Dates & Events
September
02/09/08
British Wadokai-SW Clubs in Plymouth (Plymstock School, Karate Kids and Pomphlett)
reopen for normal training.
06 & 07/09/08
BKF Junior/Senior Championships - Ponds Forge, Sheffield
06 to 07/09/08
17th Mediterranean Championships (Seniors) Turkey. More details to follow.
06 to 07/09/08
Oceanian Karate Championships New Zealand. More details to follow.
13/09/08
Closing date for the United Kingdom Open Karate Championships 21/09/08
13/09/08
Yanagawa Sensei is unique in the karate world and is regarded by many within Budo circles as being the greatest Budo Karate master alive today.
Yanagawa Sensei has focused his training on maximising the body’s potential. He has researched animals in the wild, the body dynamics used in many different types of sport, and traditional Noh artists; as well as continuous study of his own strength and movement.
This has resulted in Yanagawa Sensei developing a unique style of Karate which he calls “Budo Karate”.
As a regular contributor to the prestigious Japanese Martial Arts Magazine “Hi-Den” (Hi- secret), (Den – techniques passed on through the generations), Yanagawa Sensei can communicate effectively his thoughts on movement and the ways in which he generates such immense power.
‘Special Seminar’ with Yanagawa Sensei for Budo Society Members.
Venue: Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre, Cannock.
Time 4-6pm
Kansei Kyoshitsu Supplementary Course – How to develop your internal instinctive feelings, to read your opponents intentions, through the focussing of your senses. Yanagawa Sensei will describe the events leading up to and including a recent test of skill with a Brazilian Ju-jitsu practitioner.
Directions: Junction 11 M6 - Take the A462 signposted Willenhall - Pass Hollybush Garden Centre - Turn left at island onto Wolverhampton Road (Hollybush) - After 2 miles you will see the Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre on the left. Please download a registration form here - Masahiro Yanagawa visit 2008 (word doc.)
Yanagawa visit 2008 (pdf.)
and you can download more information here - Masahiro Yanagawa Document (word doc.)
Yanagawa Document (pdf.)
Further details, please contact: Peter May 6th Dan.
Email: Petermay0007@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 0779-890264.
14/09/08
Yanagawa Sensei is unique in the karate world and is regarded by many within Budo circles as being the greatest Budo Karate master alive today.
Yanagawa Sensei has focused his training on maximising the body’s potential. He has researched animals in the wild, the body dynamics used in many different types of sport, and traditional Noh artists; as well as continuous study of his own strength and movement.
This has resulted in Yanagawa Sensei developing a unique style of Karate which he calls “Budo Karate”.
As a regular contributor to the prestigious Japanese Martial Arts Magazine “Hi-Den” (Hi- secret), (Den – techniques passed on through the generations), Yanagawa Sensei can communicate effectively his thoughts on movement and the ways in which he generates such immense power.
Venue: Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre, Cannock.
Time: 12-4pm.
Please download a registration form here - Masahiro Yanagawa visit 2008 (word doc.)
Yanagawa visit 2008 (pdf.)
and you can download more information here - Masahiro Yanagawa Document (word doc.)
Yanagawa Document (pdf.)
Further details, please contact: Peter May 6th Dan.
Email: Petermay0007@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 0779-890264.
20/09/08
Yanagawa Sensei is unique in the karate world and is regarded by many within Budo circles as being the greatest Budo Karate master alive today.
Yanagawa Sensei has focused his training on maximising the body’s potential. He has researched animals in the wild, the body dynamics used in many different types of sport, and traditional Noh artists; as well as continuous study of his own strength and movement.
This has resulted in Yanagawa Sensei developing a unique style of Karate which he calls “Budo Karate”.
As a regular contributor to the prestigious Japanese Martial Arts Magazine “Hi-Den” (Hi- secret), (Den – techniques passed on through the generations), Yanagawa Sensei can communicate effectively his thoughts on movement and the ways in which he generates such immense power.
Venue: Swansea, Wales.
Further details, please contact: Peter May 6th Dan.
Email: Petermay0007@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 0779-890264.
21/09/08
Yanagawa Sensei is unique in the karate world and is regarded by many within Budo circles as being the greatest Budo Karate master alive today.
Yanagawa Sensei has focused his training on maximising the body’s potential. He has researched animals in the wild, the body dynamics used in many different types of sport, and traditional Noh artists; as well as continuous study of his own strength and movement.
This has resulted in Yanagawa Sensei developing a unique style of Karate which he calls “Budo Karate”.
As a regular contributor to the prestigious Japanese Martial Arts Magazine “Hi-Den” (Hi- secret), (Den – techniques passed on through the generations), Yanagawa Sensei can communicate effectively his thoughts on movement and the ways in which he generates such immense power.
Venue: Ireland.
Further details, please contact: Peter May 6th Dan.
Email: Petermay0007@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 0779-890264.
21/09/08
Kenkyukai 12th Anniversary course, Weston Mill Oak Villa, Ferndale Rd, Plymouth. PL2 2EL.
Time: 12.30 registration. 1.00 - 5pm training. 5.30 buffet for all course participants. Price: £12.00
juniors & concessions, £15.00 Adults (Including buffet). Instructors- Gary Swift Kyoshi, 7th Dan. Nick
Smith Shihan, 6th Dan. Rob Smith Shihan, 6th Dan. Graham Chuck Renshi, 6th Dan. Peter Mills
Sensei, 5th Dan. Nick Perkins Sensei, 4th Dan. & Special guest Instructor- Ewan Melling Sensei, 2nd
Dan. Aikido. More details from Graham Chuck 6th Dan. Email: kenkyukai@btinternet.com
21/09/08
Wadokai England Squad Training Session
The event will be held at - University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Sports Centre, Gorway Road, (entrance via Magdalene Road), Walsall, West Midlands. WS1 3BD.
Price - £12 for seniors 16+ and £10 for Juniors
Time 11:00 - 14:00
Any queries please contact Liz Legg, Squad Co Ordinator
Email: admin@wadokai.co.uk
Tel: 01483 527973
21/09/08
MABON – Equinox. The last Sabbat of the year, Mabon, is named for the Welsh God who is called
the ‘great son.’ This festival is celebrated at the autumn equinox and marks the second of the three
harvests. Apple and berry harvesting, cemetery visitations, and wine making are a central feature of
this observance. In Welsh mythology, Mabon was stolen from his mother when he was three days old
and taken to live in the dark underworld until rescued in the spring. This myth underscores the fact
that after this night of balance, darkness emerges triumphant over the light, and will remain so until
Ostara.
21/09/08
MABON – Equinox. The last Sabbat of the year, Mabon, is named for the Welsh God who is called the 'great son.' This festival is celebrated at the autumn equinox and marks the second of the three harvests. Apple and berry harvesting, cemetery visitations, and wine making are a central feature of this observance. In Welsh mythology, Mabon was stolen from his mother when he was three days old and taken to live in the dark underworld until rescued in the spring. This myth underscores the fact that after this night of balance, darkness emerges triumphant over the light, and will remain so until Ostara.
21/09/08
AMA North East Karate Championships
Temple Park Leisure Centre, John Reid Road, South Shields, NE34 8QN
22/09/08
Closing date for the Grand Open Karate Championships 28/09/08
22/09/08
Closing date for pre booking the 'Masterclass' of the WADO EXL on 3rd and 4th October - risk turning up on the day for £5:00 extra
22/09/08
Closing date for entry into the WADO EXL competition (late entries accepted at extra cost of £5:00 for individual events and £10:00 for single events
27/09/08
Sensei Sakagami Honbucho Open Wado Course
Hosted by the British Wadokai Karate-do
Federation (British Wadokai)
Venue: Tanbridge House School Sports Hall, Horsham, Sussex
Time: 2.00-5.00pm.
Cost: Seniors £20 Juniors £10
For further details, please contact:
Paul Elliott 6th Dan
Tel:
01403-218327
email:
semka@btopenworld.com or
Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi
Tel 01752-493210
email: garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
27 & 28/09/08
Golden League - German Open.
27/09/08
Junior Tournament Series Disneyland, Paris
28/09/08
Grand Open Karate Championships
Clacton Sports Centre, Vista Road Clacton on sea Essex CO15 6DB
Closing Date: Monday 22nd September 2008
October
03, 04, 05/10/08
WadoEXL – The Biggest Wado Extravaganza of the Year, to be even Bigger & Better for 2008! Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Master Class to be held on 3rd and 4th October 2008
Any students from any organisation or clubs are welcome to this class. Any age from 6 years up and any grade. All instructors will be instructing to the students skill level. All students will get the opportunity to train with all the instructors present.
Closing date for pre-booking is the 22nd of september 2008.
Or risk turning up on the day (Extra £5)
Instructors include
- K.Sakagami 7th Dan
- D.Allsop 7th Dan
- P.May 6th Dan
- G.Swift 7th Dan
Other high grade instructors will also be instructing.
Date:- Friday 3rd+4th of October.
Time:- 3rd October - 7:30-9:30pm / 4th October - 1:00-5.00pm
Place:- Shrewsbury sports village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury.
Cost
Under 16's - £18.00
Over 16's - £25.00
Please make all cheques payable to WadoEXL. Sorry but we can not do refunds for non attendance on the day.
For Accommodation please visit:- www.visitshrewsbury.com
Send payment to the registration officer:-
Frank Johnson
1 Willow Park
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0EH
Confirmation will be confirmed by return of post.
Championships to be held on the 5th October 2008
Competition Entry Information
To enter WadoEXL is very easy. Just decide on which categories you wish to enter, write them on a piece of paper with your name, address and association name in block capitals or download the form from the WADO EXL website www.wadoexl.info. Please print clearly and underline any competitors names that are in more than one category. Then post to the registration officer together with your registration fees. Your tickets will be sent back to you recorded delivery. We can not refund contestants that do not turn up on the day. All entries must be returned by the 22nd of september 2008. You may enter after this date but a late entry fee of £5 will be added to singles events, £10 for team events
All 1st 2nd and 3rd places will receive metal trophies.
Registration fees
- Children girls/boys events £10.00 per entry
- Adult/Cadet Male/Female £13.00 per entry
- WadoEXL cup (Black belt only adults only) £15.00 per entry
- Team events £20.00 per team (3+1)
Send all entries to the registration officer:-
Cheques payable to WadoEXL.
Frank Johnson
1 Willow Park
Minsterley
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY5 0EH
Tel: 01743 790996
Mobile: 07944643477
This event is a traditional Karate event. You must wear white suits, NO coloured suits will be allowed. If you are unsure of the rules check the rule page www.wadoexl.info
For further details, please visit the website: www.wadoexl.info for any enquiries relating to WadoEXL please contact the registration officer Frank Johnson on the following email address. registrationofficer@wadoexl.info
04 & 05/10/08
Golden League - Austrian Open.
05/10/08
UKKW Wado Open Competition
Shrewsbury Sports Village, Sundorne Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4RQ
18/10/08
Last date for entries into the British Wadokai Traditional Kata Championships please
19/10/08
British Wadokai Goshin-Jutsu Course. Instructors; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi, Paul Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi, Mick Rapley 6th Dan.
Ju-Ho Goshin-Jutsu; utilising principles of Wado Kata application within self-defence, instructed by Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Go-Ho Goshin-Jutsu; utilising elements of ‘street-aware’ aspects of self-defence, instructed by Mick Rapley 6th Dan.
Chi-Ho Goshin-Jutsu; utilising the body’s own ‘Chi’ elements to subdue an attack, instructed by Paul Elliott (6th Dan) Renshi.
Venue: Tanbridge House School Sports Hall, Farthing Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1SR.
Time: 10.00-1.00pm.
Cost; £15.00.
For more information please contact, Paul Elliott Renshi.
Tel:
01403-218327/07778-058482.
Email: semka@btopenworld.com
19/10/08
Scorpion Karate Championships - to be held in Bristol
25 & 26/10/08
Hankoryu Open International Karate Championships - Harlow Essex
26/10/08
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 3. Includes all British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of Idori-no-kata, Tantodori-no-kata, and Mutodori-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Venue: Kingslea Primary School, Kingslea, Horsham, Sussex. RH13 5PS.
Time: 10am-2pm.
Price: £12. Please bring packed-lunch.
For further details, please contact: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Tel 01752-493210.
Email: garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
Download a poster here
26/10/08
British Wadokai Southern Region 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. Applications to be in by 30th October 2008. Chief Examiner: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. For details, and application form, please contact: Gary E Swift 7th Dan. Tel: 01752-493210. Email: garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
27/10/08
Wado Karate Course. Venue: Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports & Social Club, Ferndale
Road, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 7-8.30pm. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Details: Graham
Chuck (6th Dan) Renshi. Email kenkyukai@btinternet.com
28/10/08
EKF Northern Regional Championships
Ponds Forge Sheffield
29/11/08
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 3
Includes all British Wadokai Tai-sabaki of; I-dori-no-kata, Tanto-dori-no-
kata, Muto-dori-no-kata. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Time: 10am-2pm. Price of Course: £12.
THE SOUTHWEST COURSE IS PRE-BOOK ONLY. Names to be in BEFORE 20/11/08
Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymouth, Devon.
PL9 7BL.
ALL GRADES WELCOME!
Please bring packed-lunch, due to location.
Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Tel 01752-493210.
Email: garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
Download a poster here
31/10/08 to 02/11/08
Federation of European Wadokai (FEW) European Championships. European Championships in Bucharest will be 31 Oct - 2 Nov 2008 – more details to follow!
November
02/11/08
International Open Championships
Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Ripple Road Dagenham Essex RM9 6XW
Closing Date: Monday 22nd October 2008
For Application Forms contact Email: toyakwaikarate@aol.com OR visit www.toyakwai.co.uk
02/11/08
British Wadokai Kata Judges Course. Details to follow...
12/11/08
WKF Congress Tokyo, Japan.
13 to 16/11/08 19th
World Senior Championships Tokyo, Japan.
22/11/08
Traditional British Wadokai Kata Championships.
Open to all British Wadokai Clubs and
individuals.
APPLICATIONS BEFORE 18th OCTOBER 2007.
Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road,
Horsham, West Sussex.
Book-in: With Licence, 9.30am. (No more bookings after 10.15am).
Eliminations: 10.30am.
Categories for all ages and levels.
Events: Individual Kata, Team Kata.
The
official Kata for will consist of: Pinan Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan. Ku-Shanku, Nai-Hanchi,
Seishan, Chinto, Bassai, Wanshu, Ni-Sei-Shi, Rohai, Ji-tte, Ji-han, Ji-in, Hakoishi-Suparinpei.
Due to
location, it may be advised to bring a packed-lunch/refreshments etc.
For an Information Pack &
Application Form, please contact Paul Elliott Renshi. 54, Billingshurst Road, Broadbridge Heath,
Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 3LW.
Email: semka@btopenworld.com
24/11/08
Wado Karate Course. Venue: Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports & Social Club, Ferndale
Road, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 7-8.30pm. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Details: Graham
Chuck (6th Dan) Renshi. Email kenkyukai@btinternet.com
30/11/08
St. Andrew's Day – Eccosse (Scotland).
30/11/08
Western Karate Union Kyu Grade Championships
Weston-super-Mare
December
01/12/08
Podgorcia Open - Golden League - Podgorcia, Montenegro. Details: www.golden-league.com
22/12/08
Wado Karate Course. Venue: Kashi Besso Karate Club. Oak Villa Sports & Social Club, Ferndale
Road, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 7-8.30pm. Instructor: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. To be followed
by drinks & Indian meal for all members & their families. Details: Graham Chuck (6th Dan) Renshi.
Email kenkyukai@btinternet.com