Kata Weekend with Sensei Yoshihiko Iura – 8th Dan (March 2026)
March 28 - March 29
We are delighted to announce we have managed to secure the return of Sensei Yohihiko Iura to coach a weekend of kata. Last year sold out pretty quickly so don’t delay and book today!
Sensei Iura is a world renowned kata expert and is a Kodokan coach and 8th Dan. This year he is going to share his knowledge in Nage no Kata and Ju no Kata and if you are interested in these kata then they are not to be missed.
You can purchase a two day or one day pass for the weekend, each day has lunch included along with the technical expertise of Sensei Iura. Attendance certificates will be issued on the day and an opportunity to be assessed will be provided.
This course is suitable for all senior judoka, it would be advantageous to bring a partner you are comfortable working with to get the most from the course and the wearing of a white judogi is compulsory for kata practice. Any high graded players are asked to wear their black belt during the course to keep in line with course etiquette.
Although this course is suitable for coach revalidation, it is suitable for any judoka open to self improvement and provides information to help successfully complete a judoka’s Dan grade theory. Ex-National Head Performance Coach Euan Burton MBE recently took part in a kata course with the IJF and commented,
“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience of kata during the IJF Academy coaching course. The kata practice really promoted a deep focus on the technical fundamentals of breaking balance, correct positioning, and control of the throw. I also enjoyed the element of teamwork that was required between uke and tori in order to most positively display each demonstration”.