weymouth
Weekend combining referee qualification training and advanced B&BB sessions
October 2026
🏆 GKI UK Competition
📍 Reading/Wokingham (venue & date TBC)
Annual competition featuring kata and kumite divisions for all ages and grades. Depending upon venue availability.
November 2026
Brown & Black Belt Training
📍 Woodley
12:00-13:00: 4th Dan and above
13:00-16:00: 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt) and above
GKI UK Executive/Committee Meeting
💻 Zoom
🌟 GKI Winter Gasshuku
📍 Yeovil, UK (Wessex)
Multi-day training intensive for all GKI UK members. Perfect preparation for winter gradings and year-end training.
Event Information
What is B&BB Training?
Brown & Black Belt (B&BB) training sessions focus on advanced techniques, kata refinement, bunkai applications, and preparation for senior gradings. These sessions are specifically designed for students from 3rd Kyu (Brown Belt) upwards.
What is a Gasshuku?
A gasshuku is an intensive training camp, typically spanning multiple days, where students train together with instructors from across the organization. These events combine rigorous physical training with community building and cultural exchange.
How to Register
Registration details for each event will be posted closer to the event date. Please check back regularly or contact your club instructor for more information. Some events require advance booking.
Questions?
For event inquiries, please contact your club instructor or email events@gojuryu-karate.org. Event details may be subject to change - always confirm before traveling.
Want to Stay Updated?
Contact your club instructor or get in touch with GKI to receive event notifications and updates throughout the year.