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Wadō-Ryū Benkyō Courses, Events and Calendar
Wadō-Ryū Benkyō Courses and Events
We will be running courses and events Led by Roger Vickerman Renshi (7th Dan) throughout the year in 2026, see below for current dates and locations.
Sensei also runs an advanced open Benkyō class on a Saturday morning 1000-1200, see below for dates and location
Upcoming courses in 2026
Joint Charity Course with Eugene Codrington 8th Dan and Roger Vickerman 7th Dan Renshi
Date: Sunday 29th March 2026
Location: The YMCA, West Bromwich
A special 2 hour joint seminar for Cancer Research UK with two local legends of Wado-Ryu Karate.
Full details2026 Spring Course
Date: Sunday 3rd May 2026
Location: YMCA West Bromwich
A deep-dive 2.5 hour course with Roger Vickerman Renshi (7th Dan). All grades welcome.
Full details2026 Autumn Course
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Location: YMCA, West Bromwich
A deep-dive 2.5 hour course with Roger Vickerman Renshi (7th Dan). All grades welcome.
Full detailsRegular Saturday Dan grade and advanced Training
Every Saturday • 10:00 – 12:00 at The Charlemont Methodist Church
Anybody wishing to train with us on a Saturday morning please contact us here and let us know you would like to come
Dates below From 13 December 2025 to 19 December 2026
| Date | Training Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 13th December 2025 | Training | Class review |
| Saturday 20th December 2025 | Training | Class review |
| Saturday 27th December 2025 | Training | Class review |
| Saturday 3rd January 2026 | Training | Class review |
| Saturday 10th January 2026 | Training | Class review |
| Saturday 17th January 2026 | No Training | Cancelled |
| Saturday 24th January 2026 | Training | Class review |
| Saturday 31st January 2026 | Training | Class review |
| Saturday 7th February 2026 | Training | Class review |
| Saturday 14th February 2026 | Training | Class review |
| Saturday 21st February 2026 | No Training | Wado Academy Winter Course |
| Saturday 28th February 2026 | Training | Class review |
| Saturday 7th March 2026 | Training | Class review |
| Saturday 14th March 2026 | Training | Small Room |
| Saturday 21st March 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 28th March 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 4th April 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 11th April 2026 | Training | Small Room |
| Saturday 18th April 2026 | No Training | Winter Course – Norway |
| Saturday 25th April 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 2nd May 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Sunday 3rd May 2026 | YMCA Course 1100 - 1430 | Full details |
| Saturday 9th May 2026 | Training | Small Room |
| Saturday 16th May 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 23rd May 2026 | No Training | Grand Master Ohtsuka III – Rome |
| Saturday 30th May 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 6th June 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 13th June 2026 | Training | Small Room |
| Saturday 20th June 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 27th June 2026 | No Training | Cancelled |
| Saturday 4th July 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 11th July 2026 | Training | Small Room |
| Saturday 25th July 2026 | No Training | Wado Academy Summer Course |
| Saturday 1st August 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 8th August 2026 | Training | Small Room |
| Saturday 15th August 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 22nd August 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 29th August 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Sunday 30th August 2026 | Budokan Course 1300 - 1600 | Full details |
| Saturday 5th September 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 12th September 2026 | Training | Small Room |
| Saturday 19th September 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 26th September 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 3rd October 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 10th October 2026 | Training | Small Room |
| Saturday 17th October 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 24th October 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Sunday 25th October 2026 | YMCA Course 1100 - 1430 | Full details |
| Saturday 31st October 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 7th November 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 14th November 2026 | Training | Small Room |
| Saturday 21st November 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 28th November 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 5th December 2026 | Training | Normal room |
| Saturday 12th December 2026 | Training | Small Room |
| Saturday 19th December 2026 | Training | Normal room |
Training takes place every Saturday unless listed as No Training above.
Dates marked with Small Room will be held in the small room.
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