Dear All,

There has been a couple of changes to the Date Section that was
posted out this week. Please note the neccessary changes from this
updated version.

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notice, and whilst every attempt is made to keep the Date Section up
to date, events may change at any time.
Please confirm with the relevant event organiser before travelling.

02/09/06
The Golden Dragon Karate Club Kata Tournament. Saturday, 2nd
September 2006. Ardee Community Centre, Ardee, County Louth,
IRELAND. The venue is 40 minutes drive from Dublin Airport.
Individual, pairs and team kata events for all age groups and
grades. Full event list and travel directions are available on our
website http://www.karateireland.eu

02/09/06 SATURDAY 2nd S.E.M.K.A Black Belt and 1st Kyu
Standardization Course. All students of these grades must attend
these courses. At Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut 15, Tilgate Recreation
Centre, Crawley Seniors £10.00 Juniors £7.00. More details contact
Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

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 M6 leave at Jun 11
take 3rd exit right onto theA460 towards Cannock, at the next island
turn right for approx 100 yards to another island, turn right into
Saredon Road, Centre on right hand side after school. Travelling
south leave at junction 11 and turn left onto A460 and right at next
island with venue on the right hand side. For map, please see:
http://www.camphillswimming.org.uk/pdf's/PoolMaps/CheslynHay.pdf#sear
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09/09/06 Wado-ryu Kumite Gata, I-Dori-no-Kata & Tanto-Dori
Training Session. Instructors: Gary E Swift 7th Dan Kyoshi and Paul
Elliott 6th Dan. These courses are open to Junior and Seniors from
8th Kyu and above At Shin Ichi Do Dojo, Hut 15, Tilgate Recreation
Centre, Crawley 10am to 1.00pm. Price £10.00 seniors, £7.00 juniors.
Pre-book only due to limited numbers. To book, please contact Paul
Elliott 6th Dan on 01403 218327/ 07778058482 semka@...
10/09/06 Northern Open Classic Kumite Championships 2006.
Sunday 10th September, 9am registration / 10am start. INDIVIDUAL &
TEAM CATEGORIES FOR PEEWEE-ADULT. Selwin Jones Sports Centre, Ashton
Rd, Newton, Nr Warrington. Entry details available - Tel Brian on
07736-741332 or e-mail brianbentham@... for Entry Forms.

10/09/06 SUNDAY 10th S.E.M.K.A. Blocks and Kata Course open
to Adults all grades, Juniors orange belt 7th Kyu and above. At
Tanbridge School 10.00am to 1.00pm £10.00 Seniors £7.00 Juniors.
Polishyour Blocks or Kata on this course or for the grading on the
17th. More details contact Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327
semka@...

15 & 16/09/06 Mushindo Wado Kai Training Weekend. Venue: Barmouth,
Wales. This year it is over the weekend of September 15th & 16th and
although the weekend is fully booked in terms of accommodation the
training course on the Saturday is open to anyone. The training is
from 10am to 4pm and will cover a wide range of topics including
Wado Kai; Kumite Gata, Kihon Gumite and Tanto Dori. In addition we
have a short training session with a guest Aikido instructor. Sensei
Sakagami is the Chief instructor assisted by a number of other
instructors. The course will also cater for all grades and ages and
is at a cost of £20 per head. The venue is the Pavilion Leisure
Centre, Marine Promenade, Barmouth, Gwynedd. Wales. For details,
please contact Vince Parker 5th Dan. Tel: 0776 1091656 after August
3rd 2006 (due to holiday).

16/09/06 SATURDAY 16th S.E.M.K.A. 1ST Kyu Training Session
at Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut 15, Tilgate Recreation Centre, Crawley
10.00am to 1.00pm. Price £10.00 Seniors £7.00 Juniors. More details
contact Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

17/09/06 SUNDAY 17th Southern Open Series Martial Arts
Tournament Venue - Farnborough 6th formcollege, Prospect Avenue,
Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8JX Doors open at -11.15am Kata begins
at 12.00. Fighting begins at 12.30. More details contact Paul
Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

17/09/06 SUNDAY 17th S.E.M.K.A. Kyu Grading at Horsham Karate
Club Tanbridge School 9.30am to12.30pm. More details contact Paul
Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

23/09/06
Kuniaki Sakagami (7th Dan) Honbucho Open Wado Course. Hosted
by the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa). 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). For further details, please contact Paul Elliott 6th Dan. Tel.
07778-058482 or Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210. Transport
for AIWa Southwest Members available (first come first served, due
to limited seating) – Please contact AIWa President.
23/09/06
Bridgwater Bushi Karate Club Presents Iain Abernethy Seminar
8. Pinan/Heian Kata Bunkai Drills. For further details and
Application Form, please contact: Bridgwater Bushi Karate Club.
Website: www.bushi.org.uk Email: andrew@... Tel: 01278-
685559. Mob: 07904-857606.

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: Application must also be accompanied by the required
Standardisation/Wado Course Training History.
24/09/06
Wado-ryu Karate-do Kenkyukai 10th Anniversary Course. Venue:
Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports & Social Club, Ferndale
Road, Plymouth, Devon. Instructors: Gary Swift Kyoshi, 7th Dan. Nick
Smith Shihan, 6th Dan. Rob Smith Shihan, 6th Dan. Paul Hammond
Sensei, 4th Dan. Peter Mills Sensei, 4th Dan. Graham Chuck Renshi,
6th Dan and special guest instructor- Umberto Bergonzini, 2nd Dan
Gojuryu Ju-jitsu. To be followed by a Kyu & Dan Shinsa. Afterwards
relax with a full buffet and bar facilities. Times; 12.30
registration, 1.00- 5.00 training, 5.00- 6.00 grading. 6.00 onwards
buffet and bar. Cost (including buffet) seniors £15.00, juniors &
concessions £12.00. For further details, please contact: Graham
Chuck (6th Dan) Renshi. Tel: 07956-963223. Email:
kenkyukai@...

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 (6th Dan)
Renshi. 01428-685093. Find us on:
www.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

21/09/06 MABON. The last Sabbat of the year, Mabon, is named
for the Welsh God who is called the 'great son.' This festival is
celebrated at the autumn equinox and marks the second of the three
harvests. Apple and berry harvesting, cemetery visitations, and wine
making are a central feature of this observance. In Welsh mythology,
Mabon was stolen from his mother when he was three days old and
taken to live in the dark underworld until rescued in the spring.
This myth underscores the fact that after this night of balance,
darkness emerges triumphant over the light, and will remain so until
Ostara.
01/10/06 SUNDAY 1st S.E.M.K.A Black Belt and 1st Kyu
Standardization Course. All students of these grades must attend
these courses. At Tanbridge School 10.00am to 1.00pm
Seniors £10.00 Juniors £7.00. More details contact Paul Elliott 6th
Dan 01403218327 semka@...

07/10/06 Just to let you know that I am putting together a
competition in Bristol on Saturday October 7th. This event will
hopefully encompass Junior, Senior and Veteran in both Kata and
Kumite. There are not many events in this area and hopefully with
your support it will be a success. I will forward details in due
course but if you could enter this date in your calendar and confirm
your interest by return it would be much appreciated. Regards, Simon
O'Brien 5th Dan Chief Instructor England AMA National Squad Head
Coach. Imperial Karate Club, C/O 21 West Town Lane, Brislington,
Bristol. BS4 5DA Email http://www.imperialkarate.com Details to
follow.

08/10/06 SUNDAY 8th Develop your Chi for your Martial Arts
Part 1. Everyone has this inner energy learnhow to use this chi
within your Martial Arts. Open to students over 16.Instructor Paul
Elliott 6th Dan Reiki Master. Venue: Shin Ichi Do Dojo, Hut 15,
Tilgate Recreation Centre, Crawley 10am to 2.00pm. Price £15.00 .
For more details and availability to run this course at your Dojo
contact Paul Elliott 01403 218327 semka@...

10 - 17/10/06 World Karate Federation Championships, Finland. More
information to follow.
14 & 15/10/06 Genbu-Kai England Presents Karate & Kobudo Seminar
with Fumio Demura Shihan. 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

15/10/05
AIWa Standardisation Course (Part 1). This is the first of
this series of AIWa courses. Venue: Tanbridge School Guildford Road
Cost: £10 seniors £8.00 Juniors. Part 1: All Kata from Pinan to
Suparinpei. Instructor: AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. This
would be a good course to go on for all AIWa members to improve Kata
for your gradings and especially for those entering the AIWa
Championships on November 4th. More details contact Gen Sec Paul
Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

22/10/06
British Karate Association Open Championships. Oldham Sports
Centre, Oldham, Manchester. Tel BKA on 0161-7736456 for details.
Web: http://www.britishkarateassociation.co.uk/

22/10/06 SUNDAY 22th S.E.M.K.A. Weapons Course Nunkuka,
Tonfa, Bo, Sai . Bring any of these weapons you havebut still come
if you only have a few of them. We will teach students a use of all
the weapons, also the use of one weapon against another. Open to
students yellow belt and above. At Tanbridge School 10.00am to
1.00pm £10.00 Seniors £7.00. More details contact Paul Elliott 6th
Dan 01403218327 semka@...

28/10/06 SATURDAY 28th S.E.M.K.A. 1ST Kyu Training Session at
Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut 15, Tilgate Recreation Centre, Crawley
10.00am to 1.00pm. Price £10.00 Seniors £7.00 Juniors. More details
contact Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

03, 04 & 05/11/06
Federation of European Wadokai – European Wadokai Cup.
Wadokai England selections for this competition are ongoing but all
students should be notified, if they have been selected at Squad
training sessions. For further information contact Sue Ryde on:
01773-744505.
European Wado Kai Cup - Details and Information. Details and other
information for European Cup and Masters course November 3rd, 4th
and 5th London England Programme, due to volume will still need some
adjustment (still draft subject to agreement). All seminars and
tournament events will be held at the Magnet Leisure Centre, The
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead SL6 8LW. Tel: 01628-633899.
E-mail: Magnet@... Site map: www.multimap.com Web site:
www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/magnetlc Railway Maidenhead Train Station
Motorway Junction A404 (M) JUNCTION 9a 1.6 miles , 2.6 KM Airport
Heathrow 11.9 miles , 19.2 km.
Instructors: Wado-Kai are proud to announce that the following
instructors will be delivering a Wado-kai Masters seminar event Mr.
Ashihara, Mr. Maeda, Mr. Yanagida, Mr. Shimamoto and possibly Mr.
Murase They will be accompanied by Executive member Mr. Matsui.
Schedule:
Friday 3rd November: Masters seminar Kata and Kumite 3pm to 6pm Will
run concurrently with Referees and Judges seminar at the Magnet
Leisure Centre Maidenhead near London. Annual General Meeting of
Federation of European Wado-Kai at the Hotel Renaissance Reading 7PM
Saturday 4th November: European Cup at the Magnet Leisure Centre
Maidenhead near London.
Senior and cadet all categories start 9am.
Sunday 5th November: European Children's Championships 9.30 till
conclude. Masters Seminar following Children's event conclude 5pm at
the Magnet Leisure Centre Maidenhead.
Farewell and Sayonara Party at the Hotel Renaissance Reading
Fees: Admission to the master course £25 per adult per one day £40
per adult, two day ticket.
Under 16 years old £20 per junior per one day £30 per junior, two
day ticket.
All participants will receive a signed certificate of attendance.
The head-quarters for all events are at the Hotel Renaissance,
Reading.
Accommodation: A discount arrangement has been negotiated £70 per
room per night, two sharing inclusive of full breakfast Room
enquiries at Renaissance Hotels Reading please quote Wado-Kai
England.
All enquiries to David Finch General Secretary Federation of
European Wado-Kai Overseas officer Wado-Kai England Postal address:
19 OXBARN AVENUE, BRADMORE, WOLVERHAMPTON. WV3 7HD. ENGLAND. Mobile:
07786324130.
Other Contacts:
Wado-Kai England Chairperson David Lloyd
General Secretary Wado-kai England Gary Swift
President Federation of European Wado-Kai Mr Maurizio Gai
Vice president Federation of European Wado-Kai Mr Jovan Lazerev
Vice president Federation of European Wado-Kai Mr Konstantin
Sadovnik
Senior Referee Federation of European Wado-Kai Mr Ove Viggedal
Senior Referee Federation of European Wado-Kai Mr Vince Parker
Web site manager Mr David Teczely

04/11/06
Southern Region Open Annual Wado Kata Championships. Open to
all Wado Organisations, Clubs and individuals. Hosted by The
Alliance of International Wado-ryu. APPLICATIONS BEFORE 1st
NOVEMBER. Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West
Sussex. Book-in: WITH LICENCE, for proof of age and insurance etc.,
9.30am. (No more bookings after 10.15am). 10.30am. Eliminations.
Categories for all ages and levels. 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. There will
be NO penalisation for 'technical variables' of form (presentation
and individual form will be judged). Due to location, it may be
advised to bring a packed-lunch/refreshments etc. For an Information
Pack & Application Form, please contact Paul Elliott 6th Dan. 54,
Billingshurst Road, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12
3LW. Email: semka@...
Also, for information on FREE AIWa Membership, please contact the
AIWa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.
Email: AIWaShihan@... Find us on:
http://www.geocities.com/aiwahonbu/ or
www.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/ Transport for AIWa
Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.
12/11/06 SUNDAY 12th S.E.M.K.A contest course for all those
taking part in the contest, competitors, Judges, Timekeepers and
Referees. A chance for every one to go over the rules of the contest
and have a practice. Seniors £10.00 Juniors £7.00 More details
contact Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

18/11/06
SEMKA Annual Kumite Championships Individual and Team
events. Due to only running one area; open to SEMKA and invited
clubs only. At Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West
Sussex. 9am to 5pm. More Details contact Paul Elliott 6th Dan on
01403-218327/07778-058482 semka@...

19/11/06 SUNDAY 19th Southern Open Series Martial Arts
Tournament Venue - Farnborough 6th form college, Prospect Avenue,
Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8JX Doors open at -11.15am Kata begins
at 12.00. Fighting begins at 12.30. More details contact Paul
Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 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).
02/12/06
Roffey Wadokai Course & Yudan Shinsa. Instructor: Gary E
Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time: 10-11am for juniors, 11am-12.30pm for
Seniors. Yudan Shinsa 2pm. For further details please contact Phil
Smith 4th Dan. Email: wadoguard-roffeykarate@...

02/12/06 SUNDAY 2nd S.E.M.K.A.General Training Course. Open
to all grades covering Basic, Blocks, Kata. A ideal warm up to
anyone taking gradings this month. At Tanbridge School10.00am to
1.00pm £10.00 Seniors £7.00 Juniors. More details contact Paul
Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

09/12/06 SATURDAY 9th S.E.M.K.A. Pre Dan Grading Training
Session at Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut 15, Tilgate Recreation Centre,
Crawley 10.00am to 1.00pm. Price £10.00 Seniors £7.00 Juniors. More
details contact Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327
semka@...

10/12/06 SUNDAY 10th S.E.M.K.A. Dan Gradings 9.00am to 2.00pm
Horsham Karate Club Tanbridge School More details contact Paul
Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

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 (6th Dan)
Renshi. 01428-685093. Find us on:
www.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

16/12/06 SATURDAY 16th S.E.M.K.A. Pre Grading Training
Session at Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut 15, Tilgate RecreationCentre,
Crawley 10.00am to 1.00pm. Price £10.00 Seniors £7.00 More details
contact Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...
Juniors.

16/12/06
Wadokai Southwest Annual Awards & Christmas Party. DKW
Awards for Wadokai Southwest Clubs & Members. Open to all DKW &
Wadokai-SW members and families. Venue: Chaddlewood Farm Community
Centre, Plympton, Devon. Time: 2-6pm. Disco 2-4pm. Awards &
Refreshments 4-6pm. 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 next door).
17/12/06
Domei Kokusai Wadokai (AIWa-Honbu) Winter Course. Price: £10
on door (FREE TRAINING for up-to-date AIWa Licence holders (DKW Full
Members)). Please bring Licence for proof of membership.

Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time; 10am-1pm. Elements:
Tanto-dori-no-kata (knife defence), Muto-dori-no-kata (sword
defence). Please bring Boken or 3½ foot broom handle/equivalent.
Venue: Plymstock School of Karate. Plymstock School, Church Road,
Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9AZ. For further details, please
contact: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210. Email:
aiwashihan@...

17/12/06 SUNDAY 17th S.E.M.K.A. Kyu Grading at Horsham Karate
Club Tanbridge School 9.30am to 12.30pm. More details contact Paul
Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

22/12/06
WINTER SOLSTICE. Also referred to as Yule, Jul, Saturnalia,
or even Christmas. This feast takes place on or about 21st or 22nd
of December each year and marks the longest, darkest night of the
year. This is a festival of peace and a celebration of waxing solar
light. Many honour the new Sun child by burning an oaken Yule log,
and honour the Goddess in her many Mother aspects. The Father God
also can be honoured as Santa Claus in his Old Sky God, Father Time,
and Holly King forms. Winter symbolises the time in the womb a deep
rejuvenate sleep, rather than nature's death. 31st October –
Samhain. SAMHAIN (pronounced 'Souw-wee,' or in Scots-Gaelic, 'Sha-
vin') After the last apples are picked the year begins again with
its dark winter half when the Earth rests and fertility is renewed.
Also called Samhiunn or Hallowe'en, this festival is sometimes
called Trinoux Samonia or 'Three Nights of the End of Summer.'
Originally a Druidic festival, it is celebrated on the eve of
November 1 (October 31). Technically, either date is appropriate as
the Celts measured the day from sunset to sunset. In the Celtic
tale 'The Wasting Sickness of Cuchulainn,' it is celebrated for a
total of seven days.
22/12/06 FRIDAY 22nd S.E.M.K.A. Annual awards training
course, demonstration and party 2006 All students from all the
S.E.M.K.A. Groups or clubs are welcome as there will be at least two
winners from each club. To be held at Horsham Karate Club, Tanbridge
School, Guildford Road, Horsham. From 6.30pm -9.00pm. All S.E.M.K.A.
Students seniors and juniors, all grades welcome. Food and soft
drinks afterwards. Please bring food and drink to share. Thank You.
Seniors £6.00 (£5.00 if with a child that trains. Junior £4.00 two
children in the same family £3.00 each). Note all Students &
Instructors must wear a Gladwish sponsor badge More details contact
Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

25/12/06 YULE. Yule is from old Germanic, 'Jul', meaning 'to
turn,' and referred to the phenomenon of the sun 'turning' in the
sky three days after the winter solstice. To the ancients, seeing
the sun seem to sink lower in the sky each day through the long
autumn months must have been a frightening experience! What if the
sun simply disappeared beneath the horizon? What if the winter
continued indefinitely? It would mean the end of life for all
creatures. At the winter solstice, the sun seems to 'stand still' in
the sky for a couple of days. The word solstice literally means 'sun
standing'.
31/12/06 HOGMANAY. Hogmanay is the Scottish New Year,
celebrated on 31st December every year. Where did the word Hogmanay
come from? Various suggestions have been: Gaelic oge maidne ('new
morning'). Flemish combo of hoog ('high' or 'great'), min ('love'
or 'affection') and dag ('day'). Anglo-Saxon Haleg Monath ('Holy
Month'). Norman French word hoguinané ('gift at New Year').
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:
uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-International-Wadoryu/

01/01/07
Wadokai England Affiliations Due. To re-affiliate for Full
and Associate Membership within the Wadokai England Karate-do
Federation, please send cheque for £50 (Full Membership) or £25
(Associate Membership) to GE Swift, WKE Gen. Sec. 57 South Hill,
Hooe, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9PT. You can also contact the WKE General
Secretary, Gary E Swift, on: Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
AIWaShihan@...

27 & 28/01/07 Wadokai England Dan Gradings. TBA.
29/01/07 Today, on the 29th of January 1982, Ohtsuka-Hironori
Meijin passed away at the age 89; he had practised martial-arts for
85 years.
01/02/07 IMBOLC. Imbolc is celebrated on or around February
1, Imbolc is also known as Oimelc, Brigid, Candlemas, or even in
America as Groundhog Day. This mid-winter feast day symbolises the
first stirring of the Earth from its icy sleep and was the time for
caring of the sheep in ancient Britain. In the Mother-Goddess
tradition, this day is the festival of the goddess Brigidm or
Brigantia, patroness of poetry, healing and metal-smiting, rekindles
the fire in the Earth, preparing it for new life.
27 & 28/02/07
Midlands Area Wadokai Course and Dan Gradings. More details
to follow.
01/03/07 St. David's Day – Cymru (Wales).
05/03/07 St. Piran's Day – Kernow (Cornwall). St. Piran
(Welsh, Perran/Latin, Piranus/English, Piran). St. Piran is the most
popular of the Patron Saints of Cornwall (the others being St.
Michael and St. Petroc). His family origins are obscure, but the
tradition that he came from Ireland is extremely strong. Misguided
medieval hagiographers identified him with St. Ciaran of Saighir.
Though the two names are arguably the same, identification with St.
Ciaran of Clonmacnoise, whose father is said to have come from
Cornwall, is much more likely. Piran's father and mother are both
given Irish ancestries.
12/03/07 Commonwealth Day. The new 'politically correct' name
for Empire Day. Commonwealth Day is an annual event during which all
the fifty-four member countries of the Commonwealth celebrate their
links with one another. Commonwealth Day is held on the second
Monday in March, and the day is celebrated around the world – from
the Head of the Commonwealth, Her Majesty The Queen, who issues a
special message, through Commonwealth Prime Ministers and Presidents
to the citizens of the Commonwealth, particularly school children.
17/03/07 St Patrick's Day – Eire (Ireland).
21/03/07 VERNAL EQUINOX. Vernal Equinox, also called Alban
Eiler, which means 'Light of the Earth,' the Vernal, or Spring,
Equinox takes place on or about March 21. An 'equinox' refers to the
time of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the Earth's
Equator, making night and day equal length all over the planet.
Crops were typically sown at this time, a time of transition. This
rare balance in nature represented a powerful time of magick to the
ancients.
24/03/07
AIWa-UK Open Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: TBA. Time: 9am–
12pm. Written examination 1.30-3pm. Practical 3-4pm. 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.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
Standardisation/Wado Course Training History Sheet. Minimum
requirements: 3 Courses for 1st Dan, 6 Courses for 2nd Dan, and 9
Courses for 3rd Dan, etc. For further details please refer to the
AIWa Constitution.
Application forms available from your Club Instructor or from the
AIWa Licensing Office. You can also download an application form
from our website: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-
International-Wadoryu/ 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/

25/03/07
DKW Standardisation Course (Part 1). Venue: TBA. 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 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/ Transport for AIWa
Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.
30/03/07
Hakutsuru Karate Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: Hakutsuru
Karate, Snoxhall Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 7-
8.30pm. Price of Grading £10 includes Belt & Certificate upon a
pass. Further details: Ian Hunter (6th Dan) Renshi. 01428-685093.
Find us on: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-International-
Wadoryu/

08/04/07 Easter Sunday.
23/04/07 St George's Day – Angle Land (England).
01/05/07 Beltane. Beltane (pronounced Bee-YAWL-tinnuh)
Beltane, one of two Celtic fire festivals, is a celebration of the
return of life and fertility to the world, which takes place on
April 30th. It is sometimes referred to as Cetsamhain, which
means 'opposite Samhain.' In the Celtic countries the festival was
known by other names, such as Beltane in Ireland (which means in
Irish Gaelic 'May'), Bealtunn (which means in Scots-Gaelic 'May
Day') in Scotland, Shenn do Boaldyn on the Isle of Man and Galan Mae
in Cornwall and Wales. The Saxons called this day Walpurgisnacht,
the night of Walpurga, goddess of May.
01/06/07 The Birth of Ohtsuka Hironori (10th Dan) Meijin on
the 1st June in 1892.
24/06/07
Domei Kokusai Wadokai (AIWa-Honbu) Winter Course. Price: £10
on door (FREE TRAINING for up-to-date AIWa Licence holders (DKW Full
Members)). Please bring Licence for proof of membership.

Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time; 10am-1pm. Elements:
Tanto-dori-no-kata (knife defence), Muto-dori-no-kata (sword
defence). Please bring Boken or 3½ foot broom handle/equivalent.
Venue: Plymstock School of Karate. Plymstock School, Church Road,
Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9AZ. For further details, please
contact: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210. Email:
aiwashihan@...

21/06/07
Litha is celebrated at the summer solstice, and marks yet
another major turning point in the solar year. At this time the Sun
is honoured at its peak of potency, though from this point until
Yule the year will be on the wane. Some traditions see the Sun as
the God, fierce and powerful, others see it as the mother Goddess
warming herself--the mother earth who is pregnant with the coming
harvest. It is customary at Litha to begin gathering summer herbs to
dry for wintertime use, and to re-enact battles between deities who
represent both the dark and light halves of the year.
01/07/07 Lammas Day! Traditionally called Lammas from the
Saxon word Half-mass, the Feast of Bread, this festival is also
known as Lughnasadh, Lughnasa (pronounced 'Loo-nahs-ah'), or First
Fruits, and is the feast of the god Lugh. Celebrated on August 1, it
coincides with the beginning of the harvest and signifies the death
of Bel, or the Corn King. The Corn King dies, to be later reborn, so
that the tribe may go into the winter months with sustenance plenty.
Another myth tells of the greedy Fomorian Earth-spirits that must be
persuaded to relinquish the fruits of the soil to humans. Litha
marks the division of the year and the peak power of the Sun. Just
as the light or waxing half of the year began at Winter Solstice
with the longest night, the dark or waning half begins now at Summer
Solstice with the longest day. Apollo gives way to Dionysus, Osiris
to Set, Baal to Mot, Jesus to St. John, the Oak King to the Holly
King, Sir Gawain to the Green Knight, and the rule of the Dark Lord
supersedes that of the Lord of Light over the wheel of the year.
Balance is maintained. Litha is a fire festival, one of the four
Esbats of the year.
07/07/07
Domei Kokusai Wadokai Summer Course - Celebrating 5-Year
Anniversary of Wadokai Southwest. Price: £10 on door. FREE TRAINING
for up-to-date official AIWa Licence Book Holders (please bring
license). Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time; 10am-1pm.
Elements: Tanto-dori-no-kata (knife defence), Muto-dori-no-kata
(sword defence). Please bring Boken or 3½ foot broom
handle/equivalent. Venue: Plymstock School of Karate. Plymstock
School, Church Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9AZ. For
further details, please contact: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel
01752-493210. Email: aiwashihan@...

30/09/07
DKW Wado Standardisation Course (Part 2). Venue: TBA. 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,
Muto-dori-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 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

30/09/07
DKW Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: TBA. Time: 1.30-4pm.
Written examination 1.30-3pm. Practical 3-4pm. 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.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. Minimum
requirements: 3 Courses for 1st Dan, 6 Courses for 2nd Dan, and 9
Courses for 3rd Dan, etc. For further details please refer to the
AIWa Constitution.
Application forms available from your Club Instructor or from the
AIWa Licensing Office. You can also download an application form
from our website: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-
International-Wadoryu/ 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/

15/12/07
Domei Kokusai Wadokai (AIWa-Honbu) Winter Course. Price: £10
on door (FREE TRAINING for up-to-date AIWa Licence holders (DKW Full
Members)). Please bring Licence for proof of membership.

Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time; 10am-1pm. Elements:
Tanto-dori-no-kata (knife defence), Muto-dori-no-kata (sword
defence). Please bring Boken or 3½ foot broom handle/equivalent.
Venue: Plymstock School of Karate. Plymstock School, Church Road,
Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9AZ. For further details, please
contact: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210. Email:
aiwashihan@...

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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

23/04/08 Easter Sunday.
29/03/08
DKW Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: TBA. Time: 9am–12pm.
Written examination 1.30-3pm. Practical 3-4pm. 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.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. Minimum
requirements: 3 Courses for 1st Dan, 6 Courses for 2nd Dan, and 9
Courses for 3rd Dan, etc. For further details please refer to the
AIWa Constitution.
Application forms available from your Club Instructor or from the
AIWa Licensing Office. You can also download an application form
from our website: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-
International-Wadoryu/ 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/

30/03/08
DKW Wado Standardisation Course (Part 2). Venue: TBA. 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,
Muto-dori-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 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/ Transport for AIWa
Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.
28/09/08
DKW Wado Standardisation Course (Part 2). Venue: TBA. 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,
Muto-dori-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 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

28/09/08
DKW Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: TBA. Time: 1.30-4pm.
Written examination 1.30-3pm. Practical 3-4pm. 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.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. Minimum
requirements: 3 Courses for 1st Dan, 6 Courses for 2nd Dan, and 9
Courses for 3rd Dan, etc. For further details please refer to the
AIWa Constitution.
Application forms available from your Club Instructor or from the
AIWa Licensing Office. You can also download an application form
from our website: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-
International-Wadoryu/ 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/

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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

28/03/09
DKW Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: TBA. Time: 9am–12pm.
Written examination 1.30-3pm. Practical 3-4pm. 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.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 Full Member application must also be accompanied by the
required AIWa Standardisation/Wado Course Training History Sheet.
Minimum requirements: 3 Courses for 1st Dan, 6 Courses for 2nd Dan,
and 9 Courses for 3rd Dan, etc. For further details please refer to
the AIWa Constitution.
Application forms available from your Club Instructor or from the
AIWa Licensing Office. You can also download an application form
from our website: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-
International-Wadoryu/ 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/

12/04/09 Easter Sunday.
29/03/09
AIWa Open Wado Standardisation Course (Part 1). Venue: TBA.
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, Muto-dori-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 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/ Transport for AIWa
Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.
27/09/09
AIWa Open Wado Standardisation Course (Part 2). Venue: TBA.
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, Muto-dori-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 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

27/09/09
DKW Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: TBA. Time: 1.30-4pm.
Written examination 1.30-3pm. Practical 3-4pm. 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.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. Minimum
requirements: 3 Courses for 1st Dan, 6 Courses for 2nd Dan, and 9
Courses for 3rd Dan, etc. For further details please refer to the
AIWa Constitution.
Application forms available from your Club Instructor or from the
AIWa Licensing Office. You can also download an application form
from our website: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-
International-Wadoryu/ 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/

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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

27/03/10
DKW Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: TBA. Time: 9am–12pm.
Written examination 1.30-3pm. Practical 3-4pm. 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.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. Minimum
requirements: 3 Courses for 1st Dan, 6 Courses for 2nd Dan, and 9
Courses for 3rd Dan, etc. For further details please refer to the
AIWa Constitution.
Application forms available from your Club Instructor or from the
AIWa Licensing Office. You can also download an application form
from our website: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-
International-Wadoryu/ 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/

28/03/10
DKW Wado Standardisation Course (Part 1). Venue: TBA. 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,
Muto-dori-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 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/ Transport for AIWa
Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.
04/04/10 Easter Sunday.
26/09/10
DKW Wado Standardisation Course (Part 2). Venue: TBA. 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,
Muto-dori-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 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

26/09/10
DKW Wado Black-belt Gradings. Venue: TBA. Time: 1.30-4pm.
Written examination 1.30-3pm. Practical 3-4pm. 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.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. Minimum
requirements: 3 Courses for 1st Dan, 6 Courses for 2nd Dan, and 9
Courses for 3rd Dan, etc. For further details please refer to the
AIWa Constitution.
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: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-
International-Wadoryu/ 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/

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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

27/03/11
DKW 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/ Transport for AIWa
Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.
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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

27/03/16
DKW 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/ Transport for AIWa
Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.
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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/

29/03/26
DKW 50 Years 'Celebration Special' Wado Karate Course.
Venue: Hakutsuru Karate, Snoxhall Centre, Snoxhall, Knowle Lane,
Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 2-5pm. Instructor: Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Free training for all who bring their DKW Licences. Don't forget to
bring your 'Course Attendance Record Sheet' for signing and
stamping. 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.communigate.co.uk/twc/wadokaisouthwest/ Transport for
AIWa Southwest Members available – Please contact AIWa President.
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 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.

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@...

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

AIWa is also affiliated to the Amalgamated Warrior Arts Union (AWA)
and Karate England.