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The Date Section, News & Activities are open to ALL Wado practitioners.
If you would like to add your forthcoming event/s, or information on the monthly
newsletter, please send in the details.
NB: Received information is correct at time of printing; please inform us if the
information requires updating.
Disclaimer
Up to date at time of printing. The following information may be subject to
change without prior notice, and whilst every attempt is made to keep the Date
Section up to date, events may change at any time.
The collator of this information has no responsibility for the 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.

25/05/09
 	 Hazlegrove House School Wado Course. Venue: Hazlegrove Karate-do. Hazlegrove
Preparatory School, Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Somerset. BA22 7JA. Time;
4.15-5.45pm. Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Open to Hazlegrove
Karate-do members only. Contact Mr Peter Fawbert; pf@...

29/05/09 to 01/06/09
 	 The JKF Wado Kai Canada Summer Camp. The JKF-Wadokai Canada would like to
inform you that their summer camp will take place from May 29 through June 1.
This event will be taking place in Montreal at the University of Quebec Sports
Center. The featured instructors are Mr. Toru Arakawa (Tokyo, Japan), Ms. Norma
Foster (Vancouver, Canada), Mr. Tobin Threadgill (Evergreen, U.S.A) and Ms.
Tatjana Petrovic (Belgrade, Serbia). The camp will include training sessions for
traditional Wado-Ryu karate, sport karate, Jujitsu, officiating, as well as an
opportunity to take Dan/instructor examinations. Feel free to visit and
subscribe to our live news feed here: www.canadajkfwadokai.org/press/ We hope to
see you at the end of May! Sincerely, Anthony, Craig, Erdem, Lina and Sam. The
Summer Camp '09 Organizing Committee.

31/05/09
 	 Sunday 31st S.E.M.K.A. Black Belt Written Exam Course. Open to all SEMKA/BWK
members, all grades. Venue: Tanbridge School Guildford Road, Horsham. (NB:
Course will be held in the meeting room, which is in one of the mobile
classrooms between the gym and the main hall.) Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm Price:
£15.00Instructor: Paul Elliott 6th Dan Renshi This course is designed to help
all students with their 1st, 2nd & 3rd Dan examination, please bring pen &
paper.You must book for this course please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan Tel:
01403218327 Mob: 07778 058482 Email: semka@...

01/06/09
 	 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."

06/06/09
 	 British Wadokai Advanced Training Course. For those wishing to advance their
training knowledge in the British Wadokai Karate Kyu & Dan Grade Syllabus.
Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time 10am-2pm. Price; £15 (BWK
Full/Honorary Licensed Members only). For further details; Gary E Swift (7th
Dan) Kyoshi. Email; garyswift@...
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

07/06/09
 	 Sunday 7th Black Belt and 1st Kyu Standardization Course. The course is open
to all S.E.M.K.A/BWK. of 1st Kyu and above. All students of these grades from
S.E.M.K.A. must attend these courses. At Tanbridge School Guildford Road,
Horsham10.00am to 1.00pm price £10.00 Instructor Paul Elliott 6th Dan Renshi For
further details, please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327
semka@...

12/06/09
 	 Friday 12th Paul Elliott celebrating 35 Year in Wado Karate training Course.
Sensei Paul Elliott started training exactly 35 five years ago on 12/06/1974
under Sensei Mike Rapley then 2nd Dan this course is about celebrating this
event, course includes guest instructors and Demonstrations
during the evening. Price £10.00 At Tanbridge School Guildford Road, Horsham
West Sussex.RH12 1SR. 6.00pm to 9.00pm.

14/06/09
 	 British Wadokai Southwest Open Traditional Wado Kata Championships.
  Hosted by Hazlegrove House Karate-do, Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Somerset.
Open to all traditional Wado clubs and individuals. Venue: Hazlegrove Karate-do.
Hazlegrove Preparatory School, Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Somerset. BA22 7JA.
Categories for all! Profits will be donated to the St Margaret's Children's
Hospice.
Licence (for EKF Chit Number inspection), 9.00am. (No more bookings after
9.45am). Eliminations: 10.00am. Categories for all ages and levels. Events:
Individual Kata, Pairs Kata. The official Kata for the day will consist of Kata:
Pinan Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan. Ku-Shanku, Nai-Hanchi, Seishan,
Chinto, Bassai, Wanshu, Ni-Sei-Shi, Rohai, Ji-tte, Ji-han, Ji-in, Suparinpei Due
to location, it may be advised to bring a packed-lunch/refreshments etc.
Rules: This competition will be run on the simplified `Pyramid Knock-out'
system, there will be NO Repechage.
Correct Dress Code: Competitors must wear clean white Gi. British Wadokai/EKF
Judges will wear blazer, white shirt/tie, black trousers and soft footwear (no
shoes), etc.
For a `downloadable' Application Form please visit the British Wadokai Forum
`File Section' on: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/
Further details: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel: 01752-493210. Email:
garyswift@...
Open to all EKF Licensed Members only.
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

20/06/09
 	 AIWa Shito-ryu Kata Course. Open to all AIWa, and mutually affiliated Licensed
members who wish to learn the five Shito-ryu Kata (original form, of Keiji
Tomiyama 10th Dan, taught in circa 1980); Shinsei, Seisan, Jurokuno, Bassai-dai,
and Sei-enchin. Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea
Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time 10am-2pm. Price;
Training £15. For further details; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Email;
garyswift@...
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

20/06/09
 	 Saturaday 20 S.E.M.K.A. Pre Grading Black Belt Training Session at Shin Ichi
Do Club, Hut 15, Tilgate Recreation Centre, Crawley 10.00am - 1.00pm. Price
£10.00

21/06/09
 	 Sunday 21st S.EM.K.A Black Belt Grading at Horsham Karate Club Tanbridge
School Open to all senior grades and juniors grades taking 1st Dan & 2nd Dan
9.30am onwards.. See you instructor to check if you are able to grade.

27/06/09
 	 Saturaday 27 S.E.M.K.A. Pre Grading Training Session at Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut
15, Tilgate Recreation Centre, Crawley 10.00am - 1.00pm. Price £10.00

28/06/09
 	 English Wado Federation Championships. Venue: Bishop Perowne College,
Worcester. For further details and information, please contact:
englishwadofederation@...

28/06/09
 	 Sunday 28th S.E.M.K.A. Kyu Grading at Horsham Karate Club Tanbridge School
Open to all senior grades and juniors grades taking green belt and above. 9.30am
to 12.30pm. See you instructor to check if you are able to grade.

29/06/09
 	 Hazlegrove House School Wado Course & Kyu Grading. Venue: Hazlegrove
Karate-do. Hazlegrove Preparatory School, Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Somerset.
BA22 7JA. Time; 4.15-5.45pm. Instructor/Examiner; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Open to Hazlegrove Karate-do members only. Contact Mr Peter Fawbert;
pf@...

05/07/09
 	 Sunday 5th Open Coaching Course . Paul Elliott - English Karate Fedaration
(EKF) recognised assessor is holding a Coaching Course which is open to all EKF
members. This course will benefit all Instructors who may have an interest in
the future of qualifying in the following EKF coaching awards :- JUNIOR DOJO
LEADER. LEVEL 1 – PROVISIONAL COACH,LEVEL 2 – ASSISTANT COACH,LEVEL 3 – CLUB
COACH, LEVEL 5 – CHIEF INSTRUCTOR, `S' LEVEL – SPECIALIST COACH. The course will
explain the implications and requirements needed in order to pass the EKF
Assessment in your own Dojo. Venue: Tanbridge School Guildford Road, Horsham.
West Sussex.RH12 1SR.(NB: Course will be held in the meeting room, which is in
one of the mobile classrooms between the gym and the main hall. Please bring pen
& paper.) Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm Price: £10.00 plus EKF coaching manual £7.50
apox; To secure your place please book in by 14th June. For more Information
please contact: Paul Elliott 6th DanTel: 01403 218327 Mob: 07778 058482 Email:
semka@.... Mob: 07778 058482 Email: semka@... .

07/07/09
 	 Kyokai Karate Club Closed for `Church Flower Festival'. Training will resume,
as usual, on the 14th July.
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

11/07/09
 	 AIWa Fit-2-Fight Traianing Course. Traianing in speed, stamina and fitness for
Shiai and Jiyu-Gumite. Ppen to all members of AIWa. Instructor: Gary E Swift
(7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: TBA. Time 10am-12pm. Price; £15. For further details;
Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Email; garyswift@... Forum;
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

12/07/09
Clacton Sports Centre, Vista Road Clacton on sea Essex CO15 6DB. CLOSING DATE
Monday 6th JUNE 2009. CONTACT JOE: 01376502612 – 07886097615. EMAIL:
toyakwaikarate@... web: toyakwaikarate.co.uk OR WEB: YOURBKCC.CO.UK
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

12/07/09

PRESENTS 13th OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS+SENIOR CUP. Sunday 12th July 2009
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON, WALSALL SPORTS CENTRE, GORWAY ROAD(Magdalene Road),
WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS. WS1 3BD. FOR ENTRY FORM; THE SECRETARY, CENTRAL ENGLAND
KARATE, 33 BURNHAM AVENUE, OXLEY, WOLVERHAMPTON. WV10 6DX. TEL/FAX 01902 397650
MOBILE 07958 494602. EMAIL: - cewka@... www.cewka.co.uk (BEST
QUALITY TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED) TROPHY AWARDED TO COACH OF MOST SUCCESSFUL
CLUB. ALL COMPETITORS WHICH HAVE PLACED SHOULD GIVE THE NAME OF THEIR CLUB SO
THE POINTS CAN BE ADDED UP 3 POINTS = WIN 2 POINTS = 2ND 1 POINTS = 3RD 63
CATEGORIES WITH SECTIONS FOR ALL AGES, INCLUDING THE POPULAR MENS OVER 40YRS.
MARTIAL ARTS EQUIPMENT ON SALE. NOTE: - All competitors taking part in this
tournament must have a valid up to date licence and insurance cover, and must be
available for inspection on the day if required. It is the responsibility of the
competitor and their coach to make sure the above are in order. The organisers
and referees cannot be responsible for any injury however caused. WHERE: -
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON, WALSALL SPORTS CENTRE, GORWAY ROAD(Magdalene Road),
WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS. WS1 3BD WHEN: - SUNDAY 12TH JULY 2009 REGISTRATION
9.00AM. TOURNAMENT COMMENCES 10.00AM. RULES: - This Event Will only be opened to
EKF/ or your countries WKF members/ By entering this tournament you confirm that
you fulfil the above ippon, nihon, sanbon scores will apply in the Kumite Events
(mirror judges depending on amount of refs) wkf based rules Junior Kumite events
will be 1.5 mins seniors 2 mins, finals 2 and 3 mins. Kata section will be by
way of knock out. Red and Blue Flags will be used. Beginners to 7th Kyu may
repeat Kata in all rounds, 6th to 4th Kyu must do min 2 Kata alternating each
round, 3rd Kyu must do min 3 Kata alternating in each round. Compulsory gum
shield, groin guard must be worn in Kumite events, and chest guard for females.
Approved red for aka, blue for ao mitts, red belt or blue belt will be worn,
belt showing grades will not allowed (please bring your own belts). KUMITE
COMPETITOR 13YRS AND ABOVE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR RED OR BLUE WKF STYLE
SHIN/FOOT GUARD. Only white karate gi will be allowed. Competitors must have up
to date licence / insurance. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ENTER THE CORRECT CATEGORY,
PLEASE CHECK HEIGHTS OF YOUR COMPETITORS. THERE WILL BE MANY JUNIOR AND NEW
COMPETITORS TO TOURNAMENTS, TO ENCOURAGE THEM THE OFFICIALS WILL BE VERY STRICT
WITH ANY EXCESSIVE CONTACT, NO CONTACT TO FACE IN JUNIOR SECTIONS. FOR SAFETY
REASON ONLY CLUB COACH WILL BE ALLOWED AROUND THE AREAS, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
WILL PARENTS BE ALLOWED AROUND THE AREA, COULD ALL COACHES/ INSTRUCTORS PLEASE
ENSURE YOU BRIEF THIS TO YOUR DELIGATION. COST: Individual events £12.00 Kata /
Kumite Team events £25.00 Kata / Kumite PAIRS KATA £15.00. Entries to arrive by
Friday 10TH July late entries & entries on the day £14.00 for Individual and
£30.00 for teams. No cheques will be accepted on the day. No concessions.
Cheques payable to: - CEWKA. Spectators adults £8.00 Children 15yrs and under
£5.00, 5yrs and under free. SEND ENTRIES TO: -The secretary central England
karate, 33 Burnham Ave, Oxley, Wolverhampton, WV10 6DX. Tel/fax 01902 397650
mobile 07958 494602. Email cewka@... Web www.cewka.co.uk Direction
to venue; University of Wolverhampton (Walsall campus) Walsall Sport Centre,
Gorway road (MAGDALENE ROAD), Walsall West Midlands. WS1 3BD. LEAVE THE M6 AT
JUNCTION 9, FOLLOW A461 (wood green lane) TOWARDS BIRMINGHAM MAKING SURE YOU GET
INTO THE RIGHT-HAND LANE BEAR RIGHT ONTO A4148, WALLOWS LANE (Morrison on left).
THIS BECOMES BROADWAY RINGROAD CONTINUE UNTIL YOU SEE UNIVERSITY OF
WOLVERHAMPTON WALSALL CAMPUS ON YOUR LEFT HAND SIDE. TURN LEFT ONTO MAGDALENE
ROAD AND YOU WILL ENTER THE SPORTS CENTRE CAR PARK YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR
DESTINATION. YOU MAY NOTICE THE ADDRESS IS GORWAY ROAD HOWEVER THE ENTRANCE IS
VIA MAGDALENE ROAD. SO IF YOU ARE USING GPS USE MAGDALENE ROAD.
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

12/07/09
 	 Sunday 12th Tonfa Open Weopon Course Level 1. This is the first course
teaching the student how to use the tonfa. This will cover Introduction of the
Weapon and the syllabus which includes Gripping, Stances, Blocks and StikesTime:
10.00am-1.00pm Cost: £10.00 Venue: Tanbridge House School Gym, Farthing Hill,
Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex.RH12 1SR.. You must bring a tonfa or have
order one, wood for Seniors rubber for Juniors. Instructor: Paul Elliott 6th Dan
Renshi You must book for this course . To book/more details please contact: Paul
Elliott 6th Dan Tel: 01403 218327 Mob: 07778 058482 Email: semka@...

17 to 24/07/09
 	 Ishikawa Wado Summer Camp from 17th till 24th July 2009.
	 Instructors include: H Ishikawa 3rd Dan, AJ van Dijk 2nd Dan and N. Nukina
Sensei, Wadokai Chief Instructor of Romania and ALL Japan Champion `94 `95 is
also invited to teach at the Summer Camp.
	 We stay at Centerparcs "De Kempervennen" in the Netherlands. Different from
previous years there is – apart from the 3 hours training in the morning
(09.00-12.00hrs) – also an afternoon training! (15.00-17.00hrs).
	 Please watch the Shihan N. Ishikawa memorial video summer camp promo:
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=uyVzXJu2irA
	 For more information please visit (one of) the following websites to obtain
information and subscription forms in your preferred language:
	 www.shihan-ishikawa.nl (EN – NL),
	 www.sportschool-ishikawa.nl (NL),
	 www.art-of-budo.com (EN),
	 www.wadokangorinchem.nl (NL).


18/07/09
 	 British Wadokai Open 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; £15. 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
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

19/07/09
 	 AIWa Masters Course. The Alliance of International Wado-ryu are organising
their first AIWa Masters' Course, where Chief Instructors from each affiliation
are invited to teach elements from their own version of Wado. Guest Instructor,
who will also be heading the instructor line-up for the course, will be the
`Founder/President' of AIWa (and Chief Instructor of British Wadokai) Gary E
Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. The course is organised by the Alliance of International
Wado-Ryu on which top Instructors of AIWa are teaching their vast knowledge of
their own brand of Wado-Ryu/Kai. Instructors include, so far: Gary E Swift (7th
Dan) Kyoshi (British Wadokai, teaching Tanto-dori-no-kata), Paul Elliott (6th
Dan) Renshi (Samurai Enlighten Mushin Karate Academy, teaching SEMKA
Kumite-gata), Graham Chuck (6th Dan) Renshi (Kenkyukai Wado-ryu Karate-do,
teaching Kenkyukai Kata-Bunkai). Time: 10.00am-2.00pm Cost: 4 hours £20.00- 2hrs
for Juniors Grade £10.00 Time 10.00am to 12.00pm. Venue: Tanbridge House School
Gym, Farthing Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1SR. If you are a
Chief Instructor within AIWa, and would like to demonstrate and contribute your
variation of Wado Karate on the course – OR – if you would like more
information, please contact, Paul Elliott Renshi. 01403-218327/07778-058482.
Email:semka@...
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event. All Students and Instructors, please
bring Licence for EKF Chit inspection – no licence, no training/teaching.

25/07/09
 	 Wado Karate Course. A general Wado training Karate Course, including the
practice of I-dori-no-kata and ji'in Kata. Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan)
Kyoshi. Venue; Bushi Karate Club. Plum Lane, Dunwear, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6
5HL. Time; 10am to 1pm. For further details please contact; Andrew Daly 5th Dan.
Tel: 01278-685559. Mob: 07904-857606. Email: bridgwaterwado@... or
info@... Website www.bushi.org.uk

27/07/09
 	 Hazlegrove House School Wado Course. Venue: Hazlegrove Karate-do. Hazlegrove
Preparatory School, Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Somerset. BA22 7JA. Time;
4.15-5.45pm. Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Open to Hazlegrove
Karate-do members only. Contact Mr Peter Fawbert; pf@...

09/08/09 U.K. KYU GRADE KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Sunday 9th August 2009 Birchwood
Leisure & Tennis Centre, Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington. WA3 7PQ. Open to
all EKF & affiliated members only please. Entry details available soon. For
further information, please contact: bentham.brian@...
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

16/08/09
 	 UK-Bushido Kata Course. Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue; TBA.
Time; 12-4pm. For further details, please contact; UK-Bushido. Barry Archer 4th
Dan. Tel: 01634-572860. Email: barry1@... Web: UK-Bushido Karate:
ukbushido.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
17/08/09 AMA North West Karate Championships. Bury Castle Leisure Centre, Bolton
Street, Bury England.
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

23/08/09
 	 Sensei Wataru Shibata 7th Dan (aka Bob Nash 7th Dan) Open Wado Karate Course.
Hosted by the British Wadokai Karate-do Federation (BWK). Date: 23rd August
2009. Venue: Tanbridge House School Sports Hall, Farthing Hill, Guildford Road,
Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1SR. Time: 2-5pm. Cost: £20. For further details
please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan. Tel: 01403-218327. Email:
semka@... Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210. Email:
garyswift@...
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

30/08/09
 	 Last date for applications for British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa (Dan Gradings) on
26th September 2009. For details and Yudan application form please contact the
British Wadokai Administrations Officer Liz Legg. Tel: 01483 527973. Email:
admin@...
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

05/09/09
 	 AIWa Kata Squad Session. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time
10am-2pm. Price; £15. Venue: TBA. Open to all AIWa Members who wish to train
with, or be part of, the AIWa Kata Squad. Tel: 01752-493210. Email:
garyswift@... Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

06/09/09
 	 British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa Course. This course is dedicated those who wish
to have a better understanding, and train through, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan Grade
Syllabus of the British Wadokai Black-belt Practical Examination. Also,
implications of the Written Examination will be advised and explained.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time 10am-2pm. Price; £15 (BWK
Full/Honorary Licensed Members only). Venue: TBA. Open to British Wadokai
Licence Holders of 4th Kyu & above only. Tel: 01752-493210. Email:
garyswift@... Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

19/09/09
 	 British Wadokai Karate Course. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time
10am-1pm. Price; £15 (BWK Full/Honorary Licensed Members only). Venue: TBA. Open
to British Wadokai Licence Holders only. Tel: 01752-493210. Email:
garyswift@... Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

19/09/09
 	 British Wadokai Hikki Shiken. British Wadokai Written Examination for all
Yudan Applicants who are intending to participate in the British Wadokai
Southern Region Yudan Shinsa on 26/09/09.
Venue: 70 Northbourne, Farncombe, Surrey. GU7 3SG. Time: Written Examination:
10:00-11:30 (prompt). (Applicants must have already completed the written
examination prior to attending the practical exam on 26/09/09). For details and
Yudan application form please contact the British Wadokai General Secretary, Liz
Legg. Tel: 01483 527973. Email: admin@... Applications to be returned
to Liz by 30th August 2009. Please contact Liz Legg for Written Examination
details.
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

20/09/09 UK Open Karate Championships 2009 September 20th 2009. For further
details you can also visit www.pckarate.co.uk or www.pckarate.net for additional
information and competition entry forms. Regards, Paul Campbell 6th Dan BA
(Hons). UK OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. CRYSTAL LEISURE CENTRE, BELL STREET,
STOURBRIDGE. DY8 1AE. ENGLAND.

26/09/09
 	 British Wadokai Open Standardisation Course Part 3. Includes all British
Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Idori-no-kata kneeling defences), Tantodori-no-kata (knife
defences), and Mutodori-no-kata (sword defences). (Please bring Bokken, or 3'
length of broom handle, for Muto-dori training). Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th
Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13
5PS. Time: 10am-2pm. Price; £15. Due to location, please also 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
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

26/09/09
 	 British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea,
Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: Practical Examination: 2.30-3.30pm. Applicants
must have already completed the written examination prior to attending the
practical exam. For Southern & South Eastern Region Applications, please contact
Liz Legg for Written Examination details; Liz Legg BWK General Secretary. 70
Northbourne, Farncombe, Surrey. GU7 3SG. Or email; admin@...
Applications to be in by 26th August 2009. 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 a downloadable
Application Form please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/
Applications to be in by 30th August 2009. Applications received:

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.

28/09/09
 	 Hazlegrove House School Wado Course. Venue: Hazlegrove Karate-do. Hazlegrove
Preparatory School, Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Somerset. BA22 7JA. Time;
4.15-5.45pm. Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Open to Hazlegrove
Karate-do members only. Contact Mr Peter Fawbert; pf@...

02, 03, 04/10/09 WadoExl – EVENT CANCELLED.

03/10/09
 	 AIWa Kata Squad Training. Open to all AIWa Members. Instructor: Gary E Swift
(7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex.
RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-2pm. Price; £15. Due to location, please also 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
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

10 & 11/10/09
 	 EKF International Open Championships London – details to follow. Website:
www.englishkaratefederation.com/

17/10/09
 	 British Wadokai Karate Course. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Venue: TBA. Time: 10am-2pm. Price; £15. Due to location, please also 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
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

18/10/09
 	 EKF Northern Regional Championships Sheffield – details to follow. Website:
www.englishkaratefederation.com/

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.

07/11/09
 	 AIWa Kata Squad Training. Open to all AIWa Members. Instructor: Gary E Swift
(7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex.
RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-2pm. Price; £15. Due to location, please also 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 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 Kata & Gyo Championships. Open to all Wado
Clubs, Affiliations, and Individuals within EKF Membership. 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.

12/12/09
 	 AIWa Kata Squad Training. Open to all AIWa Members. Instructor: Gary E Swift
(7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: TBA. Time: 10am-2pm. Price; £15. Due to location,
please also 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

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,
please contact the BWK President by email and confirm your intentions to remain
in membership. For new affiliations, please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk for an
Affiliation Application Form. Email: garyswift@...
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/
   This is an EKF Member.

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.

06/03/10
 	 British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa Course. This course is dedicated those who wish
to have a better understanding, and train through, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan Grade
Syllabus of the British Wadokai Black-belt Practical Examination. Also,
implications of the Written Examination will be advised and explained.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time 10am-2pm. Price; £15 (BWK
Licensed Members). Venue: TBA. Open to British Wadokai Licence Holders of 4th
Kyu & above only. Tel: 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@... Forum;
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

04/04/10 Easter Sunday.

01/06/10 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.

04/09/10
 	 British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa Course. This course is dedicated those who wish
to have a better understanding, and train through, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan Grade
Syllabus of the British Wadokai Black-belt Practical Examination. Also,
implications of the Written Examination will be advised and explained.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time 10am-2pm. Price; £15 (BWK
Licensed Members). Venue: TBA. Open to British Wadokai Licence Holders of 4th
Kyu & above only. Tel: 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@... Forum;
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

2011

01/01/11
 	 Club/Group Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2011. If you are already a
member of British Wadokai, and you would like to benefit from re-affiliation,
please contact the BWK President by email and confirm your intentions to remain
in membership. For new affiliations, please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk for an
Affiliation Application Form. Email: garyswift@...
   This is an EKF Member.

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
British Wadokai Affiliation Membership; please contact the BWK President Gary E
Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: Garyswift@...
Find us on: www.wadokai.co.uk Transport for BWK Southwest Members available –
Please contact BWK President.

2016

01/01/16
 	 Club/Group Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2016. If you are already a
member of British Wadokai, and you would like to benefit from re-affiliation,
please contact the BWK President by email and confirm your intentions to remain
in membership. For new affiliations, please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk for an
Affiliation Application Form. Email: garyswift@...
   This is an EKF Member.

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
BWK Affiliation Membership; please contact the BWK President Gary E Swift 7th
Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: garyswift@... Find us on:
www.wadokai.co.uk Transport for BWK Southwest Members available – Please contact
the President.

2026

01/01/26
 	 Club/Group Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2026. If you are already a
member of British Wadokai, and you would like to benefit from re-affiliation,
please contact the BWK President by email and confirm your intentions to remain
in membership. For new affiliations, please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk for an
Affiliation Application Form. Email: garyswift@...
   This is an EKF Member.

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 AIWa or British
Wadokai Karate-do Federation Licence for proof of membership for free training.

Don't forget to bring your 'Course Attendance Record Card' for signing and
stamping. For information on FREE British Wadokai Full Membership, please
contact the BWK President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.
Email: garygwift@... Find us on: www.wadokai.co.ukTransport for BWK
Southwest Members available – Please contact British Wadokai President.
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

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 British Wadokai Affiliation Membership, please contact the
British Wadokai President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.
Email: garyswift@... Find us on: www.wadokai.co.uk Transport for BWK
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RULES TO BE OPERATED AT THE EKF MIDLAND REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

FOR COMPETITORS 14 YEARS AND ABOVE THE FULL WKF RULES WILL BE APPLIED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TIMING OF THE EVENTS. THE LIST OF COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT IS LISTED IN THE WKF COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS. Due to the event being run over 1 day the eliminations will be 2 minutes and all medal places 3 minutes. Sai Shai will be 1minute. The timing of the eliminations may be reduced to one and a half minutes at the discretion of the organiser. 13 years and below. As there are no WKF rules Governing children the following will apply:

• Gum Shields – Compulsory.
• Mitts Red/Blue – Compulsory.
• Shin-pads/foot protectors - Compulsory .
• Chest guards  - Girls 11 + Compulsory.
• Chest guards all children 10 and below – Optional.
• All equipment for the minus 13s must be of the approved type, though it is not necessary to have them WKF Homologated.
• Glasses of any type are forbidden in Kumite.
• 13 and below Glasses may be worn in Individual Kata, not in Team Kata.
• Coaches must make sure that their competitors fully understand the Rules before they enter the event.
• It is up to the coaches to make sure they fully understand the rules of competition.
• All entries must be received by deadline date.
• Once entered there will be no changes in category.
• Please ensure that competitors are ready to compete when called.

The co-operation of all coaches is expected to make the event run smoothly and efficiently.
Terry Pottage EKF Chief Referee. Approved by the EKF Board.

UK Bushido Kata Course

I am seeking to arrange a Wado Kata course sometime in the first half of this year. With Sensei Gary Swift 7^th Dan.

What I need to know initially is who is interested and what dates are not acceptable for people. In short when can't you make it?

It will probably be on a Sunday morning or late morning etc.

I am hoping to keep the price to £15 may be less if the numbers are good.

The course will be a 3 or 4 hour course (depending on hall hire and availability). I am hoping we can cover all of the Wado Kata, at least up to Bassai.

These courses are for any one or any grade, if there are lower grades there I will take them through all of the Pinans.

Can you pass this round to your members and get some names back to me.

Regards Barry. 

Dear All,

Entries will now be accepted ON THE DAY for this event.

OPEN TO ALL EKF MEMBERS!

14/03/09

British Wadokai Open Kata Championships. Venue: Tanbridge House School, Farthing
Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1SR. open to all disciplines of
Wado Karate affiliated to the English Karate Federation. Please have licence
available for checking at time of registration. Traditional British Wadokai Kata
Championships. APPLICATIONS WILL NOW BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY! OPEN TO ALL EKF
MEMBERS!

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. The official Kata for the day will consist of
Kata: Pinan Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan. Ku-Shanku, Nai-Hanchi, Seishan,
Chinto, Bassai, Wanshu, Ni-Sei-Shi, Rohai, Ji-tte, Ji-han, Ji-in, Suparinpei.
Due to location, it may be advised to bring a packed-lunch/refreshments etc.
Correct Dress Code: Competitors must wear clean white Gi. British Wadokai/EKF
Judges will 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@...

Application Form can be downloaded from British Wadokai Forum (Files Section,
Courses & Tournaments): http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

Open to all EKF Licensed Members only. This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.


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British Wadokai Karate

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In order to celebrate Graham Chuck's 30th year in Wado we are holding
a special course on Saturday the 14th February 2009.

Our instructors include:
Gary Swift Kyoshi 7th Dan, British Wadokai Karatedo.
Nick Smith Shihan 6th Dan, Kenshukai Wadoryu Karatedo.
Graham Chuck Renshi 6th Dan, Wadoryu Karatedo kenkyukai.
Craig Finch Shihan 6th Dan, Matsuri Ryukyukan Karate.
Andrew dare Shihan 6th Dan, Southern karatedo Wadokai.

Address:
Weston Mill Oak Villa
Ferndale Road, Plymouth. PL2 2ES

Times:
11.30 registration, 12.00 - 5.00pm training. 5.00 - 6.00pm Yudan
shinsa.

Prices:
Adults £15.00, Juniors (u16) & conc. £12.00

Afterwards we will be visiting a local Chinese restaurant for a
buffet style meal.
For further details contact Chuck Renshi on 07956 963223 or email
kenkyukai@...

The Date Section, News & Activities are open to ALL Wado
practitioners.
If you would like to add your forthcoming event/s, or information on
the monthly newsletter, please send in the details.
NB: Received information is correct at time of printing; please
inform us if the information requires updating.
Disclaimer
Up to date at time of printing. The following information may be
subject to change without prior notice, and whilst every attempt is
made to keep the Date Section up to date, events may change at any
time.
The collator of this information has no responsibility for the
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.

24/01/09
 	 Advanced Principles of Wado Karate. This course will
concentrate on advanced principles of movement within British Wadokai
Tai-Sabaki and Kata. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Open
to all graded students (minimum age 10). Venue: Kingslea Primary
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-1pm. Price of
Course: £15. 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

25/01/09
 	 EKF One-Day Sporting Injuries First Aid Course - PLEASE NOTE:
This course is now FULL. Enfield Island Village, Island Fitness
Health Centre, 57 Island Centre Way, Enfield, EN3 6GS. Time: 9.45 am
for a 10.00 start, with a 30 minute break, which will end at 4.00 pm.
This course is being subsided by the English Karate Federation.
Course fees will be on a first come first service basis at a cost of
£10 per person and only open to EKF licence holders. Closing date
Sunday 4th January 2009. Minimum age to attend the course is 16. This
course is HSE Approved certificated and valid for three years. For
further details please e-mail: admin@...
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

25/01/09 Bristol Dojo & Imperial Karate Club would like to
invite you to an open course with Iain Abernethy (5th Dan, British
Combat Association) at our new full time Karate Dojo in the centre of
Bristol on Sunday 25th January 2009, 11.00am-3pm. Cost £25 per person.
This course is back by popular demand and is open to all Karate Ka,
clubs and associations. Students must have full indemnity
insurance/licence and be over 14 years old. Iain will be
teaching "Applied Karate" including many of the grappling, throws,
strikes and locks that have been omitted from modern day training
(poster attached.). Payment must be made in full prior to the seminar
to reserve your place. Please send payment made payable to "Bristol
Dojo Ltd" to 14 Marjoram Way, Village Quarter, Portishead. Bristol.
BS20 7JF. I hope you can make this seminar and if you require any
further information please do not hesitate to contact me. The Dojo
has:- Great City Centre location, 2000 Sq Ft New international level
Tatami mats, 1000 Sq Ft New laminated Dance/Aerobic/Kata floor, 1000
Sq Ft New Cafe Bar Area, Wall mounted Kick/Punch Bags, Private
entrance, Car parking for 30+ vehicles, Male & Female Toilets,
Fitness Zone with Treadmills, Cross Trainers, Exercise Bikes and
weight training machines. There is nothing quite like Bristol Dojo so
if you would like to use our first class facilities then please
contact us by reply email or call us on 0752-878317 and arrange a
tour.

Regards, Simon O'Brien 5th Dan Chief Instructor. Bristol Dojo, Upper
Floor, Middle Unit, 74-78 Avon Street, Bristol. BS2 0PX.
http://www.bristoldojo.com

29/01/09 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.

14/02/09
 	 ENGLISH KARATE FEDERATION KATA & KUMITE NATIONAL SQUAD/OPEN
TRAINING.
SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2009
Abbs Cross Health & Fitness Centre
Abbs Cross School
Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch
Essex, RM12 4YB
http://www.abbscrosshealthandfitness.co.uk/
MINIMUM AGE TO TRAIN: Kumite & Kata 13 YEARS
Cadets, Juniors & Seniors – Open Squad Training
11:00-- 11:30 Registration
11.45-- 1:45 	 Open Squad Training Kata / Kumite
1:45-- 2:30Lunch Break
2:30-- 4:30Open Squad Training Kata / Kumite
Fee £10.00 to be paid on the day
YOU WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO TRAIN IF YOUR ASSOCIATION IS A FULLY PAID
UP MEMBER OF THE ENGLISH KARATE FEDERATION. Notes:
Athletes wishing to train MUST:
• Return the Training form fully completed by Monday 9th
February 2009.
• Arrive and register within the registration times.
• Be in possession of an up-to-date Karate Licence for
inspection with EKF registration.

IMPORTANT:
This form must be completed every time you select/train and must be
submitted before the stated submission date. If your form has not
been submitted before hand you will not be able to train on the day,
NO EXCEPTIONS. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS
Return Form to:admin@...
All received forms will receive a confirmation reply.
Forms must be completed every time you select/train and must be
submitted before the stated submission date. If your form has not
been submitted before hand you will not be able to train on the day,
NO EXCEPTIONS. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS
Form MUST be signed by Athlete or Parental Guardian for athletes
under 21 years.
Return to: admin@...
All received forms will receive a confirmation reply.
Selections for the Senior Europeans will be in March 2009 Venue is to
be confirmed as soon as possible. Regards, D Sell. English Karate
Federation
For further details: admin@...
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
This Application Form can be downloaded from the `File Section' on
the British Wadokai Forum:
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

14/02/09
 	 Wadoryu Karatedo Kenkyukai Open Wado training course.
Saturday 14th February 2009. Weston Mill Oak Villa, Ferndale Rd,
Plymouth Devon. PL9 9ES. 11.30am registration, 12.00 – 5.00pm
training £15.00 seniors, £12.00 juniors (U16). Instructors: Gary
Swift Kyoshi 7th Dan British Wadokai Karate Nick Smith Shihan 6th Dan
Kenshukai Wadoryu Karatedo, Graham Chuck Renshi 6th Dan Wadoryu
Karatedo Kenkyukai, Craig Finch Shihan 6th Dan Matsuri Ryukyukan
Karate, Andy Dare Shihan 6th Dan Southern Karatedo Wadokai. All
aspects of the Wado syllabus will be covered and more..... For
further details please contact event organiser Graham Chuck on; 07956
963223 or email kenkyukai@...

14/02/09
 	 Wadoryu Karate-do Kenkyukai Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Ferndale
Road, Plymouth, Devon. For further details please contact: Graham
Chuck (6th Dan) Renshi. Email: kenkyukai@...

15/02/09
 	 British Wadokai Open Self-defence Course. Part 2 of the very
popular Course last year. Participation in Part 1 is not necessary to
benefit from this Part 2 course.
Self-defence application from the Classical Kneeling Forms of Idori-
no-kata.
Ju-Ho principles Instructed by Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi
(application utilising both seated (chair) and standing). Chi-Ho
principles taught by Paul Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi. Go-Ho principles
taught be Michael Rapley 6th Dan. Venue: Tanbridge House School,
Farthing Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1SR. Time:
10am-1pm. Cost: 3-Hour Session £15.00. For further details, please
contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan. 01403-218327. Email:
semka@... Gary E Swift 7th Dan. 01752-493210. Email:
garyswift@... Web: www.wadokai.co.uk
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

15/02/09
Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Ripple Road Dagenham Essex RM9 6XW.
CLOSING DATE Monday 9th FEBRUARY 2009. CONTACT JOE: 01376502612 -
07886097615. EMAIL: toyakwaikarate@... web : toyakwaikarate.co.uk
OR WEB: YOURBKCC.CO.UK
   This is an EKF Member Event.

21/02/09
 	 British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa Course. This course is dedicated
those who wish to have a better understanding, and train through,
1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan Grade Syllabus of the British Wadokai Black-belt
Practical Examination. Also, implications of the Written Examination
will be advised and explained.  Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan)
Kyoshi. Time 10am-2pm. Price: £15.  Venue: TBA (Cranleigh/Bramley).
Open to British Wadokai/EKF Licence Holders of 4th Kyu & above only.
Details: 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@...

22/02/09
 	 British Wadokai Karate Reunion Course. Open to all.
Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue; Hakutsuru Karate
Club, Snoxhall, Snoxhall Fields, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time
10am-1pm. Price; £15. For details please contact; Gary E Swift (7th
Dan) Kyoshi. 01752-493210. Email; garyswift@...
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

28/02/09 The Marriage of Andrew & Elena Covey of Cranleigh
(Hakutsuru) Karate Club.
28/02/09 & 01/03/09 AMA INTERNATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Saturday 28th February & Sunday 1st March 2009 Seniors & Juniors
Closing date 9th FEBRUARY Ponds Forge International Sports Centre,
Sheaf Street (A61), Sheffield. S1 2BP. Tel. 0114 279 7455.
COMPETITION INFORMATIONAND ENTRY FORMS ONLY NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY
VENUE INFORMATION
(0044(0)161 797 1077)
(0793 928 9711 (mobile)
email: ama.sensei@...
`NEW' EKF Categories - WKF Rules (0044 1159 151515)
Entry Forms can be downloaded from
www.amauk.co.uk
via the Links and Downloads
   This is an EKF Member Event.

01/03/09
 	 British Wadokai Temple & Suparinpei Kata Course. Learn the 3-
Temple Kata of British Wadokai, Ji'tte (Temple Hand), Ji'han/Jion
(Temple Sound/Song) and Ji'in (Temple Ground) as well as the original
version of Hakoishi-Suparinpei (108), including various Kaisetsu,
taught in 2003. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue:
Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time:
10am-1pm. Price of Course: £15. 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
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

07 & 08/03/09 Zara Phythian (Film Screen Actress) 2 day seminar
here in Newton Abbot on the 7th and 8th March 2009. Each day will be
around 4 hours long. Day 1 will consist of the following; Reality
Based Street Martial Arts Conditioning and mixed training. Day 2
Screen fighting (Learning the way the professionals do it) - This
will include her film crew to video the seminar throughout the day. I
will then be able to make copies of the DVD after it has been edited
together for anyone wanting a copy. I am still waiting to hear back
regarding a price for both days (ill update as soon as I know more).
Anyone wanting to attend should let me know ASAP as there will be
limited places. For more details on Zara please visit
www.zaraphythian.co.uk (official website) or visit Youtube for film
clips. Many thanks, Gary Dell. Web: www.control-defence.co.uk PS -
details will be uploaded to the website once I hear back about prices
etc.

14/03/09
 	 British Wadokai Open Kata Championships. Venue: Tanbridge
House School, Farthing Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex.
RH12 1SR. open to all disciplines of Wado Karate affiliated to the
English Karate Federation. Please have licence available for checking
at time of registration. Traditional British Wadokai Kata
Championships. APPLICATIONS BEFORE 10th March 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 for the day will consist of Kata: Pinan Shodan, Nidan,
Sandan, Yodan, Godan. Ku-Shanku, Nai-Hanchi, Seishan, Chinto, Bassai,
Wanshu, Ni-Sei-Shi, Rohai, Ji-tte, Ji-han, Ji-in, Suparinpei. 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@...
Open to all EKF Wado (and Wado based) Licensed Members only.
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

15/03/09
 	 English Karate Federation (EKF) Annual General Meeting. AGM
and Council Meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham
Airport (Coventry Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3QW), starting
at 10am (AGM) and followed by the General Council meeting immediately
after.

21/03/09
 	 English Karate Federation (EKF) National Senior & Junior
Karate Championships.
Date: Saturday 21/03/2009
Time: 09:30 - 19:30
URL: www.englishkaratefederation.com/

Notes: This is the 2nd EKF National Karate Championships, which will
be held over two days. Day 1 will include all Kata for children,
cadets, juniors and Seniors. The afternoon events will consist of 13
years and under Team and Individual kumite. Children's team kumite
will start before the Individuals weight categories.
Day 2 will start with all the Team Kumite followed by the Open
divisions then by the Individual weight categories.
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

22/03/09
 	 British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa (written examination). Venue:
Written Examination (this MUST be completed prior to practical
examination to follow); 70 Northbourne, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey.
GU7 3SG. Time: Written Examinations start `promptly' at 10am to
finish at 11.30am. All BWK Yudan Shinsa Applicants MUST have already
completed the Written Examination prior to attempting the practical.
Details: admin@...

28/03/09
 	 British Wadokai Open Standardisation Course Part 1.
  Includes all British Wadokai Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-2pm. Price of
Course: £15. BWK Licensed Members £12. 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
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

28/03/09
 	 British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa (practical examination). Venue:
Practical Examination; Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham,
Sussex. RH13 5PS. Chief Examiner: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Time: Practical Examination 2.30pm. Applications only, before 21st
February 2009. All BWK Yudan Shinsa Applicants MUST have already
completed the Written Examination on the 22/03/09 prior to attempting
the practical. Details: admin@...
Results will be announced on the day.

29/03/09
Clacton Sports Centre, Vista Road Clacton on sea Essex CO15 6DB.
CLOSING DATE Monday 23rd MARCH 2009. CONTACT JOE: 01376502612 -
07886097615. EMAIL: toyakwaikarate@... web: toyakwaikarate.co.uk
OR WEB: YOURBKCC.CO.UK
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

12/04/09 Easter Sunday.

03/05/09 Seni09 Karate Classic.

CONTACT JOE: 01376-502612 07886-097615. EMAIL: toyakwaikarate@...
web: toyakwaikarate.co.uk OR WEB: YOURBKCC.CO.UK
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

10/05/09 AMA Southern Open Karate Championships. Sunday 10 May
2009. Venue; Rivermead Leisure Complex, Richfield Avenue, Reading,
Berkshire. RG1 8EQ. Coaches Packs available from 9:00am. Competition
Starts 9:30am prompt. Discounts available if competitors compete in 3
or more events!!
Photographic passes are required (please see entry form). Please
return completed entry forms to: The AMA Organiser, 169 Cotswold
Crescent, Bury, Lancashire. BL8 1QL. Entry Deadline - 1 May 2009. For
Details and Entry Form: http://www.amauk.co.uk/ama-calendar.html
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

17/05/09
Sunday 17th MAY 2009 CONTACT JOE: 01376502612 - 07886097615. EMAIL:
toyakwaikarate@... web: toyakwaikarate.co.uk OR WEB:
YOURBKCC.CO.UK
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

01/06/09 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.

06/06/09
 	 Iain Abernethy Kata Bunkai Course. Bridgwater Bushi Karate
Club Presents Iain Abernethy "Kata Bunkai Drills" Saturday 6th June
2009 - 11 am to 2pm. £25.
This seminar is limited to 30 places. This Seminar will be fully
booked very soon! Only the disappointed leave it too late! Please
contact bridgwaterwado@... Or to confirm your place send a
cheque for the full amount to Andrew Daly, 47 Rowlands Rise, Puriton,
TA7 8BU. Mobile: 07500 847121. First come first served basis. Details
and directions can be found on the website www.bushi.org.uk


12/07/09
Clacton Sports Centre, Vista Road Clacton on sea Essex CO15 6DB.
CLOSING DATE Monday 6th JUNE 2009. CONTACT JOE: 01376502612 -
07886097615. EMAIL: toyakwaikarate@... web: toyakwaikarate.co.uk
OR WEB: YOURBKCC.CO.UK
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

17 to 24/07/09
 	 Ishikawa Wado Summer Camp from 17th till 24th July 2009.
Instructors include: H Ishikawa 3rd Dan, AJ van Dijk 2nd Dan and N.
Nukina Sensei, Wadokai Chief Instructor of Romania and ALL Japan
Champion '94 '95 is also invited to teach at the Summer Camp.
We stay at Centerparcs "De Kempervennen" in the Netherlands.
Different from previous years there is - apart from the 3 hours
training in the morning (09.00-12.00hrs) - also an afternoon
training! (15.00-17.00hrs).
Please watch the Shihan N. Ishikawa memorial video summer camp promo:
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=uyVzXJu2irA
For more information please visit (one of) the following websites to
obtain information and subscription forms in your preferred language:
www.shihan-ishikawa.nl (EN - NL),
www.sportschool-ishikawa.nl (NL),
www.art-of-budo.com (EN),
www.wadokangorinchem.nl (NL).


18/07/09
 	 British Wadokai Open 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 of Course: £15. BWK Licensed Members £12. 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
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

17/08/09 AMA North West Karate Championships. Bury Castle
Leisure Centre, Bolton Street, Bury England.
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

06/09/09
 	 British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa Course. This course is dedicated
those who wish to have a better understanding, and train through,
1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan Grade Syllabus of the British Wadokai Black-belt
Practical Examination. Also, implications of the Written Examination
will be advised and explained. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan)
Kyoshi. Time 10am-2pm. Price: £15.  Venue: TBA (Cranleigh/Bramley).
Open to British Wadokai/EKF Licence Holders of 4th Kyu & above only.
Email: garyswift@...

16/09/09
 	 British Wadokai Hikki Shiken. British Wadokai Written
Examination for all Yudan Applicants who are intending to participate
in the British Wadokai Southern Region Yudan Shinsa on the 26th
September 2009. Applicants must have already completed the written
examination prior to attending the practical exam. For all Southern
Region Applications, please contact the British Wadokai General
Secretary, Liz Legg, on admin@... Written Examination Venue
to be arranged. All applications to be in by 30th August 2009.
Applications received:

26/09/09
 	 British Wadokai Open Standardisation Course Part 3. Includes
all British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Idori-no-kata kneeling defences),
Tantodori-no-kata (knife defences), and Mutodori-no-kata (sword
defences). (Please bring Bokken, or 3' length of broom handle, for
Muto-dori training). Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Venue: Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS.
Time: 10am-2pm. Price of Course: £15. BWK Licensed Members £12. Due
to location, please also 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
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

26/09/09
 	 British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Kingslea Primary School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: Practical Examination:
2.30-3.30pm. Applicants must have already completed the written
examination prior to attending the practical exam. For Southern &
South Eastern Region Applications, please contact Liz Legg for
Written Examination details; Liz Legg BWK General Secretary. 70
Northbourne, Farncombe, Surrey. GU7 3SG. Or email;
admin@... Applications to be in by 26th August 2009. 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 a downloadable Application Form please
visit: www.wadokai.co.uk
Applications to be in by 30th August 2009. Applications received:

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.

02, 03, 04/10/09
 	 WadoExl – The Biggest Wado Extravaganza of the Year, to be
even Bigger & Better for 2009! Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne
Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Master Class to be held on 2nd & 3rd of October 2009. Any students
from any organisation or clubs are welcome to this class. Free
Japanese certificate for students going to all three classes. 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 2009. Or risk turning up on the day (Extra
£5).
Other high grade instructors will also be instructing.
Date: - Friday 2nd & 3rd of October. Time: - 2nd October – 2.pm-
4.30pm.
3rd October – 1:00-5.00pm.
Place: - Shrewsbury sports village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury. Cost:
cost for all 3 master classes £38.00. See WadoExl website for full
master class prices. 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 4th October 2009. 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
2009. 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 £25.00 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 open to EKF Members Only.
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@...
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

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.

21/11/09
 	 Traditional British Wadokai Kata & Gyo Championships. Open to
all British Wadokai Clubs and Individuals. 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 for will consist of British Wadokai (WIKF based) Kata:
Pinan Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan. Ku-Shanku, Nai-Hanchi,
Seishan, Chinto, Bassai, Wanshu, Ni-Sei-Shi, Rohai, Ji-tte, Ji-han,
Ji-in, Suparinpei. 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@...
Open to all BWK/EKF Licensed Members only.
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

2010

01/01/10
 	 Club/Group Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2009. If you
are already a member of British Wadokai, and you would like to
benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the BWK President by
email and confirm your intentions to remain in membership. For new
affiliations, please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk for an Affiliation
Application Form. Email: garyswift@...
   This is an EKF Member.

04/04/10 Easter Sunday.

01/06/10 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.

2011

01/01/11
 	 Club/Group Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2009. If you
are already a member of British Wadokai, and you would like to
benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the BWK President by
email and confirm your intentions to remain in membership. For new
affiliations, please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk for an Affiliation
Application Form. Email: garyswift@...
   This is an EKF Member.

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
 	 Club/Group Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2009. If you
are already a member of British Wadokai, and you would like to
benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the BWK President by
email and confirm your intentions to remain in membership. For new
affiliations, please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk for an Affiliation
Application Form. Email: garyswift@...
   This is an EKF Member.

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
 	 Club/Group Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2009. If you
are already a member of British Wadokai, and you would like to
benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the BWK President by
email and confirm your intentions to remain in membership. For new
affiliations, please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk for an Affiliation
Application Form. Email: garyswift@...
   This is an EKF Member.

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.
   This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.

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
British Wadokai & AIWa Membership, please contact the British Wadokai
President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.
Email: garyswift@... Find us on: www.wadokai.co.uk
Transport for BWK Southwest Members available.

Click on the link for the WKF Championships Video: http://www.universalsports.com/club/std/ViewCategory.dbml

13/12/08
 	 SEMKA Pre Grading Training Session at Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut
15, Tilgate Recreation Centre, Crawley, West Sussex. 10.00am to
1.00pm. Price £10.00 Seniors £7.00Juniors.
14/12/08
 	 S.E.M.K.A. Kyu Grading at Horsham Karate Club Tanbridge
School, Guildford Road 9.30am to 12.30pm.
19/12/08
 	 S.E.M.K.A. Annual awards training course, demonstration and
party 2008. All students from all the S.E.M.K.A. Groups or clubs are
welcome as there will be at least one winner from each club. Tobe
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. Price £5.00. NOTE: As this
event is no longer sponsored by Gladwish Land Sales if any Company or
individual would like to sponsor this all/part of this event please
contact Paul Elliott Renshi. 01403-218327/07778058482.
Email:semka@....
20/12/08
 	 Wado Karate Kata & Kaisetsu Course. Venue: Bridgwater Bushi
Karate Club, Plum Lane, Dunwear, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HL.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time: 10 to 11:30 Juniors
11:30 to 1pm Seniors. For further details, please contact: Bridgwater
Bushi Karate. Andrew Daly 5th Dan. Tel: 01278-685559. Mob: 0750-
0847121. Email: bridgwaterwado@... or info@...
Website www.bushi.org.uk

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 British Wadokai for 2009. If you are
already a member of British Wadokai, and you would like to benefit
from re-affiliation, please contact the BWK President by email and
confirm your intentions. For new affiliations, please visit:
www.wadokai.co.uk for an Affiliation Application Form. Email:
garyswift@...

18/01/09 Sensei Wayne Otto OBE Course.

Date – Sunday 18th Jan 2009. Time – 11am-2pm (plus photo and question
opportunities afterwards). Venue, Maida Gymnasium, Queens Road,
Aldershot, GU11 2BT. Cost - £20. Could I ask you to please put the
date in your diaries and pass the details around to anyone you know
who may be interested in attending. It is an open course. I'd also be
grateful for early return of forms, or indication of numbers
attending. Any questions, then let me know. Best rgds, Corin Pegden –
Surrey karate clubs – 07876 577675. For further information, please
contact Surrey Karate, Corin Pegden, on: Email:
corin@... or Surrey Karate: info@...

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.
01/03/09
 	 British Wadokai Temple & Suparinpei Kata Course. Learn the 3-
Temple Kata of British Wadokai, Ji'tte (Temple Hand), Ji'han/Jion
(Temple Sound/Song) and Ji'in (Temple Ground) as well as the original
version of Hakoishi-Suparinpei (108) including various Kaisetsu.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-1pm. Price of
Course: £15. 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

21/03/09
 	 British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Written Examination; 57
South Hill, Hooe, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9PT. Practical Examination;
Kyokai Karate Club, Pomphlett Methodist Centre, 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
21st February 2009.
21/03/09
 	 EKF National Senior & Junior Karate Championships
Date: Saturday 21/03/2009
Time: 09:30 - 19:30
URL: www.englishkaratefederation.com/

Notes: This is the 2nd EKF National Karate Championships, which will
be held over two days. Day 1 will include all Kata for children,
cadets, juniors and Seniors. The afternoon events will consist of 13
years and under Team and Individual kumite. Children's team kumite
will start before the Individuals weight categories.
Day 2 will start with all the Team Kumite followed by the Open
divisions then by the Individual weight categories.

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: Kingslea Primary
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-2pm. Price of
Course: £15. 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.
12/04/09
 	 Sensei Wataru Shibata (aka Bob Nash) 7th Dan Wado Karate
Course. Venue: Tanbridge House School Sports Hall, Farthing Hill,
Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1SR. Time: 1-2pm Junior
Session (up to 8 years). 2-5pm Senior Session (over 8's). Cost
Special Junior 1-Hour Session (8 & under) £6. 3-Hour Session (9 &
over); Seniors £20. Juniors £10. For further details, please contact:
Paul Elliott 6th Dan. 01403-218327. Email: semka@... Gary
E Swift 7th Dan. 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@... Web:
www.wadokai.co.uk

10/05/09 AMA Southern Open Karate Championships. Sunday 10 May
2009. Venue; Rivermead Leisure Complex, Richfield Avenue, Reading,
Berkshire. RG1 8EQ. Coaches Packs available from 9:00am. Competition
Starts 9:30am prompt. Discounts available if competitors compete in 3
or more events!!
Photographic passes are required (please see entry form). Please
return completed entry forms to: The AMA Organiser, 169 Cotswold
Crescent, Bury, Lancashire. BL8 1QL. Entry Deadline - 1 May 2009. For
Details and Entry Form: http://www.amauk.co.uk/ama-calendar.html

01/06/09 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.
17 to 24/07/09
 	 Ishikawa Wado Summer Camp from 17th till 24th July 2009.
Instructors include: H Ishikawa 3rd Dan, AJ van Dijk 2nd Dan and N.
Nukina Sensei, Wadokai Chief Instructor of Romania and ALL Japan
Champion '94 '95 is also invited to teach at the Summer Camp.
We stay at Centerparcs "De Kempervennen" in the Netherlands.
Different from previous years there is - apart from the 3 hours
training in the morning (09.00-12.00hrs) - also an afternoon
training! (15.00-17.00hrs).
Please watch the Shihan N. Ishikawa memorial video summercamp promo:
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=uyVzXJu2irA
For more information please visit (one of) the following websites to
obtain information and subscription forms in your preferred language:
www.shihan-ishikawa.nl (EN - NL),
www.sportschool-ishikawa.nl (NL),
www.art-of-budo.com (EN),
www.wadokangorinchem.nl (NL).


18/07/09
 	 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: Kingslea
Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-2pm.
Price of Course: £15. 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

17/08/09 AMA North West Karate Championships. Bury Castle
Leisure Centre, Bolton Street, Bury England.
16/09/09
 	 British Wadokai Hikki Shiken. British Wadokai Written
Examination for all Yudan Applicants who are intending to participate
in the British Wadokai Southern Region Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Kingslea
Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: Written
Examination: 19.00-20.30pm (prompt). Applicants must have already
completed the written examination prior to attending the practical
exam. For all Southern Region Applications, please contact Gordon
Hoare Renshi for Written Examination details. Applications to be in
by 30th August 2009. Applications received:
26/09/09
 	 British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Kingslea Primary School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: Practical Examination:
2.30-3.30pm. Applicants must have already completed the written
examination prior to attending the practical exam. For Southern &
South Eastern Region Applications, please contact Gordon Hoare Renshi
for Written Examination details; Gordon Hoare (5th Dan) Renshi, 39
Curzon Avenue, Horsham, Sussex. RH12 2LA. Applications to be in by
26th August 2009. 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
Applications to be in by 31st August 2009. Applications received:
02, 03, 04/10/09
 	 WadoExl – The Biggest Wado Extravaganza of the Year, to be
even Bigger & Better for 2009! Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne
Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Master Class to be held on 2nd & 3rd of October 2009. Any students
from any organisation or clubs are welcome to this class. Free
Japanese certificate for students going to all three classes. 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 2009. Or risk turning up on the day (Extra
£5).
Other high grade instructors will also be instructing.
Date: - Friday 2nd & 3rd of October. Time: - 2nd October – 2.pm-
4.30pm.
3rd October – 1:00-5.00pm.
Place: - Shrewsbury sports village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury. Cost:
cost for all 3 master classes £38.00. See WadoExl website for full
master class prices. 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 4th October 2009. 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
2009. 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 £25.00 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@...

21/11/09
 	 Traditional British Wadokai Kata & Gyo Championships. Open to
all British Wadokai Clubs and Individuals. 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 for will consist of British Wadokai (WIKF based) Kata:
Pinan Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan. Ku-Shanku, Nai-Hanchi,
Seishan, Chinto, Bassai, Wanshu, Ni-Sei-Shi, Rohai, Ji-tte, Ji-han,
Ji-in, Suparinpei. 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@...
Open to all BWK/EKF Licensed Members only.
28/11/09
 	 British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 3. Includes all
British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Idori-no-kata kneeling defences),
Tantodori-no-kata (knife defences), and Mutodori-no-kata (sword
defences). (Please bring Bokken, or 3' length of broom handle, for
Muto-dori training). Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Venue: Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS.
Time: 10am-2pm. Price: £15. Due to location, please also 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

2010
01/01/10
 	 Re-Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2010. If you are
already a member of British Wadokai, and you would like to benefit
from re-affiliation, please contact the BWK President by email and
confirm your intentions. For new affiliations, please visit:
www.wadokai.co.uk for an Affiliation Application Form. Email:
garyswift@...

04/04/10 Easter Sunday.
01/06/10 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.
2011
01/01/11
 	 Re-Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2011. If you are
already a member of British Wadokai, and you would like to benefit
from re-affiliation, please contact the BWK President by email and
confirm your intentions. For new affiliations, please visit:
www.wadokai.co.uk for an Affiliation Application Form. 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 British Wadokai for 2016. If you are
already a member of British Wadokai, and you would like to benefit
from re-affiliation, please contact the BWK President by email and
confirm your intentions. For new affiliations, please visit:
www.wadokai.co.uk for an Affiliation Application Form. 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 British Wadokai for 2026. If you are
already a member of British Wadokai, and you would like to benefit
from re-affiliation, please contact the BWK President by email and
confirm your intentions. For new affiliations, please visit:
www.wadokai.co.uk for an Affiliation Application Form. 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
British Wadokai & AIWa Membership, please contact the British Wadokai
President Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.
Email: garyswift@... Find us on: www.wadokai.co.uk
Transport for BWK Southwest Members available.