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accuracy of this information that has been given and all inquiries
must be directed towards the relevant Event Organiser shown.
Please confirm with the relevant event organiser before travelling.

01/03/08 St. David's Day – Cymru (Wales).

01/03/08 Open International Karate De Sintra – Mussama,
Portugal. For further details, please contact the Event Organiser:
http://www.openkarate.wordpress.com

02/03/08 Swedish Kata Trophy 2008 International Open –
Stockholm, Sweden. For further details, please contact the Event
Organiser: http://www.inoue.se/katatrophy

05/03/08 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.

07 & 09/03/08 Dutch Open – Rotterdam, Netherlands. For further
details, please contact the Event Organiser: www.karatebond.nl

09/03/08
Budo Karate Shinkokai. Date for the 1st Budo course now
confirmed. Sunday 9th March 2008. Time: 12–3pm. Cheslyn Hay Leisure
Centre, Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay, West Midlands WS6 7JQ. (Close to
Junction 11 – M6). 1st BUDO KARATE COURSE. Sunday 9th March '08,
12:00–15:00 £25. (20% of revenue goes into the Budo fund).
Instructors; Kuniaki Sakagami 7th Dan, Peter May 6th Dan. Course
Contents; Explanation of Budo karate fundamentals. Review the
principles and techniques presented in Yanagawa Sensei's seminars
(Nov 07, UK). Venue: Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre, Saredon Road,
Cheslyn Hay, WEST MIDLANDS. WS6 7JQ. For further details please
contact Peter May 6th Dan. Email: petermay0007@...

09/03/08
Wadokai England Squad Training, on Sunday 9th March starting
at 10am until 1pm. Venue is: Wolverhampton Indoor Sports Arenas. Unit
1, Racecourse Road, Racecourse Industrial Estate, Wolverhampton, West
Midlands. WV6 0QU. www.wolverhamptonsportsarenas.co.uk
Enquiries/Reception & Bookings. Tel / Fax: (01902) 420 827. Stennett
Harvey 4th Dan (Renshi), Chief Instructor (CEWKA) Web:
www.cewka.co.uk Email: stennett1@...

12/03/08 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.

16/03/08
Notification of the EKF Annual General Meeting (AGM). The EKF
AGM will be held on the 16th March 2008 starting at 10.30am in the
Holiday Inn, Birmingham Airport, Coventry Road, Birmingham B26 3QW.
Telephone 0870-4009007. All heads of Associations have been sent
detailed notifications. If for any reason you have not received yours
please email admin@...

17/03/08 St Patrick's Day – Eire (Ireland).

21/03/08
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.
23/03/08 Essex Open Karate Championships. Clacton Sports
Centre, Vista Road Clacton on sea Essex CO15 6DB. Closing Date:
Monday 17th March 2008.

29/03/08
British Wadokai Southwest Standardisation Course Part 1.
Includes all British Wadokai Kata from Pinan to Hakoishi-Suparinpei.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kyokai Karate Club,
Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymouth, Devon. Time:
10am-2pm. Price of Course: £12. Kyu Grading 2-3pm. (Please pre-book
for grading) Grading Cost: £15.00 (includes Belt & Certificate upon a
pass). Special price of Course & Grading: £25.00. Please bring packed-
lunch. For further details, please contact the Event Organiser: Gary
E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210. Email:
garyswift@... British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk

30/03/08
British Wadokai South Standardisation Course Part 1. Includes
all British Wadokai Kata from Pinan to Hakoishi-Suparinpei.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-2pm. Price:
£12. Please bring packed-lunch. For further details, please contact
the Event Organiser: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210.
Email: garyswift@... British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk

30/03/08
British Wadokai Southern Region Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Kingslea
Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Southern Region
Yudan Shinsa (Black-belt Gradings). Time: Practical Examination: 2.30-
3.30pm. Applicants must have already completed the written
examination prior to attending the practical exam. Applications to be
in by 30th February 2008. Chief Examiner: Gary E Swift (7th Dan)
Kyoshi. For details, and application form, please contact: Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@... For
Application Form please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk

30/03/08
British Wadokai AGM. Venue: The Shelley Arms, Broadbridge
Heath. RH12 3JU. Time: 5pm. Open to all BWK Committee, Yudansha and
Club Committee Members.

30/03/08
British Wadokai Karate Reunion & Social. A `social event' for
all members of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu & British
Wadokai Karate Federation. If you were a member of the original clubs
that were at the forefront of the foundation of AIWa, then you are
cordially invited for our reunion. Clubs that were at the forefront
of the British Wadokai & AIWa included; Cranleigh (Hakutsuru) Karate
Club, Cranleigh Village Karate Club, Horsham Karate Club, Burgess
Hill Karate Club, Hayward's Heath Karate Club, Cuckfield Karate club,
Ewhurst Karate Club, Ellen's Green Karate Club, Dunsfold Karate Club.
Instructors included; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi, Mark Walder,
Peter Connolly, Paul Elliott, Andrew Covey, Zoλ Swift, Jeremy
Harrison. Reunion is also open to all present members of AIWa &
British Wadokai. Venue: The Shelley Arms Pub, Broadbridge Heath, West
Sussex RH12 3JU. Time: 6pm. For further details, please contact:
garyswift@...

31/03/08

Wado Karate Course. Venue: Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports
& Social Club, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 7-8.30pm.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Details: Graham Chuck (6th
Dan) Renshi. Email kenkyukai@...

05/04/08 13th Krokoyama Cup – Koblenz, Germany. For further
details, please contact the Event Organiser: www.krokoyama-cup.de

05 & 06/04/08 Italian Open – Golden League – Monza, Italy. For
further details, please contact the Event Organiser: www.golden-
league.com

05 & 06/04/08
THE ENGLISH NATIONAL SENIOR & JUNIOR KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Saturday & Sunday 5th & 6th April 2008 at Ponds Forge International
Sports Centre, Sheaf Street (A61), Sheffield. S1 2BP. Tel. 0114 279
7455. For Application Form visit:
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/files/English%
20Karate%20Federation/ or visit:
http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/calendar/index.php

19/04/08
Budo Wado Karate Course with Sakagami Sensei. Practising
the `underpinning principles' of Wado Karate technique. Instructor:
Kuniaki Sakagami (7th Dan) Honbucho. Venue: Bushi Karate Club. Plum
Lane, Dunwear, Bridgwater, Somerset. TA6 5HL. Time: 12-3pm. For
further information please contact: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi of
British Wadokai. Tel: 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@...
Limited spaces, so pre-booking only through Bushi Karate Club! To
book your place, please contact Andrew Daly 5th Dan of the Bushi
Karate Club. Tel: 01278-685559. Mob: 07904-857606. Email:
bridgwaterwado@... or info@...

19 & 20/04/08 4th Scottish International Open Championships,
Edinburgh.

23/04/08 Easter Sunday.

26 & 27/04/08 Seni08 - The Martial Arts Expo, London April 26/27.
Advance Tickets: 08448471699. Cost: Adults £8.50/£14 Weekend Pass,
Children (Under 15) £5.50/£8 Weekend Pass. For Further Details:
info@...

27/04/08
Wado Aiwakai Karate-do Federation. Way to Excellence. If you
would like to contact us for information please feel free to email
information@..., a member of committee. To contact
WAKF by telephone please contact the General Secretary Mick Ryde on:
01773-744505 or email at: sryde1@...

27/04/08 The Birthday of Suzuki Tatsuo (8th Dan) Hanshi.
Suzuki Tatsuo Hanshi was born in Yokohama, Japan on the 27th April
1928.

28/04/08

Wado Karate Course. Venue: Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports
& Social Club, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 7-8.30pm.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Details: Graham Chuck (6th
Dan) Renshi. Email kenkyukai@...

01/05/08 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.

02, 03, 04/05/08
3rd EKF Senior Championships Tallinn, Estonia. More details
to follow.

04/05/08

Traditional Wado Kata Competition. Date: Sunday 4th May 2008. Time:
Registration 10.00am-start 10.30am finish approx 5.00pm. Venue:
Tipton Sports Academy Ph 0121-5025534. Wednesbury Oak road, Tipton,
DY4 OBS, West Midlands. Cost: Individual Entry £10.00. Pairs Kata
£14.00. Teams £15.00. Spectators Adults £5.00-under 10Yrs Free.
Snacks/refreshments in main hall – hot food & bar facilities.
Competitors must have valid license available for inspection if
requested. By participating in this event you agree to allow, without
compensation the use of photographic & video equipment by the
organisers. Cameras and video are welcome (without Charge) in the
competition area only. The organisers reserve the right to refuse
admission or expel persons at their discretion. Trophies will be
awarded for 1st-2nd & equal 3rd places. 1/.Entries can be made by
post with cheque. 2/.Emailed and payment made on the day. 3/.Faxed to
0121 520 4318 and payment made on the day. Please return entry forms
by May 1st to help us complete the draw. For further details, please
contact the Event Organiser: Registered Office: West Bromwich
Karatekai, 6 York Close, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8EG. Email:
rayfield@... Enquires to Ray 07984-695432.

10 & 11/05/08
Wadokai England Karate Championships - POSTPONED. Venue &
Date Change, please `standby' for further information. For an
Application Form please contact the Wadokai England General
Secretary, Gary Swift: garyswift@... or visit us at
www.wadokaiengland.co.uk

11/05/08
SOUTHERN OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Sunday 11th May 2008.
Rivermead Leisure Complex, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire. RG1
8EQ. WKF rules will apply on the day (as per AMA/EKF guidelines,
there may be amendments at the discretion of the organiser). Time:
Commences 9.30am. Any known style Kata will be allowed for Jnr 4th
kyu and below and the 9yrs and under. All Jnr 3rd Kyu and above and
Snrs will compete as per WKF rules except their will be no compulsory
kata, the Snr 4th Kyu mixed category is also any kata. Team Kata is
Open (With Bunkai) Team Kumite you must be registered to the club or
Association you are competing for and you must list all team members'
names on the entry form. Gum shields, clean GI's are compulsory,
Chest guards (girls) and groin boxes are recommended. No T-Shirts or
Kick Boxing Type Equipment is Allowed. The New Kumite mitt is
compulsory in Red & Blue. Red and Blue belts are also compulsory as
per WKF rules. Please mark them with your Club or Name. Foot & Shin
guards for 16yrs and above are compulsory and optional for 15yrs and
under. SPECTATORS: Adults £8. Children (under 16yrs) £5. COMPETITORS:
(Per Event) Individuals £13. Teams: £21. Competitors doing two
Individual events at a cost of £24, then 3 events at £32 and 4
event's at £40 and 5 events at £45. Further details and application
form: The AMA Organiser, 169 Cotswold Crescent, Bury, Lancashire. BL8
1QL, GB. Tel: 01617-971077 or Email: ama.sensei@...

18/05/08
Way To Excellence Course & Dan Grading Sunday 18th May 2008,
Belle Vue Sports Centre, Kendal Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1QY.
Hartlepool Wadokai will be hosting the Aiwakai Northern 'Way to
Excellence' course. This event will include a Dan grading exam for
all those students with the required time from their last grade.
Sensei's Kuniaki Sakagami; Sensei Peter May; Sensei Keith Walker and
others will be running the course which forms part of Aiwakai
students Dan grading program. This one-day course will be worth 2
points to all those attending, Kyu grades may also use this course
towards upgrading by accumulating the designated amount of points.
This course & grading is open to all, for further information or
accommodation advice, please email us or call me on 07999 520936 or
for the most up to date information, please visit
www.hartlepoolwadokai.com. Please feel free to distribute this
information to anyone and everyone that you feel could benefit from
this course. Best regards, Carl Jorgeson Development Officer,
Hartlepool Wadokai www.hartlepoolwadokai.com

25/05/08
EKF Southern Region Karate Championships. Goresbrook Leisure
Centre, Ripple Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6XW. Closing Date: Monday
12th MAY 2008.

25 to 31/05/08 Pan-American Senior Championships Venezuela. More
details to follow.

31/05/08 to 01/06/08 Commonwealth Karate Federation Championships,
Edinburgh, Scotland.

01/06/08 The Birthday of Ohtsuka Hironori (10th Dan) Meijin on
the 1st June in 1892. Hironori Ohtsuka Meijin was born in Shimodate
City, Ibiragi, Japan on the 1st June 1892.

03 to 07/06/08 Sportaccord Athens, Greece. More details to follow.

14/06/08 6th EKF (European Karate Federation) Championships
for Regions Maribor, Slovenia. More details to follow.

14/06/08 Le Hetet Cup – Roussillon, France. For further
details, please contact the Event Organiser: http://www.ffkama.fr

21/06/08 Summer Sostice.

21/06/08
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.

21/06/08 Austrian Junior Open 2008 – Walserfeldhalle,
Salzburg, Austria. For further details, please contact the Event
Organiser: www.austrian-open.info

21 to 28/06/08 Ticky Donovan Open 5-Day Summer Course.

28/06/08
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 2. Includes all
British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-
gumite. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kyokai
Karate Club, Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymouth,
Devon. Time: 10am-2pm. Price of Course: £12. Kyu Grading 2-3pm.
(Please pre-book for grading) Grading Cost: £15.00 (includes Belt &
Certificate upon a pass). Special price of Course & Grading: £25.00.
Please bring packed-lunch. For further details, please contact the
Event Organiser: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210.
Email: garyswift@... British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk

29/06/08
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 2. Includes all
British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-
gumite. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea
Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-2pm.
Price: £12. Please bring packed-lunch. For further details, please
contact the Event Organiser: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-
493210. Email: garyswift@... British Wadokai:
www.wadokai.co.uk

30/06/08

Wado Karate Course. Venue: Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports
& Social Club, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 7-8.30pm.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Details: Graham Chuck (6th
Dan) Renshi. Email kenkyukai@...

06/07/08 Capital Open Karate Championships. Clacton Sports
Centre, Vista Road Clacton on sea Essex CO15 6DB. Closing Date:
Monday 30th June 2008.
18 to 25/07/08

INTERNATIONAL WADOKAI KARATE CAMP. Summer course 2008 Netherlands.
Instructor: Shihan N. Ishikawa 8th Dan. Assistant: Sensei N. Nukina
4th Dan. Chief Instructor of Romania. Location: Centerparks "Het
Heijderbos", Hommersumseweg 43, 6598 MC, Heijen, Netherlands.
Reservations: Respond fast because the amount of cottages is limited!
There are 5 different types of cottages:
2 persons cottage: 869 euro
4 persons cottage: 1169 euro
6 persons cottage: 1349 euro
8 persons cottage: 1689 euro
Or individual: 235 euro.
Note: All prices excluding tourist taxes: 12,25 euro per person.
Trainings costs: This unique 6-day course costs 100,- euro whereof
60,- euro (together with the whole costs of the accommodation) must
be paid in advance. Once you have subscribed you are obligated to pay
the 60,- euro training fee and the costs for the accommodation. So,
the 60,- euro and costs of the accommodation are paid in advance are
not refundable in case of cancellation.
Data and timetable: Arrival at Friday afternoon July 18th. Departure
is Friday morning July 25th before 11 'o clock. The training is from
06:30 - 07:30 hrs. and from 08:30 - 11:30 hrs. It starts Saturday
July 19th and ends Thursday July 24th.
Examinations: Kyu & Dan examinations will be held Thursday July 24th.
How to sign in: By mail: Mr. Ishikawa, Oosteinde 36B 3061 ST
Rotterdam, Netherlands. By e-mail: info@...

19/07/08
British Wadokai Kyu Course & Grading. Venue: Kyokai Karate
Club. Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Road, Plymstock,
Plymouth, Devon. Time: 9-11am Course, 11am-12pm Grading. Price:
Course £12. Course & Grading: £15. Includes Course, Grading, (also
belt & Certificate upon a pass). Grade Applications from 9th Kyu to
1st Kyu. Remember; attending this course does not 'guarantee' a pass.
For further details, please contact the Event Organiser: GE Swift
(7th Dan) Kyoshi & Zoλ Swift (3rd Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-
773898. Email: garyswift@... British Wadokai:
www.wadokai.co.uk AIWa www.aiwakarate.co.uk

Aug Pan-American Junior Championships Chile. More details to
follow.

21, 22 & 23/08/08
Wado Kai World Karate-do Championships 2008. The Wado Kai
will be holding the overseas edition of its World Cup in Vancouver,
British Columbia. For further details, please contact the Event
Organiser: The entire event will be hosted by the Holly Burn Country
Club, running from (Thursday) August 21 through (Saturday) August 23.
Website: http://www.canadajkfwadokai.org/

25/08/08

Wado Karate Course. Venue: Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports
& Social Club, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 7-8.30pm.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Details: Graham Chuck (6th
Dan) Renshi. Email kenkyukai@...

06 to 07/09/08 17th Mediterranean Championships (Seniors) Turkey.
More details to follow.

06 to 07/09/08 Oceanian Karate Championships New Zealand. More
details to follow.

06 to 07/09/08 BKF Junior/Senior Championships.

21/09/08
MABON – Equinox. 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.

21/09/08

Kenkyukai 12th Anniversary Course, Weston Mill Oak Villa, Ferndale
Rd, Plymouth. PL2 2EL. Time: 12.30 registration. 1.00 - 5pm training.
5.30 buffet for all course participants. Price: £12.00 juniors &
concessions, £15.00 Adults (Including buffet). Instructors- Gary
Swift Kyoshi, 7th Dan. Nick Smith Shihan, 6th Dan. Rob Smith Shihan,
6th Dan. Graham Chuck Renshi, 6th Dan. Peter Mills Sensei, 5th Dan.
Nick Perkins Sensei, 4th Dan. & Special guest Instructor- Ewan
Melling Sensei, 2nd Dan. Aikido. More details from Graham Chuck 6th
Dan. Email: kenkyukai@...

27/09/08
The Junior Tournament Series. Saturday 27th September 2008 at
Disneyland, Paris. Fighters Inc, the agency renowned for unique
cutting edge spectacles such as Seni, Expo, 3on3 and 10K Karate Clash
are very proud to announce the new EFMA Junior Tournament Series at
Disneyland Resort, Paris on Saturday 27th SEPTEMBER. The venue is
very well situated for transport via direct Train, Air or Road &
Ferry and has some great hotel's onsite to make your weekend a
memorable one for all the family. Please have a look through the
categories enclosed and complete the entry forms attached to secure
your place in the tournament now. We hope to be welcoming you as part
of this magical tournament series. If you need any further
information please feel free to contact us on info@...
PLUS: Come along to Seni08 – London Excel on 26 & 27 April and see
the EFMA Disneyland Stage with lots of displays and more information
about the Disneyland event.
And CLICK HERE for information on our Seni Karate Classic
Championships, Sunday 27th April.

27 & 28/09/08 Golden League - German Open. More information to
follow.

28/09/08 Grand Open Karate Championships. Clacton Sports
Centre, Vista Road Clacton on sea Essex CO15 6DB. Closing Date:
Monday 22nd September 2008.

03, 04, 05/10/08
WadoEXL – The Biggest Wado Extravaganza of the Year, to be
even Bigger & Better for 2008! Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne
Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Master Class to be held on 3rd and 4th October 2008. Any students
from any organisation or clubs are welcome to this class. Any age
from 6 years up and any grade. All instructors will be instructing to
the students skill level. All students will get the opportunity to
train with all the instructors present. Closing date for pre-booking
is the 22nd of September 2008. Or risk turning up on the day (Extra
£5).
Instructors include:
K. Sakagami 7th Dan
D. Allsop 7th Dan
P. May 6th Dan
G. Swift 7th Dan
Other high grade instructors will also be instructing.
Date: - Friday 3rd+4th of October. Time: - 3rd October - 7:30-
9:30pm / 4th October - 1:00-5.00pm. Place: - Shrewsbury sports
village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury. Cost: Under 16's - £18.00
Over 16's - £25.00. Please make all cheques payable to WadoEXL. Sorry
but we can not do refunds for non attendance on the day. For
Accommodation please visit:- www.visitshrewsbury.com
Send payment to the registration officer: - Frank Johnson, 1 Willow
Park, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 0EH. Confirmation will
be confirmed by return of post.
Championships to be held on the 5th October 2008. Competition Entry
Information. To enter WadoEXL is very easy. Just decide on which
categories you wish to enter, write them on a piece of paper with
your name, address and association name in block capitals or download
the form from the WADO EXL website www.wadoexl.info. Please print
clearly and underline any competitor's names that are in more than
one category. Then post to the registration officer together with
your registration fees. Your tickets will be sent back to you
recorded delivery. We can not refund contestants that do not turn up
on the day. All entries must be returned by the 22nd of September
2008. You may enter after this date but a late entry fee of £5 will
be added to singles events, £10 for team events. All 1st 2nd and 3rd
places will receive metal trophies. Registration fees: Children
girls/boys events £10.00 per entry. Adult/Cadet Male/Female £13.00
per entry. WadoEXL cup (Black belt only adults only) £15.00 per
entry. Team events £20.00 per team (3+1). Send all entries to the
registration officer:-
Cheques payable to WadoEXL. Frank Johnson, 1 Willow Park, Minsterley,
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY5 0EH. Tel: 01743 790996. Mobile: 07944643477
This event is a traditional Karate event. You must wear white suits,
NO coloured suits will be allowed. If you are unsure of the rules
check the rule page www.wadoexl.info
For further details, please visit the website: www.wadoexl.info for
any enquiries relating to WadoEXL please contact the registration
officer Frank Johnson on the following email address.
registrationofficer@...

04 & 05/10/08 Golden League - Austrian Open. More information to
follow.

26/10/08
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 3. Includes all
British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Idori-no-kata, Tantodori-no-kata, and
Mutodori-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue:
Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time:
10am-2pm. Price: £12. Please bring packed-lunch. . For further
details, please contact the Event Organiser: Gary E Swift (7th Dan)
Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@... British
Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk

27/10/08

Wado Karate Course. Venue: Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports
& Social Club, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 7-8.30pm.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Details: Graham Chuck (6th
Dan) Renshi. Email kenkyukai@...

31/10/08 to 02/11/08
Federation of European Wadokai European Championships.
European Championships in Bucharest will be 31 Oct - 2 Nov 2008 –
more details to follow!

12/11/08 WKF Congress Tokyo, Japan. More details to follow.

24/11/08

Wado Karate Course. Venue: Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports
& Social Club, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 7-8.30pm.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Details: Graham Chuck (6th
Dan) Renshi. Email kenkyukai@...

29/11/08
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 3. Includes all
British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Idori-no-kata, Tantodori-no-kata, and
Mutodori-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue:
Kyokai Karate Club. Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Road,
Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 10am-2pm. Price of Course: £12. Kyu
Grading 2-3pm. (Please pre-book for grading) Grading Cost: £15.00
(includes Belt & Certificate upon a pass). Special price of Course &
Grading: £25.00. Please bring packed-lunch. . For further details,
please contact the Event Organiser: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Tel 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@... British Wadokai:
www.wadokai.co.uk

29/11/08
British Wadokai Southwest Region Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Kyokai
Karate Club. Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Road, Plymstock,
Plymouth, Devon. Southwest Region Yudan Shinsa (Black-belt Gradings).
Time: Practical Examination: 2.30-3.30pm. Applicants must have
already completed the written examination prior to attending the
practical exam. Applications to be in by 30th October 2008. Chief
Examiner: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. For details, and application
form, please contact: Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210. Email:
garyswift@... For Application Form please visit:
www.wadokai.co.uk

30/11/08 St. Andrew's Day – Eccosse (Scotland).

30/11/08 Western Karate Union Kyu Grade Championships. Weston-
super-Mare.

01/12/08 Podgorcia Open - Golden League - Podgorcia,
Montenegro. Details: www.golden-league.com

22/12/08

Wado Karate Course. Venue: Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports
& Social Club, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 7-8.30pm.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. To be followed by drinks &
Indian meal for all members & their families. Details: Graham Chuck
(6th Dan) Renshi. Email kenkyukai@...

2009

01/01/09 Re-Affiliation to AIWa for 2009. If you are already a
member of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa), and you
would like to benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the AIWa
President by email and confirm your intentions. Email:
garyswift@...

29/01/08 Today, on the 29th of January 1982, Ohtsuka-Hironori
Meijin, the founder of Wado-ryu Karate-do, passed away at the age 89;
he had practised martial-arts for 85 years.

22/03/09
British Wadokai Southwest Region Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Written
Examination; 57 South Hill, Hooe, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9PT. Practical
Examination; Kyokai Karate Club, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymouth, Devon.
PL9 7BL. Chief Examiner: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time: Written
Examinations start at 10am to 11.30am. Practical Examination starts
at 12 noon. Applications only before 1st January 2009.

28/03/09
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 1. Includes all
British Wadokai Kata from Pinan to Hakoishi-Suparinpei. Instructor:
Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kyokai Karate Club, Pomphlett
Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 10am-2pm.
Price of Course: £12. Kyu Grading 2-3pm. (Please pre-book for
grading) Grading Cost: £15.00 (includes Belt & Certificate upon a
pass). Special price of Course & Grading: £25.00. Please bring packed-
lunch. For further details, please contact the Event Organiser: Gary
E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210. Email:
garyswift@... British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk

01/06/09 The Birthday of Ohtsuka Hironori (10th Dan) Meijin on
the 1st June in 1892.

25/07/09
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 2. Includes all
British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-
gumite. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kyokai
Karate Club, Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymouth,
Devon. Time: 10am-2pm. Price of Course: £12. Kyu Grading 2-3pm.
(Please pre-book for grading) Grading Cost: £15.00 (includes Belt &
Certificate upon a pass). Special price of Course & Grading: £25.00.
Please bring packed-lunch. For further details, please contact the
Event Organiser: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210.
Email: garyswift@... British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk

28/11/09
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 3. Includes all
British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Idori-no-kata, Tantodori-no-kata, and
Mutodori-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue:
Kyokai Karate Club. Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Road,
Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 10am-2pm. Price of Course: £12. Kyu
Grading 2-3pm. (Please pre-book for grading) Grading Cost: £15.00
(includes Belt & Certificate upon a pass). Special price of Course &
Grading: £25.00. Please bring packed-lunch. . For further details,
please contact the Event Organiser: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Tel 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@... British Wadokai:
www.wadokai.co.uk

12/04/09 Easter Sunday.

2010

01/01/10 Re-Affiliation to AIWa for 2010. If you are already a
member of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa), and you
would like to benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the AIWa
President by email and confirm your intentions. Email:
garyswift@...

04/04/10 Easter Sunday.

2011

01/01/11 Re-Affiliation to AIWa for 2011. If you are already a
member of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa), and you
would like to benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the AIWa
President by email and confirm your intentions. Email:
garyswift@...

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

2016

01/01/16 Re-Affiliation to AIWa for 2016. If you are already a
member of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa), and you
would like to benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the AIWa
President by email and confirm your intentions. Email:
garyswift@...

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

2026

01/01/26 Re-Affiliation to AIWa for 2026. If you are already a
member of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa), and you
would like to benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the AIWa
President by email and confirm your intentions. Email:
garyswift@...

29/03/26
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. Please bring
your up-to-date British Wadokai Karate-do Federation Licence for
proof of membership for free training.

Don't forget to bring your 'Course Attendance Record Sheet' for
signing and stamping. For information on FREE AI-Wa Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AI-Wa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
GarySwift@... Find us on: www.wadokai.co.ukTransport for AI-
Wa Southwest Members available – Please contact British Wadokai
President.

29/03/26
50 years Birthday Celebration Dinner. Venue: Golden Palace
Restaurant, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 7pm. All British
Wadokai 3rd Dan & above (and partners) welcome. RSVP before 29/02/26.
Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-493210 – Mobile 07719-
773898 - Email Garyswift@... For information on FREE AI-Wa
Membership, please contact the AI-Wa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: garyswift@... Find
us on: www.wadokai.co.uk Transport for AI-Wa Southwest Members
available – Please contact AI-Wa President.