Academy Events: August–December 2026

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

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Squad training sessions and other bookable academy events can be booked through the NEST myTraining app. Download the app below, then log in using your academy account.

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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
September 2026
  • 5 September Saturday
    Men’s Squad Training
    Squad session 8:30 a.m.
    Bookable in the club app.
  • 5 September Saturday
    Ladies’ Squad Training
    Squad session 9:30 a.m.
    Bookable in the club app.
  • 26 September Saturday
    Club Grading — Sensei Dave Paulus
    Club grading Change of venue
October 2026
  • 17 October Saturday
    Men’s Squad Training
    Squad session 8:30 a.m.
    Bookable in the club app.
  • 17 October Saturday
    Ladies’ Squad Training
    Squad session 9:30 a.m.
    Bookable in the club app.
  • 24 October Saturday
    Tigers Halloween Party
    Academy event
    Bookable in the club app.
  • 31 October Saturday
    JKAE Open Championships
    Competition No lessons
November 2026
  • 14 November Saturday
    Men’s Squad Training TBC
    Squad session 8:30 a.m.
    Bookable in the club app.
  • 14 November Saturday
    Ladies’ Squad Training TBC
    Squad session 9:30 a.m.
    Bookable in the club app.
  • 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
    Men’s Squad Training TBC
    Squad session 8:30 a.m.
    Bookable in the club app.
  • 12 December Saturday
    Ladies’ Squad Training TBC
    Squad session 9:30 a.m.
    Bookable in the club app.
  • 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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