BRITISH WADOKAI COMMITTEE
Chief Instructor Gary Swift Kyoshi. Tel: 01752-493210. Email:
garyswift@...
Assistant to Chief Instructor Zoλ Swift Tashi. Tel: 01752-493210.
Email: zaswift@...
General Secretary Liz Legg. Tel: 01483-527973. Email:
admin@...
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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
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accuracy of this information that has been given and all inquiries
must be directed towards the relevant Event Organiser shown.
Please confirm with the relevant event organiser before travelling.

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

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

30/06/08
Hazlegrove Preparatory School Course & Kyu Grading.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Hazlegrove
Preparatory School, Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Somerset. BA22 7JA.
Time: 4-5.30pm. Peter Fawbert Sempai. Tel: 07926-178360. Email:
concrete_pete@...

03/07/08

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

05/07/08
Ticky Donovan OBE (National Squad Director) Presents. KATA &
KUMITE NATIONAL SQUAD/OPEN TRAINING SELECTIONS FOR SENIOR WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS. Selections for 19th Senior World Championships Japan
November 2008. Saturday 5th July 2008. Venue: BISHAM ABBEY NATIONAL
SPORTS CENTRE, Nr. MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE. SL7 1RT.
MINIMUM AGE TO TRAIN 14 YEARS
Cadets, Juniors & Seniors – Open Squad Training
10:30 – 11:00 Registration
11:00 – 12:30 Open Squad Training Kata and Kumite
12:30 _ 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00 Kata Selections (minimum age 16 yrs)
14:00 – 17:00 Kumite Selections (minimum age 18 yrs)
Fee £10.00
Notes:
Athletes wishing to be considered for selection MUST:
Attend ALL squad training and selection sessions.
Return the Training form fully completed by Monday 30th June 2008.
Arrive and register within the registration times.
Be in possession of an up-to-date Karate Licence for inspection.
Be in possession of an up-to-date Passport for inspection which will
need a minimum 6 months to travel from the date of the championships,
e.g. expiry June 2009.
You must be of the correct age for the category you are selecting for
on the date of the championships.
YOU WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO TRAIN/SELECT IF YOUR ASSOCIATION IS A
FULLY PAID UP MEMBER OF THE ENGLISH KARATE FEDERATION AND ON THE
OFFICIAL LIST
Selections – 19th Senior World Championships, Japan. November 2008
TRAINING / SELECTION FORM - SATURDAY 5th July 2008
Return completed form to: ticky.donovan@... Or post to:
Ticky Donovan OBE, PO Box 56, Loughton, Essex IG10 1DT. Tel: 020
8532 1990 Fax: 020 8532 1980.
Form can be downloaded from: English Karate Federation
www.englishkaratefederation.com or British Wadokai
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/

06/07/08 Capital Open Karate Championships. Clacton Sports
Centre, Vista Road Clacton on sea Essex CO15 6DB. Closing Date:
Monday 30th June 2008.
12/07/08
AI-Wa Budo Day Course. Open to all! Venue: Sports Hall
Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Time: 1-5pm.
Cost £15.00 Seniors £10.00 Juniors £8.00 (Low grade 'pee-wee' (up to
7 years) Juniors for two hours 1-3pm).
Instruction in Tong-Long-Sau (Northern Shaolin Praying Mantis);
Instructed by Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tensho Chi & Chi
Development for the Martial Artist; Instructed by Paul Elliott (6th
Dan) Renshi. Bo-Jutsu (Bo Staff); Instructed by Graham Chuck (6th
Dan) Renshi. Please bring Licence for signing or Course Attendance
Record Sheet, and packed-lunch.

About Tensho Chi: Tensho Chi Combat is based on the Kata Tensho and
is a highly developed form of Self Defence consisting of short and
long range Defence System. Tensho Chi Combat is a complete system
using strikes, arm and wrist locks, and pushing hand techniques using
the attacker's energy against themselves. Tensho Chi Combat is a
unique form of Martial Art. All the Kata (Forms) are based upon a set
of movements. Each Kata is performed according to its own 'Way' or
feel. The application of each Kata is then taught the Kata 'Way'. One
movement from one Kata may be a very hard technique. The same
movement from another Kata could be done very softly. These same
movements could also be used for escaping, restraining and using the
person's energy against them. When using these forms in a Combat way
the student can flow freely from one movement or could sense or feel
the attacker type of movement, depending on what type of attack was
being made. Within the system, strikes and counters are made to
various energy centres (chakras) and energy pathways (meridians).
This has the result of disabling an attacker without using excess
force. This of course takes years of practicing the Kata and using
appropriate exercises. To be able to perfect these skills one must be
very aware about the use of one's chi and know it, and that it can be
controlled. Tensho Chi Combat is a Martial Art that uses Hard & Soft
techniques that are used in both Chinese and Japanese Martial Arts.
Within these applications are also psychological, meditation and
visualisation techniques used to avoid confrontation. One has to have
an inner calm, and inner awareness to be able to perform these
techniques under pressure in a way which is effective.

About Tong-Long Chuan: The Praying Mantis fist system of Kung-fu.
Named after the founder, Wong-Long, after he had witnessed seeing a
fight between a cicada and a praying-mantis. The style originated at
the Northern Shaolin Temple in 1644 during the Manchurian takeover.
Wong-Long would always be defeated by his peers in contests, so he
decided to retire and meditate on his faults and weakness'. During
one of his periods of meditation, he noticed a battle for survival
going on right next to him on the grass. It was a fight between a
cicada, a type of grasshopper, and a praying mantis. The cicada was
much larger than the mantis, but the mantis was being systematic in
its attacks, moving in a distinct pattern, striking and clawing from
both sides. The cicada, totally confused and finally beaten, flew
away. Wong-Long was so impressed by this fight that he captured the
insect and took it back home for further study. He noticed that the
creature could claw and grasp in every direction, coping with almost
every aspect of attack. The monk provoked the insect by prodding it,
set other insects onto it, until he decided to put the creature's
techniques into his own practice. Wong-Long devised a system of
fighting based on the mantis's movements. After almost two years of
intense training in his new system, he decided to put his theories to
the test. He returned to the monastery and fought and defeated the
monks at the next contest. To celebrate the success of this, the
Shaolin abbot named Wong-Long's fighting technique Tong-Long. Wong
Long had studied 17 other martial-art styles and decided to
incorporate some of the fundamental techniques within his system.
Wong Long formed a 12 Key Formula consisting of Ou (hook), Lou
(grapple), Tsai (pluck), Kwa (upward block), Tiao (intercept), Peng
(chop), Chan (contact), Nien (cling), Tieh (tag), Kao (lean), Shan
(dodge), Teng-Nuo (bounce).
About the Bo: BO =
Japan. 'Staff', 'shaft', 'stick', 'wood', 'wooden'. The long-staff
used in some Japanese and Okinawan martial-arts. Originally used by
Okinawan farmers for carrying loads upon the shoulders. Normally 72
inches long (183 cm). Known as the Rokushaku-bo. The anatomy of the
Bo includes Kontei (end/s), Chukonbu (middle).
More instructors to be included! For more details about the course,
please contact Paul Elliott 6th Dan. Tel: 01403-218327/07778-058482.
Email semka@...

12//07/08
Wadokai England Kata Squad Training and Kata Selections. The
event will be held at Tipton Sports Academy, Wednesbury Oak Road,
Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0BS.The event will be held at Tipton
Sports Academy, Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 0BS.
Kata selections for the Federation of European Wadokai European
Championships will be taking place during this session. Price - £12
for seniors 16+ and £10 for Juniors. Time 11:00 - 14:00. Any queries
please contact Liz Legg, Squad Coordinator. Email:
admin@... Tel: 01483 527973.

13/07/08
Budo Karate Shinkokai Course. Instructor: K Sakagami (7th
Dan) Sensei. Venue: Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre, Cannock, West
Midlands. WS6 7JQ. 12-3pm. Further details, please contact: Peter May
6th Dan. Email; Petermay0007@... Tel; 0779-890264.

13/07/08
CENTRAL ENGLAND 12th OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Sunday 13th
July 2008. 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. 44 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. WHEN: - SUNDAY 13TH JULY 2008 REGISTRATION 9.00AM. TOURNAMENT
COMMENCES 10.00AM. RULES: - This Event Will only be opened to EKF/ or
your countries WKF members. 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 minutes seniors 2
minutes, finals 2 and 3 minutes. 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). 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 £10.00 kata / kumite. Team events £25.00
kata / kumite. PAIRS KATA £15.00. Entries to arrive by Friday 11TH
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 Avenue, Oxley,
Wolverhampton, wv10 6dx. Tel/fax 01902 397650 mobile 07958 494602.
Email cewka@...
www.cewka.co.uk

18 to 25/07/08


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

20/07/08
Wadokai England Special Kumite Training Course with Ticky
Donovan O.B.E. 8th Dan. This course will be `open to all' EKF
Members. It will also be open to karate-ka of any age and grade as
Winston and Stennett will be on hand to assist the younger students
or those of a lower grade. For WKE Squad member's this course will
count as one stamp towards the amount of training sessions needed to
be eligible for selections. Venue: Wolverhampton Sports Arenas,
Racecourse Road Industrial Estate, Racecourse Road, Wolverhampton.
WV60QU. Tel: 01902-420827. Email: www.wolverhamptonsportsarenas.co.uk
Venue will be open from 11:00 for registration and individual warm up
ready for a prompt 11:45 start. The session will run for one and a
half hours then break for half an hour and then resume for a further
hour finishing at 2:45 pm. There will then be a further 15 minutes
for individual cool downs and the session will close at 3:00 pm
promptly.
Ticky is the current England National Squad Director and is renowned
as the `Worlds Most Successful Coach'. Often heard to say "make it
happen". Ticky is also the Chief Instructor and Founder of Ishin-ryu
Karate, 3 times British Champion, British, European and World Team
Champion, British Team Manager/Coach – World Champions Taipei 1982,
Holland 1984, Australia 1986, Cairo 1988, Mexico 1990. Ticky was an
appointed delegate on the interim Board of the English Karate
Federation (National Governing Body of Karate) 2007/08. He is also an
appointed delegate on the Board of the English Karate Federation
(National Governing Body of Karate) 2008/09. This course will be
invaluable for all students that are interested in improving their
kumite but will also provide an excellent training opportunity for
traditionalists and even kata students. Please can you promote this
course to the best of your ability within your clubs? Details on the
following websites
Wadokai England – www.wadokaiengland.co.uk
The English Karate Federation – www.englishkaratefederation.com
Karatesite – www.karatesite.co.uk
British Wadokai – www.wadokai.co.uk

23/07/08
British Wadokai-SW Clubs in Plymouth (Plymstock School,
Karate Kids and Pomphlett) Closed until Tuesday 2nd September 2008.
Aug Pan-American Junior Championships Chile. More details to
follow.
02/09/08
British Wadokai-SW Clubs in Plymouth (Plymstock School,
Karate Kids and Pomphlett) reopen for normal training.
06 to 07/09/08 17th Mediterranean Championships (Seniors) Turkey.
More details to follow.
06 to 07/09/08 Oceanian Karate Championships New Zealand. More
details to follow.
06 to 07/09/08 BKF Junior/Senior Championships.
13/09/08 Closing date for the United Kingdom Open Karate
Championships 21/09/08
13/09/08
Budo Karate Shinkokai Course. Yanagawa Sensei is unique in
the karate world and is regarded by many within Budo circles as being
the greatest Budo Karate master alive today.
Yanagawa Sensei has focused his training on maximising the body's
potential. He has researched animals in the wild, the body dynamics
used in many different types of sport, and traditional Noh artists;
as well as continuous study of his own strength and movement. This
has resulted in Yanagawa Sensei developing a unique style of Karate
which he calls "Budo Karate". As a regular contributor to the
prestigious Japanese Martial Arts Magazine "Hi-Den" (Hi- secret),
(Den – techniques passed on through the generations), Yanagawa Sensei
can communicate effectively his thoughts on movement and the ways in
which he generates such immense power. `Special Seminar' with
Yanagawa Sensei for Budo Society Members. Venue: Cheslyn Hay Leisure
Centre, Cannock. Time 4-6pm Kansei Kyoshitsu Supplementary Course –
How to develop your internal instinctive feelings, to read your
opponents intentions, through the focussing of your senses. Yanagawa
Sensei will describe the events leading up to and including a recent
test of skill with a Brazilian Ju-jitsu practitioner. Directions:
Junction 11 M6 - Take the A462 signposted Willenhall - Pass Hollybush
Garden Centre - Turn left at island onto Wolverhampton Road
(Hollybush) - After 2 miles you will see the Cheslyn Hay Leisure
Centre on the left. Please download a registration form here -
Masahiro Yanagawa visit 2008 Further details, please contact: Peter
May 6th Dan. Email: Petermay0007@... Tel: 0779-890264.

14/09/08
Budo Karate Shinkokai Course. Instructor; Yanagawa (8th Dan)
Sensei. Yanagawa Sensei is unique in the karate world and is
regarded by many within Budo circles as being the greatest Budo
Karate master alive today. Yanagawa Sensei has focused his training
on maximising the body's potential. He has researched animals in the
wild, the body dynamics used in many different types of sport, and
traditional Noh artists; as well as continuous study of his own
strength and movement. This has resulted in Yanagawa Sensei
developing a unique style of Karate which he calls "Budo Karate". As
a regular contributor to the prestigious Japanese Martial Arts
Magazine "Hi-Den" (Hi- secret), (Den – techniques passed on through
the generations), Yanagawa Sensei can communicate effectively his
thoughts on movement and the ways in which he generates such immense
power. Venue: Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre, Cannock. Time: 12-4pm.
Please download a registration form here - Masahiro Yanagawa visit
2008 Further details, please contact: Peter May 6th Dan. Email:
Petermay0007@... Tel: 0779-890264.

20/09/08
Budo Karate Shinkokai Course. Instructor; Yanagawa (8th Dan)
Sensei. Venue: Swansea, Wales. Further details, please contact:
Peter May 6th Dan. Email; Petermay0007@... Tel; 0779-
890264. Yanagawa Sensei is unique in the karate world and is regarded
by many within Budo circles as being the greatest Budo Karate master
alive today.
Yanagawa Sensei has focused his training on maximising the body's
potential. He has researched animals in the wild, the body dynamics
used in many different types of sport, and traditional Noh artists;
as well as continuous study of his own strength and movement.
This has resulted in Yanagawa Sensei developing a unique style of
Karate which he calls "Budo Karate".
As a regular contributor to the prestigious Japanese Martial Arts
Magazine "Hi-Den" (Hi- secret), (Den – techniques passed on through
the generations), Yanagawa Sensei can communicate effectively his
thoughts on movement and the ways in which he generates such immense
power.
Venue: Swansea, Wales.
Further details, please contact: Peter May 6th Dan.
Email: Petermay0007@... Tel: 0779-890264.

21/09/08 AMA North East Karate Championships. Venue: Temple
Park Leisure Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields, NE34 8QN. Further
details: www.amauk.co.uk/

21/09/08
UNITED KINGDOM OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. SUNDAY September
21st.
NEXT GENERATION SPORTS & RACQUET CENTRE, PENSNETT ROAD, BRIERLEY
HILL, DY5
3YP. WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND. Dear Instructor, You are invited to our
Forthcoming Open Karate
Championships which will be held at the above address on Sunday 24th
February & 21st September
2008. Please look through the information and if you require further
details about the Championships
please do not hesitate to contact me. 2, Chestnut Avenue, Dudley, DY1
4BE, West Midlands. Or Mobile
07774641570. Hope to see you on the day, Paul Campbell 6th Dan BA
(Hons). Chief Instructor.
COMPETITION DETAILS: Start 9.30am (Prompt) Finish 7pm (Approx.).
ENTRY FEES: KATA & KUMITE:
Junior and Seniors £12.00. TEAMS: JUNIOR Under 16: £22.00. WOMEN:
£25.00. MEN: £30.00.
SPECTATORS. ADULTS: £8.00. U-16s £6.00. UNDER 5's Free. COACHES:
Submitting entries of £50.00
will be admitted Free. Entries above £75.00. Coaches will receive a
Carvery Dinner Meal Voucher on
entry. £150.00 Plus please contact the organiser to arrange your Free
Overnight Hotel
Accommodation. (Saturday Evening Prior to the competition Only).
Equipment and Refreshments will
be on sale on the day. Please make cheques payable and send to Paul
Campbell C/O 2, Chestnut
Avenue, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4BE. LATE ENTRIES: Entries must be
received by Saturday 13th September 2008 There will be no late
entries on the day.
Paulcampbell12@... or PCKarateuk@... or visit our
website WWW.PCKarate.Net to
download entry forms.
21/09/08
MABON – Equinox. The last Sabbat of the year, Mabon, is named
for the Welsh God who is called the `great son.' This festival is
celebrated at the autumn equinox and marks the second of the three
harvests. Apple and berry harvesting, cemetery visitations, and wine
making are a central feature of this observance. In Welsh mythology,
Mabon was stolen from his mother when he was three days old and taken
to live in the dark underworld until rescued in the spring. This myth
underscores the fact that after this night of balance, darkness
emerges triumphant over the light, and will remain so until Ostara.
21/09/08
Budo Karate Shinkokai Course. Venue: Ireland. Further
details, please contact: Peter May 6th Dan. Email;
Petermay0007@... Tel; 0779-890264. Yanagawa Sensei is
unique in the karate world and is regarded by many within Budo
circles as being the greatest Budo Karate master alive today.
Yanagawa Sensei has focused his training on maximising the body's
potential. He has researched animals in the wild, the body dynamics
used in many different types of sport, and traditional Noh artists;
as well as continuous study of his own strength and movement.
This has resulted in Yanagawa Sensei developing a unique style of
Karate which he calls "Budo Karate".
As a regular contributor to the prestigious Japanese Martial Arts
Magazine "Hi-Den" (Hi- secret), (Den – techniques passed on through
the generations), Yanagawa Sensei can communicate effectively his
thoughts on movement and the ways in which he generates such immense
power.
Venue: Swansea, Wales.
Further details, please contact: Peter May 6th Dan.
Email: Petermay0007@... Tel: 0779-890264.

21/09/08

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

21/09/08
Wadokai England Squad Training Session. The event will be
held at - University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Sports Centre, Gorway
Road, (entrance via Magdalene Road), Walsall, West Midlands. WS1 3BD.
Price - £12 for seniors 16+ and £10 for Juniors. Time 11:00 - 14:00.
For further details, please contact: Liz Legg, General Secretary
British Wadokai Karate, EKF Liaison Officer, and WKE Squad
Coordinator. • Ph: +44 (0) 1483 527373 • Mob: +44 (0) 7873 107 993 •
Email: admin@... • Web: www.wadokai.co.uk

22/09/08 Closing date for the Grand Open Karate Championships
28/09/08
22/09/08
Closing date for pre booking the 'Masterclass' of the WADO
EXL on 3rd and 4th October - risk turning up on the day for £5:00
extra.
22/09/08
Closing date for entry into the WADO EXL competition (late
entries accepted at extra cost of £5:00 for individual events and
£10:00 for single events.
27/09/08
Sensei Sakagami Honbucho Open Wado Course. Hosted by the
British Wadokai Karate-do Federation (British Wadokai). Venue:
Tanbridge House School Sports Hall, Horsham, Sussex. Time: 12-4pm.
Cost: Seniors £20. Juniors £10. For further details, please contact:
Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403-218327 semka@... or Gary E
Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210. Email:
aiwashihan@...

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

27 & 28/09/08 Golden League – German Open. More information to
follow.
28/09/08 Grand Open Karate Championships. Clacton Sports
Centre, Vista Road Clacton on sea Essex CO15 6DB. Closing Date:
Monday 22nd September 2008.
03, 04, 05/10/08
WadoEXL – The Biggest Wado Extravaganza of the Year, to be
even Bigger & Better for 2008! Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne
Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Master Class to be held on 3rd and 4th October 2008. Any students
from any organisation or clubs are welcome to this class. Any age
from 6 years up and any grade. All instructors will be instructing to
the students skill level. All students will get the opportunity to
train with all the instructors present. Closing date for pre-booking
is the 22nd of September 2008. Or risk turning up on the day (Extra
£5).
Instructors include:
K. Sakagami 7th Dan
D. Allsop 7th Dan
P. May 6th Dan
G. Swift 7th Dan
Other high grade instructors will also be instructing.
Date: - Friday 3rd+4th of October. Time: - 3rd October – 7:30-
9:30pm / 4th October – 1:00-5.00pm. Place: - Shrewsbury sports
village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury. Cost: Under 16's - £18.00
Over 16's - £25.00. Please make all cheques payable to WadoEXL. Sorry
but we can not do refunds for non attendance on the day. For
Accommodation please visit:- www.visitshrewsbury.com
Send payment to the registration officer: - Frank Johnson, 1 Willow
Park, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 0EH. Confirmation will
be confirmed by return of post.
Championships to be held on the 5th October 2008. Competition Entry
Information. To enter WadoEXL is very easy. Just decide on which
categories you wish to enter, write them on a piece of paper with
your name, address and association name in block capitals or download
the form from the WADO EXL website www.wadoexl.info. Please print
clearly and underline any competitor's names that are in more than
one category. Then post to the registration officer together with
your registration fees. Your tickets will be sent back to you
recorded delivery. We can not refund contestants that do not turn up
on the day. All entries must be returned by the 22nd of September
2008. You may enter after this date but a late entry fee of £5 will
be added to singles events, £10 for team events. All 1st 2nd and 3rd
places will receive metal trophies. Registration fees: Children
girls/boys events £10.00 per entry. Adult/Cadet Male/Female £13.00
per entry. WadoEXL cup (Black belt only adults only) £15.00 per
entry. Team events £20.00 per team (3+1). Send all entries to the
registration officer:-
Cheques payable to WadoEXL. Frank Johnson, 1 Willow Park, Minsterley,
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY5 0EH. Tel: 01743 790996. Mobile: 07944643477
This event is a traditional Karate event. You must wear white suits,
NO coloured suits will be allowed. If you are unsure of the rules
check the rule page www.wadoexl.info
For further details, please visit the website: www.wadoexl.info for
any enquiries relating to WadoEXL please contact the registration
officer Frank Johnson on the following email address.
registrationofficer@...

04 & 05/10/08 Golden League – Austrian Open. More information to
follow.
19/10/08 Scorpion Karate Championships - Bristol on 19th
October 2008, details to follow.
26/10/08
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 3. Includes all
British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Idori-no-kata, Tantodori-no-kata, and
Mutodori-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue:
Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time:
10am-2pm. Price: £12. Please bring packed-lunch. . For further
details, please contact the Event Organiser: Gary E Swift (7th Dan)
Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@... British
Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk

27/10/08

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

31/10/08 to 02/11/08
Federation of European Wadokai European Championships.
European Championships in Bucharest will be 31 Oct – 2 Nov 2008 –
more details to follow!
12/11/08 WKF Congress Tokyo, Japan. More details to follow.
22/11/08
Traditional British Wadokai Kata Championships. Open to all
British Wadokai Clubs and individuals. APPLICATIONS BEFORE 18th
OCTOBER 2007. Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West
Sussex. Book-in: With Licence, 9.30am. (No more bookings after
10.15am). Eliminations: 10.30am. Categories for all ages and levels.
Events: Individual Kata, Team Kata. The official Kata for will
consist of: Pinan Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan. Ku-Shanku, Nai-
Hanchi, Seishan, Chinto, Bassai, Wanshu, Ni-Sei-Shi, Rohai, Ji-tte,
Ji-han, Ji-in, Hakoishi-Suparinpei. Due to location, it may be
advised to bring a packed-lunch/refreshments etc. For an Information
Pack & Application Form, please contact Paul Elliott Renshi. 54,
Billingshurst Road, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12
3LW. Email: semka@...
24/11/08

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

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

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

30/11/08 St. Andrew's Day – Eccosse (Scotland).
30/11/08 Western Karate Union Kyu Grade Championships. Weston-
super-Mare.
01/12/08 Podgorcia Open - Golden League - Podgorcia,
Montenegro. Details: www.golden-league.com

22/12/08

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

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

18/01/09 Sensei Wayne Otto OBE Course. Venue: TBA. This course
is open to anyone who wants to come and enjoy a quality session with
Sensei Otto. 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.
22/03/09
British Wadokai Southwest Region Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Written
Examination; 57 South Hill, Hooe, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9PT. Practical
Examination; Kyokai Karate Club, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymouth, Devon.
PL9 7BL. Chief Examiner: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time: Written
Examinations start at 10am to 11.30am. Practical Examination starts
at 12 noon. Applications only before 1st January 2009.
28/03/09
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 1. Includes all
British Wadokai Kata from Pinan to Hakoishi-Suparinpei. Instructor:
Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kyokai Karate Club, Pomphlett
Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 10am-2pm.
Price of Course: £12. Kyu Grading 2-3pm. (Please pre-book for
grading) Grading Cost: £15.00 (includes Belt & Certificate upon a
pass). Special price of Course & Grading: £25.00. Please bring packed-
lunch. For further details, please contact the Event Organiser: Gary
E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210. Email:
garyswift@... British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk

01/06/08 The Birthday of Ohtsuka Hironori (10th Dan) Meijin on
the 1st June in 1892. Hironori Ohtsuka Meijin was born in Shimodate
City, Ibiragi, Japan on the 1st June 1892.
25/07/09
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 2. Includes all
British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-
gumite. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kyokai
Karate Club, Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymouth,
Devon. Time: 10am-2pm. Price of Course: £12. Kyu Grading 2-3pm.
(Please pre-book for grading) Grading Cost: £15.00 (includes Belt &
Certificate upon a pass). Special price of Course & Grading: £25.00.
Please bring packed-lunch. For further details, please contact the
Event Organiser: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210.
Email: garyswift@... British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk

13/09/09
Budo Karate Shinkokai Course. Yanagawa Sensei is unique in
the karate world and is regarded by many within Budo circles as being
the greatest Budo Karate master alive today. Yanagawa Sensei has
focused his training on maximising the body's potential. He has
researched animals in the wild, the body dynamics used in many
different types of sport, and traditional Noh artists; as well as
continuous study of his own strength and movement. This has resulted
in Yanagawa Sensei developing a unique style of Karate which he
calls "Budo Karate". As a regular contributor to the prestigious
Japanese Martial Arts Magazine "Hi-Den" (Hi- secret), (Den –
techniques passed on through the generations), Yanagawa Sensei can
communicate effectively his thoughts on movement and the ways in
which he generates such immense power. `Special Seminar' with
Yanagawa Sensei for Budo Society Members.
Venue: Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre, Cannock. Time 4-6pm. Kansei
Kyoshitsu Supplementary Course – How to develop your internal
instinctive feelings, to read your opponents intentions, through the
focussing of your senses. Yanagawa Sensei will describe the events
leading up to and including a recent test of skill with a Brazilian
Ju-jitsu practitioner. Directions: Junction 11 M6 - Take the A462
signposted Willenhall - Pass Hollybush Garden Centre - Turn left at
island onto Wolverhampton Road (Hollybush) - After 2 miles you will
see the Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre on the left. Please download a
registration form here - Masahiro Yanagawa visit 2008 Further
details, please contact: Peter May 6th Dan. Email:
Petermay0007@... Tel: 0779-890264.

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

12/04/09 Easter Sunday.
2010
01/01/10 Re-Affiliation to AIWa for 2010. If you are already a
member of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa), and you
would like to benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the AIWa
President by email and confirm your intentions. Email:
garyswift@...

04/04/10 Easter Sunday.
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 AIWa for 2011. If you are already a
member of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa), and you
would like to benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the AIWa
President by email and confirm your intentions. Email:
garyswift@...

27/03/11
35 years Birthday Celebration Dinner. Venue: Golden Palace
Restaurant, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 7pm. All British
Wadokai 3rd Dan & above welcome. RSVP before 25/02/11. Details from
GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-493210 – Mobile 07719-773898 – Email
Garyswift@... For information on FREE AI-Wa Full and
Associate Membership; please contact the AI-Wa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
Garyswift@... Find us on: www.wadokai.co.uk Transport for
AI-Wa Southwest Members available – Please contact AI-Wa President.
2016
01/01/16 Re-Affiliation to AIWa for 2016. If you are already a
member of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa), and you
would like to benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the AIWa
President by email and confirm your intentions. Email:
garyswift@...

27/03/16
40 years Birthday Celebration Dinner. Venue: Golden Palace
Restaurant, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 7pm. All British
Wadokai 3rd Dan & above welcome. RSVP before 25/02/16. Details from
GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-493210 – Mobile 07719-773898 – Email
Garyswift@... For information on FREE AI-Wa Full and
Associate Membership; please contact the AI-Wa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
Garyswift@... Find us on: www.wadokai.co.uk Transport for
AI-Wa Southwest Members available – Please contact AI-Wa President.
2026
01/01/26 Re-Affiliation to AIWa for 2026. If you are already a
member of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa), and you
would like to benefit from re-affiliation, please contact the AIWa
President by email and confirm your intentions. Email:
garyswift@...

29/03/26
50 Years 'Celebration Special' Wado Karate Course. Venue:
Hakutsuru Karate, Snoxhall Centre, Snoxhall, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh,
Surrey. Time: 2-5pm. Instructor: Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Please bring
your up-to-date British Wadokai Karate-do Federation Licence for
proof of membership for free training.

Don't forget to bring your 'Course Attendance Record Sheet' for
signing and stamping. For information on FREE AI-Wa Full and
Associate Membership, please contact the AI-Wa President Gary E Swift
7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email:
GarySwift@... Find us on: www.wadokai.co.ukTransport for AI-
Wa Southwest Members available – Please contact British Wadokai
President.
29/03/26
50 years Birthday Celebration Dinner. Venue: Golden Palace
Restaurant, High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey. Time: 7pm. All British
Wadokai 3rd Dan & above (and partners) welcome. RSVP before 29/02/26.
Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-493210 – Mobile 07719-
773898 - Email Garyswift@... For information on FREE AI-Wa
Membership, please contact the AI-Wa President Gary E Swift 7th Dan.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: garyswift@... Find
us on: www.wadokai.co.uk Transport for AI-Wa Southwest Members
available – Please contact AI-Wa President.