Dates & Events
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The information contained within this section may be subject to change without prior notice, and whilst every attempt is made to keep the Date News & Events Section up to date, events may change at any time.
Please confirm with the relevant event organiser before travelling.
July
18 to 25/07/08
INTERNATIONAL WADOKAI KARATE CAMP. Summer course 2008 Netherlands. Instructor:
Shihan N. Ishikawa 8th Dan. Assistant: Sensei N. Nukina 4th Dan. Chief Instructor of Romania.
Location: Centerparks “Het Heijderbos”, Hommersumseweg 43, 6598 MC, Heijen, Netherlands.
Reservations: Respond fast because the amount of cottages is limited!
There are 5 different types of cottages:
2 persons cottage: 869 euro
4 persons cottage: 1169 euro
6 persons cottage: 1349 euro
8 persons cottage: 1689 euro
Or individual: 235 euro.
Note: All prices excluding tourist taxes: 12,25 euro per person.
Trainings costs: This unique 6-day course costs 100,- euro whereof 60,- euro (together with the whole
costs of the accommodation) must be paid in advance. Once you have subscribed you are obligated to
pay the 60,- euro training fee and the costs for the accommodation. So, the 60,- euro and costs of the
accommodation are paid in advance are not refundable in case of cancellation.
Data and timetable: Arrival at Friday afternoon July 18th. Departure is Friday morning July 25th
before 11 'o clock. The training is from 06:30 - 07:30 hrs. and from 08:30 - 11:30 hrs. It starts
Saturday July 19th and ends Thursday July 24th.
Examinations: Kyu & Dan examinations will be held Thursday July 24th.
How to sign in: By mail: Mr. Ishikawa, Oosteinde 36B 3061 ST Rotterdam, Netherlands.
By e-mail: info@shihan-ishikawa.nl
19/07/08
British Wadokai Kyu Course & Grading. Venue: Kyokai Karate Club. Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. Time: 9-11am Course, 11am-12pm Grading. Price: Course £10. Course & Grading: £15. Includes Course, Grading, (also belt & Certificate upon a pass). Grade Applications from 9th Kyu to 1st Kyu. Remember; attending this course does not 'guarantee' a pass. For further details please contact: GE Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi & Zoë Swift (3rd Dan) Tashi.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.
Email: garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
August
25/08/07
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
September
02/09/08
British Wadokai-SW Clubs in Plymouth (Plymstock School, Karate Kids and Pomphlett)
reopen for normal training.
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
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.
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: 12-4pm
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
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
18/10/08
Last date for entries into the British Wadokai Traditional Kata Championships please
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
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
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
November
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
29/11/08
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: Kyokai Karate Club. Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. 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 British Wadokai: www.wadokai.co.uk
Email: garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
29/11/08
British Wadokai Southwest Region Yudan Shinsa. Venue: Kyokai Karate Club. Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. Southwest 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. 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 For Application Form please visit: www.wadokai.co.uk
30/11/08
St. Andrew's Day – Eccosse (Scotland).
December
13/12/08
British Wadokai Open Winter Course. Price: £10 on door (FREE TRAINING for up-to-date British Wadokai Licence holders (BWK & British Wadokai Full Members). Please bring your up-to-date BWK Licence for proof of membership for free training.
Instructor; Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi. Time; 10am-1pm. Elements: Tanto-dori-no-kata (knife defence), Muto-dori-no-kata (sword defence). Please bring Boken or 3½ foot broom handle/equivalent. Venue: Kyokai Karate Club, Pomphlett Church, Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. For further details, please contact: Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Tel: 01752-493210/07719-773898.
Email: garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
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