On the new JKS website that went live last month, the class schedule is downloadable as a pdf, but only in Japanese for now. So, I’m updating this post with a translation, for those interested in who is teaching when each day. We have a lot of visitors around this time for the 2024 International Seminar, which is very highly anticipated.

As always, please contact the Honbu before any visit (and the JKS branch leader in your home country if applicable).

JKS Honbu Class Schedule (as of Oct 2023)

Below is the weekly schedule as of October 10, 2023. There are 4 classes per day, 6 days per week. No classes on Sunday, nor on national holidays except in rare cases. Subject to change without notice.

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
10:30–11:30 Kanayama Inada Watanabe Toyama	10:30–11:30 Matsue Nagaki Okamoto	10:30–11:30 Inada Okamoto Suzuki	10:30–11:30 Kagawa (H) Watanabe Arimoto	10:30–11:30 Kanayama Makita Nagaki	11:00–12:00 Yamaguchi Arimoto
17:00–18:00 Kanayama Inada Watanabe Toyama	17:00–18:00 Matsue Nagaki Okamoto	17:00–18:00 Yamaguchi Okamoto Suzuki	17:00–18:00 Kagawa (H) Watanabe Arimoto	17:00–18:00 Kanayama Makita Nagaki	12:00–13:00 Yamaguchi Arimoto
18:00–19:00 Kanayama Inada Watanabe Toyama	18:00–19:00 Matsue Nagaki Okamoto	18:00–19:00 Yamaguchi Okamoto Suzuki	18:00–19:00 Kagawa (H) Watanabe Arimoto	18:00–19:00 Kanayama Makita Nagaki	16:00–17:00 Inada Makita
19:00–20:00 Kanayama Inada Watanabe Toyama	19:00–20:00 Matsue Nagaki Okamoto	19:00–20:00 Yamaguchi Okamoto Suzuki	19:00–20:00 Kagawa (H) Watanabe Arimoto	19:00–20:00 Kanayama Makita Nagaki	17:00–18:00 Inada Makita

For each class, there are two to four instructors scheduled who rotate through teaching. Often on weeknights there will be three instructors in the dojo who each lead one class, deciding among themselves. Some teachers tend to lead certain classes, but the schedule is fluid.

JKS Honbu Events Calendar 2023

Back in January, I shared the provisional schedule for JKS Honbu Dojo events in 2023, so any pilgrims coming to train could be informed of what’s on.

But, with the caveat that this is not an official calendar. I might not reflect any updates to the planned schedule. Again, you should contact the Honbu about any event that’s relevant to you, before visiting. Dates may be subject to change.

Date	Event
Jan 7 (Sat)	Kagami Biraki
Jan 10 (Tue)	Regular classes resume after New-Year holiday
Jan 28 (Sat)	Kangeiko (children)
Jan 29 (Sun)	Kangeiko (adults)
Feb 11–12 (Sat & Sun)	National Technical Seminar and Dan Exam for 5th–8th Dan
April 1–4 (Sat–Mon)	International Seminar and Dan Examination (Online)
April 16 (Sun)	JKS Kanto Region Championships (Sakado Sports Park)
April 29–May 5 (Sat–Fri)	Golden Week special schedule
June 3–4 (Sat–Sun)	National Technical Seminar, Referee Training, and Dan Exam
June 24 (Sat)	Kyu and Dan Exam
July 21–23 (Fri–Sun)	JKS National Championships (Yoyogi National Stadium)
Aug 13–16 (Sun–Wed)	Obon special schedule
Sep 3 (Sun)	National Women’s Technical Seminar
Sep 24 (Sun)	AJKS National Championships (Nippon Budokan)
Oct 14–15 (Sat–Sun)	Kagawa Masao Cup – National Children’s Open Championships (Konohana Arena)
Nov 24–26 (Fri–Sun)	International Seminar and Dan Exam (Teikyo Budokan)
Dec 24 (Sun)	Kyu and Dan Examination, Year-end Dojo Party
Dec 27 (Wed)	Last class of 2023 (assumed)

Notes:

• The Honbu is usually closed on national holidays, during Golden Week, and Obon, but may put on special classes sometimes
• The Honbu may also close for championships or other events, depending on circumstances
• Interpreting is not provided at national seminars, and they may not be open to visitors; please enquire directly