Academy Events: August–December 2026

Key academy dates, squad training sessions, gradings, competitions and seasonal event.
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

August 2026

1–15 August Inclusive

Academy Summer Break

No lessons

Membership plans are based on 48 weeks each year, allowing for the summer and Christmas breaks.
18 August Tuesday

Dojo Reopens

Lessons resume
29 August Saturday

Men’s Squad Training

Squad session

September 2026

5 September Saturday

Ladies’ Squad Training

Squad session
26 September Saturday

Club Grading — Sensei Dave Paulus

Club grading Change of venue

October 2026

10 October Saturday

Ladies’ Squad Training

Squad session
17 October Saturday

Men’s Squad Training

Squad session
24 October Saturday

Tigers Halloween Party

Academy event
31 October Saturday

JKAE Open Championships

Competition No lessons

November 2026

14 November Saturday

Ladies’ Squad Training

Squad session
21 November Saturday

Men’s Squad Training

Squad session
27–29 November Friday–Sunday

International Winter Course

Course

December 2026

5 December Saturday

Club Grading — Sensei Gary Stewart, 7th Dan

Club grading
12 December Saturday

Squad Training

Squad session
19 December Saturday

Last Lesson of 2026

Academy closes after lessons
19 Dec–5 Jan

Academy Closed

No classes or events
5 January Tuesday 2027

First Lesson of 2027

Academy reopens

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