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12 & 13/09/09
The Eighth International Martial Arts Seminar "Shochu Geiko 2009" to be held
in Thetford, Norfolk, England over the weekend of the 12th and 13th of September
2009. As many of you will no doubt be aware, Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu started a year
long campaign to raise money for "HELP FOR HEROES" on the 25th of April 2009 and
we have invited Squadron Leader Steve Smith and the "HELP FOR HEROES" team back
to our 20th anniversary in April next year to hand over a cheque for all monies
raised over the year. Over the weekend of this year's Shochu Geiko, Sempai Will
Lexton will be holding a 100 man wrestling challenge and all entrance fees will
go to our collection for the charity. Sempai Will is a serving Met Police
officer and a member of their wrestling team and he has very kindly secured the
help over the weekend of the Met Police Wrestling coach who will be overseeing
the 100 man challenge. I hope you all support this great event and help us to
raise lots of money for our "Help for Heroes" appeal and show our appreciation
to Sempai Will for coming up with the idea and all his hard work in taking on
100 challengers during the day for this amazing event. This event will also be
filmed as part of our "Help for Heroes" documentary covering every fund raising
event we would have staged during our year long appeal for this excellent
charity. This year we will also have representation from all three of our armed
services under our newly formed "Ishin Ryu Military Dojos" under the direction
of Warrant Officer Paul Rudd and we hope to have the new "Ishin Ryu Military
Dojos" Insignia and badge available to proudly show everyone. I look forward to
seeing you all on Saturday 12th September for what promises to be our biggest
and best seminar to date.
Sekai Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Renmei
Eighth International Martial Arts Seminar
Kevin Pell Hanshi is pleased to announce that on the 12th and 13th of September
2009, the Sekai Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Renmei will be hosting its Eighth
International Martial Arts seminar at the Thetford Dojo, Breckland Leisure
Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 1JD.

The name chosen for our international seminar is "Shochu Geiko" (summer training
camp.) During the seminar, students will have the opportunity to study the arts
of:

Ju-Jitsu Judo Karate
Shorinji Kempo Iaido Kobu-Jutsu
Escrima Cane Masters Kick Boxing
Wrestling Aikido Grappling
Close Protection Batto Jutsu

Our instructors this year are representing our clubs from: Norway, Croatia,
Switzerland, Germany, Wales and England:
• Grand Master Herman Harms Hanshi, 10th Dan Ju-Jitsu, Germany
• Kevin Pell Hanshi, 9th Dan Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu, National coach, England
• Zvonko Tubiγ (Tuba), 7th Dan Dennis Survival Ju-Jutsu, Croatia
• Paddy Swallow Kyoshi, 7th Dan Judo, England
• Graham Chuck Renshi, 6th Dan Wado Ryu Karate, England
• Dave Baker Sensei, 6th Dan Aikoushin Kobu Jutsu, England
• Mac Robertson Shihan, 5th Dan Kyokoshin Karate, England
• Les Mitchell Sensei, 5th Dan Juko Ryu Ju-Jitsu, England
• Theodor Siegel Sensei, 5th Dan Ju-Jitsu, National Director Germany
• Davor Roώac (Rogi), 5th Dan Dennis Survival Ju-Jutsu, Croatia
• Martin Folan Sensei, 5th Dan Kickboxing / Mixed Martial Arts, England
• Jo-Inge Nordli Sensei, 4th Dan Ju-Jitsu, National Director, Norway
• Adrian Starr Sensei, 4th Dan Shorinji Kempo – Branch Master, England
• Trevor Steward Renshi, 4th Dan Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu, England
• Steve Fyffe Sensei, 4th Dan Aikido, England
• Stephen Peil Renshi, 4th Dan Ju-Jitsu / Kobu Jutsu, England
• Kevin Franks Sensei, 4th Dan Ju-Jitsu, England
• Ronny Sannerud Sensei, 3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu, Norway
• Steve Isles Sensei, 3rd Dan Toyama and Shinto Iai Batto Jutsu, England
• Martin Sillitoe, Escrima (British Team Member), England
• Miro Zdunic Sensei, 3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu / Escrima, National Director, Croatia
• Toby Bauert Sensei, 3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu, National Director, Switzerland
• Paul Rudd Sensei, 3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu, National Director, Military Dojos
• Chris Bird Sensei, Cane Masters, England
Timetable of events for Saturday the 12th of September
• 9.00am to 9.30am – Registration.
• 9.30am to 10.00am – Kevin Pell Hanshi will officially open this Years Shochu
Geiko.
• 10.00am to 1.00pm – Multi style training sessions from the listed teachers.
• 1.00pm to 2.00pm – Lunch Hour.
• 2.00pm to 6.00pm – Multi style training sessions from the listed teachers.
• 6.00pm – Conclusion of the first days training.
• 6.00pm to 7.30pm – This hour and a half break has been allocated so that
students will have the opportunity for a quick swim, shower and change into
smart dress (collar and tie) ready for the evening's party.
• 7.30pm to 1.00am – Seminar party to include hot and cold buffet with disco and
karaoke.
Timetable of events for Sunday the 13th of September
• 9.00am to 10.00am – Line up and Presentation of Shochu Geiko Certificates,
followed by a warm up.
• 10.00am to 2.00pm – Multi style training sessions from the listed teachers.
• 2.00pm – Official closing ceremony.
There will be catering staff at the sports centre to provide early morning
cooked breakfasts as well as any hot meals and snacks that you may require
during the day
Dress Code for the Saturday Evening Party
Ishin Ryu Students Male and Female = Federation Dress Please
Guests - Men = Collar and Tie / Women = Smart casual
Accommodation Details
Information on local hotels and guest houses in the Thetford Area can be found
by clicking on the following link:
http://www.bedandbreakfast-directory.co.uk/results.asp?town=Thetford&county=Norf\
olk
Shochu Geiko `Limited Edition' T-shirt
Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu will once again be producing a limited edition "Eighth
International Martial Arts seminar" T-shirt. This high quality white T-shirt
from the screen stars premier T range will be printed on the front left breast
with a St George motif along with the wording "Shochu Geiko September 2009"and
on the back of the T-shirt will be a picture of St George depicting England's
national flag the George Cross on his shield with the quote "Forever England"
underneath.
Priced at £18.00 this official course T-shirt is available in the following
sizes:
Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL and XXXL and of course not forgetting our women on
the seminar, the T-Shirts will once again this year be available in women's fit
and sizes.
Please note that this is a special order with the manufacturer; therefore please
ensure that we are in receipt of your order by Saturday 29th August 2009.
Sekai Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Renmei
Eighth International Martial Arts Seminar
12th and 13th of September 2009
For the Eighth year running, the cost of this year's seminar is once again
£60.00 if prepaid by the 7th September or £70.00 if paying on the day.

Booking Form

Name: …………………………………….

Club:
…................................................................………………………………….

I will be attending the Eighth International Martial Arts Seminar
On the 12th & 13th September @ £60.00 Yes / No

Please note the cost of your ticket includes the evening meal and entertainment.
Additional tickets for friends and family to the evening meal and party are
available at a cost of £10 per ticket (Please contact Honbu for extra tickets)
___________________________________________________

I will require………. limited edition T-shirts @ £18.00 each

Sizes: Small Medium Large XL XXL XXXL

Female Sizes: Please state (e.g. Size 12) …………………………….
___________________________________________________

I enclose a cheque for £………. made payable to Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu

Made up as follows:

Course fee @ £60.00 £…………
Extra buffet tickets @ £10.00 each £…………
Limited edition T-Shirt @ £18.00 each £…………

TOTAL £................
POSTAL ADDRESS: Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu Headquarters, The Old Bakery, Caston,
Norfolk, England. NR17 1DD. Visit us at: www.ishinryu.com www.ju-jitsu.co.uk
www.ishinryu.eu www.ju-jitsu.tv www.ju-jutsu.co.uk www.jiu-jitsu.co.uk

13/09/09
EKF Squad Training. First Selections for the WKF Junior European Championship
in Istanbul 2010. Details: http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
20/09/09
UNITED KINGDOM OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20th 2009
CRYSTAL LEISURE CENTRE,
BELL St,
STOURBRIDGE,
DY8 1AE
Dear Instructor,
You are invited to our Forthcoming Open Karate Championships which will be held
at the above address on 20th September 2009.
Please look through the information and if you require further details about the
Championships please do not hesitate to contact me. 2, Chestnut Avenue, Dudley,
DY1 4BE, West Midlands. Or Mobile 07774641570.
Hope to see you on the day

Paul Campbell 6th Dan BA(Hons)
Organiser

COMPETITION DETAILS

Start 10.00am (Prompt) Finish 7pm (Approx.)
ENTRY FEES
KATA & KUMITE: Junior and Seniors £15.00
TEAMS
JUNIOR Under 16: £22.00. WOMEN: £25.00 MEN: £30.00
SPECTATORS
ADULTS: £8.00 U-16s £6.00 UNDER 5's Free.
COACHES
Submitting entries Totalling £50.00 will be admitted Free. Entries above £100.00
Coaches will receive a Meal Voucher on entry.
*NB. Entries must be received before Saturday 12th September 2009 to qualify
Tea, Coffee will be available throughout the afternoon for all coaches of the
athletes.
Please make cheques payable to Paul Campbell and send to:- 2, Chestnut Avenue,
Dudley, DY1 4BE
LATE ENTRIES
Entries must be received by Saturday 12th September 2009. There will be no late
entries on the day.
Paulcampbell12@... or PCKarateuk@... or visit our website
WWW.PCKarate.Net to download entry forms or view our last competition
www.ciptv.co.uk

UK OPEN ENTRY FORM

CLUB NAME…………………………..….................... CHIEF
INSTRUCTOR.........……………….......................

ADDRESS
.........................…......................................................\
.....................................................

CLUB Tel....................................................
E-Mail……………………...................

CATEGORY No. NAME OF COMPETITOR CATEGORY No NAME OF COMPETITOR


















*
Total number of competitors events entered --------------------- (See Above)

*Total number of competitor Tickets required ----------------------- (See
Above)
I confirm that all competitors on this sheet have licences with valid insurances
I understand that WKF rules will apply to this tournament with some variations.
I also understand that my competitors enter this tournament at their own risk
and by doing so agree to absolve the organizers of any claims which may arise
due to injury/loss/damage of their personal property however caused.
The organisers reserve the right to change and / or omit categories on the day.

Signed ___________________________________________ (Signature of Coach /
Instructor)

Please make cheques payable to: Paul Campbell C/o:-
2, Chestnut Avenue, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4BE.
07774 641570 or E-Mail Paulcampbell12@... or PCKarateuk@... or
visit our website WWW.PCKarate.net to download entry forms

Entries must be received by Saturday 12th September 2009 There will be no late
entries on the day.

Fee received .............................. Cash Cheque
(PTO)
COMPETITION RULES

All competitors are expected to be on their best behaviour at all times, no
abusive language will be tolerated the penalty may mean disqualification for the
entire group.

DOCTOR /FIRST AID
Will be on hand throughout the day as medical backup, the Medical Team's
decision is final regarding the capability of a competitor to continue
DURATION
Each event will be fought to the finish, no waiting for the finals at the end of
the night.
The competition is touch contact based on W.K.F Rules. All eliminations are by
straight K.O.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
All competitors must have Full Protection : Feet and Hand Protection (Red &
Blue) which including, Mouth Guards and Groin Protection.
N.B.
Junior Competitors (under 16yrs) are advised to bring with them a valid Licence
or their Birth Certificate *
Any person in the wrong category either through age, Height or grade will be
disqualified with no refund.
Authorisation for Videoing must be obtained in advance form the Organisers at a
cost of £10.00 You will be given an authorisation band on the day of the
competition.
Junior matches will last 2 minutes duration.
The old Mirror Judging system will be used but with Ippon, Nihon and Sanbon
awarded to win.
Senior matches will last 3 minutes Duration.
The old Mirror Judging system will be used but with Ippon, Nihon and Sanbon
awarded to win
N.B.
Each competitor should insure they bring with them one Red Belt and one Blue
Belt.

CATEGORIES
KATA
1. PEEWEE KATA BOYS & GIRLS, ( 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
2. JUNIOR KATA BOYS & GIRLS, 6th KYU AND BELOW (10yrs – 12yrs)
3. JUNIOR KATA BOYS & GIRLS, 5th KYU AND ABOVE (10yrs – 12yrs)
4. JUNIOR KATA BOYS & GIRLS 6th KYU AND BELOW (13yrs – 15yrs)
5. JUNIOR KATA BOYS & GIRLS 5th KYU AND ABOVE (13yrs – 15yrs)
6. CADET/JUNIOR KATA BOYS & GIRLS 16 – U 18s
7. WOMENS KATA 18+
8. MENS KATA 18+
9. JUNIOR TEAM KATA (MIXED) -10
10. JUNIOR TEAM KATA (MIXED) -16
11. SENIOR TEAM KATA (MIXED) 16+
12. Weapons & Freestyle Forms/Kata ( May be to Music)
KUMITE.
19. PEEWEES GIRLS & BOYS ( 7yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
20.PEEWEES GIRLS UNDER 4'3 ( 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
21.PEEWEES GIRLS 4'3 & Over ( 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
22.PEEWEES BOYS UNDER 4'3 ( 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
23.PEEWEES BOYS 4'3 & Over ( 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade)
30.BOYS 10-12yrs 5'0ft and Under, 5th Kyu & Below
31.BOYS 10-12yrs 5'0ft and Under, 4th Kyu & Above
32.BOYS 10-12yrs OVER 5'0ft, 5th Kyu & Below
33.BOYS 10-12yrs OVER 5'0ft, 4th Kyu & Above
34.BOYS 13-15yrs 5'2ft and Under, 5th Kyu & Below
35.BOYS 13-15yrs 5'2ft and Under, 4th Kyu & Above
36.BOYS 13-15yrs OVER 5'2ft, 5th Kyu & Below
37.BOYS 13-15yrs OVER 5'2ft, 4th Kyu & Above
40.GIRLS 10-12yrs 5th Kyu & Below
41.GIRLS 10-12yrs 4th Kyu & Above
42.GIRLS 13-15yrs 5th Kyu & Below
43.GIRLS 13-15yrs 4th Kyu & Above
50.JUNIOR MENS 16 - Under 18s) 5th Kyu & Below
51.JUNIOR MENS 16 - Under 18s) 4th Kyu & Above
60.WOMENS INDIVIDUALS 16 - Under 18s) ( 4th KYU AND BELOW )
61.WOMENS INDIVIDUALS 16 - Under 18s) ( 3rd KYU AND ABOVE )
62. WOMEN INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 4th KYU AND BELOW )
63. WOMEN INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 3rd KYU AND ABOVE)
70. MENS INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 4th KYU AND BELOW ) - 70 KG
71. MENS INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 4th KYU AND BELOW ) + 70 KG
72. MENS INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 3rd KYU AND ABOVE ) - 70 KG
73. MENS INDIVIDUALS 18+ ( 3rd KYU AND ABOVE ) +70 KG
TEAMS
80.PEEWEE GIRLS TEAM ( 3 Girls Team) 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade Any Height
81.PEEWEE BOYS TEAM ( 3 Boys Team) 9yrs Old and Under Any Grade Any Height
82.BOYS 10-12 TEAM ( 3 Man Team) Any Grade Any Height
83. BOYS 13-15 TEAM ( 3 Man Team) Any Grade Any Height
84. GIRLS 10-12 TEAM ( 3 Girl Team) Any Grade
85. GIRLS 13-15 TEAM ( 3 Girl Team) Any Grade
90. WOMENS TEAM 16+ ( 3 Woman Team)
91. MENS TEAM 16+ ( 3 Man Team)
26/09/09 Shiatsu Introductory Course on 26th September. A deposit of £25 or full
payment is required by September 19th. Shiatsu Introductory Course with Zeb
Glover M.R.S.S. What Is Shiatsu? Shiatsu is an ancient Oriental system of
healing and Medicine. It uses touch, pressure-points and gentle stretches to
relax, re-balance, heal and revitalize a person's health. It is a therapy with
roots similar to Acupuncture, with the understanding that every part effects and
reflects the overall balance of a person. By connecting on the energetic level,
with the aim of harmonizing the person's Ki (energy/life force), Shiatsu is
equally effective for treating physical, emotional and psychologically related
conditions. What Will You Learn On This Course? This Introductory Course is
designed to give you a basic understanding and practice of the fundamental
skills and theory of Shiatsu, whether you intend to use it as a hobby or as an
introduction to `The Shiatsu College Professional Training Program'. We will
cover plenty of basic Shiatsu techniques and sequences, simple exercises and
meditations to develop ki and our awareness of it. Also we will explore the
concept of ki & pressure points and have a glance at yin/yang and 5 elements
theory. What Conditions Respond Well To Shiatsu? Shiatsu can treat a wide range
of specific and complex conditions, or be simply enjoyed for its relaxing and
preventative qualities.
Some examples:
• Tension & stiffness of muscles and joints
• Stress, depression, anxiety and fear
• Back problems
• Sport/physical injuries
• Fatigue, tiredness and insomnia
• Headaches and migraines
• Digestive, Respiratory and Immunity disorders
• Menstrual and menopausal problems
• Arthritic and rheumatic conditions
Teacher's Background: Since the age of 9, Zeb has practiced Oriental movement
arts rooted in the concept of Chi (life force/energy). His training began in the
Martial Arts, which he teaches professionally and is currently a personal
student of renowned Grandmaster Sensei Shoto Tanemura. Zeb is the Chief
Instructor of the Myojo Dojo, and maintains his focus on teaching such arts not
as sports, but as a way to develop Mind, Body and Spirit. 25 years of practice
have led to Zeb's understanding of the direct connection of a person's well
being and health, to the state and balance of their Chi. His progression to
Shiatsu was therefore a natural step. He graduated with the Shiatsu College
London after completing a 3-year professional course in 1998. This included the
study of Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Zen Shiatsu. He also
teaches Shiatsu in Brighton. Zeb travels to Japan regularly to maintain and
further develop his Martial and Shiatsu skills. What to wear: Please wear
appropriate clothes such as warm, loose layers of clothing and a pair of socks.
Date: September 26th 2009, 10am - 4pm. Venue: The Wilbury School of Natural
Therapy, 274 Dyke Road, Brighton. BN1 5AE. Cost: £65. For Bookings Contact: The
Wilbury School. Tel: 01273 522766. Email: courses@...
Zeb Glover. Tel: 07768 002133. Email: zeb@...

27/09/09
Clacton Sports Centre, Vista Road Clacton on sea Essex CO15 6DB. CLOSING DATE
Monday 21st SEPTEMBER 2009 CONTACT JOE: 01376502612 -07886097615 EMAIL:
toyakwaikarate@... web : toyakwaikarate.co.uk OR WEB: YOURBKCC.CO.UK
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
27/09/09
WADORYU KARATEDO KENKYUKAI. 13th ANNIVERSARY OPEN WADO COURSE. Date: Sunday
September 27th 2009. Venue: Weston Mill Oak Villa, Ferndale Road, Plymouth. PL2
2EL. Times: 12.30 registration, 1.00-5.00 training, 5.15 buffet & bar.
Instructors: Gary Swift Kyoshi 7th Dan British Wadokai Karate. Nick Smith Shihan
7th Dan Kenshukai Wadoryu Karatedo. Graham Chuck Renshi 6th Dan Wadoryu Karatedo
Kenkyukai. Joe Johnson Sensei 5th Dan Bridgwater School of Karate. Andy Daly
Sensei 5th Dan Bushi Karate Kai. Jim Daly Sensei 5th Dan Bushi Karate Kai. Cost:
Juniors & concessions: £12.00, Seniors: £15.00. Extra buffet tickets @ £3.00
each. Attendances by no later than 24th September please. All proceeds to Cancer
research. For further details contact Graham Chuck 07956-963223 email:
kenkyukai@... All are welcome, irrespective of age, grade or ability.
If you have any queries please contact me. Yours in karate. Chucky. Graham Chuck
Renshi 6th Dan. Wadoryu Karatedo Kenkyukai Chief instructor & founder. Mob no:
07956-963223.

02, 03, 04/10/09 WadoExl – EVENT CANCELLED.
10 & 11/10/09
EKF International Open Championships London – details to follow. Website:
www.englishkaratefederation.com/

16 to 18/10/09 Dear Wado Sensei and Practitioner, We would like to cordially
invite you to the third annual Wado Conference held this year in Scottsdale,
Arizona. The conference starts Friday, October 16 and ends on Sunday, October
18, 2009. The Wado Conference is a forum where positive minded Wado instructors
and practitioners come to together to train, share ideas, meet old friends, and
develop new relationships. This is an environment where we can share Wado
enthusiasm without dealing with political agendas. Politics are not allowed at
this event. The majority of instructors and students that participate in the
Wado Conference are members of Wado Kai, Wado Ryu, and Wado Kokusai. However, we
do get participants from independent Wado schools. Anyone that studies Wado or
is supportive of Wado is welcome, regardless of affiliation, as long as they can
leave their political ideology at their schools. Another important purpose of
the Wado Conference is to bring in highly qualified Wado instructors from around
the world to the local Wado student base. The mission statement of the Wado
Conference is "the student comes first." It is more effective and efficient for
the students to have a conference that brings in instructors from different
parts of the country than to try to get the students to the instructors. This is
why the Wado Conference will move every year from one location to another with a
different Wado group hosting and organizing the event. The first two Wado
Conferences were organized and hosted by Doug Jepperson in Park City, Utah. Next
years Wado Conference is designated to be hosted by Butch Balingit in Florida.
As this year's hosting Wado group, we would be very honored and proud if you
were able to attend. If you would like to attend and need additional
information, please contact us at one of the sites listed below. Sincerely, The
Arizona organizing Wado Conference committee; Marlon Moore and staff Arizona
Wado Karate and Martial Arts Centerinfo@... Website: ArizonaWado.com
Ray Hughes and staff Scottsdale Martial Arts Center, Inc Rhughes43@...
Website: ScottsdaleMartialArtsCenter.com

19/10/09 Karate Competition Internationale. Coupe De Kayle.
http://karatekayl.lu/Competition-Internationale-de-KAYL.html

AU Hall Sportif A Kayl Luxembourg. Enfants; 10h, Adultes; 14h. www.karatekayl.lu

25/10/09
Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Ripple Road Dagenham Essex RM9 6XW. CLOSING DATE
Monday 18TH OCTOBER 2009 CONTACT JOE: 01376502612 -07886097615 EMAIL:
toyakwaikarate@... web : toyakwaikarate.co.uk OR WEB: YOURBKCC.CO.UK
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
30 & 31/10/09
37th EUROPEAN WADO CUP 2009. MEADOWBANK SPORT CENTRE. 30th- 31st OCTOBER 2009.
Hello from Scotland. I would confirm that thing are now starting for this years
Wado Cup in EDINBURGH. We plan to make this an event for one and all to enjoy.
The Wado Kai website will be upgraded shortly: www.wadokai.eu If you have any
enquiries please send to: Colin Clapperton at: info@... REGARDS, COLIN
CLAPPERTON SCOTTISH WADO KAI.

31/10/09
EKF Squad Training and Second Selections for the WKF Junior European
Championships in Istanbul 2010. Training will be in Dudley. Details:
http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/

12 to 15/11/09
6th World Junior & Cadet Championships – Rabat, Morocco.
Details: www.englishkaratefederation.com

14/11/09
Last date for entry into the Traditional British Wadokai Kata & Gyo
Championships to be held on the 21/11/09.
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
21/11/09
Traditional British Wadokai Open Wado Kata & Gyo Championships. Open to all
EKF Members. APPLICATIONS BEFORE 14th November 2009.
Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Book-in: With
Licence (for EKF Chit Number inspection), 9.30am. (No more bookings after
10.15am). Eliminations: 10.30am. Categories for all ages and levels. Events:
Individual Kata, Team Kata, Pairs Gyo. The official Kata List: Pinan Shodan,
Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan. Ku-Shanku, Nai-Hanchi, Seishan, Chinto, Bassai,
Wanshu, Ni-Sei-Shi, Rohai, Ji-tte, Ji-han, Ji-in. Gyo requirements – last
between 60-70 seconds and possess no props/aids, etc. Due to location, it may be
advised to bring a packed-lunch/refreshments etc. Correct Dress Code:
Competitors must wear clean white Gi. Judges must wear blazer, white shirt/tie,
black trousers and soft footwear (no shoes), etc. For an Information Pack &
Application Form, please contact Paul Elliott Renshi. 54, Billingshurst Road,
Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 3LW. Email: semka@...
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/
Open to all BWK Affiliations/EKF Licensed Members only.
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
22/11/09
EKF Squad Training & Final Selections for the WKF Junior European
Championships in Istanbul 2010. Details: http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
21/11/09 KO KARATE 3 ON 3 KUMITE EVENT
Dear Karateka, I am please to invite you to the first KO Karate 3 on 3 kumite
competition. This competition has a winner's prize of £1000 and with it the
recognition of the winners being the best kumite team in the country.
To be the best you have to beat the best that is why only the top associations
in the country have been invited to take part.
The event will be staged at the Best Western Consort Hotel in Thurcroft
Rotherham on Saturday November 21st Places will be allocated on a strictly first
come first served basis so don't hang around get your entry in as soon as
possible. Spectator's tickets will include a full 3 course meal with bar
facility, tables seating 8-10 people.
Each team entry fee is £30 and the teams are allowed one reserve fighter which
can be changed after each round if wanted. Spectator's tickets are £30 .Each
team are asked to sell 20 tickets (5 tickets per fighter).
This event is going to be a night to remember and one that is long overdue, we
need to see karate how it used to be and see the country's top fighters
competing against each other once again, Fighters train so hard all year for the
love of the sport its time to give something back and get the sport buzzing
again.
This is a senior event and is only open to EKF associations and members,
fighters must have an up to date EKF licence.
Full first aid cover will be on hand and Full WKF rules will be applied by chief
referee MR. Phil Moody.
One night winner takes all.
Please send for your entry form, rules package and hotel information to
kevin.royston@... and check out the KO web site at www.kokarate.co.uk or Tel
07746864485
Many Thanks
Kevin Royston & Paul Royston
KO UK
06/12/09
EKF Squad Training Session. Details: http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
2010
01/01/10
Club/Group Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2010. If you are already a
member of British Wadokai, and you would like to benefit from re-affiliation,
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29/01/10 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.
20 & 21/02/10
04/04/10 Easter Sunday.
30/05/10
01/06/10
The Birthday of Ohtsuka Hironori (10th Dan) Meijin on the 1st June in 1892.
The Founder & History of Wado-ryu Karate-do. Hironori-Ohtsuka was born in
Shimodate City, Ibiragi, Japan on the 1st June 1892.
He was the first son of Tokujiro-Ohtsuka, who was a doctor of medicine. 1892
was also the year that the Dai-Nippon-Butoku-Kai was established.
He started training under Chojiro-Ebashi, an uncle of his mother, in April 1897
at the age of four, a style of training he would continue with, even at Waseda
University in Tokyo.
In 1905 Ohtsuka-Hironori entered the Shimozuma middle school, where he started
Shindo-Yoshin-ryu Ju-jutsu under Tatsusaburo-Nakayama.
In 1910 Ohtsuka-Hironori entered Waseda University to learn commerce.
In 1917 he started work at the Kawasaki bank; at this stage he was learning
numerous styles of Ju-jutsu. Ohtsuka-Hironori met, and became good friends, with
the founder of Aikido, Morihei-Ueshiba.
In May 1919 he became master of `bone-setting technique'.
On the 1st of July 1921 he received his Shindo-Yoshin-ryu Ju-jutsu licence from
Tatsusaburo-Nakayama, and so became the Highest Authority.
He started his Karate training with the famous Gichin-Funikoshi in July 1922, a
style known as To-de or Okinawan Karate-jutsu. Ohtsuka-Hironori met Funikoshi
Sensei during a martial-arts demonstration at the Sports Festival organised by
the Japanese Educational Department.
Funikoshi Sensei agreed to teach Ohtsuka-Hironori all he knew about Okinawan
Karate-jutsu, the lessons started that same day.
Within one year Ohtsuka-Hironori had studied all the Kata within the system.
Even after this time Ohtsuka-Hironori could see the `shortfall' in the Kata-only
system. It was explained to him that all of the concepts of `Budo' was within
Kata, and that was the only aspect to train.
In 1924 Ohtsuka-Hironori introduced Yakusoku-gumite to the system, this concept
of `partner-work' revolutionised Karate-jutsu. He also developed Idori-no-kata,
Tachiai-no-kata, and Shirahatori-no-kata.
In 1928 he was `Shindo-Yoshin-ryu Shihan', the Chief Instructor of his
Shindo-Yoshin-ryu; he also set up a `bone-setting' practice at this time.
In 1929 he registered with the `Nippon-Kobudo-Shinko-Kai', the Japanese
Martial-arts Federation.
In 1934 Ohtsuka-Hironori was recognised as an independent style, and started
teaching full-time. Due to his dedication to Karate he had to close his
`bone-setting' business.
In 1938 Ohtsuka-Hironori registered his new style as Shin-Shu-Wado-ryu.
In 1939 all Karate styles were asked to register their systems with the
`Dai-Nippon-Butoku-Kai', Ohtsuka-Hironori named his style Wado-ryu. Other styles
that registered were Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, and Shoto-ryu (Shotokan-ryu).
In 1940 on May the 5th the `All Styles Karate Demonstrations' took place at
Butoku-Den in Kyoto. All the major styles took part, these included Goju-ryu,
Keishi-Kempo, Nippon-Kempo-ryu, Shito-ryu, Shoto-ryu, and Wado-ryu.
In 1944 Ohtsuka-Hironori was promoted to Chief Instructor of all Karate under
the Dai-Nippon-Butoku-kai.
In 1945 the Americans, at the end of the Second World War, disbanded all
martial-arts.
In 1951 all martial-arts were reinstated, after the signing of the American
peace treaty with Japan.
In 1955 the first Karate tournament took place, organised by Ohtsuka-Hironori,
it was called the `First All Japan Wado-ryu Karate Championships'.
In 1964 `The All Japan Karate-do Federation' (JKF) was established. This same
year Suzuki-Tatsuo, Arakawa-Toru, and Takashima-Hajime introduced Wado-ryu to
Great Britain, Europe, and the United States of America.
In 1966 Ohtsuka-Hironori was awarded `Kun-Goto-Soukuo-Kyo-Kuju-jutsu-Sho'
(similar to the OBE in Great Britain) from Emperor Hirohito for his dedication
to Karate.
In 1972 he was awarded the title of Meijin from Higashino-Kunino-Miya (a member
of the Japanese royal family) President of the International Martial-arts
Federation the `Kokusai-Budo-Renmei'. Ohtsuka-Hironori was the first man in
history to receive this highest honour in martial-arts. For his services to
Japanese martial-arts, and to honour his new position as the highest Karate
Authority in Japan, he was awarded the Shiju-Hoosho medal from the Japanese
Government, the only man in the history of Karate to be so honoured.
On the 29th of January 1982 Ohtsuka-Hironori Meijin died at the age 89, he had
practised martial-arts for 85 years.
"Buno-michi-wa Tada-aragoto-na-to-omohiso Wa-no-michi-kiwa-me Wa-o-motomu-michi:
The way to practise martial-arts is not for fighting. Always look for your own
inner peace and harmony, search for it." Ohtsuka-Hironori.

A style of Karate developed by Ohtsuka-Hironori 10th Dan Meijin (AD1892-1982).
Wado combines traditional Japanese Budo, Okinawan Shuri-te (To-de) and
Shinto-Yoshin-ryu Jujutsu, and was recognised as an independent style in 1934.
Wado-ryu is reputed to be one of the fastest and most efficient forms of Karate
in the world; emphasis includes the fundamental principles and concepts of
`Nagasu, Inasu, Noru, and Irimi'. The founder was responsible for introducing
partner-work routines to Karate. Wado-ryu was also the first style of Karate to
practise Jiyu-gumite (free-fighting) as part of the training.
There are estimated to be over 350,000 Wado-ryu members practising in Europe
alone.
Below is an adaptation from an open letter written by Ohtsuka Hironori (10th
Dan) Meijin to all Wado-Ryu students, sent out two-years prior to his death,
explaining the origins of Wado-ryu.
"At the age of five years old, I was in very poor health. It was then that I
began my training in Ju-jutsu at the school of my uncle, Sensei Chojiro-Ehashi,
the official martial arts instructor of the Tsuchiura Clan. Since this time I
have trained continuously until my present age of eighty-eight years. For this,
I can heartily thank the traditional Samurai education, which was both gentle
and strict. I also thank and pray for my dear mother without whom I could never
have succeeded in my deepest aims; I thank her sincerely for always being near.
On my thirtieth birthday, Master Nakayama, the third Grandmaster of Shinto
Yoshin-ryu Ju-jutsu, allowed me to learn the deepest and most secret doctrines
of our school. It was then that I succeeded him as the fourth Grandmaster.
Karate was becoming increasingly popular around this time, and I began to study
its techniques from several eminent Okinawan masters who had begun to teach in
Tokyo. It occurred to me that there were many fine attributes in the Okinawan
systems, and so decided to blend these with the finest elements of Shinto
Yoshin-ryu Ju-jutsu to create a genuine and original Japanese martial-art.
Through this process I developed Kumite, Gyaku-nage, I-dori, Tachi-iai,
Tanken-dori, and Shinken-Shirai-dori.
Every year, for purposes of promoting the Japanese martial-arts, the Butokuden
in Kyoto held a national festival. In 1938, the festival focused on the
originators of each martial-art; however, no originator of Japanese Karate had
been identified. I named the originator of the first true Japanese style of
Karate-Do as Shiro-Yoshitoki-Akiyama (the founder of Shinto Yoshin-ryu Jujitsu)
and named this new style of Karate-Do, `Wado-Ryu' meaning: `Japanese-way school'
or also `Peaceful-way school' since the Kanji lettering for `Wa' can mean both.
The fundamental meaning and original aims of martial-arts is the promotion of
Peace. To bring peace to society and to guard against its loss so that human
beings can enjoy a happy life. We must strive for peace in a world where it is
increasingly difficult to achieve. We must not simply rely on God's mercy to
achieve it but must strive as individuals, with all our will, to attain it.
Immense spiritual and physical power is required so we will not surrender to the
difficulties and barriers which lie before us on this journey The hard training
in martial-arts aims to foster this dauntless, indefatigable strength which is
why the beauty of martial-arts training is beyond the vicissitudes of mundane
affairs."

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