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Congratulations to the following for obtaining their Dan Grades.
1st dan
John Soper (Feltham Wado Kai)
4th dan
Paul Clampin (Hogarth Wado Kai)
Fred Lucas (Hogarth Wado Kai)
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| 3 Day Course in Amsterdam the Netherlands - 09/02/2009 |
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We have an exciting 3 Day Course in Amsterdam the Netherlands – 2nd, 3rd & 4th October 2009 – With Sensei Heap 7th Dan. Call 0208 747 1999 for further info. |
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| Up coming competitions - 06/02/2009 |
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Wado Ryu karate
Seniors & Juniors.
Yate, South Gloucestershire (Nr Bristol)
19th April 2009
all Head office: 020 8747 1999 for more details.
Wado Ryu karate
Seniors & Juniors.
Yate, South Gloucestershire (Nr Bristol)
22nd November 2009
all Head office: 020 8747 1999 for more details. |
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| Course in memory of Carol Heap 3rd Dan. - 02/02/2009 |
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We have a special Wado/Aikido course on the This is a change of date 2nd MAY 2009 in memory of Carol. See courses section for address information.
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It will be a course where all Carol's friends and fellow students are invited to gather and train in memory of this great lady.
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| Successful Dan graders - 01/01/2009 |
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Congratulations to the following for obtaining their Dan Grades.
1st dan
Shannon Lee (Hogarth dojo) junior
Stacey Lee (Hogarth dojo) junior
Jamie Lynch (Hogarth dojo)
Anthony Lynch (Hogarth dojo)
2nd dan
Ian Howard (Feltham Wado Kai)
Ray Bacon (Feltham Wado Kai)
4th dan
Tom Nicholl (Feltham Wado Kai)
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| New Videos - 01/12/2008 21:11:02 |
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We have some videos from the November course in the Netherlands courtesy of our friends over there.
Click on this link to see them - http://nl.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=KaratePluxUithoon
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| Special Wado/Aikido Course - 21/08/2007 |
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A bit of news about a special course that we will be running.
Important: The course that was on Saturday 8th September 2007 in memory of Carol has now been moved.
There will be a special Wado/Aikido course in early 2008 (date to be arranged) in memory of Carol Heap 3rd Dan.
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| Winter Course Photos - 07/07/2007 19:40:14 |
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Here are some photos from our Winter Course this year
 
 
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| February Update - 12/02/2007 19:46:44 |
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Hi everyone. The courses section has been updated with all the courses so far for 2007 so get those dates in the diary.
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I hope the newsletter finds all students well and ready for the Christmas holiday. There are some interesting courses on the horizon for 2007, I hope the students think so and support them
Congratulations to the following for obtaining their Dan Grades.
First Dan:
James Heap (Hogarth Wado Kai)
Lee McGlinchey (Hogarth Wado Kai)
Al Francis (Fulham Wado Kai)
3rd Dan:
Fred Lucas (Hogarth Wado Kai)
Tom Nicholls (Feltham Wado Kai)
Well done !!
Future Courses
Pre Dan Grade & General Course at Hogarth Wado Kai Dojo, on Saturday 17th February 2007, 12.00 - 3.00 pm with Sensei Tony Heap 7th Dan.
WKU Winter Course & Dan Grading at Hogarth Wado Kai Dojo, on Sat/Sun 17th & 18th March 2007 , 12.00 - 3.00 pm both days. Instructors Sensei’s Heap, Evans, West and other top WKU Instructors.
Wado Open Kyu Grade Competition at Yate nr. Bristol, Sunday 15th April 2007. Contact Sensei George Grimes.
Pre Dan Grade & General Course at Hogarth Wado Kai Dojo, on Saturday 28th April 2007, 12.00 -3.00 pm instructor Sensei Tony Heap 7th Dan.
Brean Sands Wado Course, Pontins Holiday Camp, Brean Sands, Somerset on Fri/Sat/Sun 11th/12th/13th May 2007. Instructors Sensei’s Grimes, Heap, Quilliam & Flowers.
Pre Dan Grade & General Course at Hogarth Wado Kai Dojo on Saturday 26th May 2007, 12.00 - 3.00 pm, Instructor Sensei Tony Heap 7th Dan.
WKU Summer Course & Dan Grading in Lancing West Sussex, 12.00 - 3.00pm both days, 23rd Sat/24th Sun, June 2007, Instructors Sensei’s Heap, Evans, West and other top WKU Instructors.
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| Latest News - 01/10/2006 18:36:43 |
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I hope all students are having a relaxing summer between all the hot spells. It was a great Summer Course in Brecon which is such a good venue to train at and to visit. Many students attended from all over. The weekend had the benefit of some of our top instructors, Steve West Sensei leading the way with his endless energy and expertise. Sensei Paul Murray introduced some free style pad work which he linked with traditional Kumite Gata training.
Sensei Gwyn Evans gave the the students the benefit of his immense experience linking basic attitudes of training to sport karate, showing that hard training and good etiquette run through all aspects of Wado. Sensei Tony Heap led the senior students through advanced kata training and pair work on both days. Everyone voted the weekend a success.
Congratulations to the following successful Dan Grade applicants.
Junior First Dan
Benjamin Roach (Merthyr Wado Kai)
Joshua Brown (Merthyr Wado Kai)
Senior 2nd Dan
Paul Williams (Merthyr Wado Kai)
Wado Ryu/Wado Kai 2 Day Course - Saturday 30th September, 12.00 - 3.00pm/Sunday 1st October 2006, 11.00 - 2.00 pm - Hogarth Wado Kai Dojo, Chiswick W4 - Instructors Sensei’s Grimes 7th Dan & Tony Heap 7th Dan
Junior Brown Belt Course – Saturday 14th October 2006, 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm, Hogarth Dojo, Chiswick W.4. Instructor Sensei Tony Heap 7th Dan.
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Pre Dan Course - Hogarth Dojo, Duke Road, Chiswick W4 - 12.00 - 3.00pm - Sensei Tony Heap - Saturday 28th October 2006.
Wado Open Kyu Grade Competition at Yate nr. Bristol, Sunday 19th November 2006. Contact Sensei George Grimes.
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| Photos from Brecon Course - 14/08/2006 20:28:13 |
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Hello everyone. I hope you are having a good summer or at least what's left of it!
Here are some photos from the Brecon course earlier this year.
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| Latest Update - 24/01/2006 14:26:11 |
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Course Information & Reminders
January 2006
Pre Dan Grade & General Course – At Hogarth Wado Kai Dojo, Duke Road, Chiswick W4 – Saturday 18th February 2006 – 12.00 – 3.00 pm – Instructor Sensei Tony Heap 7th Dan. Open to all grades, a must for Dan Grades.
Course & Grading at – KBKA Fitness First Studio, Matlock, Derbyshire – Tuesday 28th February 7.30 – 9.30 pm – Instructor Sensei Tony Heap 7th Dan. For further info call Keeley on 0787 7227239.
WKU Winter Course – Hogarth Dojo, Duke Road, Chiswick W4 – Sat/Sun 11/12th March 2006 – 12.00 -3.00pm both days + Dan grade on the Sunday – Instructors include Sensei’s Heap, Evans, West, Williams, Bann – Murray & Betts. For accom call Carol on 0208 747 1999.
Course in support of Sensei Nick Quilliam – As you most probably are aware Nick Sensei has been hospitalized for some months now, to show our support George Grimes Sensei, Steve West Sensei and Tony Sensei will be holding a course in Stroud Gloucestershire. We are fixing the date and asking everyone’s support from all the Wado groups. I will be back to all as soon as the date and times are fixed.
Instructors Indemnity Insurance
All our groups Insurances are due by the 5th February 2006. This includes instructors Indemnity Insurance this is £65.00 for cover this year. All are due on the 5th February 2006 so I need to receive cheques from all that require cover (payable to Perkins Slade Insurance) by the 31st January 2006, adjustments will be refunded pro rata. After this date you will not be covered.
Wado Karate Union track suits are now available at a cost of £45.00 in black with embroidery in red.
Licences
Please check your licence and your students if you are an Instructor are up to date and current, it is your responsibility.
Police Checks
If you are teaching children it is now a requirement to obtain a CRB check. If you require more information on this call Carol on 0208 747 1999. |
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| January Update - 08/01/2006 15:54:21 |
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The Senior Instructors of the
WKU wish all students a happy, healthy and positive
New Year. We look forward to your support for the
group, and hope that all students/Instructors take
part in courses and competitions for 2006
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| December Update - 29/11/2005 20:21:00 |
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Merthyr Tydfil November Course
There was a good attendance of students from many
clubs. The course covered Basics, kata and Tanto Dori
(knife defence). Sensei's Tony Heap 7th Dan, Gwyn
Evans 6th Dan, Steve West 5th Dan & Paul Bann-Murray
were the instructors for the weekend event.
All students who are interested on how our senior
Instructors started and progressed through karate and
martial arts should read the interview with Sensei
Tony Heap. Sensei Jakub Romanowski
WKU's Eastern European Rep has included a copy of this
on our sister website www.wadoryu.pl click onto the attachment.
On the 10th December the Hogarth Karate Club will be
holding a competition for WKU juniors. The competition
will include kumite, kata and fitness. The senior
instructors from WKU will be performing a
demonstration for the youngsters.
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| Latest News - 16/11/2005 18:33:57 |
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The WKU was asked to perform a karate demonstration at
the Kurai Aikido Federations 30 year anniversay
course. It was a great honour to be asked by our old
friends to be present. Sensei Roy Sheperd was awarded
his 6th Dan and many believe this was long overdue for
this great aikidoka.
Sensei's Heap and Romanowski gave a demonstration of
traditional Tanto Dori. This was followed by Sensei
Steve West and the team of senior instructors
demonstration of Pinan Godan with bunkai. Those who
remember Steve West in his international kata
competition days will have notice that he has lost
none of his expertise.
Sensei's Paul Murray and Sala Uddin Ahmed performed
both kumite gata and kihon kumite, these are in
essence the soul of Wado karate and were well
demonstrated.
The finale of the demonstration was a performance of
ki and impact breaking by Eastern European
representative Sensei Jake Romanowski. This was again
a breathtaking performance and amazed both the
audience and other martial artist present.
pictures on www.wadoryu.pl
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| Latest Update - 12/11/2005 17:49:06 |
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I would recommend you to read the article written by J.Romanowski Sensei, called "Wadoryu Today".
Go to www.wadoryu.pl section wadoryu.
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| November Update - 05/11/2005 16:47:11 |
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WKU EASTERN EUROPE BRANCH WEBSITE: www.wadoryu.pl
The Eastern European Branch Of Wado Karate Union has now launched its website
offering information, articles on Martial Arts and photograph from courses, competitions
and demonstrations. LOOK AT www.wadoryu.pl
Amsterdam Course : 9th October 2005
at Amsterdam Sports Centre
Nearly 50 students trained on this course arranged by Dutch Sensei Arnold Kaiser.
Instructors : Sensei Tony Heap 7th Dan & Eastern European Rep Of WKU Jakub Romanowski
took the students through Kumite Gata , Kihon Kumite + Tanto Dori.
The course was a real success ... Thanks to Sensei Arnold organisation and kindness.
The day ended in a dinner at a wonderful Greek restaurant.
DEMONSTRATION OF TOP WKU INSTRUCTORS
The WKU instructors were invited to perform a demonstration of Wado Karate
at the Kurai AIKI federations 30 year aniversary. Kurai have been close friends of the WKU
for many years and were honoured in being asked to be part of their celebrations.
They send their congratulations to Sensei Roy Sheperd in receiving his 6th Dan.
NATIONAL WADO COMPETITION
The WKU will be sending students to Sensei George Grimes
National Wado Competition in Yate ( close Bristol - UK )
on the 20th November
WE WISH THEM ALL THE BEST
MERTHYR TYDFIL AUTUMN COURSE
We look forward to seeing all students of Wado Karate Union at our
Autumn Course and Dan Grading in Merthyr Tydfil ( Wales ).
Should anyone require accomodation please contact
GEN SEC Carol on +44 ( 0 ) 208 747 1999
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| October Update - 02/10/2005 15:55:39 |
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Hope everyone has had a good summer.
A successful course with George Grimes 7Dan Renshi , Tony Heap Sensei 7 Dan
and Nick Quiliam 6 Dan on 1st + 2nd October 2005. Pictures to follow shortly.
On the 9 th October 2005 , there is a course in Holland ( Amsterdam ) with Arnold Kaiser sensei,
Tony Heap sensei 7 Dan and Jakub Romanowski sensei ( Eastern European Rep of WKU )
for any further information contact Carol Vile ( General Sec ) on 0208 747 1999.
29th October 2005 Tony Heap Sensei and his Team of Black Belts will be giving a demonstration at the KURAI AIKIDO National Course in Reading . (England) . For more info e-mail
kuraiaikido@hotmail.com
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| July Update - 04/08/2005 20:43:24 |
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Pre Dan Grade Course - Saturday 24th September 2005 -
12.00 - 3.00pm @ Hogarth Dojo, Duke Rd. Chiswick.
2 Day Wado Ryu/Wado Kai Course - 1st/2nd Sat/Sun
October 2005 - 12.00 - 3.00 pm both days - Inst.
Sensei's Heap, Grimes, Quilliam.
Autumn WKU Course - 26th/27th November 2005 @ Rhydycar
Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales - Sensei's heap,
Evans & West.
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| May Update - 26/05/2005 18:07:16 |
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Well I hope everyone is having a good month. The web site has been updated!
New sections are
 WKU Dojo locations
WKU Instructors
About the WKU
Useful Karate Links
Also the courses section has been updated. See the links below. We look forward to seeing at the courses and supporting what is a great karate association
Click on the following links to see them
General and Grading Course
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| Latest News - 25/01/2005 22:38:00 |
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The KBKA Course at Chesterfield on the 5th Feb 2005 has had to be cancelled due to fire damage at the Dojo.Watch out for alternative course at Chesterfield.
Kata Course at Hogarth Dojo in memory of sensei Andy Russell-Wood . Saturday 5th March 2005 (12.00 - 2.30 pm). All Fee's towards Andy's Memorial. All grades Welcome.
As from 1st January 2005 Wado Karate Union are happy to announce there new group in Czech Rep. A welcome to all our new students from Czech Republic.
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| January Newsletter 2005 - 02/01/2005 20:10:00 |
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Please Make sure ! ..... that club instructors attend at least two main courses, we need to show insurers that all instructors attend at least two courses a year which confirm their and our standards (WKU) are consistent, sorry its now a must to get Professional Indemnity for English Instructors in 2005.
Make sure all students licences are cuurent and up to date ,this is the instructors responsibility.
Remeber to be able to take Brown or Black Belt grades its necessary to attend the appropriate amount of main and secondary courses.Of course you may also enjoy and learn some karateas well.
In January the following course will be held :
Pre Dan Grade & General Course
Dan Grade Syllabus 2005 and requirements - I have added the 2005 Dan grade Syllabus into the Syllabus section as well as the current requirements for grading.
Click on the following links to see them
Dan Grade Syllabus 2005
Requirements for grading
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| Condalences from WADO KARATE UNION - 30/12/2004 00:14:00 |
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It is with great sadness that we must notify karate
students of the loss of one of our Senior Instructors,
Sensei Andy Russell-Wood 5th Dan. Sensei lost his
fight to cancer on the 17th December 2004. We send our
condalences to his wife Angela Russell-Wood and their
children. Sensei was much respected and loved by his
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| December Update - 01/12/2004 18:45:00 |
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Congratulations to the following for great performances at the November Yate WKF Kyu competition.
Sian Paddon ( Hogarth Wado-Kai ) 2nd in kumite for her age and grade
Radoslaw Sobanda ( Hogarth Wado-Kai ) 1st in kata
Adam Gajewski ( Hogarth Wado-Kai ) 2nd in kata
We had a very successful Autumn Course with the below successful in their attempts at Dan grade.
1st DAN Ian Howard (Feltham Wado-Kai) Ray Bacon (Feltham Wado-Kai)
4th DAN David Betts (Hull Wado-Kai)
Well done everyone!
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| September Update - 02/09/2003 |
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Various sections have been updated over the last month.
- Course information has been updated. Click here to see the courses information.
- Also some photos from our WKU demonstration held in August have been put into the photo section. Click on the photo below to see them!
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| June Update - 17/06/2003 12:00:00 |
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Summer is here at least for a short time! Make sure you book your accomodation for the WKU Summer Courses.
WKU summer Course 2003 at Lancing Leisure Centre. Sat/Sun, 5th/6th July 2003. A very important course for WKU students. Sensei’s Heap, Gywn Evans, Steve West and Ashley Evans. Times: Sat - 12.00 - 3.00 pm, Sun 12.00 - 3.00pm.
Also this Saturday the 21st June at the Hogarth Wado Kai Dojo, we have a Karate Demonstration. All Proceeds will go to the new Hogarth Youth Centre's New Mini Bus
It Starts at 3pm and food and refreshment will be available. £1 entry to start off the appeal. Raffles and Prizes!!
Kinhon, Kata, Knife Defence, Breaking and Kid's Karate.
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| May Update - 15/05/2003 |
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Well summer is coming and we have lots of courses planned over the next half
year. Here are some of them.
Forthcoming Courses
Pre Dan Grade Course at
Hogarth Dojo. Sat 24th May 2003 . Sensei Heap. Times
12.00 - 3.00 pm.
WKU summer Course 2003
at Lancing Leisure Centre. Sat/Sun, 5th/6th July 2003. A very important course
for WKU students. Sensei’s Heap, Gywn Evans, Steve West and Ashley
Evans. Times: Sat - 12.00 - 3.00 pm, Sun 12.00 - 3.00pm.
Please make sure your licence is up to date,
you should not train, grade or compete if it is out of date. Instructors make
sure you allow no student to train that is not insured.
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| August Newsletter - 20/08/2002 |
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hope everyone is having a good Summer. The Summer Course in Brighton proved to
be a success. Thank you to everyone who took time out to support the group.
There are to salient points that came out of the course (1) Use the option of
having early information on accommodation (2) Use the option of having early
notice of courses, that way no one should have to miss a course because of prior
arrangements.
Congratulations to the following for obtaining there Dan
Grades:
2nd Dan
Ken
Evans (Merthyr)
Andrew Jones (Merthyr).
Well done chaps !
From September 2002 Junior students can take their dan grade from 10 years
of age, they will receive a junior certificate and they can move up to a senior
grade at 16 years of age with just a re - assessment as long as their training
has been regular.
From September 2002 senior 3rd/2nd/1st
kyu’s will be required to attend 1 main course and 1 secondary course to be able
to take any of these grades.
Dan grades will
require 2 main courses and 1 secondary course to make them legible for
grading.
Forthcoming Courses.
Wado Kai/Wado Ryu Course at Hogarth Wado Kai Dojo. Sat/Sun,
31st Aug/1st Sept 2002. With our friends from Wado Ryu.
Sensei’s Heap, Grimes & Quilliam. Times: Sat - 12.00 - 3.00 pm, Sun 11.00 -
2.00pm.
Joint Wado/Aikido Course 12th Oct. 2002 - Venue to be confirmed.
Sensei’s Heap & Sheperd.
Pre Dan Grade Course at Hogarth Dojo. Sat 26th October 2002.
Sensei Heap. Times 12.00 - 3.00 pm.
WKU Winter Course at Swansea, Wales. Sat/Sun
9th/10th November 2002. More details to
follow.
Please make sure your licence is up to date, you should not train, grade
or compete if it is out of date. Instructors make sure you allow no
student to train that is not insured.
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| Hogarth Junior Karate Club Championships - 20/07/2002 |
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A sunny day in July with lots of youngsters and their parents, and some pretty
good karate. Thanks to Sensei’s Eddie Batstone, Carol Vile & Kevin Butler +
Sempei Simon Coleman the day was a great success, with youngsters from 5 - 12
years of age competing in kata, kumite, ground work and fitness/technique. The
competition was followed by some food and drink for everyone. Medals and
trophies were presented by Sensei Tony Heap.
The Results were as follows:
Kata
White, Red & Yellow Belts.
1st - Nicholas Pitcaithly - Hill
2nd - Stacey Lee
Orange & Green Belt
1st - Alison
2nd - Max Ellaway
Brown Belt
1st - Demi Georghiou
2nd - Richard Jenkins
Kumite
Orange & Green Belt
1st - Anthony Lynch
2nd - Harry Batstone
Brown Belt
1st - Richard Jenkins
2nd - Demi Georghiou
Groundwork
Pee Wee
1st - Shannon Lee
2nd - Hayley Hutchins
4’ 6” and Under
1st - Harry Batstone
2nd - Stacey Lee
Over 4’ 6”
1st - Richard Jenkins
2nd - Anthony Lynch
Technique & Fitness
1st -Demi Georghiou
2nd - Richard Jenkins
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| More Courses Update - 20/03/2002 |
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WKU has news of 3 more courses for March, April and May. Firstly we have booked some more fighting courses with Sensei Arthur Meek 5th Dan. These courses are always excellent and you get the chance to be training by one of England's top fighters. The more people that turn up, the better it is!
We have also got an Tanto Dori (Knife Defence), Idori and Ground work course that involves learning about knife defense, kneeling defense and lots of other useful stuff with Sensei Eddie Batstone 4th Dan and Sensei Tony Heap 6th Dan. This will be a very interesting course. Places are limited to 30 people though, so if you want to guarantee a place on the course, please email WKU at wku@wadokarateunion.org.uk to reserve a place.
Click on the following links to see more on these courses
 Tanto Dori and Groundwork Course - Sat 13/04/2001
Competition fighting training - Sat 27/04/2001
Competition fighting training - Sat 18/05/2001
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| Brean course date change - 12/02/2002 |
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The Brean Sands Wado Course has changed to the 24th May until the 26th May
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| WKU Clothing! - 15/01/2002 |
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Clothing - Shirts & Sweatshirts with the embroidered WKU "Fist and Dove" are now available at very reasonable prices thanks to Simon Coleman from the Hogarth Club
Click on the following link to see all the details and about ordering
WKU Clothing
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| Latest courses update - 11/01/2002 |
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I have been given all the latest course information. We have loads of courses this year so take a look and click on any of these links
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| Christmas Update - 27/12/2001 |
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| European Cup Weekend - 25/11/2001 |
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- Well the WKU kumite team had a great time in Finland when we went over to compete in the European Wado Cup. There was a good turnout from many European countries. Unfortunately we didn’t come away with any medals but we all had some good fights and learnt a lot from the experience. The team that went was Gary Morgan (squad captain), Ken Evans, Andrew Jones, Ross Edwards and Tim Marsden.
- WKU would like to thank Nick Haslett of Stationery Express Ltd for his sponsorship towards the team tracksuits. Nick is a long time Wado practitioner and supporter of the group. Thank you to our Senior Sensei Gwyn Evans for all his hard work in organising our side of things and Ken Evans from Merthyr club for all his work.
I have uploaded a couple of photos from the weekend. Click on either one to see them
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| New Courses - 24/11/2001 |
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Just to update everyone. We have more Competition fighting courses with Sensei Arthur Meek 5th Dan. These courses are always excellent and you get the chance to be training by one of England's top fighters.
Click on the following links to see more on these courses
Competition fighting training - Sat 20/10/2001
Competition fighting training - Sat 03/11/2001
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| Web Site Problems Fixed - 22/09/2001 |
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Well the problems with the website have been fixed I hope. I have secured some new web space to host this web site on, so everything should be fine from now on.
Thank you to Adam Flint from www.wado-ryu.org for all his help on this matter.
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| New Courses Information - 03/08/2001 |
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We have a lot of new courses planned and I have recently got hold of the information.
First off, we have a Free fighting course with Sensei Arthur Meek 5th Dan. These courses are always excellent and you get the chance to be training by one of England's top fighters.
Also we have a joint Aikido and Karate course. These courses offer a unique oppurtunity to see the differences and similarities between the two styles.
We also have another Freefighting course, a Kyu grade competition and the dates of our Autumn courses.
Click on the following links to see more on these courses
Free fighting training
Darlington Karate Course
Aikido/Wado course
Free fighting training
Pre dan grading Course
Autumn dan grading & general course
Kyu grade competition
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| New Course in Merthyr Tydfil - 02/06/2001 |
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I have received information about a new course in Merthyr Tydfil. This is a one day course in Wales and is a good oportunity to be trained by various top instructors.
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| WKU Pre-Dan grading Course Date Change - 16/05/2001 |
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The date for the Pre-Dan grading course has changed. It is now on Sat 09/06/01. To see the full details of this course click here |
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| Total Re-design of Site - 15/05/2001 |
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Well as you may have noticed the web site has been totally re-designed. Over the last few weeks, all sections of this site have been completely rebuilt from scratch. Have a look. Everything is different.
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| Join our mailing list - 22/04/2001 |
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Do want to know when new courses, book extracts, syllabus information and news appear on the site? Whenever new information is made available, you can be informed in an email. Be told of the last minute changes to course timings or locations!
Just join the WKU online mailing list - it's that simple!
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| Web Site Help - 20/04/2001 |
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This Web Site is designed to be used with Internet Explorer on a IBM compatible PC. If you are viewing it on anything else and the graphics look strange or something dosent seem to work, sorry but I havent had time to make this site work on every computer and browser.
But please email me and tell me any problems you have encountered and I will do my best to rectify them!
Click here to send me an email at wku@wadokarateunion.org.uk
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| Happy New Year - 31/01/2001 |
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Happy new year everyone. We have lots of courses planned for this year. As I get the information, I will be putting it up on the site.
First off, we have a venue for the WKU summer course.
Also we have dates for the Brean Sands Course. This is always an excellent joint Wado Ryu / Wado Kai course.
Click on the following links to see more on these courses
WKU Summer Course
Brean Sands Course
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| New Information - 01/10/2000 12:00:00 |
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1A big apology to everyone who came to this site and has noticed that the information was a bit out of date.
I have been really busy at work and couldn’t get around to updating the site. However everything should be okay from now on.
I have got hold of the latest course information and it would be great to see you at the courses. We have a lot of interesting ones coming up.
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| WKU Squad Training - 01/10/2000 |
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WKU held a very successful Free Fighting and Squad Session at the Hogarth Dojo, London. It was taken by Paul Webborn and Lee Croucher and around 25 Juniors and Seniors attended the session.
WKU is looking to create a well trained squad and there will be more sessions in the future to build on this.
The next Squad Training
session is on Sunday 11th June 2000 from
11:00am till 1:30pm.
It will be held at the
Rhy Di Car Centre, Merthyr Tydfil.
For any more
details please contact Gwyn Evans on 01685
384 476.
The training will be taken by Ashley Evans 3rd
Dan.
There is a BASKA (British All Styles Karate Association) competition on the weekend on the 25th June and WKU will be attending.
Hope to see you at the sessions.
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| Big Update - 01/10/2000 |
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Lot of sections have been updated over the last month.
- Course information has been updated. Click on a link below to see the courses information.
- Some new photo galleries have been added (Kumite Gata
4, 5 & 6 / Bowing, Kumite and Stances)
- A New Squad section has been added.
- The WKU book section has had new sections added.
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| Combined Wado Course - 24/04/2000 |
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I have just got the information on the Brean Sands combined Wado karate course. This is a very good course and is a chance to train with many top instructors.
Find out all the information in the courses section |
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| New Courses Announced - 13/04/2000 |
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As mentioned in the newsletter, there are lots of new courses coming up.
For more information go to the courses section |
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| Photo Section Opened - 18/03/2000 |
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The Wado Karate Union Photo Section is now up and running.
It contains photo galleries of technical karate
- In the future this section will have photos of
competitions and really anthing to do with karate
- If you have any photos you want up on the web site contact me at
wku@wadokarateunion.org.uk
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| New Syllabus Info Added - 15/02/2000 |
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I have added the remaining Syllabus for all grades from the WKU Training manual. So check them out and learn them well. |
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| Web Site Help - 15/02/2000 |
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This Web Site is designed to be used with Internet Explorer on a IBM compatible PC. If you are viewing it on anything else and the graphics look strange or something dosent seem to work, sorry but I havent had time to make this site work on every computer and browser.
Specifically on the Mac many areas are actually black and unreadable. I am in the process of making the site work on all platforms.
But please email me and tell me any problems you have encountered and I will do my best to rectify them! |
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| Happy New Year - 20/01/2000 |
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Happy New year Everyone. As I'm sure a lot of you saw in the news letter,
there are a host of new courses arranged for this coming year.
For more
information go to the courses section |
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| Pair Techniques - 20/01/2000 |
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I have got hold of a digital camera and as soon as I can, I will be taking technical photos of Kumite Gata and Kihon partnerworks so that you can look up your specific ones for a grading. |
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| Millenium Competition - 03/12/1999 |
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Ohtsuka Sensei II is coming to England next year for a week of training in Guildford. This is to be followed by the Wado-Ryu Millenium Championships on 4th March.
Information and an attendance form has been posted at http://www.wado-ryu.org/ohts2000.htm
There will be times and dates for squad training with Sensei Ashley Evans for Ohtska Comp, on there way
Thank you to Adam Flint of www.wado-ryu.org for this info |
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| Web Site Totally Re-designed - 03/12/1999 |
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The web site has been totally re-written. It was something that I have been meaning to do for a while. It will mean a LOT more information can be put up on the site. I hope you like it. If you have any comment or ideas, please email me. |
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| New Reading Section Started - 01/09/1999 |
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A new section has been started that includes various articles and extracts from Karate literature. Each article covers a different aspect of Karate and makes for some very enlightening reading. There is even one by our own Sensei Heap |
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| Four new courses have been confirmed for October and November - 01/09/1999 |
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Four new courses have been confirmed for October and November. The full details of each can be found here. |
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| 2 day combined Karate, Aikido, Tai-chi course in Lancing is a big success - 01/09/1999 |
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This combined style course was held at the Lancing leisure centre near Shoreham in. It lasted 2 days and training times were 11:30am to 2:30pm on Saturday and 12:00pm to 3:00pm on Sunday. The course gave students the chance to try out other martial arts and see how they tie in with karate. Various instructors took the session including Sensei Heap (6th Dan Wado-Kai), George Grimes 6th Dan (6th Dan Wado-Ryu), Sensei Quilliam (5th Dan Wado-Ryu), Roy Sheppard (4th Dan Aikido) and Ben Clarke (Tai-Chi) |
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| Autumn Training & Dan Grading Feedback - 01/09/1999 |
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Well the course was great success with karateka from many of our clubs turning up for the training.
Dan gradings took place and successful Applicants were
- 1st Dan: Marie Turner, K Sandells, T Symons.
- 2nd Dan: G Gardais
Well done to everyone and we look forward to seeing you on future courses.
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| Squad training update - 01/09/1999 |
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Due to Injury, the third Free fighting and
Squad training session has had to be changed.
It will now be held
at the Hogarth Dojo on Saturday December 2nd from
11:00am-2:00pm with Sensei Ross Edwards. There will be a normal
karate class until 12:30pm and then the squad training with begin for around and
hour and a half.
It is open to all grades . |
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| Join our mailing list - 03/08/1999 |
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Do want to know when new courses, book extracts, syllabus information and news appear on the site? Whenever new information is made available, you can be informed in an email. Be told of the last minute changes to course timings or locations!
Just join the WKU online mailing list - it's that simple! |
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