Welcome

Gary Swift 7th Dan Kyoshi

The British Wadokai was formed under the direction of Gary Swift 7th Dan Kyoshi in May 2007.

It is a friendly and traditional Wado-Ryu Karate organisation providing a very high standard of support, guidance and benefits to all students and clubs in membership.

British Wadokai has foundations that were established in 1976, therefore, the direct unbroken lineage of British Wadokai extends over 30 years. The Kyu grade syllabus has remained almost unchanged since the first introduction of Wado into the UK by Suzuki Tatsuo 8th Dan Hanshi in 1964 (this is the basis and foundation of British Wadokai). All Tai-Sabaki has remained intact, including Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite, Kata etc.. All these aspects are taught and promoted strongly within all British Wadokai Dojo through Standardisation Courses.

British Wadokai for Individuals

We welcome individuals wishing to train with us - whether you are beginner or more experienced. Please contact us to find a club near you. These clubs provide the opportunity to attend many specialist training courses held by highly respected instructors and enter more competitions, should you wish to compete.

For the most able and committed there is the chance to join the British Wadokai Squad and compete nationally. Ultimately, for the very best (from the age of 13) we provide a training path to the EKF squads where you could represent England throughout the world.

British Wadokai for Clubs

British Wadokai warmly welcomes enquiries from clubs looking for a positive and genuinely supportive federation to affiliate to. BWK adopts and implements strict vetting procedures when considering applications for new memberships or club affiliation. We have outlined much of our key information on this website. To view our syllabus and club policies please click on the links below. 


Please consider these documents prior to membership application. For further details or information please contact Gary Swift

Activity specific valid enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Certification is a minimum requirement of membership to BWK. For reasons of safeguarding this is vigorously enforced throughout all BWK clubs. BWK proactively ensures that all members are aware of, understand and comply with Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) Legislation and legal requirements. To facilitate this British Wadokai offers online Disclosure facilities for BWK Instructors/Administration Officers and Volunteers - please contact Liz Legg or Paul Elliott for further information.

British Wadokai Affiliations

British Wadokai is in membership to the English Karate Federation (EKF), which is the National Governing Body for Karate in England as recognised by the World Karate Federation (WKF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Through this affiliation BWK also holds membership, by default, to the European Karate Federation, the Commonwealth Karate Federation, and the British Karate Federation.

Please note that by applying for BWK Membership you are entering into an agreement that this is your only affiliation. As a member of the British Wadokai Karate-do Federation it is important that you are not also a member of another National Governing Body or Association outside of membership to the English Karate Federation or World Karate Federation.

 

English Karate Federation British Wadokai is in direct membership to The English Karate Federation (EKF).

By Appointment to HRH Princess Linda Tomislav Karadjordjevic (2nd Dan)