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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.
06/11/09
Wado Kyu Grading Training Course (preparations for the December 11th Okasan
Kyu Grading). Open to all graded BWK Members. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan)
Kyoshi. Time; 6-8.15pm. Venue: United Reformed Church Hall (to the rear of), 45
Linden Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex. PO21 2AP. For further details, please
contact the Club Secretary/Organiser: Samantha Alexander. Tel: 01243-830909.
Email: okasan.karate.club@... Website: www.wadokai.co.uk
Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping.
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
07/11/09
British Wadokai Kata & Kumite Course. Open to all British Wadokai Members; and
essential for BWK Squad Members. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Venue: Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut 15, Tilgate Recreation Centre, Crawley, Sussex.
RH11 9LB. 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
Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping.
THIS EVENT MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE DUE TO LIMITED SPACES.
To download an Application Form please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
Booked members: Chloe Lorenzo (paid), Rory Adamson, Sophie Adamson, Kai
Alexander, Ciaran Alexander, Fallon Rayman, Oren Teichmann.
08/11/09
British Wadokai Coaching Course Essential for New Instructors, and for
Coaches who require re-qualifying. Paul Elliott - English Karate Federation
(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 3 - JUNIOR DOJO
LEADER. LEVEL 1 - PROVISIONAL COACH, LEVEL 2 - ASSISTANT COACH, LEVEL 3 CLUB
COACH, LEVEL 4- SENIOR 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 1 SR. (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 2.00pm Price: £20.00 plus EKF
coaching manual £8.50: To secure your place please book in by 1st November. For
more Information please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan. Tel: 01403 218327 Mob:
07778 058482 Email: semka@.... Mob: 07778 058482.
Entry submitted by: Paul Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi. SEMKA.
Disclaimer
Up to date at time of printing. The following information may be subject to
change without prior notice, and whilst every attempt is made to keep the Date
Section up to date, events may change at any time.
The collator of this information has no responsibility for the accuracy of this
information that has been given and all inquiries must be directed towards the
relevant Event Organiser shown.
Please confirm with the relevant event organiser before travelling.
06/11/09
Wado Kyu Grading Training Course (preparations for the December 11th Okasan
Kyu Grading). Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time; 6-8.15pm. Venue:
Okasan Wadoryu Karate Club. United Reformed Church Hall (to the rear of), 45
Linden Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex. PO21 2AP. For further details, please
contact the Club Secretary/Organiser: Samantha Alexander. Tel: 01243-830909.
Email: okasan.karate.club@... Website: www.wadokai.co.uk
Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping.
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
07/11/09
British Wadokai Kata & Kumite Course. Open to all British Wadokai Members; and
essential for BWK Squad Members. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Venue: Shin Ichi Do Club, Hut 15, Tilgate Recreation Centre, Crawley, Sussex.
RH11 9LB. 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
Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping.
THIS EVENT MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE DUE TO LIMITED SPACES.
To download an Application Form please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
Booked members: Chloe Lorenzo (paid), Rory Adamson, Sophie Adamson, Kai
Alexander, Ciaran Alexander, Fallon Rayman, Oren Teichmann.
08/11/09
British Wadokai Coaching Course Essential for New Instructors, and for
Coaches who require re-qualifying. Paul Elliott - English Karate Federation
(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 3 - JUNIOR DOJO
LEADER. LEVEL 1 - PROVISIONAL COACH, LEVEL 2 - ASSISTANT COACH, LEVEL 3 CLUB
COACH, LEVEL 4- SENIOR 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 1 SR. (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 2.00pm Price: £20.00 plus EKF
coaching manual £8.50: To secure your place please book in by 1st November. For
more Information please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan. Tel: 01403 218327 Mob:
07778 058482 Email: semka@.... Mob: 07778 058482.
Entry submitted by: Paul Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi. SEMKA.
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.
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
15/11/09
Sunday 15th S.E.M.K.A. Pre Competition Kata & Gyo Course. . Open to all
Students covering all the Katas. Ideal warm up for anyone taking BWK compitition
this month and grading in the coming months. At Tanbridge School Guildford Road,
Horsham 10.00am to 1.00pm price £12.00 Instructor Paul Elliott 6th Dan Renshi
For further details, please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan 01403218327
semka@...
Entry submitted by: Paul Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi. SEMKA.
20/11/09
Wado Training Course. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time;
6-8.15pm. Venue: 母和道流道場 Okasan Wadoryu
Karate Club. United Reformed Church Hall (to the rear of), 45 Linden Road,
Bognor Regis, West Sussex. PO21 2AP. For further details, please contact the
Club Secretary/Organiser: Samantha Alexander. Tel: 01243-830909. Email:
okasan.karate.club@... Website: www.wadokai.co.uk
Please ensure you bring your official BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping.
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
21/11/09
Traditional British Wadokai Open Wado Kata & Gyo Championships. Open to all
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.
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
22/11/09
EKF Squad Training & Final Selections for the WKF Junior European
Championships in Istanbul 2010. Details: http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
22/11/09
Wado Kyu Grading Training Course (preparations for the December 12th Zanshin
Kyu Grading). Open to all British Wadokai Membership. Instructor: Gary E Swift
(7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time; 10am-2pm. Venue; Zanshin Wadoryu Karate Club. Oakmeeds
Community College, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex. RH15 9EA. For
further details please contact: Oren Teichmann 1st Dan. Email:
oteichmann@... Website: www.wadokai.co.uk Please ensure you bring
your official BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping.
29/11/09
unday 29h S.E.M.K.A. General Course. Open to all Students covering Sanbon
Gumite, Ohyo Gumite, Kihon Gumite SEMKA Blocks, Kumite Gata., Kata , Basics and
combinations Ideal warm up for anyone taking grading this month and Black Belt
grading in the coming months. At price £12.00 Instructor Paul Elliott 6th Dan
Renshi For further details, please contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan01403218327
semka@...
Entry submitted by: Paul Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi. SEMKA.
05/12/09
Saturaday 5th 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
£12.00.
Entry submitted by: Paul Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi. SEMKA.
06/12/09
Sunday 6th 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.
Entry submitted by: Paul Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi. SEMKA.
06/12/09
EKF Squad Training Session. Details: www.englishkaratefederation.com/
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
11/12/09
British Wadokai Kyu Grading. Open to all British Wadokai Members attempting
various Kyu Grades. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time; Course
6-7.30pm. Kyu Grading 7.30-8.30pm. (Successful students will receive free
Certificate and Belt on the same night). Price; £15 (includes Obi and
Certificate). Please ensure you bring Licence, Bogu (pads, if Jiyu-gumite is
required for grade), Club/Course Attendance Card and Grade Registration Fee.
Venue: Okasan Wadoryu Karate Club. United Reformed Church Hall (to the rear of),
45 Linden Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex. PO21 2AP. Please inform us if you are
grading, so as we can prepare necessary certification & obi on result of any
successful applicants. For further details, and grade pre-booking, please
contact the Club Secretary/Organiser: Samantha Alexander. Tel: 01243-830909.
Email: okasan.karate.club@... Website: www.wadokai.co.uk
Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping.
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
12/12/09
Saturday 12thS.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. Entry
submitted by: Paul Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi. SEMKA.
12/12/09
British Wadokai Kyu Grading. Open to all British Wadokai Members attempting
various Kyu Grades. Time; 09.30am to 12.30pm. Chief Examiner; Gary E Swift (7th
Dan) Kyoshi. Price; £15 (includes Obi and Certificate). Please ensure you bring
Licence, Bogu (pads, if Jiyu-gumite is required for grade), Club/Course
Attendance Card and Grade Registration Fee (£15). Venue: Zanshin Wadoryu Karate
Club. Oakmeeds Community College, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex. RH15
9EA. For further details please contact: Oren Teichmann 1st Dan. Email:
oteichmann@... Website: www.wadokai.co.uk
13/12/09
British Wadokai Ohyo-Gumite & Jiyu-Gumite Tai-Sabaki Course. Learn about
adapting the principles of all Ohyo-gumite in both Competition and Dojo
Sparring. Essential for BWK Squad attendance. 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
Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card/Squad Sheet for signing &
stamping.
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
13/12/09
Sunday 13th 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. Entry
submitted by: Paul Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi. SEMKA.
19/12/09
Friday 19th SEMKA end of year presentation Party Tanbridge School Guildford
Road, Horsham West Sussex.RH12 1SR.6.00pm to 9.00pm. Entry submitted by: Paul
Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi. SEMKA.
2010
01/01/10
Club/Group Affiliation to British Wadokai for 2010. 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.
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
03/01/10
EKF Closed Training Session for WKF Junior European Championships in Istanbul
2010. Details: http://www.englishkaratefederation.com/
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
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.
20/02/10
EFMA 2010 at Disneyland Paris. Following the success of the inaugural EFMA show,
Fighters Inc & Take Us 2 The Magic Ltd are set to produce another memorable
festival featuring the EFMA seminar series, in collaboration with some of the
most respected names in martial arts, the EFMA All Stars Challenge which will
match some of the best martial teams and individuals against each other in a
spectacular fightnight as well as once again a fast moving European tournament
open to all!!
British Wadokai Members (approximately) £200 each, please contact Mr Peter
Fawbert (Hazlegrove House Karate-do) for further details. Peter Fawbert. Tel:
0753-5720878. Email: pf@... Address: Peter Fawbert, Hazlegrove
House Preparatory School, Sparkford, Somerset. BA22 7JA.
Website: http://www.magicalmartialarts.com/
07/03/10
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: Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex.
RH13 5PS. Open to British Wadokai Licence Holders of 4th Kyu & above only. Tel:
01752-493210. Email: garyswift@... Forum;
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/ Please ensure you bring your
BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping.
To download an Application Form, to confirm your attendance, please visit:
www.wadokai.co.uk
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
21/03/10
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 28/03/10. Venue: 70 Northbourne, Farncombe,
Surrey. GU7 3SG. Time: TBA. (Applicants must have already completed the written
examination prior to attending the practical exam on 28/03/10). For details and
Yudan application form please contact: British Wadokai General Secretary, Liz
Legg. Tel: 01483 527973. Email: admin@... Applications to be returned
to Liz by 7th March 2010. Please contact Liz Legg for Written Examination
details.
THIS EVENT IS FOR BRITISH WADOKAI LICENSED MEMBERS ONLY AND MUST BE BOOKED IN
ADVANCE DUE TO LIMITED SPACES.
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
28/03/10
British Wadokai Compulsory Standardisation Course Part 1. Open to all,
although compulsory for all British Wadokai Brown and Black-belts. Includes
standardisation of all British Wadokai Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei.
Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-2pm. Price; £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 Please ensure you
bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping.
Forum; http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/BritishWadokai/
APPLICATION ONLY: www.wadokai.co.uk/documentation/index.php
This is an EKF Member/Sanctioned Event.
To download an Application Form please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
28/03/10
British Wadokai Southern Region Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Kingslea Primary School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Southern 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
(written examination for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Dan may be attempted on the day, if
required, at 1pm). Applications to be in by 30th February 2010. 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
Entry submitted by: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. British Wadokai.
04/04/10 Easter Sunday.
27/04/10 The Birthday of Tatsuo Suzuki (8th Dan) Hanshi on the 27th April 1928.
Principle Instructor of the Wado International Karate-Do Federation (Wado
Kokusai Karate-Do Renmei). Suzuki-Tatsuo was born in Yokohama, Japan on the 27th
April 1928. At 10 years old the family moved to Ushigome, Tokyo. At 13 they
moved to Hamamatsu, his father's original home town. His first style of Karate
was Shito-ryu, at his high school. He started training at the Yokohama YMCA
Wado-ryu Karate Club at the age of 17 under a student of Hironori-Ohtsuka, known
as Kimura. Kimura was reputed to be the best student of Ohtsuka-Hironori at that
time. Suzuki-Tatsuo trained regularly with Ohtsuka-Hironori, as he visited the
YMCA regularly.
Suzuki-Tatsuo was awarded 5th Dan in 1951 for outstanding courage and ability.
In 1965 he was awarded 7th Dan, the highest grade ever awarded, by the Zen
Nippon Karate Renmei (all Japan Karate Federation). In 1975 he was awarded 8th
Dan by the All-Japan Karate-do Organisations (Wadokai) and the title of
'Hanshi', which was awarded to him by a member of the Emperor Higashikuni
family.
In 1963, with the assistance of Arakawa-Toru and Takashima-Hajime, Suzuki-Tatsuo
introduced Wado-ryu Karate to the UK, Europe and the USA. In 1965 he returned to
England where he set up his European Headquarters. Amongst his titles he holds;
2nd Dan in Tenshin-Koryu Bo-jutsu and 1st Dan in Judo. He has also studied Zen
doctrine with the high priests, Genpo-Yamamoto and Soyen-Nakagawa.
01/06/10
The Birthday of Ohtsuka Hironori (10th Dan) Meijin on the 1st June in 1892.
The Founder & History of Wado-ryu Karate-do. Hironori-Ohtsuka was born in
Shimodate City, Ibiragi, Japan on the 1st June 1892.
He was the first son of Tokujiro-Ohtsuka, who was a doctor of medicine. 1892
was also the year that the Dai-Nippon-Butoku-Kai was established.
He started training under Chojiro-Ebashi, an uncle of his mother, in April 1897
at the age of four, a style of training he would continue with, even at Waseda
University in Tokyo.
In 1905 Ohtsuka-Hironori entered the Shimozuma middle school, where he started
Shindo-Yoshin-ryu Ju-jutsu under Tatsusaburo-Nakayama.
In 1910 Ohtsuka-Hironori entered Waseda University to learn commerce.
In 1917 he started work at the Kawasaki bank; at this stage he was learning
numerous styles of Ju-jutsu. Ohtsuka-Hironori met, and became good friends, with
the founder of Aikido, Morihei-Ueshiba.
In May 1919 he became master of 'bone-setting technique'.
On the 1st of July 1921 he received his Shindo-Yoshin-ryu Ju-jutsu licence from
Tatsusaburo-Nakayama, and so became the Highest Authority.
He started his Karate training with the famous Gichin-Funikoshi in July 1922, a
style known as To-de or Okinawan Karate-jutsu. Ohtsuka-Hironori met Funikoshi
Sensei during a martial-arts demonstration at the Sports Festival organised by
the Japanese Educational Department.
Funikoshi Sensei agreed to teach Ohtsuka-Hironori all he knew about Okinawan
Karate-jutsu, the lessons started that same day.
Within one year Ohtsuka-Hironori had studied all the Kata within the system.
Even after this time Ohtsuka-Hironori could see the 'shortfall' in the Kata-only
system. It was explained to him that all of the concepts of 'Budo' was within
Kata, and that was the only aspect to train.
In 1924 Ohtsuka-Hironori introduced Yakusoku-gumite to the system, this concept
of 'partner-work' revolutionised Karate-jutsu. He also developed Idori-no-kata,
Tachiai-no-kata, and Shirahatori-no-kata.
In 1928 he was 'Shindo-Yoshin-ryu Shihan', the Chief Instructor of his
Shindo-Yoshin-ryu; he also set up a 'bone-setting' practice at this time.
In 1929 he registered with the 'Nippon-Kobudo-Shinko-Kai', the Japanese
Martial-arts Federation.
In 1934 Ohtsuka-Hironori was recognised as an independent style, and started
teaching full-time. Due to his dedication to Karate he had to close his
'bone-setting' business.
In 1938 Ohtsuka-Hironori registered his new style as Shin-Shu-Wado-ryu.
In 1939 all Karate styles were asked to register their systems with the
'Dai-Nippon-Butoku-Kai', Ohtsuka-Hironori named his style Wado-ryu. Other styles
that registered were Goju-ryu, Shito-ryu, and Shoto-ryu (Shotokan-ryu).
In 1940 on May the 5th the 'All Styles Karate Demonstrations' took place at
Butoku-Den in Kyoto. All the major styles took part, these included Goju-ryu,
Keishi-Kempo, Nippon-Kempo-ryu, Shito-ryu, Shoto-ryu, and Wado-ryu.
In 1944 Ohtsuka-Hironori was promoted to Chief Instructor of all Karate under
the Dai-Nippon-Butoku-kai.
In 1945 the Americans, at the end of the Second World War, disbanded all
martial-arts.
In 1951 all martial-arts were reinstated, after the signing of the American
peace treaty with Japan.
In 1955 the first Karate tournament took place, organised by Ohtsuka-Hironori,
it was called the 'First All Japan Wado-ryu Karate Championships'.
In 1964 'The All Japan Karate-do Federation' (JKF) was established. This same
year Suzuki-Tatsuo, Arakawa-Toru, and Takashima-Hajime introduced Wado-ryu to
Great Britain, Europe, and the United States of America.
In 1966 Ohtsuka-Hironori was awarded 'Kun-Goto-Soukuo-Kyo-Kuju-jutsu-Sho'
(similar to the OBE in Great Britain) from Emperor Hirohito for his dedication
to Karate.
In 1972 he was awarded the title of Meijin from Higashino-Kunino-Miya (a member
of the Japanese royal family) President of the International Martial-arts
Federation the 'Kokusai-Budo-Renmei'. Ohtsuka-Hironori was the first man in
history to receive this highest honour in martial-arts. For his services to
Japanese martial-arts, and to honour his new position as the highest Karate
Authority in Japan, he was awarded the Shiju-Hoosho medal from the Japanese
Government, the only man in the history of Karate to be so honoured.
On the 29th of January 1982 Ohtsuka-Hironori Meijin died at the age 89, he had
practised martial-arts for 85 years.
"Buno-michi-wa Tada-aragoto-na-to-omohiso Wa-no-michi-kiwa-me Wa-o-motomu-michi:
The way to practise martial-arts is not for fighting. Always look for your own
inner peace and harmony, search for it." Ohtsuka-Hironori.
A style of Karate developed by Ohtsuka-Hironori 10th Dan Meijin (AD1892-1982).
Wado combines traditional Japanese Budo, Okinawan Shuri-te (To-de) and
Shinto-Yoshin-ryu Jujutsu, and was recognised as an independent style in 1934.
Wado-ryu is reputed to be one of the fastest and most efficient forms of Karate
in the world; emphasis includes the fundamental principles and concepts of
'Nagasu, Inasu, Noru, and Irimi'. The founder was responsible for introducing
partner-work routines to Karate. Wado-ryu was also the first style of Karate to
practise Jiyu-gumite (free-fighting) as part of the training.
There are estimated to be over 350,000 Wado-ryu members practising in Europe
alone.
Below is an adaptation from an open letter written by Ohtsuka Hironori (10th
Dan) Meijin to all Wado-Ryu students, sent out two-years prior to his death,
explaining the origins of Wado-ryu.
"At the age of five years old, I was in very poor health. It was then that I
began my training in Ju-jutsu at the school of my uncle, Sensei Chojiro-Ehashi,
the official martial arts instructor of the Tsuchiura Clan. Since this time I
have trained continuously until my present age of eighty-eight years. For this,
I can heartily thank the traditional Samurai education, which was both gentle
and strict. I also thank and pray for my dear mother without whom I could never
have succeeded in my deepest aims; I thank her sincerely for always being near.
On my thirtieth birthday, Master Nakayama, the third Grandmaster of Shinto
Yoshin-ryu Ju-jutsu, allowed me to learn the deepest and most secret doctrines
of our school. It was then that I succeeded him as the fourth Grandmaster.
Karate was becoming increasingly popular around this time, and I began to study
its techniques from several eminent Okinawan masters who had begun to teach in
Tokyo. It occurred to me that there were many fine attributes in the Okinawan
systems, and so decided to blend these with the finest elements of Shinto
Yoshin-ryu Ju-jutsu to create a genuine and original Japanese martial-art.
Through this process I developed Kumite, Gyaku-nage, I-dori, Tachi-iai,
Tanken-dori, and Shinken-Shirai-dori.
Every year, for purposes of promoting the Japanese martial-arts, the Butokuden
in Kyoto held a national festival. In 1938, the festival focused on the
originators of each martial-art; however, no originator of Japanese Karate had
been identified. I named the originator of the first true Japanese style of
Karate-Do as Shiro-Yoshitoki-Akiyama (the founder of Shinto Yoshin-ryu Jujitsu)
and named this new style of Karate-Do, 'Wado-Ryu' meaning: 'Japanese-way school'
or also 'Peaceful-way school' since the Kanji lettering for 'Wa' can mean both.
The fundamental meaning and original aims of martial-arts is the promotion of
Peace. To bring peace to society and to guard against its loss so that human
beings can enjoy a happy life. We must strive for peace in a world where it is
increasingly difficult to achieve. We must not simply rely on God's mercy to
achieve it but must strive as individuals, with all our will, to attain it.
Immense spiritual and physical power is required so we will not surrender to the
difficulties and barriers which lie before us on this journey The hard training
in martial-arts aims to foster this dauntless, indefatigable strength which is
why the beauty of martial-arts training is beyond the vicissitudes of mundane
affairs."
27/06/10
British Wadokai Compulsory Standardisation Course Part 2. Open to all,
although compulsory for all British Wadokai Brown and Black-belts. Includes all
British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite.
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British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa Course. This course is dedicated those who wish
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Syllabus of the British Wadokai Black-belt Practical Examination. Also,
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Yudan Applicants who are intending to participate in the British Wadokai
Southern Region Yudan Shinsa on 26/09/09.
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although compulsory for all British Wadokai Brown and Black-belts. Includes all
British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Idori-no-kata (kneeling defences),
Tantodori-no-kata (knife defences), and Mutodori-no-kata (sword defences).
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
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26/09/10
British Wadokai Southern Region Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Kingslea Primary School,
Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS. Southern 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.
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20/11/10
Traditional British Wadokai Open Wado Kata & Gyo Championships. Open to all
EKF Membership. APPLICATIONS BEFORE 18th November 2010.
Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. Book-in: With
Licence (for EKF Member 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@...
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2011
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27/03/11
35 years Birthday Celebration Dinner. Venue: Golden Palace Restaurant, High
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40 years Birthday Celebration Dinner. Venue: Golden Palace Restaurant, High
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welcome. RSVP before 25/02/16. Details from GE Swift 7th Dan: Home 01752-493210
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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
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Aloha's and Good Morning Everyone,
I hope that you all enjoy a wonderful weekend. My question today for the group
is on variations of Wado Ryu.
In Shotokan, there are differences among some of the senior instructors namely
in Kata. Examples of this being Asai Sensei adding the Junro series of Kata and
Kanazawa Sensei adding Seipai,Seiunchin,Gankaku-Sho and Nijuhachiho. I realize
that after 40+years of training and teaching, a person is bound to add their own
mark as their Karate would have become quite personalized, thats part of what
makes our arts unique I suppose.
There are minor changes within Kata that I have seen as well. An example being
mae-geri,or no mae-geri performed in Enpi(Wanshu). From a bunkai/oyo perspective
I can understand.
Has Wado-Ryu seen the same variations among your senior Sensei?
(Arakawa,Suzuki,Shiomitsu et al)
Have there been additions to your Kata cannon from other styles?
If yes, what is your opinion on that?
The minimal movements that you quote is in fact a direct interception deflection
coming up and inside the attacking movent,try it and see if you get what i
mean,all the best Paul
--- In BritishWadokai@..., "yourguykai" <yourguykai@...> wrote:
>
> Good Morning all,
> I just posted my intro, and here is my first question.
>
> Based on my limited observations of Wado Ryu Kata, there seems to be little
"wind up" going into a given technique. Your Kata seem quite direct and without
any extra (or wasted) movement.
>
> Do all your techniques have a minimal transition between them in Kata?
> An example would be in Pinan Yondan; the transition between Gedan Juji-Uke to
Morote Uke.
>
> Don't get me wrong, I like the minimal transitions. In my opinion it makes
more sense than overly large movements, or moves altered for the sake of visual
appeal during tournaments.
>
> Aloha's,
> Chris
>
Good Morning all,
I just posted my intro, and here is my first question.
Based on my limited observations of Wado Ryu Kata, there seems to be little
"wind up" going into a given technique. Your Kata seem quite direct and without
any extra (or wasted) movement.
Do all your techniques have a minimal transition between them in Kata?
An example would be in Pinan Yondan; the transition between Gedan Juji-Uke to
Morote Uke.
Don't get me wrong, I like the minimal transitions. In my opinion it makes more
sense than overly large movements, or moves altered for the sake of visual
appeal during tournaments.
Aloha's,
Chris
Hello Everyone,
This is my introductory message to the group. My name is Chris and I have been
training in Karate for more than 30yrs. I am currently residing in Nevada, USA
after having lived in Japan for the past 5 years. My primary style is Shotokan
(ITKF and SKIF) but I have worked with Shito,Goju and Wado stylists as well. My
primary interest is Bunkai/Oyo and working with the variations of Kata common
between the styles. I've asked to join this group so that I can hopefully learn
more about the Wado style and possibly have some of my technical questions
answered.
Aloha's
Chris
British Wadokai are now able to offer all members an `on-line' Enhanced CRB Service, which is available from its International Services, AIWa. The cost of a CRB is £50 for Club Instructors and £10 (suppliers administration cost only) for Volunteers and Secretaries, etc.; and this is payable to AIWa. A CRB, in most lines of profession (working with children and young adults in Schools, Youth Groups, Colleges, Social Care, etc.), will usually last for 3 years, however, the EKF stipulates that a CRB for Karate will only be valid for 2 years So if you only teach for 1-hour per week (or less) you will still have to renew every 2 years (money for old rope). The CRB has to be `activity-specific', so a CRB issued as a School Teacher would not be valid to teach Karate (more money for old rope). So it is highly important to make sure that you select the correct criteria when applying, as mistakes may not be able to be rectified later. For further details, please contact the BWK CRB Support at; admin@...or simply follow this link to our `Criminal Record Bureau Checks' page on the British Wadokai Website; www.wadokai.co.uk All applications must be by email, in the first instance, and directed to the CRB Officer, Paul Elliott semka@...
The Warninglid County Primary School, West Sussex, needs a qualified British Wadokai Karate Instructor at their school to continue running their `after-school' club in Warninglid School (Slaugham Lane, Warninglid, West Sussex. RH17 5TJ). If you are interested, or know of any other instructors/black-belts in the West Sussex area that are qualified (CRB, 1st Aid, Insured, etc.) and may be interested (there are about 12 children attending and the age range is 6-11), then please contact Lindsey Deane on email; deanelindsey@...as soon as possible. Day & time required approximately 3.20 - 4.20 Thursdays. School Website for details; www.warninglid.w-sussex.sch.uk
BognorRegis, Sussex Okasan Karate Club. Further information to follow. Club Secretary: Samantha Alexander. Tel: 01243-830909. Email: sam_delaine_alexander@... Website: www.wadokai.co.uk
Broadbridge Heath, Sussex Broadbridge Heath Sports Centre, Wickhurst Lane, Broadbridge Heath, Sussex. Wednesday; 4.15-5.15pm. Juniors 7-12 yrs. Instructor: Paul Elliott 6th Dan. Contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan. Tel: 07778-058482. Email: semka@... Web site www.semka.co.uk
Bognor Regis, Sussex Okasan Wadoryu Karate Club. United Reformed Church Hall (to the rear of), 45 Linden Road, Bognor Regis, WestSussex. PO21 2AP. Friday Beginners 6.00-7.00. Intermediate & Advanced 7.15-8.15. Chief Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Club Secretary: Samantha Alexander. Tel: 01243-830909. Email: sam_delaine_alexander@... Website: www.wadokai.co.uk
Bruton, Somerset King's School Karate-Do. King's Bruton, The Plox, Bruton, Somerset. BA10 0ED. Tuesday. 6.30-8pm. Peter Fawbert Sempai and Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel: 0753-5720878. Email: pf@... School Website: www.kingsbruton.com/ British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk
Burgess Hill, Sussex Zanshin Wadoryu Karate Club.Zanshin Wadoryu Karate Club. OakmeedsCommunity College, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex. RH15 9EA. Friday. 6-7pm. All grades. 7-8.30pm. 6th Kyu & Above. Instructor: Mark Walder 4th Dan, Oren Teichmannn 1st Dan, Mark Brown 1st Dan.
Cranleigh,Surrey Hakutsuru Karate Club (Est. 1976). Snoxhall Centre, Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey. Friday. 7-9pm. Ian Hunter 6th Dan. Tel: 01428-685093. Email: ian_hunter@... Web: www.cranleighkarateclub.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk
Crawley, Sussex Shin Ichi Do, Hut 15, Tilgate Recreation Centre, Crawley, Sussex. Saturday & Sunday Courses. 7.15-8.45pm. Adults. Instructor: Paul Elliott 6th Dan. Contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan. Tel: 07778-058482. Email: semka@... Web site www.semka.co.uk
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Hayward's Heath, Sussex Further information to follow. Instructor: Mark Walder 4th Dan, Oren Teichmannn 1st Dan, Mark Brown 1st Dan. Horsham, Sussex Horsham Karate Club. KingsleaPrimary School, Kings Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH13 5PS. Wednesday. 7-9pm. Gordon Hoare 5th Dan. Tel: 01403-253782. Web: British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk
Horsham, Sussex TanbridgeSchool, Farthings Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham, Sussex. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Mon: 6-7pm. Juniors 7-12 yrs. 7-8pm. Advanced juniors. Tue: 7.30-9.30pm. Adults. Thu: 7.30-9.30pm. Adults. Fri: 6-7pm. Juniors 7-12 years. Fri: 7-8.30pm. Advanced juniors. Instructors: Paul Elliott 6th Dan, Mike Rapley 6th Dan, Steve Gray 3rd Dan, Ray Brown 1st Dan. Paul Baillie 1st Dan. Steve Coles 1st Dan. Contact: Paul Elliott 6th Dan. Tel: 07778-058482. Email: semka@... Web site www.semka.co.uk
Horsham, Sussex North Heath Hall, North Heath Lane St Mark's Lane, Horsham, Sussex. Tuesday. Tue: 5-6pm. 5-7 yrs. Paul Elliott 6th Dan. Tel: 07778-058482. Email: semka@... Web site www.semka.co.uk
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Ockley, Surrey Ockley Karate Club, Ockley Village Hall, Ockley, Surrey. Monday. 7-9pm. James Taylor (3rd Dan) Tashi. Tel: 01483-275593. Email: jimtaylor_cranleigh@... Web http://www.wadokai.co.uk/
Plymouth, Devon British Wadokai Honbu (HQ). Kyokai Karate-do. Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 7BL Tuesday. 7-8.30pm. GE Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898. Email: garyswift@... British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk
Sparkford, Somerset Hazlegrove Karate-do. Hazlegrove Preparatory School, Hazlegrove House, Sparkford, Somerset. BA22 7JA. Monday. 4.25-5.50pm. Peter Fawbert Sempai and Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Tel: 0753-5720878. Email: pf@... School Website: www.hazlegrove.co.uk/ British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk
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2 new British Wadokai Clubs are to open, as from the start of this month. These are the Okasan Karate Club of Bognor Regis and the Zanshin Wadoryu Karate Club of Burgess Hill, Sussex. The Bognor Regis club will be run by a Committee headed by Samantha Alexander with Chief Instructor, Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi, visiting regularly at least once a month, with various Assistant Instructors supporting the club along the way.
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