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28/04/06 - Tai-Jutsu Course – Open to all AIWa Members. Conducted by
David Holtom 5th Dan (Chief Instructor of the La Fondation Du Cercle
(France)). Training programme will include: 1. Teach some practical
techniques that are relevant to the dangerous times we live in. 2.
Do so in such a way that everyone can take some Tai-jutsu away and
continue working with it. 3. Teach some basic techniques for
developing faster reactions better co-ordination and judgement of
distance. Venue: The Snoxhall Youth Sports Centre, Knowle Lane,
Cranleigh, Surrey. 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.

06/05/06 - Riviera Karate Club Course & Kyu Gradings. Instructor:
Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time: 10am-12pm. Venue: Brixham
Leisure Centre, Brixham Community College, Brixham, Devon. For
further information, please contact: Mark Flynn 1st Dan. Tel: 07788-
476598.

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 National Open 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.

23/05/06 - Karate England – Club for All Workshop. One of the pre-
requisites for an Association/Club being awarded ClubMark/KarateMark
status is attendance at a Club for All Workshop. This course will
fulfil that requirement. For further information, please contact
Philip Don Karate England Development Director. Tel: 01628-487444.
Email: admin@... Time: 18.30-21.30. Venue: Hilton
Hotel, Dartford Masthead Close, Crossways Business Park, Dartford,
Kent. DA2 6DF.

25/05/06 - Karate England – Club for All Workshop. One of the pre-
requisites for an Association/Club being awarded ClubMark/KarateMark
status is attendance at a Club for All Workshop. This course will
fulfil that requirement. For further information, please contact
Philip Don Karate England Development Director. Tel: 01628-487444.
Email: admin@... Time: 18.30-21.30. Venue: The
Beeches Conference Centre, Broomhill Road, Brislington, Bristol. BS4
5FG.

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.

06/06/06 - Karate England – Club for All Workshop. One of the pre-
requisites for an Association/Club being awarded ClubMark/KarateMark
status is attendance at a Club for All Workshop. This course will
fulfil that requirement. For further information, please contact
Philip Don Karate England Development Director. Tel: 01628-487444.
Email: admin@... Time: 18.30-21.30. Venue: City of
Wolverhampton College, Wellington Road Campus, Bilston. WV14 6BT.

08/06/06 - Karate England – Club for All Workshop. One of the pre-
requisites for an Association/Club being awarded ClubMark/KarateMark
status is attendance at a Club for All Workshop. This course will
fulfil that requirement. For further information, please contact
Philip Don Karate England Development Director. Tel: 01628-487444.
Email: admin@... Time: 18.30-21.30. Venue: Suites
Hotel, Ribblers Lane, Knowsley, Prescott, Liverpool. L34 9HA.

9, 10 & 11/06/06 - Wadokai England Summer Course. Details to follow.

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 - AIWa Open Wado Standardisation Course (Part 2). Venue:
Chesworth School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm. Cost:
£10. With SENT application. £12 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@... THIS COURSE IS BY APPLICATION ONLY –
PLEASE FILL IN FORM AND RETURN BEFORE 11/05/06 – forms available
from your Club Instructor or AIWa Forum.
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.

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/

13/06/06 - Karate England – Club for All Workshop. One of the pre-
requisites for an Association/Club being awarded ClubMark/KarateMark
status is attendance at a Club for All Workshop. This course will
fulfil that requirement. For further information, please contact
Philip Don Karate England Development Director. Tel: 01628-487444.
Email: admin@... Time: 18.30-21.30. Venue: The Met,
King Street, Leeds. LS1 2HQ.

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/

24/06/06 - AIWa Shi-to-ryu Kata Course. Four Kata to learn in three
hours. Shinsei, Juroku-no, Seisan, and Seienchin. Venue: Chesworth
Junior School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 10am-1pm.
Instructor: Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Cost: £10. With SENT application.
£12 on door. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-493210 –
Mobile 07719-773898 – Email AIWaShihan@... SHINSEI – 'Pure
heart', 'new beginning'. A Kata developed by Mabuni-Kenwa and
practised within the Shi-to-ryu school of Karate. JUROKU-NO –
'Sixteen'. A Kata, developed by the Karate master Mabuni-Kenwa, and
practised within the Shi-to-ryu school of Karate. SEISAN –
'Thirteen'. A Karate Kata developed by Higaonna-Kanryo and
practised within numerous Okinawan Karate systems. SEI-EN-CHIN –
'Calm within the storm'. 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/WadokaiSouthwest/

25/06/06 - Wadokai England Instructor Course. Directed towards all
Group Heads and Instructors. Seminar will also include requirements
for Wadokai England's Yudan Shinsa Syllabus. Venue: Walsall College
Campus. Cost: £20. Time: 12-4pm. Instructor: Sakagami Kuniaki (7th
Dan) Honbucho.

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/

07/05/06 - Riviera Wado Karate Course & Kyu Gradings. Venue: Brixham
Leisure Centre, Brixham Community College, Brixham, Devon. Time:
10am-12pm. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Details: Mark
Flynn 1st Dan. Tel: 07788-476598. Web:
www.communigate.co.uk/twc/WadokaiSouthwest/

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 and Instructors. Seminar will also include requirements
for Wadokai England's Yudan Shinsa Syllabus. Venue: Walsall College
Campus. Cost: £20. Time: 12-4pm. Instructor: Sakagami Kuniaki (7th
Dan) Honbucho.

07/08/06 - International Wadokai Summer Course.
Date: August 7th to August 12th 2006
Venue: Lagos, The Algarve, Portugal
Instructors to include K. Sakagami - 7th Dan, Peter May - 6th Dan.
More details on training fees, hotels etc, to follow
Details may also be obtained from Dave Finch Sandan 01902-331627.
Mobile: 07786-3241309. Email: finchd@... Website:
uk.geocities.com/wadoaiwakai/events

28/08/06 - European Wadokai Championships.
Date: 28th October 2006
Venue: Budapest, Hungary
Selections for this competition are ongoing but all students should
be notified, if they have been selected, by the end of the June, at
Squad training sessions.

03/09/06 - Wadokai England Instructor Course. Directed towards all
Group Heads and Instructors. Seminar will also include requirements
for Wadokai England's Yudan Shinsa Syllabus. Cost: £20. Time: 10am-
2pm. Instructor: Sakagami Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho. Venue: Cheslyn
Hay Leisure Centre Saredon Road Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ. The venue is
near Cannock in Staffordshire and approximately 3 minutes away from
Junction 11 M6. Directions: Travelling north on the M6 Leave at
Junction 11, take the third exit right onto the A460 towards
Cannock, at the next island turn right into Saredon Road, the
leisure centre is on the right hand side after the school.
Travelling south leave at junction 11 and turn left onto A460 and
right at next island with venue on the right hand side.

23/09/06 - Kuniaki Sakagami (7th Dan) Honbucho Open Wado Course.
Instructor: Sakagami Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho. Venue: Tanbridge
House School Sports Hall, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 1-4pm. Cost:
Seniors £15. Juniors £10. Young Juniors (under 8) £5.00 (special 1-
hour session 1-2pm). 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/

14 & 15/10/06 - Genbu-Kai England Presents Karate & Kobudo Seminar
with Shihan Fumio Demura. Saturday 14 & Sunday 15th October 2006.
For further information on this seminar with one of the worlds most
renowned Japanese Masters. Please contact Sharon Mallalieu. Tameside
Karate, 426 Oldham Road, Ashton Under Lyne; 0161-3392101/07900-
985816. Email karate@... Web: www.genbukai.org
& www.genbu-kai.com

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

04/11/06 - 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: Horsham (venue TBA). 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:
www.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/ Transport for AIWa
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@...

26/11/06 - Wadokai England Instructor Course. Directed towards all
Group Heads and Instructors. Seminar will also include requirements
for Wadokai England's Yudan Shinsa Syllabus. Venue: Walsall College
Campus. Cost: £20. Time: 12-4pm. Instructor: Sakagami Kuniaki (7th
Dan) Honbucho.

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/

16/12/06 - Wadokai Southwest Annual Awards & Christmas Party. DKW
Awards for Wadokai Southwest Clubs & Members. Open to all AIWa
members and families. Venue: Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre,
Plympton, Devon. Time: 2-6pm. Price: £2 per person on the door.
Wadokai Southwest Clubs include: Plymstock School of Karate,
Chaddlewood Karate Club, Pomphlett Karate Club, and Riviera Karate
Club. Awards will also include AIWa Annual Presentations. Event will
include: Buffet, Bar, Disco, and DKW & AIWa Awards. Due to this
being a family friendly environment there will be no smoking at this
venue (however, smoking is permitted in the Social Club Bar area
next door).