Winter Seminar 2026
Course Details
Date: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October 2026
Training Times:
Saturday 24th - 11am to 4pm
Sunday 25th - 10.30am to 1.30pm
Schedule: To be Confirmed
Open to all grades
Book your place with your club instructor or contact us directly. Hotel and Meal Packages Available on Request.
email: admin@bjjko.co.uk
Call (anytime): 07469 699121
Ways to pay
Pay at the venue: we take cash, card and smart payments.
Itinerary
BJJKO JU-JITSU SEMINAR WEEKEND
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th
We look forward to welcoming everyone for a fantastic weekend of training, Sharing Knowledge and socialising. Please find the itinerary and arrangements for the weekend below.
SATURDAY 24TH — JU-JITSU SEMINAR & SOCIAL EVENING
10:30am — Dojo Opens & Registration
The dojo will open at 10:30am for registration.
Tea and coffee will be available for both participants and spectators throughout the day.
11:00am — Formal Rei
Participants will line up for a formal Rei before training begins.
11:10am – 1:00pm — Morning Training Session
Our first training session will run for approximately two hours.
Spectators are welcome to watch from the office or from one of the designated seated areas in the dojo.
1:05pm – 1:30pm — Light Lunch
A light lunch will be provided. Both participants and spectators are welcome to join us.
1:30pm – 3:55pm — Afternoon Training Session
The afternoon session will continue for approximately two and a half hours.
Once again, spectators are welcome to watch from the office or from one of the seated areas in the dojo.
4:00pm — Black Belt Presentation
We will finish the day's seminar with our Black Belt Presentation.
Hotel Check-in
For those staying overnight, check-in at the Travelodge is available from 3:00pm, so you can check in after the seminar.
Those staying for 2 nights- check-in is at 3pm and you will be able to order food in the restaurant in the evening - Bar closes at 3am
Travelodge Sale
Citygate 1, Cross Street, Sale, M33 7JR
7:00pm – 7:15pm — Arrival for Evening Meal
Our evening meal booking is for arrival between 7:00pm and 7:15pm, ready for a 7:30pm start.
For those staying at the Travelodge: We will meet in the hotel reception at approximately 6:30pm. The restaurant is around a 10-minute walk away.
For those not staying at the hotel: Please meet us directly at the restaurant.
Restaurant: Caldo Lounge Restaurant 2A Waterside, Sale, M33 7BS
The venue is casual, so there is no need to dress up, come however you feel comfortable.
After the meal, you are welcome to keep your table and stay for drinks, or head outside to the seated area if the weather allows.
There are several other pubs and bars within a short walking distance for anyone wishing to continue the evening. Those staying at the Travelodge can also make use of the hotel bar, which stays open until 3:00am.
SUNDAY 25TH — KOBUDO SEMINAR
10:00am — Dojo Opens
The dojo will open at 10:00am. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the morning for students and spectators.
10:30am – 12:00pm — Kobudo with Andrew McConville Shihan
Our morning session will focus on Kobudo, covering Tonfa and Sai.
Please bring your own weapons if you have them.
12:00pm – 1:30pm — Kobudo with Mike Rowan Hanshi
The afternoon session will continue with a Kobudo session led by Mike Rowan Hanshi.
1:30pm — Seminar Concludes
This brings our seminar weekend to a close.
A FEW FINAL NOTES
- Please arrive in good time for registration and the start of training.
- Tea and coffee will be available at the dojo on both days.
- Spectators are welcome throughout the seminar.
- If you have your own Tonfa or Sai, please bring them along for Sunday's Kobudo sessions.
- Please allow enough time for travel between the dojo, hotel and restaurant.
We hope everyone has an enjoyable and memorable weekend. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to seeing you all on the mats!
