World Chief Instructors Course 2026
Dates: 23–29 March 2026
Location: Portway Lifestyle Centre, Oldbury, West Midlands, England
Training days: 25–26 & 28–29 March (see timetable below)
23–24 March are arrival days. 27 March is a rest day with no formal training scheduled.
Event location & pricing
Practical details for planning your trip to the West Midlands.
Venue
Portway Lifestyle Centre
Newbury Lane
Oldbury
West Midlands B69 1HE
England
Cost Details
£ pending per person
Includes WCIC training sessions on 28–29
Event timetable
Outline for the week – subject to minor adjustments.
| Day & date | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 23 March | All day | Arrival day – travel, hotel check-in and registration. |
| Tuesday 24 March | All day | Arrival day – travel, hotel check-in and registration. |
| Wednesday 25 March | 10:00 – 15:00 | 14yrs+ 3rd Kyu and above only – impact and timing training. |
| Thursday 26 March | 10:00 – 15:00 | 14yrs+ 3rd Kyu and above only – timing training plus sparring and refereeing practice. |
| 15:30 – 17:30 | Dan Grading with WCI's | |
| Friday 27 March | — | Rest day – no formal training scheduled. |
| Saturday 28 March | 10:00 – 15:00 | All grades – World Chief Instructor sessions. |
| Sunday 29 March | 10:00 – 15:00 | All grades – World Chief Instructor sessions (continuation and closing). |
Travel and Local Hotels
There is no specific KSI hotel for this event. Please book directly with the hotel of your choice (estimates correct at time of writing)
Travellers arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX) can take frequent direct trains from Birmingham International station to Birmingham New Street, where a wide range of city-centre hotels is available. From the city centre, the venue is only a short taxi ride away. For those flying into other airports such as London or Manchester, it is recommended to book a connecting train to Birmingham New Street for the final stage of your journey.
There are several hotels close to the venue, and we recommend booking your accommodation as early as possible to avoid disappointment. For those who prefer to stay in Birmingham city centre and enjoy the wider area, Uber provides the simplest way to travel to the venue. At the time of writing, a typical journey costs around £12.
Commemorative items
Official WCIC 2026 jackets, T-shirts and merchandise.
Check back later to order commemorative items.
Jackets, T-shirts and other event merchandise will be available here soon.
Recommended things to do nearby
Ideas for free time around Birmingham, Dudley and the West Midlands.
