2026 WBKF Seminar

Martial Arts Seminar

The 2026 WBKF Martial Arts Seminar was a full-day training event bringing together martial artists from different disciplines, grades and backgrounds for a shared day of learning, practice and technical development.

Held on 18th April 2026 at Ark John Keats Academy School, Bell Lane, Enfield, London, the seminar offered students the chance to train with a varied group of experienced instructors, each bringing their own knowledge, style and practical approach to martial arts.

The event featured instruction from Hanshi John Michell, 6th Dan Ju-Jitsu, alongside senior martial artists including Robert Bevilagua, Adrian Valman, David Keenan, Francis Stevens and Robert Clarke. The seminar was also supported by Soke Joachim Peters, International President of the WBKF.

Throughout the day, students explored a wide range of martial arts principles, including movement, balance, timing, control, locks, escapes, throws, striking concepts and practical self-defence. The variety of instructors gave participants the opportunity to experience different approaches while still focusing on the same important values: discipline, respect, awareness and effective technique.

For Ju-Jitsu students, the seminar was a valuable reminder that martial arts training is not only about learning individual techniques, but also about understanding how and why those techniques work. Correct positioning, calm thinking and efficient movement were central themes across the day.

The atmosphere was friendly, focused and supportive, with students of different levels training together and learning from one another. Events like this are an important part of the martial arts community, helping clubs build friendships, share knowledge and keep traditional martial arts alive.

The 2026 WBKF Martial Arts Seminar was an enjoyable and educational event, giving everyone involved the chance to improve their skills, broaden their understanding and train with respected instructors from across the martial arts world.