2005

22/04/05 - Wado-ryu Karate Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: Kajuen Karate
Club. Orchard Studio, Commercial Street, Gunnislake, Cornwall. Time:
7-8.30pm. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Saiko-Shihan. For
further details please contact: Graham Chuck 5th Dan. Tel: 07956-
963223. Email: wadokenkyukai@...

23/04/05 - Wadokai Squad Training & Selections. Time: 11am-3pm.
Venue: Ripley Leisure Centre, Ripley, Derbyshire. Details from Dave
Finch Sandan 01902-331627/07786-3241309. Email:
finchd@... Cost: Seniors £10, Juniors £7. Details from
Dave Finch 01902-331627/07786-3241309. Website:
www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

23/04/05 - St. Georges Day – England.

23/04/05 - Ohgami Shingo 7th Dan Open Training Course. Venue: The
Connaught Leisure Centre, Tongham Road, Aldershot, Hampshire. Time:
10am-3pm. Fee: Juniors £25, Seniors £30. Pre-booked price: Juniors
£20, Seniors £25. For further details contact Barry Wilkinson 7th
Dan: Phone 01252-310253. Email: barrywado@...

24/04/05 - Ohgami Shingo 7th Dan Open Training Course. Venue: The
Sugden Centre, 114 Grosvenor Street, Manchester. M1 7HL. Time: 10am-
3pm. Fee: Juniors £25, Seniors £30. Pre-booked price: Juniors £20,
Seniors £25. For further details contact Barry Wilkinson 7th Dan:
Phone 01252-310253. Email: barrywado@...

01/05/05 - Wadokai England Way to Excellence. Instructor: Sakagami
Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho. Venue: Bilston Campus Sports Hall,
Wellington Road, Wolverhampton. Cost: £30 for the first session,
including syllabus DVD, £20 for the rest. Details from Dave Finch
Sandan 01902-331627/07786-3241309. Email: finchd@...
Website: www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

01/05/05 - Traditional Wado Kata Competition. Venue: Tipton Sports
Academy. Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton. DY4 0BS. West midlands. Phone:
0121-5025534. Date: Sunday 1st May 2005. Time: Registration 10am.
Start 10.30am. Approx finish 5.00pm. Cost: Individual entries £7.00.
Team entries £15.00. Pairs entries £10.00. Spectators Admission
adults £4.00. Under 10 yrs £2.00. Under 6 yrs free.
Refreshments/snacks available in hall and separate bar facilities
available. Competitors must have licence available for confirmation
of age and grade. By participating in this event you or your
guardians agree to allow, without compensation the unrestricted use
of any photographic or videotapes by the organisers. Cameras and
video equipment are allowed. Entry form can be downloaded from web
site. Trophy awards in all categories for 1st-2nd and 3rd place.
During the lunch break we hope to stage a demonstration, any students
wishing to participate please contact me. Entry forms can be returned
by post with cheque or emailed and payment made on the day. Please
return Entries by April 26th for us to complete the draw. For
information/enquiries: Ray on Mobile: 07984-695432. Answer Phone
Daytime 0121-5204318. Fax: 0121-5204318. Correspondence to 6 York
close Tipton. DY4 8EG West Midlands. Web Site
www.wbkarate.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Email ray.wbkarate@...

01/05/05 - Special Seminar. Terry Wingrove, 9th Dan. Time: 12-4pm.
Cost: £15. Venue: Sports Centre, University of Sussex, Brighton UK.
The seminar will be on self-defence aspects of karate (kata-bunkai)
and Yawara-jujutsu. All grades and styles welcome. For further
information please contact: Dr Zoltan Dienes; z.dienes@...
Or feenixzero@... Click here for how to get there.
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/press_office/

07/05/05 - Wadokai England General Meeting. Time: 11am. Venue: TBA.
Dress: Formal. Please send agenda items to the WKE General Secretary;
Gary E Swift. 57 South Hill, Hooe, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9PT. GB.
Email: aiwashihan@... Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.

07/05/05 - Kumite Gata Course Part 1. This is the start of a series
of eight courses. These courses are open to Junior and Seniors from
green belt and above. Venue: Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut 15, Tilgate
Recreation Centre, Crawley. Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm. Price: £8.00
seniors £6.00 Juniors. For further details and information please
contact: Paul Elliott 5th Dan. Tel: 07778-058482. Email:
sensei.paul@...

07 & 08/05/05 - Bristol Ryukyukan UK Nohara Seminar. The seminar will
cover some Karate-do kata but will primarily deal with the first
levels of the kobudo system, taught by Nohara Hanshi, involving the
Sai, Tunfa, Bo and Nunchaku. For further details, please contact:
Lawrence Wollacott. Bristol Ryukyukan UK Director WFSK (Ryukyukan UK)
Association. Tel: 0117-9685306/07760-215799. Email:

07 & 08/05/05 - Shingo Ohgami Weekend Course. Hosted by the Wadoryu
Karate Federation. We are running a course for 3rd kyu and above on
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May. It will be hosted by Sensei Leo
McDermott 5th Dan and Sensei Graham Hall 5th Dan. Ohgami Shingo (7th
Dan) Sensei is our very special guest and will be accompanied by
Sensei Thomas Tosbrunt 5th Dan. The course is being held at All
Saints School, Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton on Tees. There
are 100 tickets available per day only and it will be a `first come,
first served' basis. The training times will be 10am–12pm and 1pm–3pm
each day, with a lecture given by Ohgami Sensei on the Saturday
afternoon after training. The cost will be £25 per day, but if you
wish to attend both days, the cost for that will be £40. We expect
the tickets to sell very fast – so if you are interested, please
contact me as soon as possible. It is a ticket only course, so only
people who pay in advance will be able to attend – people who try to
turn up on the day will not be allowed to train without a ticket. For
further details & information, please contact: Sensei Jean Neale 2nd
Dan jean.neale@...

14 & 15/05/05 - Open Iaido Rensei Taikai. To be conducted by Mano
Sensei 8th Dan. Please accept this as your invitation to the above
event. Participants are welcome regardless of school, style
association or affiliation. Venue: Bewbush Leisure Centre,
Breezehurst Drive, Bewbush, Crawley, Sussex, England. Total cost of
training for both days is £30.00 pounds sterling, payable in advance,
as places will be limited. Maps, local accommodation etc will be
forwarded if required. This TWO-DAY event is being organised on
behalf of Fujii Okimitsu Sensei, Founder of Kenseikai Dojo. To
celebrate the return visit of MANO Sensei. If you are able to attend
this event please contact us for further information Mrs T J Ansell.
Broadfield, Crawley Sussex, England. RH11 9LB. Telephone 44(0) 1293
417616 or 07986219972.

15/05/05 - Taunton Karate Wado-ryu Course. Venue: East Huntspill,
Somerset. Time: Group 1; 6-9yrs of age 12-1pm. Group 2; 10yrs of age
and upward 1.15-2.15pm. Guest Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan)
Saiko-Shihan. Training in: Idori-no-kata & Tanto-dori-no-kata. For
further details, please contact: Mark Overthrow 4th Dan. Tel: 01823-
326188/07866-466991. E-mail: m.overthrow@... Web:
www.tauntonkarate.org.uk

19/05/05 - Amalgamated Warrior Arts, Wado-ryu Yudan Shinsa.
Applicant: Graham Chuck to attempt 6th Dan. Time: 7pm. Venue: TBA.
185 Burnham Road, Highbridge. TA9 3EE. Grading Panel will consists of
Senior members of the Amalgamated Warrior Arts & Invited Guests.

20, 21 & 22/05/05 - Amalgamated Warrior Arts presents 'Somerset
2005', a 'Budo Weekend Course'. Instruction in Karate, Ju-Jutsu, Kung-
fu, Thai-boxing, Weapons, Police Restraint Tactics, plus much more..
Training at the King Alfred's School Sports Centre. 185 Burnham Road,
Highbridge. TA9 3EE. For map see:
http://www.ultimatedirectory.co.uk/moreinfo2.php Optional
accommodation at a Weston-Super-Mare Holiday Park Complex. For
further details please contact: P.O. Box 2680 Romford. RM2 5YT 01708
438936 / 01582 752172 events@awa-online or info@...
22/05/05 - Wadokai Squad Training. Time: 11am-2:00 pm. Venue: City of
Wolverhampton College Bilston Campus Sports Hall, Wellington Road,
Wolverhampton. Cost: Seniors £10, Juniors £7. Details from Dave Finch
Sandan 01902-331627/07786-3241309. Email: finchd@...
Website: www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

28/05/05 - European Wadokai Junior Cup. Maximum age 17 years. Venue:
University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Sports Centre, Walsall Campus,
Gorway Road, Walsall. WS1 3BD. Details from Dave Finch Sandan 01902-
331627/07786-3241309. Email: finchd@... Website:
www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

11/06/05 - Multi-Martial Arts Course. The event is being organised,
to raise money and awareness for Cancer Research UK, with the help of
Martial Arts Planet www.martialartsplanet.com. Venue: Sports Centre,
University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RB. Website:
www.sussex.ac.uk/about/howtofindus.html (Changing facilities
available). Doors Open 10:00am. Event begins 11:00am. Event Finishes
5:00pm. Featured Martial Arts: Systema, Aikido, Capoeira, One
Fingered Fighting, Mixed Martial Arts, Ju-Jutsu, Filipino MA, Krav
Maga, Sticking Sparring, Wing Chun. Instructors Confirmed So Far: Rob
Poyton, Phil Rozier, Robert Agar-Hutton, Nathan Leverton, Dave Baker,
Mike Flanagan, Doug Tucker, Zoltan Dienes, John Harvey, Soo Dixon,
Terry Valler, Julio Cesar Alves. For further information please
either call Mark Haymes at Cancer Research UK on 01403-216460 or
email mapmeet@... Please note some Instructors will be
bringing items for sale, please bring food, refreshments and money!
Please wear comfortable/suitable clothing for the events you wish to
take part in. Please bring Escrima sticks/dummy knives if you have
them, for the FMA. Entry for Martial Arts Planet Members £10.00.
Entry for Non-Members £15.00. Spectators £ 2.00. Pay on the day.
Disclaimer: Please note the Organiser reserves the right to refuse
entry. This event entails strenuous exercise, it is assumed that all
participants are fit to take part and are covered by the appropriate
Insurance. Changes to sessions or timings may occur.

11/06/05 - Kumite Gata Course Part 2. These courses are open to
Junior and seniors from green belt and above. At Shin Ichi Do Club,
Hut 15, Tilgate Recreation Centre, Crawley 10.00am to 12.00pm. Price
£8.00 seniors £6.00 Juniors. For further details and information
please contact: Paul Elliott 5th Dan. Tel: 07778-058482. Email:
sensei.paul@...

24/06/05 - Cranleigh Karate Club Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Cranleigh Karate Club, Snoxhall Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh,
Surrey. Time: 7-8.30pm. Price of Grading £10, includes Belt &
Personalised Certificate upon a pass. Further details: Ian Hunter
(5th Dan) Renshi. 01428-685093. Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk
25 & 26/06/05 - Wadokai England Open Championships. Kata Events
25/06/05. Kumite Events 26/06/05. Venue: Rivermead Leisure Complex,
Richfield Avenue, Reading. RG1 8EQ. Details from Dave Finch Sandan
01902-331627/07786-3241309. Email: finchd@... Website:
www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

26/06/05 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 2). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@...
Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

28/06/05 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.
Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

29/06/05 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

01/07/05 - Way to Excellence & 3-Day (1st, 2nd, & 3rd July) Summer
Course (Ripley Leisure Centre). Way to Excellence details: Cost: £30
for the first session, including syllabus DVD, £20 for the rest.
Details from Dave Finch Sandan 01902-331627/07786-3241309. Email:
finchd@... Website:
www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

09/07/05 - Kumite Gata Course Part 3. These courses are open to
Junior and seniors from green belt and above. At Shin Ichi Do Club,
Hut 15, Tilgate Recreation Centre, Crawley 10.00am to 12.00pm. Price
£8.00 seniors £6.00 Juniors. For further details and information
please contact: Paul Elliott 5th Dan. Tel: 07778-058482. Email:
sensei.paul@...

09/07/05 - Mushindo Wadokai National Open Kata Competitions. For
details & application form, please contact: Vince Parker. Add: 2A
Burland Avenue, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton. WV6 9JL. Tel: Vince Parker
0121-5534791 (Day), 01902-757174 (Eve). Email:
vince.parker@ault .co.uk

31/07/05 - Wadokai England Way to Excellence. Venue TBA (South).
Instructor: Sakagami Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho. Cost: £30 for the
first session, including syllabus DVD, £20 for the rest. Details from
Dave Finch Sandan 01902-331627/07786-3241309. Email:
finchd@... Website:
www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

Aug 2005 - Wado Cup Japan 2005. This is set to be a once in a
lifetime experience. Graham Salvoni has been nominated to help
organise the trip. In the future months there will be updates about
how the plans are going. See Squad Japan 2005 for more details.
Website: www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

07/08/05 - AIWa Kata Course. Venue: Chesworth Junior School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Kata: Seienchin.
Instructor: Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Cost: £7.50 per student on door or
pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your club
instructor). Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-493210 –
Mobile 07719-773898 - Email AIWaShihan@... SEI-EN-CHIN =
Japan. 'Storm within the calm'. An Okinawan Kata developed by
Higaonna-Kanryo and practised within numerous Karate schools. Derived
from the Naha-te Karate system. For information on FREE Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@...
Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

07/08/05 - DKW Appreciation Dinner. The Domei Kokusai Wadokai invites
Instructors (Main & Assistant) to the Golden Palace Restaurant for a
complimentary 'Appreciation Dinner' in honour of their loyalty and
dedication to the DKW. Instructors are invited from Cranleigh Karate
Club, Dunsfold Karate Club, Horsham DKW Karate Club, and the Mushin
Karate Clubs. Venue: Golden Palace Restaurant, High Street,
Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 7pm. Dress: Casual. RSVP before 30/07/05.
Gary E Swift 7th Dan. 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

04/09/05 - AIWa Kata Judges Course. Open to all AIWa Full/Associate
members. AIWa Kata Judge Certificates will be issued to all 1st Dan &
above participating. AIWa Kata Referee Certificates will be issued to
all 3rd Dan & above participating. The course will cover all aspects
of running, organising, judging, and refereeing of an AIWa Kata
Competition (will also include aspects of the 'Reportage' system).
For further details please contact the AIWa President. For
information on FREE Full and Associate Membership, please contact the
AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.
Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

17/09/05 - International Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Championships. Special
guest appearance of Ohtsuka Hironori (10th Dan) Saiko-Shihan. Venue:
Rivermead Leisure Complex, Reading, Berkshire. Doors open at 9am. For
further details please contact: Nick Quilliam. Tel: 01453-
764825/07973-793521. Email: nick.quilliam@...

18/09/05 - AIWa-UK Junior Wado Kata Championships. Open to all AIWa
Full/Associate members. Venue: Oakmeeds Community College, Station
Road, Burgess Hill, Sussex. Book-in: WITH LICENCE, for proof of age
and insurance 9.30am. (No more bookings after 10.15am). Cost £5 per
competitor. Events: Kata, Team Kata. Age restrictions: Junior
Categories only - maximum age 15 years. The official Kata for all
AIWa events will consist of: Pinan Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan,
Godan. Ku-shanku, Nai-Hanchi, Seishan, Chinto, Bassai, Wanshu, Ni-sei-
shi, Rohai, Ji-tte, Ji-han, Ji-in. Also Wado versions of Suparinpei,
and Seienchin will be accepted. Further details TBA. For information
on FREE Full and Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa
President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.
Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

18/09/05 - Wadokai England Way to Excellence. Instructor: Sakagami
Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho. Venue: Bilston Campus Sports Hall,
Wellington Road, Wolverhampton. Cost: £30 for the first session,
including syllabus DVD, £20 for the rest. Details from Dave Finch
Sandan 01902-331627/07786-3241309. Email: finchd@....
Website: www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

24/09/05 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 1). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

25/09/05 - AIWa-UK 'Open' Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: Snoxhall
Centre, Snoxhall, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 9am–12pm.
Written examination 9-10.30am. Practical 10.30am-12pm. Chief Examiner
GE Swift 7th Dan. Applications to be in at least one month prior to
grading date. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Phone 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email AIWaShihan@... For those grading as 'Open'
applicants or AIWa 'Associate' level, please send in your relevant
association's grade syllabus at least one month prior to grading
date. For 'Direct' and 'Full' Members please contact the AIWa
President for this year's requirements. Application forms available
from your Club Instructor or from the AIWa Licensing Office. You can
also download an application form from our website:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk For information on FREE Full and Associate
Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us
on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

27/09/05 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

28/09/05 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

30/09/05 - Cranleigh Karate Club Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Cranleigh Karate Club, Snoxhall Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh,
Surrey. Time: 7-8.30pm. Price of Grading £10, includes Belt &
Personalised Certificate upon a pass. Further details: Ian Hunter
(5th Dan) Renshi. 01428-685093. Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

October 2005 - European Wadokai Championships. Macedonia. Details
from Dave Finch Sandan 01902-331627/07786-3241309. Email:
finchd@.... Website:
www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

02/10/05 - Wadokai England Way to Excellence. Venue TBA (North of
England). Instructor: Sakagami Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho. Cost: £30
for the first session, including syllabus DVD, £20 for the rest.
Details from Dave Finch Sandan 01902-331627/07786-3241309. Email:
finchd@.... Website:
www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

25/11/05 - Wadokai England Autumn Dan Grading. Details from Dave
Finch Sandan 01902-331627/07786-3241309. Email:
finchd@.... Website:
www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

30/11/05 - St. Andrew's Day - Eccosse (Scotland).

04/12/05 - Wadokai England Winter Dan Grading. Details from Dave
Finch Sandan 01902-331627/07786-3241309. Email:
finchd@.... Website:
www.uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

07/12/05 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

08/12/05 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

16/12/05 - Cranleigh Karate Club Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Cranleigh Karate Club, Snoxhall Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh,
Surrey. Time: 7-8.30pm. Price of Grading £10, includes Belt &
Personalised Certificate upon a pass. Further details: Ian Hunter
(5th Dan) Renshi. Tel: 01428-685093. Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

17/12/05 - AIWa Wadokai Southwest Christmas Outing. Time: 10am.
Venue: Mount Batten Jetty (Ferry point for Barbican). Includes visit
to (so bring enough money for) National Marine Aquarium, Barbican
Shops, Plymouth Hoe, and Barbican Fish & Chips. For details please
contact: Gary E Swift 7th Dan. 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Open to all members & family. No booking
necessary, just turn up at Jetty (please wear something
warm/waterproof for the water-crossing).For information on FREE Full
and Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

2006

01/01/06 - AIWa Affiliations Due. Free Membership for Clubs & Groups.
For information on FREE AIWa Full and Associate Membership, please
contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

01/03/06 - St. David's Day - Cymru (Wales).

05/03/06 - St. Piran's Day - Kernow (Cornwall).

17/03/06 - St Patrick's Day - Eire (Ireland).

25/03/06 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 1). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk
26/03/06 - AIWa-UK 'Open' Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: Chesworth
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 9am–12pm. Written
examination 9-10.30am. Practical 10.30am-12pm. Chief Examiner GE
Swift 7th Dan. Applications to be in at least one month prior to
grading date. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.ukMINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:SHODAN: From 1st Kyu
to 1st Dan/Kohai-Shodan = 9 months.NIDAN: From1st Dan to 2nd Dan = 24
months.SANDAN: From 2nd Dan to 3rd Dan = 36 months.YODAN: From 3rd
Dan to 4th Dan = 48 months.GODAN: From 4th Dan to 5th Dan = 60
months. For those grading as 'Open' applicants or AIWa 'Associate'
level, please send in your relevant association's grade syllabus at
least one month prior to grading date. For 'Direct' and 'Full'
Members please contact the AIWa President for this year's
requirements. Application forms available from your Club Instructor
or from the AIWa Licensing Office. You can also download an
application form from our website: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk For
information on FREE Full and Associate Membership, please contact the
AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.
Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

26/03/06 - DKW/AIWa 30 years Birthday Celebration Dinner. Venue:
Golden Palace Restaurant, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 7pm.
All DKW 3rd Dan & above welcome. RSVP before 25/02/06. Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. For information on FREE Full
and Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

28/03/06 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

29/03/06 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. Time: 7-
8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate
upon a pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

31/03/06 - Cranleigh Karate Club Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Cranleigh Karate Club, Snoxhall Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh,
Surrey. Time: 7-8.30pm. Price of Grading £10, includes Belt &
Personalised Certificate upon a pass. Further details: Ian Hunter
(5th Dan) Renshi. 01428-685093. Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

April 2006 - Wa-No-Michi Karate Academy, Onondaga, Brantford, Canada.
Advanced Courses & Yudan Shinsa. Visiting Instructor: Gary E Swift
(7th Dan) Saiko-Shihan. Visit will include Yudan Shinsa and various
advanced courses in Kata (including the Wado versions of Suparinpei &
Seienchin) and various Tai-sabaki. Plus courses in Idori-no-kata,
Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata for all grades. For further
details please contact: Scott Gawne Sandan. Address: 4 Brantford
Street, Onondaga, Brantford, Ont. N3T 5L9. Email: sgawne@...
NB: This is a proposed date of arrival by the AIWa President.

28/06/06 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

30/06/06 - Cranleigh Karate Club Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Cranleigh Karate Club, Snoxhall Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh,
Surrey. Time: 7-8.30pm. Price of Grading £10, includes Belt &
Personalised Certificate upon a pass. Further details: Ian Hunter
(5th Dan) Renshi. 01428-685093. Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

22/09/06 - Wado Kata & Bunkai Course. Venue: Cranleigh Karate Club,
Snoxhall Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 7-8.30pm.
Price £4.00. Visiting Instructor Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

23/09/06 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 2). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@...
Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

24/09/06 - AIWa-UK 'Open' Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: Chesworth
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 9am–12pm. Written
examination 9-10.30am. Practical 10.30am-12pm. Chief Examiner GE
Swift 7th Dan. Applications to be in at least one month prior to
grading date. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Phone 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email AIWaShihan@... TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS:SHODAN: From 1st Kyu to 1st Dan/Kohai-Shodan = 9
months.NIDAN: From1st Dan to 2nd Dan = 24 months.SANDAN: From 2nd Dan
to 3rd Dan = 36 months.YODAN: From 3rd Dan to 4th Dan = 48
months.GODAN: From 4th Dan to 5th Dan = 60 months. For those grading
as 'Open' applicants or AIWa 'Associate' level, please send in your
relevant association's grade syllabus at least one month prior to
grading date. For 'Direct' and 'Full' Members please contact the AIWa
President for this year's requirements. Application forms available
from your Club Instructor or from the AIWa Licensing Office. You can
also download an application form from our website:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk For information on FREE Full and Associate
Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us
on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

26/09/06 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

27/09/06 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

29/09/06 - Cranleigh Karate Club Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Cranleigh Karate Club, Snoxhall Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh,
Surrey. Time: 7-8.30pm. Price of Grading £10, includes Belt &
Personalised Certificate upon a pass. Further details: Ian Hunter
(5th Dan) Renshi. 01428-685093. Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

30/11/06 - St. Andrew's Day – Eccosse (Scotland).

06/12/06 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-
493210 – Mobile 07719-773898 – Email AIWaShihan@... Find us
on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

09/12/06 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 3). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... information on FREE Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

15/12/06 - Cranleigh Karate Club Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Cranleigh Karate Club, Snoxhall Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh,
Surrey. Time: 7-8.30pm. Price of Grading £10, includes Belt &
Personalised Certificate upon a pass. Further details: Ian Hunter
(5th Dan) Renshi. 01428-685093. Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

2007

01/01/07 - AIWa Affiliations Due. Free Membership for Clubs & Groups.
For information on FREE Full and Associate Membership, please contact
the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

27/03/07 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-493210 – Mobile 07719-
773898 - Email AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

28/03/07 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

24/03/07 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 1). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

25/03/07 - AIWa-UK 'Open' Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: Chesworth
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 9am–12pm. Written
examination 9-10.30am. Practical 10.30am-12pm. Chief Examiner GE
Swift 7th Dan. Applications to be in at least one month prior to
grading date. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Phone 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email AIWaShihan@... TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS:SHODAN: From 1st Kyu to 1st Dan/Kohai-Shodan = 9
months.NIDAN: From1st Dan to 2nd Dan = 24 months.SANDAN: From 2nd Dan
to 3rd Dan = 36 months.YODAN: From 3rd Dan to 4th Dan = 48
months.GODAN: From 4th Dan to 5th Dan = 60 months. For those grading
as 'Open' applicants or AIWa 'Associate' level, please send in your
relevant association's grade syllabus at least one month prior to
grading date. For 'Direct' and 'Full' Members please contact the AIWa
President for this year's requirements. Application forms available
from your Club Instructor or from the AIWa Licensing Office. You can
also download an application form from our website:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk For information on FREE Full and Associate
Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us
on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

26/06/07 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

27/06/07 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

25/09/07 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

26/09/07 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

29/09/07 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 2). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

30/09/07 - AIWa-UK 'Open' Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: Chesworth
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 9am–12pm. Written
examination 9-10.30am. Practical 10.30am-12pm. Chief Examiner GE
Swift 7th Dan. Applications to be in at least one month prior to
grading date. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Phone 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email AIWaShihan@... TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS:SHODAN: From 1st Kyu to 1st Dan/Kohai-Shodan = 9
months.NIDAN: From1st Dan to 2nd Dan = 24 months.SANDAN: From 2nd Dan
to 3rd Dan = 36 months.YODAN: From 3rd Dan to 4th Dan = 48
months.GODAN: From 4th Dan to 5th Dan = 60 months. For those grading
as 'Open' applicants or AIWa 'Associate' level, please send in your
relevant association's grade syllabus at least one month prior to
grading date. For 'Direct' and 'Full' Members please contact the AIWa
President for this year's requirements. Application forms available
from your Club Instructor or from the AIWa Licensing Office. You can
also download an application form from our website:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk For information on FREE Full and Associate
Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us
on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

11/12/07 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

12/12/07 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

2008

01/01/08 - AIWa Affiliations Due. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email AIWaShihan@... Free
Membership for Clubs & Groups. For information on FREE Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

26/03/08 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

26/03/08 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

29/03/08 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 2). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

30/03/08 - AIWa-UK 'Open' Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: Chesworth
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 9am–12pm. Written
examination 9-10.30am. Practical 10.30am-12pm. Chief Examiner GE
Swift 7th Dan. Applications to be in at least one month prior to
grading date. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Phone 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email AIWaShihan@... TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS:SHODAN: From 1st Kyu to 1st Dan/Kohai-Shodan = 9
months.NIDAN: From1st Dan to 2nd Dan = 24 months.SANDAN: From 2nd Dan
to 3rd Dan = 36 months.YODAN: From 3rd Dan to 4th Dan = 48
months.GODAN: From 4th Dan to 5th Dan = 60 months. For those grading
as 'Open' applicants or AIWa 'Associate' level, please send in your
relevant association's grade syllabus at least one month prior to
grading date. For 'Direct' and 'Full' Members please contact the AIWa
President for this year's requirements. Application forms available
from your Club Instructor or from the AIWa Licensing Office. You can
also download an application form from our website:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk For information on FREE Full and Associate
Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us
on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

24/06/08 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

25/06/08 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

27/09/08 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 2). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE AIWa Full
and Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

28/09/08 - AIWa-UK 'Open' Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: Chesworth
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 9am–12pm. Written
examination 9-10.30am. Practical 10.30am-12pm. Chief Examiner GE
Swift 7th Dan. Applications to be in at least one month prior to
grading date. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Phone 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email AIWaShihan@... TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS:SHODAN: From 1st Kyu to 1st Dan/Kohai-Shodan = 9
months.NIDAN: From1st Dan to 2nd Dan = 24 months.SANDAN: From 2nd Dan
to 3rd Dan = 36 months.YODAN: From 3rd Dan to 4th Dan = 48
months.GODAN: From 4th Dan to 5th Dan = 60 months. For those grading
as 'Open' applicants or AIWa 'Associate' level, please send in your
relevant association's grade syllabus at least one month prior to
grading date. For 'Direct' and 'Full' Members please contact the AIWa
President for this year's requirements. Application forms available
from your Club Instructor or from the AIWa Licensing Office. You can
also download an application form from our website:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk For information on FREE Full and Associate
Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us
on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

23/09/08 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

24/09/08 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

03/12/08 - Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8pm. Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised
Certificate upon a pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

09/12/08 - Brixton School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: St
Mary's School Community Centre, Brixton, Devon. PL8 2AG. Time: 7-8pm.
Price £12, includes Training, Belt & Personalised Certificate upon a
pass. Details from Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

2009

01/01/09 - AIWa Affiliations Due. Free Membership for Clubs & Groups.
For information on FREE AIWa Full and Associate Membership, please
contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

28/03/09 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 1). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE AIWa Full
and Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

29/03/09 - AIWa-UK 'Open' Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: Chesworth
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 9am–12pm. Written
examination 9-10.30am. Practical 10.30am-12pm. Chief Examiner GE
Swift 7th Dan. Applications to be in at least one month prior to
grading date. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Phone 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email AIWaShihan@... TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS:SHODAN: From 1st Kyu to 1st Dan/Kohai-Shodan = 9
months.NIDAN: From1st Dan to 2nd Dan = 24 months.SANDAN: From 2nd Dan
to 3rd Dan = 36 months.YODAN: From 3rd Dan to 4th Dan = 48
months.GODAN: From 4th Dan to 5th Dan = 60 months. For those grading
as 'Open' applicants or AIWa 'Associate' level, please send in your
relevant association's grade syllabus at least one month prior to
grading date. For 'Direct' and 'Full' Members please contact the AIWa
President for this year's requirements. Application forms available
from your Club Instructor or from the AIWa Licensing Office. You can
also download an application form from our website:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk For information on FREE Full and Associate
Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us
on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

26/09/09 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 2). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE AIWa Full
and Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

27/09/09 - AIWa-UK 'Open' Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: Chesworth
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 9am–12pm. Written
examination 9-10.30am. Practical 10.30am-12pm. Chief Examiner GE
Swift 7th Dan. Applications to be in at least one month prior to
grading date. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Phone 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email AIWaShihan@... TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS:SHODAN: From 1st Kyu to 1st Dan/Kohai-Shodan = 9
months.NIDAN: From1st Dan to 2nd Dan = 24 months.SANDAN: From 2nd Dan
to 3rd Dan = 36 months.YODAN: From 3rd Dan to 4th Dan = 48
months.GODAN: From 4th Dan to 5th Dan = 60 months. For those grading
as 'Open' applicants or AIWa 'Associate' level, please send in your
relevant association's grade syllabus at least one month prior to
grading date. For 'Direct' and 'Full' Members please contact the AIWa
President for this year's requirements. Application forms available
from your Club Instructor or from the AIWa Licensing Office. You can
also download an application form from our website:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk For information on FREE Full and Associate
Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us
on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

2010

01/01/10 - AIWa Affiliations Due. Free Membership for Clubs & Groups.
For information on FREE AIWa Full and Associate Membership, please
contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

27/03/10 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 1). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE AIWa Full
and Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

28/03/10 - AIWa-UK 'Open' Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: Chesworth
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 9am–12pm. Written
examination 9-10.30am. Practical 10.30am-12pm. Chief Examiner GE
Swift 7th Dan. Applications to be in at least one month prior to
grading date. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Phone 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email AIWaShihan@... TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS:SHODAN: From 1st Kyu to 1st Dan/Kohai-Shodan = 9
months.NIDAN: From1st Dan to 2nd Dan = 24 months.SANDAN: From 2nd Dan
to 3rd Dan = 36 months.YODAN: From 3rd Dan to 4th Dan = 48
months.GODAN: From 4th Dan to 5th Dan = 60 months. For those grading
as 'Open' applicants or AIWa 'Associate' level, please send in your
relevant association's grade syllabus at least one month prior to
grading date. For 'Direct' and 'Full' Members please contact the AIWa
President for this year's requirements. Application forms available
from your Club Instructor or from the AIWa Licensing Office. You can
also download an application form from our website:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk For information on FREE Full and Associate
Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us
on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

25/09/10 - AIWa Open Wado Course (Part 2). Venue: Chesworth School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost: £7.50 per student on
door or pre-booked £6.50 (please obtain application form from your
instructor). Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Part 2: Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite. Part 3: Idori-
no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-kata, Tachi-ai-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Details: For further details please contact: Gordon
Hoare (4th Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01403-253782. Email:
gordon@... For information on FREE AIWa Full
and Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

26/09/10 - AIWa-UK 'Open' Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: Chesworth
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 9am–12pm. Written
examination 9-10.30am. Practical 10.30am-12pm. Chief Examiner GE
Swift 7th Dan. Applications to be in at least one month prior to
grading date. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Phone 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email AIWaShihan@... TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS:SHODAN: From 1st Kyu to 1st Dan/Kohai-Shodan = 9
months.NIDAN: From1st Dan to 2nd Dan = 24 months.SANDAN: From 2nd Dan
to 3rd Dan = 36 months.YODAN: From 3rd Dan to 4th Dan = 48
months.GODAN: From 4th Dan to 5th Dan = 60 months. For those grading
as 'Open' applicants or AIWa 'Associate' level, please send in your
relevant association's grade syllabus at least one month prior to
grading date. For 'Direct' and 'Full' Members please contact the AIWa
President for this year's requirements. Application forms available
from your Club Instructor or from the AIWa Licensing Office. You can
also download an application form from our website:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk For information on FREE Full and Associate
Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us
on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

2011

01/01/11 - AIWa Affiliations Due. Free Membership for Clubs & Groups.
For information on FREE AIWa Full and Associate Membership, please
contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

27/03/11 - DKW/AIWa 35 years Birthday Celebration Dinner. Venue:
Golden Palace Restaurant, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 7pm.
All DKW 3rd Dan & above welcome. RSVP before 25/02/11. Details from
GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-493210 – Mobile 07719-773898 – Email
AIWaShihan@... For information on FREE AIWa Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

2016

01/01/16 - AIWa Affiliations Due. Free Membership for Clubs & Groups.
For information on FREE AIWa Full and Associate Membership, please
contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

27/03/16 - DKW/AIWa 40 years Birthday Celebration Dinner. Venue:
Golden Palace Restaurant, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 7pm.
All DKW 3rd Dan & above welcome. RSVP before 25/02/16. Details from
GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-493210 – Mobile 07719-773898 – Email
AIWaShihan@... For information on FREE AIWa Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

2026

01/01/26 - AIWa Affiliations Due. Free Membership for Clubs & Groups.
For information on FREE AIWa Full and Associate Membership, please
contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-
493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

29/03/26 - AIWa 50 Years 'Celebration Special' Wado Karate Course.
Venue: Cranleigh Karate Club, Snoxhall Centre, Snoxhall, Knowle Lane,
Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 2-5pm. Instructor: Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Free training for all AIWa Members. For information on FREE AIWa Full
and Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

29/03/26 - DKW/AIWa 50 years Birthday Celebration Dinner. Venue:
Golden Palace Restaurant, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 7pm.
All DKW 3rd Dan & above welcome. RSVP before 29/02/26. Details from
GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-493210 – Mobile 07719-773898 - Email
AIWaShihan@... For information on FREE AIWa Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@... Find us on: www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk

ALLIANCE OF INTERNATIONAL WADO-RYU (AIWa)
A Governing Body for International Wado Karate recognised by the
Japanese Karate Federation (JKF-Wadokai England).
1. Do you teach (or want to teach) Wado Karate?
2. Are you 18 (or over) and hold at least the rank of 1st Dan?
3. Do you 'really' want to see Wado unity in this country?
4. Do you want the option to run your own affairs at Club level?
5. Do you want regular Wado Courses, Black-belt Gradings,
Tournaments, etc?
6. Do you want to be part of a prestigious organisation whose members
practise Wado Karate?
If the answer is YES to any of the above - you may want to consider
joining us!
Optional benefits include (depending on type of membership):
1. Associate Membership giving complete autonomy.
2. Top Japanese & British Instruction.
3. Regular Courses.
4. Regular Wado Tournaments.
5. Regular Wado-ryu Black-belt Gradings (held twice a year).
6. Access to Wadokai England & JKF-Wadokai Black-belt Gradings.
7. Black-belt grade registration within AIWa, Wadokai England and
Japanese Karate Federation.
8. Access to the Wadokai England Squad.
9. Licensing (individual or bulk), if required.
10. Competitive Insurance for students & instructors (individual or
bulk), if required.
11. A regular Newsletter & Date Section open to all members.
12. Voting rights for Full & Direct Members on the Executive
Committee.
13. A 'say' in the running of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu.

Cost for membership?

Free 'Full & Direct Membership', Free 'Associate Membership'!

You do not need to leave your present affiliation to be part of AIWa!

We don't want your money, just your unity!

For further details, and an `Introductory Pack', please contact: AIWa
President GE Swift 7th Dan.
57 South Hill, Hooe, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9PT. GB.
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email; AIWaShihan@...
Groups already in membership for 2005 include:
1. Domei Kokusai Wadokai: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Saiko-Shihan. Full
Member.
2. AIWa USA: James Charnaud (4th Dan) Tashi. Direct Member.
3.UK Bushido Karate Kai: Barry Archer 4th Dan. Associate Member.
4. Wadoryu Karate-do Kenkyukai: Graham Chuck (5th Dan) Renshi.
Associate Member.
5. La Fondation Du Cercle: David Holtom 5th Dan. Associate Member.
6. Wadokai India: Sunil Kumar 4th Dan. Associate Member.
7. Wadokai Southwest: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Saiko-Shihan. Full
Member.
8. Wa-No-Michi Canada: Scott Gawne 3rd Dan. Direct Member.
9. Bushido Karate Canada: Howard Crocker 3rd Dan. Associate Member.
10. Taunton Karate-kai: Mark Overthrow 4th Dan. Associate Member.
11. Ki-Wa-Ryu: Carol Ralph 3rd Dan/Alan Reid 2nd Dan. Associate
Member.

For further information about AIWa please visit us at:
www.AIWaHonbu.co.uk Or at our Chat-site:
uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-International-Wadoryu/
Email: Wado_Karate@...

AIWa is also affiliated to the British Karate Association (BKA) &
Amalgamated Warrior Arts Union (AWA).