GKCglobal International Gasshuku 2026

Welcome to the GKCglobal International Gasshuku 2026

Join us in NYC for the 2026 GKCglobal International Gasshuku!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to train with the Enfields in New York City and connect with open minded martial artists and GKCglobal members from across the globe. Martial artists from all styles and experience levels welcome.

🗓️ Date: February 20-22, 2026

🗺️ Location: Mark Morris Dance Center: 3 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

📋 Tentative Schedule:

— Friday, February 20: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
— Saturday, February 21: 9:30am to 3:30pm*, with grading and dinner to follow
— Sunday, February 22: 10:30am to 1:30pm

* Lunch included on Saturday

‼️ To register, please select "Get Tickets". Be sure to scroll all the way down on the registration menu to RSVP for the Saturday evening dinner and to order your event t-shirt!

— Early Bird registrants receive edited seminar video transcript at no additional cost.

— Event t-shirt pre-order also available during registration check-out — be sure to order your t-shirt in advance, as we likely will not have extras. T-shirts will be available for pick-up at the seminar.

— As a bonus (because it'll be February in New York), check out our limited edition event hoodie sweatshirt! These hoodies are exclusively available via Printify, and will be sent directly to your mailing address by the manufacturer. Link:

🏨 Nearby Hotels:

Please note that these hotels are suggested simply because of their proximity to the venue. We have not stayed in any of these hotels and cannot personally vouch for their quality.

Even Hotel Brooklyn** (5 min walk from venue)
46 Nevins Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Hotel Website

** Because of its proximity to the venue, we have arranged a "block room discount" at this hotel for seminar participants. We have no personal experience with or relationship with this hotel, and cannot speak to its quality or amenities. However for those who would like to stay at the same hotel as other seminar participants, in close walking distance to the event venue, we have arranged this discounted option. Group Rate Code: GKC $25 amenity fee waived at checkout. Code expires on January 21, 2026.

Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown (6 min walk from venue)
300 Schermerhorn Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Ace Hotel Brooklyn (7 min walk from venue)
300 Schermerhorn Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217

NU Hotel (14 min walk from venue)
85 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217

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