WKA News

Latest news, events and announcements

Mini Gasshuku – Spain 8/9th March 2024

The Spanish GKI association are hosting a mini-Gassuku from Fri 8th – Sat 9th March, to be held at Castellar de la Frontera, Spain, all GKI members are invited to attend. The exact times are yet to be confirmed, but airport and accommodation information is shown below. For more information, … Read more

CANCELLED: Milborne class 1 Feb 2024

Due to a special event at the Milborne St Andrew village hall the class on Thur 1st Feb 2024 has, unfortunately, been cancelled.

Winter Gradings 2023

Gradings The next grading times have been set as follows: Monday 4th Dec 2023 – Weymouth Dojo: 5.00 – 6.30pm  Juniors 10th – 8th Kyu 6.45 – 8.45pm Adult Kyu grades 10th – 6th Kyu Tuesday 5th Dec 2023 – Dorchester Dojo: 6.00 – 8.00pm Advanced Juniors and Adults 5th Kyu … Read more

GKI Gasshuku – Grading success

A large group of WKA students and instructors recently attended the Winter Gasshuku in Woodley, Berkshire. Everyone had a great time, many thanks to Amie Benton for hosting the event. Congratulations to Nathan on passing his 2nd Dan and to Rico on passing his 1st Dan.

Summer Gradings 2023

Gradings The next grading times have been set as follows: Monday 3rd July 2023 – Weymouth Dojo: 5.00 – 6.30pm  Weymouth Juniors 10th – 8th Kyu 6.45 – 9.00pm Adult Kyu grades Tuesday 4th July 2023 – Dorchester Dojo: 4.45 – 6.15pm Dorchester Juniors 10th – 8th Kyu 6.30 – … Read more

Christmas class times

All classes this week (19 Dec) are ON. For those training on Friday 23rd please bring a Christmas hat. Classes from the 26th-30th will be closed except for Friday 30th morning 10-11.30am. This class is open to all ages. Classes will resume from Tuesday 3rd January.

Winter Gradings 2022

Gradings The next grading times have been set as follows: Sunday 11th December 2022 – Weymouth Dojo: 1.30 – 3.30pm  Advanced Juniors (orange to purple belt) 5.30 – 8.00pm   Adult Brown/Black belts   Monday 12th December 2022 – Weymouth Dojo: 5.00 – 6.30pm  Weymouth Junior White & Yellow belts 7.00 … Read more

Mon 19th Sep – Classes Cancelled

On Monday 19 September 2022 – the day of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral – the nation will gather to reflect on the long and happy life of Britain’s longest-serving monarch. As a mark of respect, all classes have been cancelled for the day. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to His Majesty The … Read more

CLASS TIME CHANGES: From 5th Sept 2022

From the 5th Sept 2022 there are a few changes to the class timetable. Tuesday – Dorchester 5.15 – 6.15pm Junior beginners (White belts & Yellow belts) 6.15 – 7.30pm Juniors advanced (Orange belts or higher) 7.30 – 8.00pm Instructors (3rd dan & above) 8.00 – 9.30pm Adults Friday – Dorchester  … Read more