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1 The British Wado Federation Date Section The British Wado Federation Date Section The British Wado Federation Date Section The British Wado Federation Date Section The British Wado Federation The British Wado Federation The British Wado Federation The British Wado Federation is affiliated to: is affiliated to: is affiliated to: is affiliated to: The European Wado Federation: The European Wado Federation: The European Wado Federation: The European Wado Federation: www.europeanwadofederation.com The International Wado Federation: The International Wado Federation: The International Wado Federation: The International Wado Federation: www.internationalwadofederation.co.uk Updated: Updated: Updated: Updated: Thursday, 03 May 2018 Thursday, 03 May 2018 Thursday, 03 May 2018 Thursday, 03 May 2018 Time: Time: Time: Time: 8:51 AM 8:51 AM 8:51 AM 8:51 AM Come and visit British & British & British & British & International Wado Federation International Wado Federation International Wado Federation International Wado Federation on Facebook! www.facebook.com/InternationalWadoFederation Executive Committee Contact List Executive Committee Contact List Executive Committee Contact List Executive Committee Contact List President: Gary E Swift 8 th Dan Kyoshi. Email: [email protected] Vice President: Michael Rapley 7 th Dan Renshi. Email: [email protected] Chairman: Paul Elliott 7 th Dan Renshi. Email: [email protected] Vice Chairman: Gordon Hoare 7 th Dan Renshi. Email: [email protected] Activities Director: Carolyn Watson 1 st Dan. Email: [email protected] Child Protection Officer: Elizabeth Rayman Shodan. Email: [email protected] UK Ambassador: Kevin Hamilton-Stuart 7 th Dan Kyoshi. Email: [email protected] International Ambassador: Kjartan Stornes 6 th Dan Renshi. Email: [email protected] 'Peace within Mutual Harmony' 'Peace within Mutual Harmony' 'Peace within Mutual Harmony' 'Peace within Mutual Harmony' By Appointment to HRH Princess Linda Tomislav Karadjordjevic Nidan & HRH Prince Djordje Karadjordjevic Shodan Please DO NOT attempt to send in posters or advertisements for 'open' competitions/events if they are of a restrictive, bias or 'closed' nature; as they would not be considered or deemed truly 'open'. IWF Membership is not in violation of WKF’s Statute 21.9. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InternationalWadoFederation Disclaimer Disclaimer Disclaimer Disclaimer All information entered into the Date Section must be pasted onto an email and sent to [email protected] for inclusion. Our Administration DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT search the internet for member website items to be included, all events and activities are only accepted as forwarded items for inclusion. 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 information that has been forwarded. Please confirm before travelling Please confirm before travelling Please confirm before travelling Please confirm before travelling and direct all inqui and direct all inqui and direct all inqui and direct all inquiries towards the relevant ries towards the relevant ries towards the relevant ries towards the relevant Event Organiser Event Organiser Event Organiser Event Organiser shown. shown. shown. shown.

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The British Wado Federation Date SectionThe British Wado Federation Date SectionThe British Wado Federation Date SectionThe British Wado Federation Date Section

The British Wado FederationThe British Wado FederationThe British Wado FederationThe British Wado Federation is affiliated to:is affiliated to:is affiliated to:is affiliated to: The European Wado Federation: The European Wado Federation: The European Wado Federation: The European Wado Federation: www.europeanwadofederation.com

The International Wado Federation: The International Wado Federation: The International Wado Federation: The International Wado Federation: www.internationalwadofederation.co.uk

Updated:Updated:Updated:Updated: Thursday, 03 May 2018Thursday, 03 May 2018Thursday, 03 May 2018Thursday, 03 May 2018 Time:Time:Time:Time: 8:51 AM8:51 AM8:51 AM8:51 AM

Come and visit British &British &British &British & International Wado Federation International Wado Federation International Wado Federation International Wado Federation on Facebook! www.facebook.com/InternationalWadoFederation

Executive Committee Contact ListExecutive Committee Contact ListExecutive Committee Contact ListExecutive Committee Contact List

President: Gary E Swift 8th Dan Kyoshi. Email: [email protected] Vice President: Michael Rapley 7th Dan Renshi. Email: [email protected]

Chairman: Paul Elliott 7th Dan Renshi. Email: [email protected] Vice Chairman: Gordon Hoare 7th Dan Renshi. Email: [email protected]

Activities Director: Carolyn Watson 1st Dan. Email: [email protected] Child Protection Officer: Elizabeth Rayman Shodan. Email: [email protected]

UK Ambassador: Kevin Hamilton-Stuart 7th Dan Kyoshi. Email: [email protected] International Ambassador: Kjartan Stornes 6th Dan Renshi. Email: [email protected]

'Peace within Mutual Harmony''Peace within Mutual Harmony''Peace within Mutual Harmony''Peace within Mutual Harmony'

By Appointment to HRH Princess Linda Tomislav Karadjordjevic Nidan & HRH Prince Djordje Karadjordjevic Shodan

Please DO NOT attempt to send in posters or advertisements for 'open' competitions/events if they are of a restrictive, bias or 'closed' nature; as they would not be considered or deemed truly 'open'.

IWF Membership is not in violation of WKF’s Statute 21.9. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InternationalWadoFederation

DisclaimerDisclaimerDisclaimerDisclaimer

All information entered into the Date Section must be pasted onto an email and sent to [email protected] for inclusion. Our Administration DO NOTDO NOTDO NOTDO NOT search the internet for member website items to be included, all events and activities are only accepted as forwarded items for inclusion. 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 information that has been forwarded. Please confirm before travellingPlease confirm before travellingPlease confirm before travellingPlease confirm before travelling and direct all inquiand direct all inquiand direct all inquiand direct all inquiries towards the relevant ries towards the relevant ries towards the relevant ries towards the relevant Event OrganiserEvent OrganiserEvent OrganiserEvent Organiser shown.shown.shown.shown.

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12/05/1812/05/1812/05/1812/05/18 Wado and TSYR Friendship SeminarWado and TSYR Friendship SeminarWado and TSYR Friendship SeminarWado and TSYR Friendship Seminar Berliner Karate Verband e. V. Branch Office – Priesterweg 4 – 10829 Berlin – Tel. +49 (0)30 7814027 Consultant of Wado ryu Christina Gutz 1 Wado and TSYR Friendship Seminar 2018 Toby Threadgill (USA) Kaicho and Menkyo Kaiden Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Kai Shuzo Imai (Germany) 8 th Dan Wado-ryu DKV and 7th Dan JKF Wado-Kai Tran Hieu Minh (France) 7 th Dan Renshi Wado-ryu Karate-Do Academy May 12 – May 13, 2018 in Berlin Wado ryu was founded by Hironori Otsuka in 1934. Ohtsuka was trained in classical budo and transferred his knowledge from Shindo Yoshin ryu, a traditional school (koryu) of Japanese martial arts, to Wado ryu. It is the first time in history that Wado ryu, JKF Wado-Kai and Shindo Yoshin ryu will all be taught at the same venue by senior instructors: Toby Threadgill, Kaicho and Menkyo Kaiden Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Kai, Tran Hieu Minh, 7th Dan Renshi of Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Academy and Shuzo Imai, 8th Dan Wado ryu. This Wado and TSYR Friendship Seminar offer us the possibility to celebrate what we share in our budo past and present. Promoter Berliner Karate Verband e. V., Consultant of Wado ryu Christina Gutz Organizer Berliner Karate Verband e. V. and Wadokai Deutschland Sohonbu e. V. Information Christina Gutz, Tel. +49 (0)30 6937316, Mail to [email protected] Internet www.berliner-karate-verband.de and www.jkfwadokaisohonbu.de Location Sports hall Lobeckhalle, Lobeckstraße 62, 10969 Berlin Participants Wado ryu, TSYR practitioners and all interested persons in martial arts Date and Time 12/05/2018 10:00 am – 05:00 pm 13/05/2018 10:00 am – 05:00 pm Fee Whole seminar: 70 Euro, day only: 50 Euro. Reduction for WDS members, children up to 16 years, students, unemployed persons: total fee minus 10 Euro off. Berliner Karate Verband e. V. Branch Office – Priesterweg 4 – 10829 Berlin – Tel. +49 (0)30 7814027 Consultant of Wado ryu Christina Gutz 2 Wado and TSYR Friendship Seminar 2018 Toby Threadgill (USA) Kaicho and Menkyo Kaiden Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Kai Shuzo Imai (Germany) 8 th Dan Wado-ryu DKV and 7th Dan JKF Wado-Kai Tran Hieu Minh (France) 7 th Dan Renshi Wado-ryu Karate-Do Academy May 12 – May 13, 2018 in Berlin Seminar Schedule At the beginning of every training session a training of all groups together is offered. In their training sessions Toby Threadgill, Shuzo Imai and Tran Hieu Minh will demonstrate and teach the connection between Wado ryu and Shindo Yoshin ryu. On Saturday there will be three groups, on Sunday all groups work together under one instructor direction each time. Saturday 12/5/2018 1. Group 2. Group 3. Group Time 10:00 am - 12:00 am Imai Threadgill Tran 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm Tran Imai Threadgill 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm Threadgill Tran Imai Sunday 13/5/2018 Time One Group 10:00 am - 12:00 am Imai 01:00 pm - 02:30 pm Threadgill 03:00 pm - 05:00 pm Tran 05:15 pm Demonstration. This seminar is recognized as further training for Wado ryu Instructors licenses within the DKV and BKV. The organizers disclaim any liability.

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The Exchange Group Seminar The Exchange Group Seminar The Exchange Group Seminar The Exchange Group Seminar ---- Wadoryu Karate German Visitors Hospitality Wadoryu Karate German Visitors Hospitality Wadoryu Karate German Visitors Hospitality Wadoryu Karate German Visitors Hospitality Weekend Weekend Weekend Weekend Course & Social Event. Open to all!Course & Social Event. Open to all!Course & Social Event. Open to all!Course & Social Event. Open to all! Due to circumstances beyond our control, from the German side, this event Due to circumstances beyond our control, from the German side, this event Due to circumstances beyond our control, from the German side, this event Due to circumstances beyond our control, from the German side, this event

has been cancelled. Details of rescheduling to follow soon!has been cancelled. Details of rescheduling to follow soon!has been cancelled. Details of rescheduling to follow soon!has been cancelled. Details of rescheduling to follow soon!

20/05/1820/05/1820/05/1820/05/18 British Wado FederationBritish Wado FederationBritish Wado FederationBritish Wado Federation----SW Squad Session.SW Squad Session.SW Squad Session.SW Squad Session. Sunday 20th May. Instructor: Michael Diggle 2nd Dan.

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Venue: The University of Plymouth Karate Club. Pitt’s Gymnasium, Gilwell Place, Plymouth, Devon. PL4 8BT. Time: 12noon-3pm. Price: £6. Running through various kumite drills and techniques with emphasis on tournament style training. Come along if you're interested in tournament kumite or improving your kumite in general. For further details, please contact the BWF-SW Squad Coach. Email; [email protected]

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Kime SanchinKime SanchinKime SanchinKime Sanchin Open Wadoryu Summer Training Course. Open Wadoryu Summer Training Course. Open Wadoryu Summer Training Course. Open Wadoryu Summer Training Course. Venue; Hawley Leisure Centre, Fernhill Road, Blackwater. GU17 9BW. Training Course; 10am-3pm. Price; £10. Senior Grading; 2-3pm. Instructors; Gary Swift Kyoshi and Ian Clarke 4th Dan. For further details, please contact; Ian Clarke 4th Dan. Email; [email protected]

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OOOO----ReiReiReiRei Bowing on/off ProcedureBowing on/off ProcedureBowing on/off ProcedureBowing on/off Procedure

The ‘traditional’ Wadoryu method of lining up in the Dojo is quite simple. On the command of ‘Seiretsu’ students must line-up quickly and quietly in the proper grade/rank order (highest ranks starting from the front-right (Joseki) working down to the lowest ranks on the rear-left (Shimoseki)) in equal rank & file in the Kiritsu (informal attention) position (Musubi-dachi), as per diagram. You must not pass in front of higher graded ranks to do so, filter in from the rear and side of your own line. All Sensei stand facing the rank & file of students. In the event that there is more than one Sensei, the highest graded Sensei would usually be positioned at the left of the lower ranked Sensei (this would then be in correct rank position,

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during the ‘Shomen-ni-rei’, where the highest ranks must be on the right in the line-up when facing the front).

Pictured: Classical Bowing-on/off procedures (as if with ‘sword’) demonstrated by Jake Joyce 7th Kyū of the Plymouth Schools of Karate, Devon. O-Rei in Seiza (the correct method of the kneeling-bow).

Lowest Grade

Highest Grade Sensei

Shimoza

Kamiza

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BOWING ON/OFF TERMINOLOGYBOWING ON/OFF TERMINOLOGYBOWING ON/OFF TERMINOLOGYBOWING ON/OFF TERMINOLOGY

Shômen ni Rei

Bow to the front (Kamiza).

Sensei ni Rei

Bow to the instructor.

Otagai ni Rei

Bow to all assembled.

Arigatô gôzaimasu

Thank you.

Onegai shimasu

Pleasure/You are welcome.

Correct Seiza in Wadoryu Karate

Bowing-on Procedure Sensei: ‘Seiretsu’ (line up in correct ranks and files). Sensei ‘signals’ the Sempai to acknowledge the start

of the bowing-on procedure. Sempai: ‘Seiza’ (all kneel). Sensei: ‘Dojo kun’ (Dojo maxims). Deshi: ‘Dojo Kun’ (acknowledgement of command.). Sensei: ‘Reisetsu O Mamori’ (stick to the rules of the Dojo). Deshi: ‘Reisetsu O Mamori’. Sensei: ‘Shingi O Omanji’ (be loyal to your Instructor). Deshi: ‘Shingi O Omanji.’ Sensei: ‘Jojitsu Ni Oberesu’ (students & Instructors are not all one, never take advantage of his friendship). Deshi: ‘Jojitsu Ni Oberesu.’ Sensei: ‘Shinkenmi Ni Tesseyo’ (be serious in your efforts). Deshi: ‘Shinkenmi Ni Tesseyo’. Sensei: ‘Mokuso’ (quiet thought) – In the event of the call for Mokuso. Students and Instructors shut their

eyes for a moment of meditation to clear the mind of outside distractions etc., concentrating on the task ahead of serious Karate training and the concepts of the Dojo-kun.

Sensei: ‘Mokuso Yamae’ (stop meditating) – all students and instructors open their eyes and look to the front. The Sensei will turn to face the Shomen (front), towards the Kamiza (shrine).

Sempai: Shomen Ni Rei (bow to the front) – all bow.

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The Sensei turns to face the class. Sempai: ‘Sensei Ni Rei’ (bow to the Instructor) – all bow. Sempai: ‘Otaga Ni Rei’ (bow to each other) – Deshi bow. Sempai: ‘Kiritsu’ (come to attention) – all must stand at once, with the Sensei, to the attention stance –

Musubi Dachi) – all bow together with the Sensei. 24/06/1824/06/1824/06/1824/06/18 Dedicated WadoDedicated WadoDedicated WadoDedicated Wado----kakakaka need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment!need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment!need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment!need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment!

BWK Southeast Region. Open British Wadokai HyBWK Southeast Region. Open British Wadokai HyBWK Southeast Region. Open British Wadokai HyBWK Southeast Region. Open British Wadokai Hyōjunjunjunjun----ka (Standardisation) ka (Standardisation) ka (Standardisation) ka (Standardisation) 標準化標準化標準化標準化 Course Part 2. Course Part 2. Course Part 2. Course Part 2. 英国和道会空手道連盟英国和道会空手道連盟英国和道会空手道連盟英国和道会空手道連盟 Open to ALL GRADES & ages. Also essential for all British Wadokai Brown and Black-belts who wish to attempt black-belt grades, or regional Yūdansha who wish to retain their official grading privileges. Open to British Wadokai licenced members. Notice to nonNotice to nonNotice to nonNotice to non----BWK MembersBWK MembersBWK MembersBWK Members. This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course.This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course.This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course.This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course. Performing techniques differently & incorrectly is both off-putting and distracting to British Wadokai Members and/or those BWF Members who are following the similar syllabus. If you wish to perform your Wado ‘your way’, then this course may not be for you. If you wish to learn & train in the original and traditional British Wadokai Wadoryu Karate then you are welcome to attend. Thank you for your cooperation.

“Pure Wado for Wado Purists!”

Includes standardisation of all British Wadokai Kata from Pinan (all) to Rohai. If there is time, there will be also elements and practise of the practical applications and tactics of Futari-dori (2-to-1 sparring), so please ensure you bring your Bogu (hand-mitts and shin & instep pads). Instructor: Sensei Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary School, Kings Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-1pm. Price; £15 (£12 each family unit).

Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking in Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking in Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking in Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking in responseresponseresponseresponse!!!!

Book now to avoid disappointment!Book now to avoid disappointment!Book now to avoid disappointment!Book now to avoid disappointment! Those booked for transport Those booked for transport Those booked for transport Those booked for transport from Plymouth:from Plymouth:from Plymouth:from Plymouth: Those booked for course:Those booked for course:Those booked for course:Those booked for course: For further details, please contact the Event Organiser: Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210 (ext. 3). Email: [email protected] British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping. Open to all! These courses are open to all students, as ALL the Wado syllabus is covered and standardised over the four-part courses. So, students wanting to grade for a future black-belt can start accumulating Standardisation Course stamps from when they first start training, if they wanted to, although these courses are especially recommended for 7th Kyū & above. There is (or should be) no excuse for students who have not acquired the minimum requirements to grade for black-belt ranks (as they have from the day

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they start training to get stamps). Remember, all applications, which do not have the required training history, will be rejected due to inadequate training (Futanren). Thinking of going? Car-Share: Why not half the cost and ask another student or training colleague to join you and share the petrol cost? Transport from Plymouth available. Due to past experiences with visa complications/implications, British Wadokai Courses are open ONLY to British Wadokai Members. www.facebook.com/InternationalWadoFederation

THE INSURANCE OF THIS EVENT IS COVERED FOR BRITISH WADOKAI KARATE FEDERATION MEMBERS ONLY

We don’t ‘mix’ our Wado with any other style, Wadoryu gives us everything we need!

Why train in other styles? There’s more than a life-time’s study within Wado!

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In Respectful Memory of Sensei Tatsuo Suzuki In Respectful Memory of Sensei Tatsuo Suzuki In Respectful Memory of Sensei Tatsuo Suzuki In Respectful Memory of Sensei Tatsuo Suzuki HanshiHanshiHanshiHanshi, who passed away peacefully at 83 years of age. 27th April 1928 to 12th July 2011. May he rest in peace and never forgotten.

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Dear All, Hello everyone! I hope all is well with you. I’m Yoshun Toyama of Karate Promotion Division at Okinawa Prefectural Government. “The 1st Okinawa Karate International Tournament” will be held for the promotion of Okinawa karate and exchange of karate enthusiasts from all over the world as well in Okinawa Prefecture in August, 2018. ■ “The 1st Okinawa Karate International Tournament” 1. Date: Wednesday August 1 – Wednesday August 8, 2018 2. Venue: Okinawa Karate Kaikan, Okinawa Prefectural Hall of Martial Arts (Budokan) 3. Contents: Competition (Kata), Exchange Reception, Okinawa Karate Seminar, etc. Please visit our exclusive website for the registration and the details. http://okinawa-karate.okinawa 関係者の皆さま 沖縄空手の振興につきましては、大変お世話になっております。 私は、沖縄県空手振興課の當山と申します。 沖縄県では、来年2018年8月に、沖縄空手の振興、空手愛好家の交流促進を目的

に、以下のとおり「第1回沖縄空手国際大会」を開催します。 ■ 第1回沖縄空手国際大会 1 日 時:2018年8月1日(水)~8日(水) 2 場 所:沖縄空手会館、沖縄県立武道館 3 実施内容:競技大会(型)、交流演武会、沖縄空手セミナー等 大会の詳細、参加申込につきましては、以下の専用HPをご覧ください。 第1回沖縄空手国際大会専用HP:http://okinawa-karate.okinawa また、大会への参加申込期限は次のとおりとなりますので、貴団体、貴道場関係

者の皆さまに周知していただけたらと思います。 ■競技大会県内予選(⇒主に沖縄県内選手向け):2018年1月31日 ■競技大会海外/県外予選(⇒主に沖縄県外選手向け):2018年3月31日 ■沖縄空手セミナー:2018年3月31日 世界中から多くの方が今大会にご参加されることを楽しみにしています。 どうぞよろしくお願いします。

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Also, please notify your organization and dojo members the deadline for participation in the tournament as follows. ■Competition (Preliminary Round in Okinawa) ⇒Mainly for participants in Okinawa Prefecture: Wednesday January 31, 2018 ■Competition (Preliminary Round in Mainland Japan and Overseas) ⇒Mainly for outside of Okinawa Prefecture participants: Saturday March 31, 2018 ■Okinawa Karate Seminar: Saturday March 31, 2018 We encourage your participation from all over the world! Thank you very much for your continued support and cooperation. Yours sincerely, Yoshun Toyama Senior Staff Karate Promotion Division Department of Culture, Tourism and Sports (The 1st Okinawa Karate International Tournament Executive Committee Secretariat) 1-2-2, Izumizaki, Naha City, OKINAWA Zip Code 900-8570 TEL +81-98-866-2232 / FAX +81-98-866-2208 沖縄県 文化観光スポーツ部 空手振興課 (第1回沖縄空手国際大会実行委員会事務局) 主任 當山 陽春(内線IP2584) 〒900-8570 沖縄県那覇市泉崎1-2-2行政棟12階 TEL:098-866-2232 FAX:098-866-2208 ◎第1回沖縄空手国際大会/The 1st Okinawa karate international tournament http://okinawa-karate.okinawa ◎沖縄空手会館/Okinawa Karate Kaikan http://karatekaikan.jp/

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25/08/1825/08/1825/08/1825/08/18 Momiji Dojo Wadoryu Karate Course.Momiji Dojo Wadoryu Karate Course.Momiji Dojo Wadoryu Karate Course.Momiji Dojo Wadoryu Karate Course.

Limited Spaces Available Limited Spaces Available Limited Spaces Available Limited Spaces Available ---- Please Book To Confirm Your Please Book To Confirm Your Please Book To Confirm Your Please Book To Confirm Your PlPlPlPlace!ace!ace!ace!

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For further details or to book your place - Please contact Stuart Richings Sandan. Email; [email protected]

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23/09/1823/09/1823/09/1823/09/18 Dedicated WadoDedicated WadoDedicated WadoDedicated Wado----ka need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment!ka need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment!ka need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment!ka need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment!

BWK Southern Region. Open British Wadokai HyBWK Southern Region. Open British Wadokai HyBWK Southern Region. Open British Wadokai HyBWK Southern Region. Open British Wadokai Hyōjunjunjunjun----ka (Standardisation) ka (Standardisation) ka (Standardisation) ka (Standardisation) 標準化標準化標準化標準化 Course Part 3. Course Part 3. Course Part 3. Course Part 3. 英国和道会空手道連盟 Open to ALL GRADES & ages. Also essential for all British Wadokai Brown and Black-belts who wish to attempt black-belt grades, or regional Yūdansha who wish to retain their official grading privileges. Open to British Wadokai licenced members. Notice to nonNotice to nonNotice to nonNotice to non----BWK MembersBWK MembersBWK MembersBWK Members. This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course.This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course.This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course.This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course. Performing techniques differently & incorrectly is both off-putting and distracting to British Wadokai Members and/or those BWF Members who are following the similar syllabus. If you wish to perform your Wado ‘your way’, then this course may not be for you. If you wish to learn & train in the original and traditional British Wadokai Wadoryu Karate then you are welcome to attend. Thank you for your cooperation.

“Pure Wado for Wado Purists!”

Includes standardisation of all British Wadokai Ohyo-gumite and Kihon-gumite required for Yūdan Shinsa. If there is time, there will be also elements and practise of the practical applications and tactics of Futari-dori (2-to-1 sparring), so please ensure you bring your Bogu (hand-mitts and shin & instep pads). Instructor: Sensei Gary E Swift Kyoshi.

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Venue: Kingslea Primary School, Kings Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-1pm. Price; £15 (£12 each family unit).

Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking in Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking in Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking in Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking in responseresponseresponseresponse!!!!

Book now to avoid disappointmBook now to avoid disappointmBook now to avoid disappointmBook now to avoid disappointment!ent!ent!ent! Those booked for transport from Plymouth:Those booked for transport from Plymouth:Those booked for transport from Plymouth:Those booked for transport from Plymouth: Those booked for course:Those booked for course:Those booked for course:Those booked for course: For further details, please contact the Event Organiser: Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210 (ext. 3). Email: [email protected] British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping. Open to all! These courses are open to all students, as ALL the Wado syllabus is covered and standardised over the four-part courses. So, students wanting to grade for a future black-belt can start accumulating Standardisation Course stamps from when they first start training, if they wanted to, although these courses are especially recommended for 7th Kyū & above. There is (or should be) no excuse for students who have not acquired the minimum requirements to grade for black-belt ranks (as they have from the day they start training to get stamps). Remember, all applications, which do not have the required training history, will be rejected due to inadequate training (Futanren). Thinking of going? Car-Share: Why not half the cost and ask another student or training colleague to join you and share the petrol cost? Transport from Plymouth available. Due to past experiences with visa complications/implications, British Wadokai Courses are open ONLY to British Wadokai Members. www.facebook.com/InternationalWadoFederation

THE INSURANCE OF THIS EVENT IS COVERED FOR BRITISH WADOKAI KARATE FEDERATION MEMBERS ONLY

We don’t ‘mix’ our Wado with any other style, Wadoryu gives us everything we need!

Why train in other styles? There’s more than a life-time’s study within Wado!

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21/10/1821/10/1821/10/1821/10/18 Open British Wadokai Open British Wadokai Open British Wadokai Open British Wadokai Suparinpei Suparinpei Suparinpei Suparinpei 壱百零八壱百零八壱百零八壱百零八 Kata Course (including application of Kata Course (including application of Kata Course (including application of Kata Course (including application of

technique) technique) technique) technique) –––– Considered Considered Considered Considered as as as as Wado’s most advanced and ‘ultimate’ Kata. Wado’s most advanced and ‘ultimate’ Kata. Wado’s most advanced and ‘ultimate’ Kata. Wado’s most advanced and ‘ultimate’ Kata. Open to all UK Open to all UK Open to all UK Open to all UK & Europe Wado& Europe Wado& Europe Wado& Europe Wado----kakakaka!!!! 英国英国英国英国和道会空手道連盟和道会空手道連盟和道会空手道連盟和道会空手道連盟

Instructor: Sensei Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary School, Kings Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-1pm. Price; £15 (£12 each family unit). Due to location, please also bring refreshments. Book now to avoid disappointment!Book now to avoid disappointment!Book now to avoid disappointment!Book now to avoid disappointment! Those booked for transport from Plymouth:Those booked for transport from Plymouth:Those booked for transport from Plymouth:Those booked for transport from Plymouth: ThoThoThoThose booked for course:se booked for course:se booked for course:se booked for course:

For further details, please contact the Event Organiser: Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210 (ext. 3). Email: [email protected] British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk

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Price: £15 (family units £12 each). Open to all grades! Those pre-booked by email: Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping. Due to

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insurance, open to British Wadokai and BWF Associate members only. Due to past experiences with visa complications/implications, British Wadokai Courses are open ONLY to all British & European Wado Federation Members. Website; www.wadokai.co.uk Facebook; www.facebook.com/InternationalWadoFederation

8888thththth NovemberNovemberNovemberNovember Nishido Karate Kai Insurance DueNishido Karate Kai Insurance DueNishido Karate Kai Insurance DueNishido Karate Kai Insurance Due 24/11/1824/11/1824/11/1824/11/18 Tozai Wado Karate Training Tozai Wado Karate Training Tozai Wado Karate Training Tozai Wado Karate Training

CourseCourseCourseCourse Wadoryu Karate Training Course for all BWK/BWF Members. Wadoryu Karate Training Course for all BWK/BWF Members. Wadoryu Karate Training Course for all BWK/BWF Members. Wadoryu Karate Training Course for all BWK/BWF Members.

Instructor; Sensei Gary E Swift Kyoshi.Instructor; Sensei Gary E Swift Kyoshi.Instructor; Sensei Gary E Swift Kyoshi.Instructor; Sensei Gary E Swift Kyoshi.

Time; TBATime; TBATime; TBATime; TBA Venue; St Aidan’s Community Centre, Princes Road, Venue; St Aidan’s Community Centre, Princes Road, Venue; St Aidan’s Community Centre, Princes Road, Venue; St Aidan’s Community Centre, Princes Road,

Newcastle upon Tyne. NE3 5TT.Newcastle upon Tyne. NE3 5TT.Newcastle upon Tyne. NE3 5TT.Newcastle upon Tyne. NE3 5TT. For full details & Booking please contact; Mike Ilderton 7th Dan.

Telephone; 01912-362899. Email; [email protected]

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09/12/1809/12/1809/12/1809/12/18 Dedicated WadoDedicated WadoDedicated WadoDedicated Wado----ka need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment!ka need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment!ka need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment!ka need only apply! Book now to avoid disappointment! BWK Southeast Region. Open British Wadokai HyBWK Southeast Region. Open British Wadokai HyBWK Southeast Region. Open British Wadokai HyBWK Southeast Region. Open British Wadokai Hyōjunjunjunjun----kakakaka (Standardisation) (Standardisation) (Standardisation) (Standardisation) 標準化標準化標準化標準化 Course Part 4. Course Part 4. Course Part 4. Course Part 4. 英国和道会空手道連盟 Open to ALL GRADES & ages. Open to British Wadokai licenced members. Notice to nonNotice to nonNotice to nonNotice to non----BWK MembersBWK MembersBWK MembersBWK Members. This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course.This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course.This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course.This is a British Wadokai Standardisation Course. Performing techniques differently & incorrectly is both off-putting and distracting to

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British Wadokai Members and/or those BWF Members who are following the similar syllabus. If you wish to perform your Wado ‘your way’, then this course may not be for you. If you wish to learn & train in the original and traditional British Wadokai Wadoryu Karate then you are welcome to attend. Thank you for your cooperation.

“Pure Wado for Wado Purists!”

Instructor: Sensei Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Venue: Kingslea Primary School, Kings Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH13 5PS. Time: 10am-1pm. Price; £15 (£12 each family unit). Due to location, please also bring packed-lunch.

Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking Book by email NOW if you wish to attend, as event WILL BE CANCELLED if lacking in in in in responseresponseresponseresponse!!!!

Book now to avoid disappointment!Book now to avoid disappointment!Book now to avoid disappointment!Book now to avoid disappointment! Those booked for transport from Plymouth:Those booked for transport from Plymouth:Those booked for transport from Plymouth:Those booked for transport from Plymouth: Those booked for course:Those booked for course:Those booked for course:Those booked for course: For further details, please contact the Event Organiser: Sensei Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Tel 01752-493210 (ext. 3). Email: [email protected] British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk Please ensure you bring your BWK Attendance Card for signing/stamping. Open to all! These courses are open to all students, as ALL the Wado syllabus is covered and standardised over the four-part courses. So, students wanting to grade for a future black-belt can start accumulating Standardisation Course stamps from when they first start training, if they wanted to, although these courses are especially recommended for 7th Kyū & above. There is (or should be) no excuse for students who have not acquired the minimum requirements to grade for black-belt ranks (as they have from the day they start training to get stamps). Remember, all applications, which do not have the required training history, will be rejected due to inadequate training (Futanren). Thinking of going? Car-Share: Why not half the cost and ask another student or training colleague to join you and share the petrol cost? Transport from Plymouth available. Due to past experiences with visa complications/implications, British Wadokai Courses are open ONLY to all British Wadokai Members. www.facebook.com/InternationalWadoFederation

THE INSURANCE OF THIS EVENT IS COVERED FOR BRITISH WADOKAI KARATE THE INSURANCE OF THIS EVENT IS COVERED FOR BRITISH WADOKAI KARATE THE INSURANCE OF THIS EVENT IS COVERED FOR BRITISH WADOKAI KARATE THE INSURANCE OF THIS EVENT IS COVERED FOR BRITISH WADOKAI KARATE FEDERATION MEMBERS ONLYFEDERATION MEMBERS ONLYFEDERATION MEMBERS ONLYFEDERATION MEMBERS ONLY

We don’t ‘mix’ our Wado with any other style, Wadoryu gives us everything we need!

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Why train in other styles? There’s more than a life-time’s study within Wado!

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We’re covered, but are they??We’re covered, but are they??We’re covered, but are they??We’re covered, but are they?? British Wadokai (and BWF Groups using BWF insurance facilities) Club/Association British Wadokai (and BWF Groups using BWF insurance facilities) Club/Association British Wadokai (and BWF Groups using BWF insurance facilities) Club/Association British Wadokai (and BWF Groups using BWF insurance facilities) Club/Association Public Public Public Public Liability, Instructor Insurance and Person to Person Liability is NOT transferable to other clubs or Liability, Instructor Insurance and Person to Person Liability is NOT transferable to other clubs or Liability, Instructor Insurance and Person to Person Liability is NOT transferable to other clubs or Liability, Instructor Insurance and Person to Person Liability is NOT transferable to other clubs or organisations outside of British Wadokai and British Wado Federationorganisations outside of British Wadokai and British Wado Federationorganisations outside of British Wadokai and British Wado Federationorganisations outside of British Wadokai and British Wado Federation - Remember, when training or competing in other outside organised events or training sessions, check to make sure that THEIRTHEIRTHEIRTHEIR insurance policy covers YOU, as it’s their responsibility to ensure you are covered for THEIRTHEIRTHEIRTHEIR event’s liability! InstructorsInstructorsInstructorsInstructors – Do you want to teach outside of the British Wado Federation? Then don’t forget, as long as you already insure through the British Wado Federation, we have a ‘Freelance Instructor Policy’, which may suit your needs… Please contact us for details. InsurInsurInsurInsurance Benefitsance Benefitsance Benefitsance Benefits

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29292929thththth JanuaryJanuaryJanuaryJanuary Today, on the 29Today, on the 29Today, on the 29Today, on the 29thththth of January 1982, Hironori Ohtsuka Meijin, the founder of Wadoof January 1982, Hironori Ohtsuka Meijin, the founder of Wadoof January 1982, Hironori Ohtsuka Meijin, the founder of Wadoof January 1982, Hironori Ohtsuka Meijin, the founder of Wado----ryu Karateryu Karateryu Karateryu Karate----do, passed do, passed do, passed do, passed

away at the age 89; away at the age 89; away at the age 89; away at the age 89; he had practised martial-arts for 85 years. The Founder & History of Wado-ryu Karate-do. Hironori OhtsukaHironori OhtsukaHironori OhtsukaHironori Ohtsuka was born in Shimodate City, Ibiragi, Japan on the 1st June 1892.

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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 Hironori Ohtsuka entered the Shimozuma Middle School, where he started Shindo-Yoshin-ryu Ju-jutsu under Tatsusaburo-Nakayama. In 1910 Hironori Ohtsuka 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. Hironori Ohtsuka 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. Hironori Ohtsuka met Funikoshi Sensei during a martial-arts demonstration at the Sports Festival organised by the Japanese Educational Department. Funikoshi Sensei agreed to teach Hironori Ohtsuka all he knew about Okinawan Karate-Jutsu, the lessons started that same day. Within one year Hironori Ohtsuka had studied all the Kata within the system. Even after this time Hironori Ohtsuka 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 Hironori Ohtsuka 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 Hironori Ohtsuka 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 Hironori Ohtsuka 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', Hironori Ohtsuka 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 Hironori Ohtsuka 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 Hironori Ohtsuka, 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 Hironori Ohtsuka 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'. Hironori Ohtsuka was

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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 Hironori Ohtsuka 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." Hironori Ohtsuka.

A style of Karate developed by Hironori Ohtsuka 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."

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15151515thththth FebruaryFebruaryFebruaryFebruary Kime Sanchin Wado Karate Insurance Due. Kime Sanchin Wado Karate Insurance Due. Kime Sanchin Wado Karate Insurance Due. Kime Sanchin Wado Karate Insurance Due.