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Kudo England North Squad Session in Bradford – Open to All Martial Arts Clubs

Kudo England North Squad Session in Bradford – Open to All Martial Arts Clubs
27 Jul
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Kudo England is bringing its North Squad Session to Planet Fitness, Bradford, on Sunday 2nd August 2026, providing martial artists from across the region with the opportunity to train together, develop their skills, and experience one of the fastest-growing full-contact martial arts in the UK.

Hosted by Team Fulinkazan, Yorkshire Kudo, and Kudo England, the session is open to all clubs, all affiliations, and all martial arts styles. Whether you are an experienced Kudo practitioner or train in another striking or grappling discipline, everyone is welcome to join us on the mats.

The day will begin with a dedicated Kudo Squad Training Session from 12:00pm, focusing on technical development, sparring, and competition preparation. Following this, there will be a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Mat from 1:45pm, giving attendees the chance to roll, share knowledge, and train with practitioners from a variety of clubs and backgrounds.

Kudo is a unique Japanese martial art that combines the striking of karate with the throws, takedowns, and submissions found in grappling arts, making it one of the most complete combat sports available today. Squad sessions provide an excellent opportunity to improve technical skills, train with new partners, and prepare for future competitions and gradings.

Event Details

Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026

Venue: Planet Fitness, Bradford, BD6 2DN

Schedule:

  • 12:00pm – Kudo England North Squad Session
  • 1:45pm – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Mat

Who Can Attend?

  • Kudo practitioners
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners
  • Karate clubs
  • Judo clubs
  • MMA athletes
  • Grapplers
  • Martial artists from all clubs and affiliations

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, prepare for competition, or simply experience training with martial artists from across the country, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

We look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new visitors to Bradford for another fantastic day of training.

OSU!

Team Fulinkazan/Yorkshire Kudo Head Coach Joins Kudo England Leadership Team for First National Grading

Team Fulinkazan/Yorkshire Kudo Head Coach Joins Kudo England Leadership Team for First National Grading
22 Jun
Marie Spencer Uncategorized , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A landmark moment in the development of Kudo in England took place in London as the country’s first-ever National Kudo Grading was successfully held.

Mark Spencer, President of Kudo England and Head Coach of Yorkshire Kudo and Team Fulinkazan, was part of the senior grading panel responsible for conducting this historic event. Working alongside Kudo England Vice President Ash and Technical Director Danny, Mark helped assess students from across the country as they tested for their next grades in Kudo.

The weekend brought together practitioners from clubs throughout England and marked an important step forward in the continued growth and development of Kudo nationwide.

In addition to the grading itself, attendees took part in a series of technical training sessions delivered by Mark, Ash, and Danny. These sessions provided invaluable opportunities to learn from some of the most experienced coaches in English Kudo, covering technical details, practical applications, and competition-focused training.

Congratulations to everyone who successfully graded:

5th Kyu

  • Kieran

6th Kyu

  • Colin
  • Dom
  • Tommy
  • Mark G
  • Andrew

8th Kyu

  • Paul

9th Kyu

  • Misha
  • Ignacio
  • Juiliano
  • Elliot
  • Dele
  • Brian
  • Ildiko
  • John

The standard throughout the weekend was outstanding, with excellent technique, strong fighting spirit, and a genuine commitment to learning displayed by all participants.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising this landmark event. England’s first National Kudo Grading was a fantastic success and highlighted the continued growth of Kudo throughout the country.

A great weekend full of Kudo, learning, friendship, and achievement. We look forward to seeing the continued development of Kudo England and the next opportunities for students to progress through the ranks.

OSU!