JKF Japanese Wadokai Seminar
Save the Date – June 5/6/7, 2026, Dublin City University, Ireland.
JKF Wadokai Masters Seminar in Dublin 2026
We look forward to the next Japanese Wadokai seminar hosted by Ireland Wadokai Karate Association. Once again we have Kohata Sensei 7th Dan JKF Wadokai and Sasaki sensei 8th Dan JKF Wadokai in attendance teaching the course.
The Seminar will be held in Dublin ity University, St. Patrick’s College Campus in Dublin. There will also be a JKF Wadokai examination from 1st to 5th Dan.
OFFICAL JKF WADOKAI ‘A’ Workshop
This is the only JKF Wadokai ‘A’ Workshop to be held outside of Japan in 2026. Seminar Instructors: Kiyomi Sasaki Sensei JKF wadokai 8th Dan, 1st kyu Instructor & Shinji Kohata Sensei 7th Dan JKF Wadokai, 1st kyu Instructor. 3rd kyu instructor examinations will be held on Saturday evening.
I.W.K.A. members with Kohata Sensei and Sasaki Sensei at the 2024 Dublin Seminar.
Registration
Full seminar 100 euro
Friday only 25 euro
Saturday only 50 euro
Sunday only 35 euro
Dan examinations fee 50 euro
3rd Kyu instructor examination fee 50 euro
Anyone applying for a Dan grade must have cleared it with your chief instructor or federation.
Successful candidates of examinations will have fees to pay in Japanese Yen as per JKF Wadokai website.
Fees Available upon request.
Training Schedule
Friday June 5th 6-8pm
Saturday June 6th 9.30am-12.30pm
Saturday June 6th 1.30-3.30pm
Sunday June 7th 9.30am-1pm
Dan examinations Sat 4-6pm
3rd kyu Instructor Examinations Sat 6.15-7.30pm
Catering Schedule
Saturday 6th June
8AM – Buffet Breakfast (Breakfast Voucher to be provided)
1PM – 2 Course Buffet Lunch with salads, breads & tea/coffee
7.30PM : 2 Course Buffet Dinner with salads, breads & dessert & tea/coffee + wine
Sunday 7th June
8AM – Buffet Breakfast (Breakfast Voucher to be provided)
1PM – 2 Course Buffet Lunch with salads, breads & tea/coffee
Monday 8th June
8AM – Buffet Breakfast (Breakfast Voucher to be provided)
Registration Payment
Payment should be made using a bank transfer:
Stadium Karate
IBAN: IE69BOFI90057810030940
BIC: BOFIIE2D
Helpful Links for Accommodation and Meals
Please see the promo code details below and booking process. Only guests provided with the promo code links below will be able to book online for those dates. Please note that the promotion code expiry date is the 31st March 2026.
Option 1: 3 night stay with lunch on 2 days: https://www.dcurooms.com/bookings#!/accommodation/packages?code=JKF1
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Option 3: Lunch Saturday (Non Resident):
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Option 4: Lunch Sunday (Non Resident):
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Option 5: Dinner Saturday:
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Promo Code :
Promotion Expiry Date : 31st March 2026
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