Kata Weekend with Yoshihiko Iura Sensei – 29th & 30th March 25 – Inverclyde

JudoScotland are delighted to announce we have managed to secure the return of Yohihiko Iura Sensei to coach a weekend of kata once again in Largs. Last year sold out pretty quickly so don’t delay and book today!

Iura Sensei 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 Kime no Kata and if you are interested in these kata then they are not to be missed.

You can purchase tickets for a full residential weekend, two day pass or just a one day pass, each day has lunch included along with the technical expertise of Sensei Iura. Attendance certificates will be issued which satisfy section 9 of the BJA technical dan grade syllabus.

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. Opportunities to obtain a kata qualification can be discussed on the course and generally kata examinations are held at National Gradings. 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. Our 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”

This is a British Judo Association Licensed Coach Education/Revalidation Course

Bookings to be made though JudoScotland