Dates & Events
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July
10 &
11/07/10
BKF International Open, Senior, Junior, Cadet & Children's Championship 2010.
website: www.britishkaratefederation.gb.com
Venue: Kelvin Hall International Arena, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW.
This is an association level competition that is open to British Wadokai Members. If you are a BWK National Squad Member, and are
considering participating, please contact Liz Legg admin@wadokai.co.uk
18/07/10
EKF Kumite Squad Training
1st session Junior Europeans, Final Selection for Worlds and an open session.
For full details please visit: www.englishkaratefederation.com
23 to
30/07/10
27/07/10
to & inc
31/08/10
Kyokai Wadoryu Karate Club (BWK Honbu) Closed for School Holidays.
August
28/08/10
FINAL DATE FOR BLACK-BELT APPLICATIONS FOR 26th September 2010 Yudan Shinsa –
Applications after this date will be returned/rejected. All applications to be sent to: British
Wadokai Administration. 70 Northbourne, Farncombe, Surrey. GU7 3SG. Applications so far: None.
September
05/09/10
British Wadokai Yudan Shinsa Course.
Open to all BWK Members & Associates, although
compulsory for all British Wadokai Brown and Black-belts. 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: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex.
Open to British Wadokai Licence Holders of 4th Kyu & above only.
Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping.
Tel: 01752-493210.
Email: garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
12/09/10
EKF 2nd Junior European Session closed.
For full details please visit: www.englishkaratefederation.com
18/09/10
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 26/09/10.
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 26/09/10).
For details and Yudan application form please contact the British Wadokai General Secretary
Liz Legg.
Tel: 01483 527973.
Email: admin@wadokai.co.uk
Applications to be returned to Liz by 4th September. 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.
26/09/10
British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 3.
Open to all BWK Members &
Associates; although compulsory for all British Wadokai Brown and Black-belts who wish
to grade, or Yudansha who wish to retain their grading privileges. Includes standardisation of
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: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road,
Horsham, West Sussex.
Time: 10am-2pm.
Price: £15.
Please bring packed-lunch.
Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping.
For further details, please contact the Event Organiser: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Tel 01752-493210.
Email: garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
26/09/10
British Wadokai Southern Region Yudan Shinsa.
Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road,
Horsham, West Sussex.
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 4th September 2010.
Chief Examiner: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
For details, and application form, please contact:
Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Tel 01752-493210.
Email: garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
October
02 or 03/10/10
EKF TBC 2nd Junior European Selection Training/Selection.
For full details please visit: www.englishkaratefederation.com
26/10/10
Kyokai Wadoryu Karate Club (BWK Honbu) Closed for School Holidays.
November
07/11/10
EKF November Final selections for Junior Europeans and 1st Selection for Senior
Europeans 2011.
For full details please visit: www.englishkaratefederation.com
14/11/10
Last date for entry into the Traditional British Wadokai Inter-Club Kumite & Kata Championships.
20/11/10
Traditional British Wadokai Inter-Club Kumite & Kata Championships. Applications MUST be
in BEFORE: 14/11/10 – NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.
Venue: Tanbridge School, Guildford Road, Horsham, West Sussex.
Book-in: With Licence
(for EKF Member Chit Number inspection), 9.30am. Eliminations: 10am. Categories for all ages
and levels.
Due to location, it may be advised to bring a packed-lunch/refreshments etc.
Correct
Dress Code: Competitors must wear clean white Gi and official Bogu. Judges must wear
blazer, white shirt/tie, black trousers and soft footwear (no shoes), etc. Only British Wadokai Official/Certified Judges/Referees will be in attendance.
We have the pleasure of Sports Therapist, Gordon Hoare (5th Dan) Renshi, who is fully qualified in
Sports Injury/Massage, will be in attendance. He will be available to treat ‘anyone’ with any injuries or
on-going problems related to Sport or other Physical Injury (he will also be available for Private
Consultation, if required).
For a Tournament Information Pack & Application Form, please contact
Instructor: Paul Elliott, 6th Dan, Renshi
For further details, please contact:
Paul Elliott, 6th Dan.
Tel: 01403 218327
Mob: 07778 058482
Email: semka@btopenworld.com.
December
04/12/04
EKF Training for Junior Squad for Europeans 2011 and 2nd Selection for Senior Europeans
2011.
For full details please visit: www.englishkaratefederation.com
21/12/10
to & inc
28/12/10
Kyokai Wadoryu Karate Club (BWK Honbu) Closed for School Holidays.