British Wadokai Karate-do is a Founder Member of the English Karate Federation and is also affiliated to the British Karate Federation, the European Karate Federation, the Commonwealth Karate Federation and the World Karate Federation.

The British Wadokai was formed under the direction of Gary Swift 7th Dan Kyoshi in May 2007, who started training in 1966 at the age of 10. It is a friendly traditional Wado-Ryu Karate organisation providing a very high standard of support, guidance and benefits to all students and clubs that choose to join us.

British Wadokai has foundations that were established in 1976, therefore, the direct unbroken lineage of British Wadokai extends to over 35 years. The kyu grade syllabus has remained virtually unchanged since the first introduction of Wado into the UK by Suzuki Tatsuo 8th Dan Hanshi in 1964 (this is the basis and foundation of British Wadokai). All Tai-Sabaki has remained intact, including Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite etc. All these aspects are taught and promoted strongly within all British Wadokai Dojo.

British Wadokai is proudly affiliated to the English Karate Federation (EKF), which is the only official Governing Body for Karate in England accepted by the World Karate Federation (WKF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). British Wadokai is not affiliated, or linked, to any other Wado Karate Organisation due to maintenance of BWK technical standards.

The British Wadokai Forum is open to all British Wadokai Members (National and International) who wish to use this as a base for all administration and communication. Additionally, the Application Form File Section contains all Application Forms required for running a BWK Club.

"Preserving the Original & Traditional Wado Karate that was introduced into the UK in 1964."