19/04/06 Plymstock Dojo Closed for Easter. Training at
Pomphlett Centre 18/04/06. See AIWa Club List.

20/04/06 Chaddlewood Dojo Closed for Easter. Training at
Pomphlett Centre 18/04/06. See AIWa Club List.

23/04/06 St George's Day – Angle Land (England).

23/04/06
Mushindo Wado Kai Presents National Open Karate
Championships. Sunday 23rd April 2006. Chase Leisure Centre,
Stafford Road, Cannock WS11 2AL. The venue is only 5 minutes drive
from junction 12 of the M6 motorway. If you are travelling South
then leave the M6 motorway at junction 12 and turn left onto the A5
sign-posted Cannock. If you are travelling North then you will
require the third exit when you leave junction 12. At the next
island look for the Longford House pub on your left hand side and
turn left onto the A4601. Continue on this road straight over the
next island. When you reach the traffic lights in Cannock town
centre stay in the left hand lane and go straight over following the
signs for the A34 Stafford Road. At the next island ignore the first
minor road exit and take the next exit continuing to follow the A34
Stafford signs. At the next island go straight over and the leisure
centre is approximately 300 yards on the left hand side immediately
after the golf course. Spectators: Adults £6, Children under 12 £3,
Children under 5 free e-mail vince.parker@... for further
details or download application forms from www.unitedkarate.org For
additional information please telephone Vince on 01902 757174 (Eve)
or e-mail vince.parker@... Closing date for entries Friday
14th April 2006. Please send all entries to 2a, Burland Avenue,
Tettenhall, Wolverhampton. WV6 9JL Please make cheques payable to
Mushindo Wado Kai.

26/04/06 Tai-Jutsu Course. Conducted by David Holtom 5th Dan.
Venue: Horsham DKW. Chesworth School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex.
Time: 7-9pm.

29/04/06
WKU Open Invitational Event. Members of Karate England – The
Governing Body for Karate in England. Chief Instructor: Alan Flook
7th Dan. Chief Referee: Nick Smith 6th Dan. £1,000 – 1ST PLACE MALE
TEAM KUMITE. OTHER CASH PRIZES AVAILABLE. Saturday 29th April 2006.
Venue: Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Nr. Bristol (J16 M5). Open to
all AIWa Members. Registration 9.00 a.m. start 10.00 a.m. Seniors
need not attend until 1.00 p.m. The WKU invites you to its Open
Invitational Karate Competition on Saturday 29th April 2006 - At
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. Cash Prize Events: Senior Male Team –
1st Place; £1,000. Senior Female Team – 1st Place; £ amount depends
on number of entries. Senior Male Individual – 1st Place; £50.
Senior Female Individual – 1st Place; £50. Senior Black Belt Kata –
1st Place £50. Age 5 to 9 Kumite – split into two grade categories.
Age 10+ Children's Kumite events are by height and grade
restriction. These must be adhered to. It is the responsibility of
the instructor to make sure entrants are put into the correct
category. Mistakes cannot be rectified on the day. Gum shields and
WKF style hand mitts are compulsory for all competitors. All
entrants must supply their own red and blue belts. Groin guards are
advisory as are chest guards for females. Soft shin protectors are
permitted. Un-graded students may NOT enter this competition. It is
the responsibility of the coach to make sure all entrants have a
valid licence and insurance. Competitors enter this competition at
their own risk and by doing so agree to absolve the WKU of any
claims which may arise due to injury, loss or damage. Each club
entering will be allocated a maximum 2 free coach passes – no
exceptions. Every endeavour will be made to keep to stipulated
categories. However, we reserve the right to change or cancel any
categories of insufficient entry without prior notice. Normal WKF
Rules apply unless otherwise stated. Kata - the following rules
apply: Up to 6th Kyu – Score books – Same Kata may be performed in
each round. 5th Kyu & 4th Kyu - Flag system – a minimum of 2
different Kata must be performed alternately. 3rd to 1st Kyu - Flag
system – a different Kata must be performed in each round. Black
belt – A different Kata must be performed in each round including
team events. Kumite; Knockout system. Entry Fees: Individuals £10,
Senior Male Team £30, All Other Teams £20. Spectators: Adult 16 +
£4.00, Children Age 5-15 £2.00 (Under 5 free). Family (2 Adult, 3
Children U16) £10. Cheques made payable to WKU. Photographic/video
equipment is not permitted around the areas. Registration forms to
be returned no later than 19th April 2006 – NO ENTRIES ON DAY. Kata
Events: Children's Kata – Under 16. 1. Mixed Age 5 to 9 – Up
to 6th Kyu. 2. Mixed Age 5 to 9 – 5th to 1st Kyu. 3. Mixed Age 10 to
15 – Up to 6th Kyu. 4. Mixed Age 10 to 15 – 5th and 4th Kyu. 5.
Mixed Age 10 to 15 – 3rd to 1st Kyu. 6. Mixed All Ages Up to
15 – Junior Black Belt. Adult Kata – 16+ 7. Mixed Up to 6th Kyu. 8.
Mixed 5th and 4th Kyu. 9. Mixed 3rd to 1st Kyu. 10. Mixed Black
Belt – £50 First Prize. Team Kata – All Ages (3 member team). 11.
Mixed All Kyu Grades. 12. Mixed Black Belt. For further details
please contact Wendy on Email: wku@... Transport for AIWa
Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.

30/04/06
West Bromwich Traditional Wado Kata Competition. Venue:
Tipton Sports Academy, Gospel Oak Road, Midlands. Time: 10am start –
5pm finish. Another chance to enter this traditionally friendly
starter! Good for both experienced and novices to the tournament
circuit – all welcome as there are categories for all levels! For
further information and application form, please contact Ray Field
4th Dan. Tel: 0121-5204318/07984-695432. You may also download from
the West Bromwich Karate Website: www.wbkarate.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk

04/05/06 Chaddlewood Karate Club Closed – Due to Polling Day.

06 & 07/05/06
Shingo Ohgami 7th Dan Wado Course. The Wadokai Karate
Federation Presents: A course for 3rd Kyu and above on Saturday the
6th and Sunday the 7th of May. It will be hosted by Sensei Leo
McDermott (5th Dan) and Sensei Graham Hall (6th Dan). Sensei Shingo
Ohgami (7th Dan) 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
1–3pm each day, with a lecture given by Sensei Ohgami 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. If you
require any further information, or would like to buy any tickets,
please contact me. Thanks, Jean Neale. Email: jean.neale@...

06 & 07/05/06 National Masters All Styles Championships. Welcome
to U.N.S.U (United Nations Shotokan Union). We organise World
Shotokan Events. We hold the biggest Events, as we accept all
Shotokan Practitioner regardless of Affiliation or Association. We
stage the World Masters Cup. European Masters Cup. Grand Masters
World Kata Championship, as well as many other titles. We have many
categories so all have a fair chance to hold a National Title. We
are holding the, National Masters All Styles Championships in may
6/7th in Sheffield Arena, this will be a massive all styles karate
comp for kata and kumite all are welcome. We would like to welcome
and invite your group to participate in this Grand event, we would
like to see your group represented to make a true Shotokan Union. We
are Governed by the WSKC (World Shotokan Karate Confederation)
constitutions and Rules. We ask NO AFFILIATION FEES just entry fees
regardless of affiliation or association. If you would like to know
more about UNSU please click here www.unsuworld.com If you are
interested in this event or future UNSU events please reply to this
e-mail and we will gladly send you some relevant info if you send us
your Postal address and Club/Association Name. President of UNSU.
Simon Williams 7th DAN. Email: jean.williams@...

07/05/06
Wadokai England Squad Training. Venue: University of
Wolverhampton, Walsall Sports Centre, Walsall Campus, Gorway Road,
Walsall. WS1 3BD. Time: 12-3pm. For further details please contact
Wadokai England Squad Manager Margaret Webster. Tel: 01773-749328 or
07791-237312. Email: englandwadokaisquad@...

07/05/06
Northern Open Classic Kata Championships. Closing Date 30th
April 2006. Venue: Selwin Jones Sports Centre, Ashton Road (A49),
Newton-Le-Willows, Nr Warrington (1 mile from Junction 23 on M6).
For further details and application form, please contact Brian
Bentham Sensei. Tel: 07736-741332. Email: brianbentham@...

13 & 14/05/06
Wadokai England Karate Championships, aka 'Rivermead Event'.
Kata Events 13/05/06. Kumite Events 14/05/06. Venue: Rivermead
Leisure Complex, Richfield Avenue, Reading. RG1 8EQ. Details from
Event Coordinator Sue Ryde. Tel: 07816-763489. Email: Sryde1@...
or from Dave Finch 3rd Dan. Email: finchd@... Website:
uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events FREE Transport for AIWa
Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.

21/05/06
Wadokai England Instructor Course. Directed towards all
Group Heads. Seminar will include requirements for Wadokai England's
Yudan Shinsa Syllabus. Venue: Walsall College Campus. Cost: £20.
Time: 12-4pm. Instructor: Sakagami Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho.

27/05/06
S.E.M.K.A./KEMPO-SANKARATE HOLIDAY 2006. COMBE HAVEN HOLIDAY
PARK HASTINGS SUSSEX TN38 8BZ 27th May to 3rd June 2006. Open to all
AIWa members. This is your opportunity to experience a Karate
Holiday that will benefit the whole family at a different venue to
previous years. This time we are going to St Leonards-on Sea
Hastings an hour and half drive from Horsham (sorry Sensei Dave's
students). This means, either a family can come along, or would be
suitable for six or less Adults sharing. All children must have an
adult (over 18 with them). We will be training in the mornings from
10.00am to 1.00pm from Sunday to Thursday plus addition Training in
the evening in the Sports Hall which leaves the afternoons and all
day Friday for you to do what you want! The two main Instructors
will be myself Sensei Paul Elliott 5th Dan Wado-ryu and Sensei Dave
Parkinson 4th Dan (Kempo-San), Alex McGregor 3rd Dan and assisted by
other Instructors within the two groups. This is a chance to meet
and train with other students and experience other forms of Karate.
Those taking part will gain valuable experience and it will give you
an opportunity to train with others of various abilities and you
will be able to exchange different concepts of Karate. It would be
nice to see a few more students from other clubs within our group
this year. With the discount we get the Holiday cheaper than other
Haven Holidays at that time of year. We try to add other elements to
the training other then what is usually practice at club level such
as Bokken, Nunchaku, Tonfa, Street Self Defence, Tai Chi and Bag
work. Any queries or special requirements contact Paul Elliott 01403
218327 semka@...

02/06/06 FIGHTCLUB EXPOSED MMA – PRO KICKBOXING – THAIBOXING.
OPEN AIR EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!! Fighters from Kickboxing -
Karate - Tae kwon do - kung fu - ju jitsu - Vale Tudo. This
is an outside event and we have been in negotiations with Eurosport
and they are very interested. Can you please confirm if you have any
fighters or you would like any tables at the show? This show will be
sanctioned by the IKF. www.wamafightclub.co.uk Tickets available on
www.prismpromo.com from as little as £12 per person. PS, DON'T
FORGET APPLY NOW www.fightfactor.com TV show update Please Read.
DEMO TEAMS WANTED. Trade Stalls Available.

03 & 04/06/06
Amalgamated Warrior Arts Open Training Weekend. Venue: King
Alfred Sport Centre, Burnham Road, Somerset. TA9 3EE. Styles: Ju-
jutsu, Kali, Karate (Wado-ryu, Shotokan, etc.), Kobudo, Kung-fu,
Muay-Thai. Cost: 2-Days Adults; £80. Juniors; £40. 1-Day Adults;
£45. Juniors; £25. AIWa Members are entitled to 25% Discount. Don't
forget to bring your 'Course Attendance Record Sheet' for signing
and stamping. Information: 01708-438936/01582-752172. Email:
events@... Application forms available from
aiwashihan@... Transport for AIWa Southwest Members
available – Please contact AIWa President.

10/06/06 Kumite Gata Training Session. 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.
More Details contact Paul Elliott 5th Dan on 01403 218327/
07778058482 semka@...

10/06/06
Karate England Good Practice & Child Protection Workshop. To
find out more about how your Association/Federation can be more
aware of Child Protection Policies, Whistle-blowing Policy and Duty
of Care, Karate England are running a series of workshops as
follows: Child Protection Courses available: Saturday 10th June 2006
2-5pm at the Suites Hotel, Ribblers Lane, Knowsley, Prescott,
Liverpool. L34 9HA. Sunday 11th June 2006 11am-2pm at The Met, King
Street, Leeds. LS1 2HQ. Saturday 17th June 2006 10am-1pm and 2-5pm
at City of Wolverhampton College, Wellington Road Campus, Bilston.
WV14 6BT. Sunday 18th June 2006 11am-2pm at the Holiday Inn, Bristol
Filton, Filton Road, Hambrook, Bristol. BS16 1QX. Saturday 1st July
2006 2-5pm at the Hilton Hotel, Dartford Masthead Close, Crossways
Business Park, Dartford, Kent. DA2 6DF. These Workshops will be
certified and will be run by Les Cutting, the Child Protection
Officer for Karate England and who is a recognised Sport Coach UK
Instructor. Due to limited spaces (22), each Workshop will be open
to the 'nominated' Child Protection Officer only. A full pack of
Workshop resources will be distributed on the day. Refreshments will
be available upon arrival. THERE IS NO CHARGE for attending a
Workshop. Please return the 'acknowledgement slip' completed to:
Karate England, Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Nr Marlow,
Buckinghamshire. SL7 1RT. This slip must be in by Monday 8th May
2006. For your copy of a 'Nomination of Association Child protection
Officer' and a 'Child Protection Course Application' form, please
download these from either uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-
International-Wadoryu/ or
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/wadokaiengland/

11/06/06 Karate England Good Practice & Child Protection
Workshop. To find out more about how your Association/Federation can
be more aware of Child Protection Policies, Whistle-blowing Policy
and Duty of Care, Karate England are running a series of workshops
as follows: Child Protection Courses available: Sunday 11th June
2006 11am-2pm at The Met, King Street, Leeds. LS1 2HQ. Saturday 17th
June 2006 10am-1pm and 2-5pm at City of Wolverhampton College,
Wellington Road Campus, Bilston. WV14 6BT. Sunday 18th June 2006
11am-2pm at the Holiday Inn, Bristol Filton, Filton Road, Hambrook,
Bristol. BS16 1QX. Saturday 1st July 2006 2-5pm at the Hilton Hotel,
Dartford Masthead Close, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent.
DA2 6DF. These Workshops will be certified and will be run by Les
Cutting, the Child Protection Officer for Karate England and who is
a recognised Sport Coach UK Instructor. Due to limited spaces (22),
each Workshop will be open to the 'nominated' Child Protection
Officer only. A full pack of Workshop resources will be distributed
on the day. Refreshments will be available upon arrival. THERE IS NO
CHARGE for attending a Workshop. Please return the 'acknowledgement
slip' completed to: Karate England, Bisham Abbey National Sports
Centre, Nr Marlow, Buckinghamshire. SL7 1RT. This slip must be in by
Monday 8th May 2006. For your copy of a 'Nomination of Association
Child protection Officer' and a 'Child Protection Course
Application' form, please download these from either
uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-International-Wadoryu/ or
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/wadokaiengland/

17/06/06 Karate England Good Practice & Child Protection
Workshop. To find out more about how your Association/Federation can
be more aware of Child Protection Policies, Whistle-blowing Policy
and Duty of Care, Karate England are running a series of workshops
as follows: Child Protection Courses available: Saturday 17th June
2006 10am-1pm and 2-5pm at City of Wolverhampton College, Wellington
Road Campus, Bilston. WV14 6BT. Sunday 18th June 2006 11am-2pm at
the Holiday Inn, Bristol Filton, Filton Road, Hambrook, Bristol.
BS16 1QX. Saturday 1st July 2006 2-5pm at the Hilton Hotel, Dartford
Masthead Close, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent. DA2 6DF.
These Workshops will be certified and will be run by Les Cutting,
the Child Protection Officer for Karate England and who is a
recognised Sport Coach UK Instructor. Due to limited spaces (22),
each Workshop will be open to the 'nominated' Child Protection
Officer only. A full pack of Workshop resources will be distributed
on the day. Refreshments will be available upon arrival. THERE IS NO
CHARGE for attending a Workshop. Please return the 'acknowledgement
slip' completed to: Karate England, Bisham Abbey National Sports
Centre, Nr Marlow, Buckinghamshire. SL7 1RT. This slip must be in by
Monday 8th May 2006. For your copy of a 'Nomination of Association
Child protection Officer' and a 'Child Protection Course
Application' form, please download these from either
uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-International-Wadoryu/ or
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/wadokaiengland/

18/06/06 Karate England Good Practice & Child Protection
Workshop. To find out more about how your Association/Federation can
be more aware of Child Protection Policies, Whistle-blowing Policy
and Duty of Care, Karate England are running a series of workshops
as follows: Child Protection Courses available: Sunday 18th June
2006 11am-2pm at the Holiday Inn, Bristol Filton, Filton Road,
Hambrook, Bristol. BS16 1QX. Saturday 1st July 2006 2-5pm at the
Hilton Hotel, Dartford Masthead Close, Crossways Business Park,
Dartford, Kent. DA2 6DF. These Workshops will be certified and will
be run by Les Cutting, the Child Protection Officer for Karate
England and who is a recognised Sport Coach UK Instructor. Due to
limited spaces (22), each Workshop will be open to the 'nominated'
Child Protection Officer only. A full pack of Workshop resources
will be distributed on the day. Refreshments will be available upon
arrival. THERE IS NO CHARGE for attending a Workshop. Please return
the 'acknowledgement slip' completed to: Karate England, Bisham
Abbey National Sports Centre, Nr Marlow, Buckinghamshire. SL7 1RT.
This slip must be in by Monday 8th May 2006. For your copy of
a 'Nomination of Association Child protection Officer' and a 'Child
Protection Course Application' form, please download these from
either uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-International-Wadoryu/
or http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/wadokaiengland/

28/06/06
Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8.30pm. 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

30/06/06 Hakutsuru Karate Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Hakutsuru Karate, 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: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-
of-International-Wadoryu/

01/07/06 Karate England Good Practice & Child Protection
Workshop. To find out more about how your Association/Federation can
be more aware of Child Protection Policies, Whistle-blowing Policy
and Duty of Care, Karate England are running a series of workshops
as follows: Child Protection Course available: Saturday 1st July
2006 2-5pm at the Hilton Hotel, Dartford Masthead Close, Crossways
Business Park, Dartford, Kent. DA2 6DF. These Workshops will be
certified and will be run by Les Cutting, the Child Protection
Officer for Karate England and who is a recognised Sport Coach UK
Instructor. Due to limited spaces (22), each Workshop will be open
to the 'nominated' Child Protection Officer only. A full pack of
Workshop resources will be distributed on the day. Refreshments will
be available upon arrival. THERE IS NO CHARGE for attending a
Workshop. Please return the 'acknowledgement slip' completed to:
Karate England, Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Nr Marlow,
Buckinghamshire. SL7 1RT. This slip must be in by Monday 8th May
2006. For your copy of a 'Nomination of Association Child protection
Officer' and a 'Child Protection Course Application' form, please
download these from either uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-
International-Wadoryu/ or
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/wadokaiengland/

08/07/06 The Marriage of James & Victoria Charnaud (AIWa-USA).

16/07/06
Wadokai England Kata Competition. Venue: Walsall College
Campus. More details to follow.

22/07/06
AIWa Multi-Art Training Course. This course is to introduce
Students to all the Groups and Instructors of AIWa. The course is to
be lead by Sensei Gary Swift 7th Dan, assisted by Chief Instructors
of each group that are members of AIWa. Students will be put into
groups of 10 to 20 students of their own age and ability and taught
by each Instructor of each group. The course is being held at
Tanbridge School Sports Hall, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex
Saturday 22nd July 9.30am to 1.30pm price £12.00 Seniors £8.00
Juniors (reduced rates for family's). Open to all ages and grades.
This is the first AIWa group course, so do not miss this opportunity
to train with high grade Instructors and meet new friends. All the
funds raised will go toward arranging an AIWa course, later on in
the year, with Sakagami Sensei in the southern region. For AIWa
Members located in Plymouth, 'limited' transport is available – so
first come, first served – if you require transport from Plymouth,
please indicate your intentions as soon as possible (01752-493210).
Due to the early start, we would need to Leave Pomphlett Dojo 4.30am
sharp.

26/07/06 Plymstock School of Karate Closed for Summer Break.
Return 06/09/06. Sessions cancelled on: 26/07/06, 02/08/06,
09/08/06, 16/08/06, 23/08/06, 30/08/06. All training will be
conducted at the Pomphlett Karate School, Pomphlett Methodist
Centre, Pomphlett Road, Pomphlett, Plymouth on Tuesday nights during
school holidays.

27/07/06 Chaddlewood School of Karate Closed for Summer
Break. Return 07/09/06. Sessions cancelled on: 27/07/06, 03/08/06,
10/08/06, 17/08/06, 24/08/06, 31/08/06. All training will be
conducted at the Pomphlett Karate School, Pomphlett Methodist
Centre, Pomphlett Road, Pomphlett, Plymouth on Tuesday nights during
school holidays.

30/07/06
Wadokai England Instructor Course. Directed towards all
Group Heads. Seminar will include requirements for Wadokai England's
Yudan Shinsa Syllabus. Venue: Walsall College Campus. Cost: £20.
Time: 12-4pm. Instructor: Sakagami Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho.

08/08/06
Wadokai England European Course, Portugal. Details from Dave
Finch Sandan 01902-331627. Mobile: 07786-3241309. Email:
finchd@... Website: uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

03/09/06
Wadokai England Instructor Course. Directed towards all
Group Heads. Seminar will include requirements for Wadokai England's
Yudan Shinsa Syllabus. Venue: Walsall College Campus. Cost: £20.
Time: 12-4pm. Instructor: Sakagami Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho.

23/09/06
Kuniaki Sakagami 7th Dan Open Wado Course. Instructor:
Sakagami Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho. Venue: Horsham, Sussex. Time: 1-
4pm. Cost: £15.00. Hosted by the Alliance of International Wado-ryu
(AIWa). For further details, please contact Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210. Transport for AIWa Southwest Members available
(first come, first served) – Please contact AIWa President.

24/09/06
Wadokai England Southern Region Black-belt Gradings. Venue:
Chesworth School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 11am. Chief
Examiner Sakagami Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho. 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/
MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: SHODAN: From 1st Kyu to 1st Dan/Kohai-
Shodan = 9 months. NIDAN: From 1st 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.
NB: AIWa Application must also be accompanied by the required AIWa
Standardisation/Wado Course Training History Sheet.
24/09/06 Wado-ryu Karate-do Kenkyukai Anniversary Course.
Details to follow. For further details, please contact: Graham Chuck
(6th Dan) Renshi. Tel: 07956-963223. Email: kenkyukai@...

27/09/06
Plymstock School of Karate, Course & Kyu Grading. Venue:
Plymstock School Gymnasium, Church Road, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 9AZ.
Time: 7-8.30pm. 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

29/09/06
Hakutsuru Karate Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: Hakutsuru
Karate, 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

22/10/06
British Karate Association Open Championships. Oldham Sports
Centre, Oldham, Manchester. Tel BKA on 0161-7736456 for details.

04/11/06
AIWa Kata Judges Course. Open to all AIWa members. Venue:
Chesworth School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 12-2pm. Cost:
£5.00. AIWa Kata Judge Certificates will be issued to all 1st Dan &
above participating. The course will cover all aspects of
organising, running, judging, and refereeing of an AIWa Kata
Competition (will also include aspects of the 'Repechage' system).
For further details please contact the AIWa President. Don't forget
to bring your 'Course Attendance Record Sheet' for signing and
stamping. For information on FREE Full and Associate Membership,
please also contact the AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel:
01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
www.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/ Transport for AIWa
Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.

05/11/06
Southern Region Open Wado Kata Championships. Open to all
Wado Clubs & Organisations. Hosted by The Alliance of International
Wado-ryu. Open to all Wado Organisations, Clubs and individuals.
APPLICATIONS BEFORE 1st NOVEMBER. Venue: Forest Sport Centre, Forest
School, Horsham, Sussex. Book-in: WITH LICENCE, for proof of age and
insurance etc., 9.30am. (No more bookings after 10.15am). Categories
for all ages and levels. Cost £5 per competitor/category. Events:
Individual Kata, Team Kata. The official Kata for 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 Seienchin and the Wado version of Suparinpei will be
accepted. Due to location, it may be advised to bring a packed-
lunch/refreshments etc. For an Information Pack & Application Form,
please contact Gary E Swift 7th Dan 57 South Hill, Hooe, Plymouth,
Devon. PL9 9PT. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email
aiwashihan@... Also, 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:
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Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.

18/11/06
SEMKA Annual Kumite Championships Individual and Team
events. Open to all SEMKA and AIWa Members. At Tanbridge School,
Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. 9.00am to 5.00pm. More Details
contact Paul Elliott 5th Dan on 01403 218327/ 07778058482
semka@...

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: 7-8.30pm. 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

09/12/06
AIWa Open Wado Standardisation Course (Part 3). Venue:
Chesworth School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost:
£10 per student on door. Elements: Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to
Suparinpei & Seienchin. 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. Don't forget to bring
your 'Course Attendance Record Sheet' for signing and stamping.
Details: For further information 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/ Transport for AIWa
Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.

14/12/06 Wadokai Southwest Annual Awards. Venue: Pomphlett
School of Karate. Time: 8pm.

15/12/06
Hakutsuru Karate Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: Hakutsuru
Karate, 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/