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.

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.

10/05/09
Sunday 10th S.E.M.K.A. Blocks Course. Open to all Students covering Sanbon
Gumite, Ohyo Gumite, Kihon Gumite SEMKA Blocks, Kumite Gata.Ideal warm up for
anyone taking grading next month and Black Belt grading in the coming months. At
Tanbridge School Guildford Road, Horsham West Sussex.RH12 1SR.10.00am to 1.00pm
price £10.00 Instructor Paul Elliott 6th Dan Renshi For further details, please
contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan01403218327 semka@...

17/05/09
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

17/05/09
Sunday 17th S.E.M.K.A. Kata Course. Open to all Students covering all the
Kata. Ideal warm up for anyone taking grading next month and Black Belt grading
in the coming months. At Tanbridge School Guildford Road, Horsham 10.00am to
1.00pm price £10.00 Instructor Paul Elliott 6th Dan Renshi For further details,
please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327 semka@...

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.
Hironori Ohtsuka Meijin was born in Shimodate City, Ibiragi, Japan on the 1st
June 1892.

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
Sussex Karate Schools Wado Sente Course. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan)
Kyoshi. Time 10am to 12 noon. Venue: TBA. Prcie: TBA. For further infoamtion
please contact: Ian Riley 3rd Dan. Ian Riley 2nd Dan. Phone: 01444-243542.
Mobile: 07745-082786.
Email: ian.riley@... Web: www.sussexkarateschools.co.uk

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
British Wadokai Shito-ryu Kata Course. Open to British Wadokai, AIWa, and
mutually affiliated Licensed members who wish to learn the four Shito-ryu Kata
(original form, of Keiji Tomiyama 10th Dan, taught in circa 1980); Shinsei,
Seisan, Jurokuno, Bassai-dai. 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
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. 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@...

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/

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 Kumite-gata).
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 Daley 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; 10am-2pm. 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/

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 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/

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.

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

03/10/09
British Wadokai Kata Squad Training. Open to all BWK Full/BWK Honorary Licence
Members only. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary
School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-2pm. Price; £15 (BWK/BWK
Honorary Licensed Members only). 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.

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

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.

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.

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 Sheet' 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
Southwest Members available.