A link to the past is your bridge to the future: Koryu Uchinadi’s unique system of application practices is the bridge between kata and kumite. Learned correctly, it can enhance the depth and value of any dojo curriculum without adversely affecting its cosmetic appearance or taking anything away from its cultural heritage. Karate represents the perfect fusion of science and art coming together to create a transformative-like magic. It is a highly challenging method of conditioning the body, cultivating the mind and nurturing the spirit; A time-honoured practice the art is also a unique pathway to self-discovery; Practicing the art links us inconspicuously to its past; through discipline and sacrifice we discover our inner-self; by training together we forge important bonds of friendship and by living the art we honor its heritage. Bringing together like-minded people in pursuit of common goals is what the IRKRS does, and chimugukuru, a local Okinawan term, best represents the spirit and selfless desire to help others through its cultural heritage. The essence of this spirit is best expressed through Karate-do, Okinawa’s gift to world peace 🐉
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Kata Application-based Seminars, Workshops, Study-Group gatherings and other recommended training opportunities around the world with recognised leading authorities of KU
2026 Itinerary
JANUARY 2026
10 Jan 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan. New Year 2026 Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
24 Jan 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
25 Jan 2026 – Malavicina di Roverbella (MN), Italy: Seminar with Marco Forti Kyoshi & Paolo Franceschini Shidoin, c/o Koryukan Mantova. Information: koryukanmantova@gmail.com
30 Jan – 1 Feb 2026 – Frauensee, Germany: KU Germany Shochu Geiko with Kyoshi Olaf Krey. Information: olaf.krey@ku-germany.de
FEBRUARY 2026
1 Feb 2026 – Brabant, Netherlands: Koshinkan, AKJJ Kenkyu-kai with Martijn de Bruijn. Information: Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
6–7 Feb 2026 – Hyvinkää, Finland: Joint seminar with Hanshi Harri Hämäläinen, Kyoshi Ante Brännbacka, Renshi Tommi Lehtimäki, A-P Forsberg & Jarkko Lakso. Theme: Practical karate, open to all styles. Information: info@practicalkaratefinland.fi
21 Feb 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
MARCH 2026
1 Mar 2026 – Brabant, Netherlands: Koshinkan, AKJJ Kenkyu-kai with Martijn de Bruijn. Information: Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
7 Mar 2026 – Kerava, Finland: Seminar with Kyoshi Ante Brännbacka. Theme: Escapes and joint locks. Information: info@vajutsu.fi
14 Mar 2026 – Leuven, Belgium: Ronin Combat Day: RoninCombat meets Doce Pares & AKJJ. Information: josrobert@roninkarate.be / Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
15 Mar 2026 – Piemonte, Italy (Location TBA): Seminar with Marco Forti Kyoshi & Paolo Franceschini Shidoin, c/o Dragon Club Koryukan Ivrea. Information: segreteria@dragonclub.it
21 Mar 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
21 Mar 2026 – Kauniainen, Finland: Seminar with Kyoshi Ante Brännbacka. Theme: Hakutsuru kata with oyō-jutsu. Information: tiina.airola-siponmaa@hotmail.com
21–22 Mar 2026 – Lausnitz, Germany: Seminar with Kyoshi Olaf Krey. Theme: Bubishi & KU and YR Nyumon. Information: hfelber@furyu.de
28 Mar 2026 – Colchester, UK: Koryū Uchinadi seminar with Andrzej Kaźmierczak Sensei, c/o Robert Jankowski. Information: rjankowski76@gmail.com
APRIL 2026
5 Apr 2026 – Brabant, Netherlands: Koshinkan, AKJJ Kenkyu-kai with Martijn de Bruijn. Information: Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
18 Apr 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
18 Apr 2026 – Kauniainen, Finland: Seminar with Jarmo Bäckman. Theme: KU curriculum. Information: tiina.airola-siponmaa@hotmail.com
18–19 Apr 2026 – Warsaw, Poland: Koryū Uchinadi seminar with Andrzej Kaźmierczak Sensei, c/o Dominik Seroka. Information: dominik@kuma-de.pl
25–26 Apr 2026 – Jena, Germany: Seminar with Kyoshi Olaf Krey. Theme: Aragaki Sochin. Information: https://shotokan-dojo-jena.de/
26 Apr 2026 – Morbegno (SO), Italy: Seminar with Marco Forti Kyoshi & Paolo Franceschini Shidoin, c/o Koryukan Sondrio. Information: stefanomartinalli0@alice.it
MAY 2026
3 May 2026 – Brabant, Netherlands: Koshinkan, AKJJ Kenkyu-kai with Martijn de Bruijn. Information: Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
9 May 2026 – Kauniainen, Finland: Seminar with Kyoshi Ante Brännbacka. Theme: Yamaneryū bojutsu. Information: tiina.airola-siponmaa@hotmail.com
14–16 May 2026 – Tielt, Belgium: European Gasshuku with Kyoshi Ante Brännbacka. Information: info@seikan.be
30 May 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
JUNE 2026
7 Jun 2026 – Brabant, Netherlands: Koshinkan, AKJJ Kenkyu-kai with Martijn de Bruijn. Information: Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
13–14 Jun 2026 – Jena, Germany: Seminar with Kyoshi Olaf Krey. Theme: KU Nyumon. Information: https://karate-fritzlar.de/
20 Jun 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
JULY 2026
5 Jul 2026 – Brabant, Netherlands: Koshinkan, AKJJ Kenkyu-kai with Martijn de Bruijn. Information: Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
11 Jul 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
AUGUST 2026
1–9 Aug 2026 – Frauensee, Germany: KU Germany Shochu Geiko with Kyoshi Olaf Krey. Information: olaf.krey@ku-germany.de
2 Aug 2026 – Brabant, Netherlands: Koshinkan, AKJJ Kenkyu-kai with Martijn de Bruijn. Information: Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
29 Aug 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
SEPTEMBER 2026
6 Sep 2026 – Brabant, Netherlands: Koshinkan, AKJJ Kenkyu-kai with Martijn de Bruijn. Information: Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
19 Sep 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
26–27 Sep 2026 – Bayreuth, Germany: Seminar with Kyoshi Olaf Krey. Information: dinah.kretschmer@gmail.com
OCTOBER 2026
4 Oct 2026 – Brabant, Netherlands: Koshinkan, AKJJ Kenkyu-kai with Martijn de Bruijn. Information: Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
17 Oct 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
20–24 Oct 2026 – Uruma (Katsuren), Okinawa, Japan: 4th Annual IRKRS KU Gathering with Patrick McCarthy. Information: patrick_mccarthy@mac.com
NOVEMBER 2026
1 Nov 2026 – Brabant, Netherlands: Koshinkan, AKJJ Kenkyu-kai with Martijn de Bruijn. Information: Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
14–15 Nov 2026 – Haßloch, Germany: Seminar with Kyoshi Olaf Krey. Information: manuel@weinzierl.net
21 Nov 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
DECEMBER 2026
6 Dec 2026 – Brabant, Netherlands: Koshinkan, AKJJ Kenkyu-kai with Martijn de Bruijn. Information: Martijndebruijn77@gmail.com
19 Dec 2026 – Veldhoven, Netherlands: Koryukan Seminar & KU study group with Kyoshi Bert Mollen, Shihan Huub Meijer & Shidoin Ruud Moeskops. Themes: Riai-Tegumi, 2-person drills (incl. ne-waza) and applications. Information: ruudmoeskops@hotmail.nl & bert.mollen@koryu-uchinadi.nl
If you’re hosting/teaching a sanctioned KU-related or AKJJ seminar and it’s not listed on the website, please contact us c/o patrick_mccarthy@mac.com to have it listed immediately.