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The Icon of British Wadokai Passes Away

It is with great regret and sadness that I must inform all our members at British Wadokai that Sensei Tatsuo Suzuki Hanshi, the ‘inspiration’ of British Wadokai, has sadly passed away today on the 12th July 2011.

He has left a void that no-one can fill and will certainly be sorely missed by all that knew him and us all at here within British Wadokai.

May I relay my sincere condolences to his wife, Eleni, and Sensei’s family at this very sad time, Gary E Swift, British Wadokai Honbucho.

His life and Wado will always be remembered and reflected, plus strengthening our resolve with his principles, within British Wadokai. Suzuki Tatsuo Hanshi (1928-2011).

May he now rest in Wa!

 

The British Wadokai Karate-do Federation 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.

British Wadokai for Clubs & Associations

British Wadokai warmly welcomes enquiries from clubs and associations 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 & Associations. 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.

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