15/09/07

AIWa KATA SQUAD TRAINING: Instructor Paul Elliott 6th Dan Kata Squad Coach: Time 10.00am - 1.00pm Price £10.00. Venue: Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut 15, Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre, Crawley, Sussex. RH11 9BQ. Directions: From Junction 11 of the M23 motorway (Pease Pottage) take the A23 dual carriageway north towards Crawley. A new traffic light junction has been installed on the dual carriage way leading down from Pease Pottage junction on M23. Travelling down hill from Pease Pottage towards Crawley, turn right at first set of lights, then right again onto track leading to the club. Swerve around anti-traveller barriers and continue to Hut 15. If you have GPS the NGR reference is: TQ269345 and the postcode of the 'K2' Leisure Centre which is close by is: RH11 9BQ once you reach 'K2' you will need to fork right up the narrow access road to the Tilgate Recreational Centre and Hut 15. A map may be found on Multimap For further details & booking (due to limited number spaces available), please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403-218327 semka@...

15/09/07

British Wadokai Training Course & Kyu Grading. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Chesworth/Kingslea Junior School, Kingslea, Horsham, West Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 2.30-4.30pm. Kyu grading 4.30-5.30pm. Course; £10. Grading; £12 (includes belt & certificate upon a pass).

16/09/07

EKF Meeting Sunday 16th Sept - 1pm. After many months of indecision in the English karate world and following a series of meetings, the EKF working group are very happy to announce that the next meeting of the EKF will be on Sunday 16th Sept. at the Holiday Inn (Birmingham Airport), Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3QW. This meeting will be DEFINITIVE and will enable the members to discuss and vote on a constitution, voting eligibility, membership qualifications, funding, competition format etc. It is essential for ALL members to attend this meeting as at long last matters will be voted on that will allow the EKF to go forward immediately and provide the administration that is needed. The decisions taken at this meeting will affect all members of the EKF, so it is essential that representatives from your Association attend this meeting. With this in mind please e-mail us ASAP to confirm your mailing address, contact person and phone details so that we can mail you all the relevant paperwork.

16/09/07

United Kingdom Open Championships.  United Styles Association. Venue: Dudley. Details: www.pckarate.net

16/09/07

Karate In England Meeting Sunday 16th Sept – 3pm. Strawberry Bank Hotel, 72 Main Road, Meriden, Coventry CV7 7NF.

21/09/07

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.

21/09/07

Special Kempo San Training Session Including Nunkuka. Instructor Dave Parkenson 4th Dan. Tanbridge School, Guildford Road. Horsham West Sussex 6.30pm to 8.30pm Juniors £6.00 Seniors £10.

22/09/07

Sensei Sakagami Honbucho Open Wadokai England Course. Hosted by the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AI-Wa). Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1SR. Time: 12-4pm. Cost: Seniors £15. Juniors £10. There will also be a special 1-hour session for pee-wee and young Juniors (under 8) £5.00 from 12-1pm. For further details, please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403-218327 semka@... or Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@...

22/09/07

Wadokai England Southern Yudan Gradings. Open to all Wadokai England Members. Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1SR. Time: 4pm. Chief Examiner Sensei K Sakagami Honbucho. Applications to be in at least one month prior to grading date. Details from Gary E Swift 7^th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: Garyswift@... Find us on: www.wadokai.co.uk

MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: SHODAN: From 1^st Kyu to 1^st Dan/Kohai-Shodan = 9 months. NIDAN: From 1^st Dan to 2^nd Dan = 24 months. SANDAN: From 2^nd Dan to 3^rd Dan = 36 months. YODAN: From 3^rd Dan to 4^th Dan = 48 months. GODAN: From 4^th Dan to 5^th Dan = 60 months.

NB: AI-Wa Application must also be accompanied by the required Standardisation/Wado Course Training History Sheet. Minimum requirements: 3 Courses for 1^st Dan, 6 Courses for 2^nd Dan, and 9 Courses for 3^rd Dan, etc. For further details please refer to the AI-Wa Constitution. British Wadokai Standardisations are also held every Tuesday nights at the weekly Advanced Training sessions at the Pomphlett Dojo.

Application forms available from your Club Instructor or from the AI-Wa Licensing Office. You can also download an application form from our website: uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-International-Wadoryu/ For information on FREE Full and Associate Membership, please contact the AI-Wa President Gary E Swift 7^th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: Garyswift@...

23/09/07

Terry Wingrove 9th Dan Seminar. Date: 23rd September 2007. Time: 9.45 (registration) 10am-4pm. Venue: Penzance Leisure Centre, St Clare, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 3QW. Price: £25. Further details: Tel: 07706-797562. Email: kevin@... Web: www.samuraikaratecornwall.co.uk See http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-International-Wadoryu/ for application form.

23/09/07

23/09/07

Dear Squad, Please find below the information regarding the selections for the Europeans in Sweden. Event to take place on Sunday 23 September 2007, at SCORPION CENTRE, 25-27 FELIX ROAD, EASTON, BRISTOL. BS5 0JP. TEL: 07810-526054. This squad training event will be run a little different than normal. We will be holding the training as follows: KATA 10.00AM-12.00PM training and selections. 12.00PM-1.00PM Competition conditioning for international Athlete 1.00pm-2.30pm Training Kumite 2.30-4.30pm Selections. The 12.00pm-1.00pm session by Willi Thomas 6^th Dan. Willi is six times World Karate champion and a former England national coach.  This seminar will be for both Kata and the Kumite and will be about competition conditioning. We at Wado Kai England are very lucky to have such an experienced person able to join us for this hour and both the Kata and Kumite members will gain a lot of knowledge from this seminar. The Dojo that we are using is fully matted, however as always I would recommend that students bring training shoes to train in. The last thing we want students injuring their feet this close to the Europeans. As the venue is a Dojo and not a leisure centre, please bring your flasks of tea and coffee and lots of food with you. You are all aware of the situation regarding finances for Wado Kai England this year and will appreciate that by using the Scorpion Karate Club Dojo as a venue for squad training; we have saved the cost of using a leisure centre. This will enable us to put funding back into Wado Kai England for the Europeans. For future open squad training we will be using leisure centres. The cost of the training will be a little more than normal this time: £12 JNR. £15 SNR. However, please note that the closed squad training for the selected squad going to the Europeans will be free of charge. Over the next week I will be explaining what funding will be available for the squad for the Europeans, and what merchandise the squad will be getting. Vince Parker and I, along with the management of Wado Kai England, have arranged a WADO ONLY Kata competition in October in the Midlands. The purpose of this event will be to raise money for the squad in Sweden. Details will be sent out shortly. I would encourage all Clubs to attend this event and suggest even the Kumite members have a go at the Kata in the interest of fundraising. I have to send my apologies as I am not able to attend this squad training due to being at a work conference the whole weekend in the centre of London that I can't get out of. I would have really liked to have been there, and wish all the squad the very best for selections, you have all worked very hard over the past year, and should all be very happy with your achievements. Dave Finch will be there in my absence to pass on all information. Kind Regards, Tom Clarke. Tom Clarke

2^nd Dan. Wado Kai England Squad Manager

23/09/07

Wadokai England Squad. SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER This will be for the elite squad only, it's on this squad training that the individuals and teams will be selected for the Europeans. Tom Clarke, Wado Kai Squad Manager tomafb@...

29/09/07

Wadokai England National Karate Championships. Venue: Worcester University. Junior & Seniors and Kumite & Kata Events. To be confirmed! Tom Clarke, Wado Kai Squad Manager tomafb@...

29/09/07

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 £8.00 Juniors.

29 & 30/09/07

Special Announcement regarding the WadoEXL!

Spectator pre-booked tickets are available now!

Due to limited space (only 1100 spectator spaces), if you haven't already pre-booked your seats, and are risking to turn up on the day expecting to get in, it is essentially important to arrive before 10am with a chance of getting in and seeing this spectacular.

Alternatively, as tickets are going fast, to GUARANTEE a seat, especially for those who will be travelling long distances, please book your ticket - NOW!!

WadoEXL – Probably the Biggest Wado Extravaganza of the Year! So big that the SkyTV media production company will be there recording and televising this event!! Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

29th September: Master class. Instructors include; K Sakagami 7th Dan, D Allsop 7th Dan, P May 6th Dan, plus other invited instructors. Price: Adults £25, Juniors £18. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Everyone pre-booked on this course will receive a free programme for the next day WadoEXL Championships. Closing date for pre-booking is the 15th September 2007. Or pay on the day. Date: - Saturday 29th September 2007. Time: - 1.15-4.45pm. Place: - Shrewsbury sports village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury. Cost Under 16's - £18.00. Over 16's - £25.00. Make all cheques payable to WadoEXL. Order from the registration officer: - Frank Johnson, 1 Willow Park, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. SY5 0EH www.wadoexl.info

30th September: Competition. 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 below. 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 15th of September 2007. All 1st 2nd and 3rd places will receive metal trophies. Registration fees Children girls/boys events £10.00 per entry. Adult male/female £13.00 per entry. Ohtsuka Cup (Black belt only adults only) £15.00 per entry. Team events £20.00 per team (3+1)

Categories You can enter as many categories as you wish but please underline any competitor's names that are in more than one category as this will help us to plan out the day's schedule.
 

*PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY WHEN SENDING YOUR ENTRIES IN AND ALWAYS USE BLOCK CAPITALS THANK YOU! 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. Email: registrationofficer@...

29 & 30/09/07

Czech Open Euro Grand Prix Event. Venue: Pilsen, Czech Republic. Details: www.eurokarategrandprix.com

30/09/07

EKF Southern Regional Championships. Venue: Dagenham, Essex. Details: http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/

30/09/07

S.E.M.K.A. Kyu Grading at Horsham Karate Club Tanbridge School 9.30am to 12.30pm.

30/09/07

Wadokai England Squad. SUNDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER Wado Exl comp we will be entering a squad into this event the venue is Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Tom Clarke, Wado Kai Squad Manager tomafb@...

30/09/07

Kenkyukai Anniversary Wado Course. Venue: Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports & Social Club, Ferndale Road, Plymouth, Devon. Instructors: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi, Graham Chuck (6^th Dan) Renshi. Details: Graham Chuck (6^th Dan) Renshi. Tel: 07956-963223. Email: kenkyukai@... Web: www.clik.to/wkk AI-Wa http://www.wadokai.co.uk/

06/10/07

BKF British Karate Senior Championships. Venue: Ponds Forge, Sheffield. Details: www.britishkarate.com

06 & 07/10/07

Dutch Open Youth Championships. Venue: Rotterdam, Holland. Details: www.karatebond.nl

07/10/07

British Open Karate Championships. Organised by the British Institute Karate Organisation (BIKO). Venue: Grundy Park Leisure Centre, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Foe details please contact Alan Beale (BIKO Secretary) on: 01227-369212. www.bik.org.uk

07/10/07

S.E.M.K.A Black Belt and 1st Kyu Standardization Course. All students of these grades must attend these courses. At Tanbridge School 10.00am to 1.00pm. Seniors £10.00 Juniors £8.00.

07/10/07

Wadokai England Squad. SUNDAY 7TH OCTOBER Open squad training and we will announce the selected squad for the Europeans, I hope to be able to give out squad jackets etc to the selected squad at this event. Tom Clarke, Wado Kai Squad Manager tomafb@...

14/10/07

AIWa Coaching Course: Dear AIWa Member, As part of the requirements for Karate Instructors, AIWa will be conducting another 'Coaching Course' to meet the needs of this legislation in regard to safe coaching and matters appertaining to Health & Safety within the Dojo environment. As you may be aware, AIWa is in the forefront as far as getting these elements in operation, as and when required, this is no different. We run regular 1st Aid Courses, have an efficient Coaching Programme, Child Protection Policy & Officer, offer CRB Checks, can advise on aspects of Risk Assessment, plus much, much more! If you are concerned about ANY aspect of Coaching, then please contact any one of our relevant committee members, who will be more than happy to help and advise. It is very important that ALL Instructors, Assistant Instructors and those who are considering being Instructors attend this forthcoming course. I would even advise that those of you who already possess Coaching Qualifications attend in order to be involved with any updates that may have occurred since your last qualification. In order for AIWa to be able to keep an up-to-date list of all Instructors and their necessary qualifications, please fill in the form 'List of Instructors' (available from AIWa General Secretary). If you would like to attend the AIWa Coaching Course, please fill in the application form (available from AIWa General Secretary) with the necessary required information and return to: Paul Elliott 6th Dan, 54 Billingshurst Road, Broadbridge Heath, Sussex. RH12 3LW. Alternatively this may be returned 'electronically' to: semka@... Thank you for your support.

Regards, Gary Swift. AIWa President.

For Instructors and coaches for `Health and Safety requirements for Martial Arts. This is an advanced and detailed course, which also includes course notes and information to help protect instructor and students alike. This course will also be of use to instructors who wish to demonstrate that they have `continued professional development. Time: 10am – 1pm. Price: £10. You must book to attend this course. Instructors; Ian Hunter 6th Dan Bsc Hons Sports Science, AIWa Director of Coaching and Paul Elliott 6th Dan AIWa Coach Assessor. Venue: Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut 15, Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre, Crawley, West Sussex. Directions: From Junction 11 of the M23 motorway (Pease Pottage) take the A23 dual carriageway north towards Crawley. A new traffic light junction has been installed on the dual carriage way leading down from Pease Pottage junction on M23. Travelling down hill from Pease Pottage towards Crawley, turn right at first set of lights, then right again onto track leading to the club. Swerve around anti-traveller barriers and continue to Hut 15. If you have GPS the NGR reference is: TQ269345 and the postcode of the 'K2' Leisure Centre which is close by is: RH11 9BQ once you reach 'K2' you will need to fork right up the narrow access road to the Tilgate Recreational Centre and Hut 15. A map may be found on Multimap For further details & booking (due to limited number spaces available), please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403-218327 Email: semka@...

14/10/07

Wado Kata Contest 'Sakagami Cup'. Venue: Cannock (M6). Date: 14^th October. Venue: Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre, Sarendon Road, Cheslyn Hay, WS6 7JQ. Close to Junction 11 M6. Registration; @ 9.30am. Competition commence @ 10.30am. Categories from: 9yrs and under (beginners) up to 7^th kyu to 16yrs and above 3^rd kyu and above. Team categories and pairs. Cost: Individual @ £9, Teams @ £20, pairs (register on the day) @ £15. Spectators @ £5, Children under 12 @ £3, under 5 are free. For application form & further details, please contact Sakagami Promotions:  sakagamipromotions@...

14/10/07

Traditional arts seminar. Sunday 14th October 10am-3pm. Traditional arts seminar at Karate Academy, 36-38 Market Walk, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2RX. 01626-360999. Instructors include Anthony Blades 6th Dan, Stuart Howe 5th Dan, Neil Ellison 4th Dan, and John Burke 4th Dan. Firm emphasis on practical self defence. Cost of £25. Website: http://www.karateacademy.co.uk/returns.htm

19, 20, 21/10/07

5th World (Junior & Cadet) Karate Federation Championships – Istanbul, Turkey. Details: http://www.wkf.net/

21/10/07

Seminar with Terry Wingrove Sensei. Sunday 21st October 10-12 1-3.30 Seminar with Terry Wingrove Sensei at Karate Academy, 36-38 Market Walk, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2RX. 01626-360999. Cost of £25 per person is for charity nominated by Wingrove Sensei. Website: http://www.karateacademy.co.uk/returns.htm

21/10/07

AMA North East Regional Open. Venue: South Shields. Details: www.amauk.co.uk

21/10/07

S.E.M.K.A. OPEN Weapons Course Nunkuka, Tonfa, Bo. Bring any of these weapons you have .We will teach students a use of all the weapons, also the use of one weapon against another. Open to students yellow belt and above. Venue: Tanbridge House School, Farthings Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham. West Sussex. RH12 1SR. Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm. £10.00 Seniors £8.00.

21/10/07

Wadokai England Squad. SUNDAY 21ST OCTOBER Closed squad training for the team/individuals selected for the Europeans. Tom Clarke, Wado Kai Squad Manager tomafb@...

21/10/07

BIKO Lambeth Open Tournament. Venue: Brixton, London. Details: http://www.bik.org

28/10/07

3rd South West Open Championships. Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Hutton Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare. BS22 8LY. 3rd South West Open Championships to be held on October 28th 2007 at Hutton Moor Leisure Centre, Hutton moor road, Weston-super-Mare, England. This event will now become a bi-annual event following feedback from our last two very successful tournaments. This time we have added brand new performance Tatami's from Budo Nord in Sweden and also the latest brand new electronic scoreboards from Italy on each of the 5 areas. The event will be presided over by Mr Ivor Thomas, English & British Referee and European Judge and his team of nationally qualified referee's. We have also added 8 new categories including Veteran and again the very popular parent & child Kata pairs. What will also make this a landmark event is the sponsorship from Kachi-Do, one the leading suppliers of Martial Arts equipment in the UK including Tokaido and Arawaza. We are in a unique position at this event to give back to the people who make Karate great in the UK, YOU! We will give away over £10,000 of Karate Gi's and equipment on the day to individuals and clubs to help with the cost of training and attending tournaments. We will give out: £100 vouchers to every club/association attending to spend with Kachi-Do via their website. (5 competitors required to qualify). Every competitor will be given a £15 sponsors pack including Opro gum shield, kit bag, drink bottle, energy bar and more! Every competitor will be able to get FREE sports performance drinks all day from SIS to keep you going! (While stocks last). As well as quality trophies all individual 1st place winners will get a top competition Gi presented on the podium (include Gi size on entry!). All team winners will get an additional £60 voucher from Kachi-Do to spend on their club. Every paying spectator will again be given a free raffle ticket to win a games console! Check out what you can spend your vouchers on at www.kaichi-do.com The Martial Arts press described our last comp as one of the best open events in the UK. Martial Arts Illustrated has a 6 page spread in this month's edition. Click for summery article http://www.martialartsltd.co.uk/mai/issue.php?i=244&a=601#601 Check out our website for more details www.imperialkarate.com Regards, Simon O'Brien 5th Dan Chief Instructor AMA National Squad Head Coach. For further details and entry form contact Simon O'Brien 5th Dan AMA National Coach. email simon@...

28/10/07

AIWa Kumite and Kata Training Session. If you want to take part in the Kumite or Kata AIWa squad this is the course for you also Kata training for the AIWa Championships. Open to all grades. From this course the students will be selected for squad training sessions: Price £10.00 Venue: Tanbridge House School, Farthings Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham. West Sussex. RH12 1SR. Time: 10.00am-1.00pm. For further details, please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327. semka@...: Course Instructors Paul Elliott 6th Dan AIWa squad Kata coach and Lloyd Johnson 2nd Dan AIWa squad Kumite coach.

29/10/07

First Aid Course. First Aid Course. Venue: Cranleigh School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8QQ. Time: 9am-2pm. Application form can be obtained from the AIWa Forum: http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Alliance-of-International-Wadoryu/

01/11/07

Wadokai England Squad. THURSDAY 1ST NOVEMBER Travel to Sweden. Tom Clarke, Wado Kai Squad Manager tomafb@...

02/11/07

Wadokai England Squad. FRIDAY 2ND NOVEMBER Train in preparation for the comp the next day. Tom Clarke, Wado Kai Squad Manager tomafb@...

03/11/07

Traditional Wado National Kata Championships. Open to all AI-Wa Wado Organisations, Clubs and individuals who practise the 'traditional' Wado Karate Kata as practised within the three main Wado Schools (JKF-Wadokai, Wado International Karate Federation (WIKF), Wado-Renmei/Academy), etc. Hosted by The Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AI-Wa). Applications BEFORE 27^th October 2007. Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1SR. Book-in: WITH LICENCE, for proof of age and insurance etc., 9.30am. (No more bookings after 10.15am). 10.30am. Eliminations. Categories for all ages and levels. Events: Individual Kata, Team Kata (2 per team). The official Kata for the event will consist of: Pinan Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan. Ku-Shanku, Nai-Hanchi, Seishan, Chinto. No other Kata will be accepted. Due to location, it may be advised to bring a packed-lunch/refreshments etc. For an Information Pack & Application Form, please contact Paul Elliott 6^th Dan. 54, Billingshurst Road, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 3LW. Email AI-Wa General Secretary, Paul Elliott 6th Dan: semka@...

Also, for information on FREE AI-Wa Membership, please contact the AI-Wa President Gary E Swift 7^th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: garyswift@... Find us on: www.aiwakarate.co.uk Transport for AI-Wa Southwest Members available – Please contact AI-Wa President.

03 & 04/11/07

Federation of European Wadokai European Championships. European Wado-Kai Cup in Gothenburg Sweden on the 3^rd and 4^th of November. For further details please contact Tom Clarke, Wadokai England Squad Manager on 07734-407904. Email: tomafb@... For further details please visit: http://www.europeanwadokai.eu/index.shtml

04/11/07

Toyakwai International Open Karate Championships. Venue: Dagenham, Essex. Details: www.toyakwaikarate.co.uk

04/11/07

Wadokai England Squad. SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER travel back to UK after you have given me (Tom Clarke) lots of Birthday gifts as it's my Birthday. Tom Clarke, Wado Kai Squad Manager tomafb@...

04/11/07

Bushido-UK Wado Karate Course. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Gillingham, Kent. Details: Barry Archer 4th Dan. Email: barry1@...

04/11/07

Belgium Open Euro Grand Prix Event. Venue: Brussels, Belgium. Details: www.eurokarategrandprix.com

10 & 11/11/07

Yanagawa 8th Dan Sensei Karate Course. Budo Karate Course, Masahiro Yanagawa 8^th Dan, "Maximising the body's potential". Venue: Wolverhampton University, Walsall Campus, Gorway Rd, Walsall WS1 3BD. Price (payable to Budo Karate): 1 day £30, 2 days £45. There is also a further discount available for students wishing to train on both courses. For further details and advance tickets, please contact: Dave or Lucy; Tel: 07933-326935 or email sakagamipromotions@... more updates visit www.aiwakaikarate.co.uk

11/11/07

U.M.A. English Open Championships. Venue: Burton-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire. Details: www.umauk.co.uk

17 & 18/11/07

Yanagawa 8th Dan Sensei Karate Course. Budo Karate Course, Masahiro Yanagawa 8^th Dan, "Maximising the body's potential". Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1SR. Times: Sat; 12-4pm. Sun; 1.30am-5.30pm. Price (payable to Budo Karate): 1 day £30, 2 days £45. There is also a further discount available for students wishing to train on both courses. For further details and advance tickets, please contact: Dave or Lucy at; sakagamipromotions@...

18/11/07

Welsh Open Championships. Venue: Cardiff, Wales. Details: www.wkgb.org.uk

24/11/07

British Wadokai Kyu Course & Grading. Venue: Kyokai Karate Club. Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 9-11am Course, 11am-12pm Grading. Price: Course £10. Course & Grading: £20 (includes belt & Certificate upon a pass). Grade Applications from 9th Kyu to 1st Kyu. Remember; attending this course does not 'guarantee' a pass. For further details please contact: GE Swift (7^th Dan) Kyoshi & Zoë Swift (3^rd Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: garyswift@... British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk AIWa www.aiwakarate.co.uk

25/11/07

EKF Northern Regional Championships. Venue: Bradford. Details: www.amauk.co.uk

25/11/07

TENSHO CHI OPEN COURSE. Instructor Paul Elliott 6th Dan Renshi at Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. 10.00am to 1.00pm price £10.00 open to all students above the age of nine. 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 them. 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.

25/11/07

Imperial Karate Presents. November 25th – 3rd South West Open Championships – Hutton Moor Leisure Centre. Weston-super-Mare. For further details, please contact: Simon O'Brien 5th Dan Chief Instructor, AMA National Squad Head Coach. Imperial Karate Club. C/O 14 Marjoram Way, Village Quarter, Portishead. BS20 7JF. Email: http://www.imperialkarate.com

30/11/07

St. Andrew's Day – Eccosse (Scotland).

01/12/07

British Wadokai Club Award Nominations to be in before this date. All Club Instructors within the British Wadokai may send in nominations for individual Annual Awards. Awards include: Instructor of the Year, Club of the Year, Senior and Junior Student of the Year, Budo (Best Spirit) Award, Attendance Award (most attended student). Please send all nominations to the British Wadokai Chief Instructor, Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.

01 & 02/12/07

Italian Open Euro Grand Prix Event (Venice Cup). Venue: Noale, Venice, Italy. Details: www.eurokarategrandprix.com

02/12/07

S.E.M.K.A. General Training Course. Open to all grades covering Basic, Blocks, Kata. An ideal warm up to anyone taking gradings this month. At Tanbridge School. 10.00am to 1.00pm £10.00 Seniors £7.00 Juniors.

08/12/07

Pre Dan 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 £7.00 Juniors.

09/12/07

S.E.M.K.A. Dan Gradings 9.00am to 2.00pm Horsham Karate Club Tanbridge School.

15/12/07

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 £7.00 Juniors.

16/12/07