Events and Courses for 2026
Discover courses and opportunities to help develop you aikido experience. We constantly update this page, so please visit it regularly to ensure you don't miss out!
Improvement Course - 14/02/2026
Where?
GSK HQ
Zortech Avenue, Kidderminister, DY11 7DY.
Time?
10:00 Noon till 14:00
£8 Adults
£5 Juniors
The first Improvement course of 2026, held at our HQ.
Originally held for senior grades, this has been opened up to all grades wanting to improve their technique/
understanding of Aikido in a more relaxed setting.
Instructors on the day:
GSK Shidoin
GSK Spring Course
21/03/2026
Where?
GSK HQ
Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster DY11 7DY.
Time?
10.00 till 16:00
£10 Adults
£5 Juniors
Our spring event exposes members to other members withing the organisation. A great way to meet, train and collaborate with others outside of Zanshin-Kai.
All members are encouraged to take part in these events.
Instructors on the day:
Sensei Wilkes
GSK shidoin
Alliance Course
18/04/2026
Where?
GSK HQ
Zortech Avenue
Kidderminster, DY11 1DY
Time?
10:00 till 16:00
£10 Adults
£5 Juniors
The 7th Annual Alliance course featuring instructors from different Aiki organisations throughout the county.
Instructors on the day:
Shihan Brown
Shihan Hayward
Shihan Pickering
Shihan Evans
Sensei Wilkes
Friendship Seminar
26/04/2026
Where?
The Khalsa Academy
Millsfield Road,
Bilston,
Wolverhampton
WV4 6JP
Time?
10:00 till 16:00
Price: £30
An external seminar where UK instructors are invited to teach. Sensei Palmer has been asked to help deliver this event along with others.
Further information to follow!
Four Shires
Aikido Course
16/05/2026
Where?
GSK HQ
Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster DY11 7DY.
Time?
10.00 till 16:00
£15 full day (Seniors)
£7 Half Day
£8 Full day (Juniors)
£5 Half Day
This is the second "Four Shire's Aikido Course" hosted by Zanshin-Kai Aikido.
Friends from 4 different association come together to strengthen relationships, build connections and teach Aikido.
instructors:
Sensei K Ginns
Sensei P Palmer
Sensei M Magnier
Sensei N Ronin
Weapons Course (UCL)
30/05/2026
Where?
UCL
Gordon Street
Time?
12:00 till 15:00
£5 Adults
Basic weapons management course for students.
Instructor on the day:
To be Confirmed.
St Peter's Parish Festival 07/06/2026
Where?
St Peters
Norton Road, St Peters
Worcester
Time?
10.00 till 16:00
Free!!!
Our third year participating in this festival, giving the local community a inside glance of Aikido.
This is a free event to all Zanshin-Kai members willing to help promote the club.
GSK Improvement Course (UCL)
20/06/2026
Where?
UCL
Gordon Street
Time?
12:00 till 15:00
£5 Adults
As with all improvement courses, this is the best time for those wishing to improve their knowledge or those preparing for gradings.
Open to all members of GSK.
Instructor on the day:
To be comfirmed.
Worcester Show
09/08/2026
Where?
Pitchcroft Race Course, Worcester
Time?
10:00 till 16:00
Free!!!
Our fourth year taking part in this annual event to help promote Aikido to the local community.
This is a free event, open to all who want to enjoy some free training whilst being able to enjoy the show.
GSK Weapons Course
12/09/2026
Where?
GSK HQ
Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster
Time?
10:00 till 12:30
£5 adults
A follow on from the previous course.
Instructors on the day:
To be comfirmed
GSK Improvement Course
04/10/2026
Where?
Painswick Dojo,
Glousester
Time?
09:00 till 12:00
£5 adults
Our final improvement course of the year, giving you the chance to meet, train and learn with others from different clubs within the group.
GSK Autumn Course
07/11/2026
Where?
GSK HQ
Zortech Avenue, Kidderminster
Time?
10:00 till 16:00
£10 Adults
£5 Juniors
Our final course of the year, giving you the chance to meet, train and learn with others from different clubs within the group.
Opened to Juniors and adults alike...take this opportunity to get instruction from senior teachers within our association.