Wado News! January 2018

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1 Wado News! January 2018 Happy New Year! Happy New Year to all Members & Families of British Wadokai and the International Wado Feederation! I would like to take this opportunity in thanking all those who sent gifts, cards, s and messages of good wishes to me and my family this past Christmas & New Year, this was all very much appreciated Thank you. Gary Swift Kyoshi. New Wado Kata & Kumite Coach Fallon Karageorgevitch Nidan, of British Wadokai, is to be the National Governing Body s (British Wado Federation) Kata & Kumite Coach for Best of luck for the future. Details for Regional Squad Sessions will be made available soon. 形と組手家庭教師 Train in Pure Wado. "Ohtsuka Sensei says that if Wado Karate was a soup, then the Karate part of Wado would just be like a pinch of salt!" Sensei Yo- shihiko Iwasaki (pictured left). usawado.com/archives/nl/2012/june.htm Compete in Pure Wado. "Modern all-styles karate competition tends to transform Wadō-ryū away from its roots and towards a new generic karate that appeals more to the demands of both spectators and competitors." (Wado competition pictured right). Wikipedia. BWK Yūdan Y dan Shinsa GyoGyo-Enbu to be Dropped! Struggling numbers in many Dojo have seen a dramatic reduction in Yūdan Shinsa Applications. Additionally, students attempting gradings, with a reliable working partners, has also been problematic for many applicants over the recent years (partner illnesses & absences on the day have also taken its toll). As from January 1st 2018 all those attempting black-belt grades from 1st to 3rd Dan will no longer be required to perform Gyo-Enbu. Please visit to download an up-to-date grade syllabus. Grade syllabus information can also be sourced from the Plymouth Schools of Wado Karate Website;

2 Page 2 英国和道会空手道連盟 -本部道場 British Wadokai s Crusader Award 2017 Michael Diggle Nidan has been awarded British Wadokai s Loyalty & Dedication [Crusader] Award. Award Converting from Shotokan Karate to Wadoryu, some years ago, to become one of the most respectful, honourable, dedicated, loyal and enthusiastic members within British Wadokai. Since joining British Wadokai, Mike San trains regularly thee times a week, also assisting with the teaching for Gary Swift Kyoshi on Thursdays & Richard House 4th Dan on Tuesdays at the Plymouth University Karate Club. PLUS, Mike San also runs his own training sessions, at the Plymouth University, on Sunday afternoons. During the University holidays you will also see him training at the BWK Honbu training nights. His enthusiasm is not just confined to traditional Wadoryu Karate sessions, as he also runs numerous self-defence classes for University Students at Plymouth University, in the hope to persuade them into the normal Wadoryu Karate training sessions. He attends as many BWK (as well as BWF) courses as he can, which has also made him quite well-known among other clubs and individuals within BWK & BWF. He also represents the British Wadokai Plymouth University Club at numerous tournaments & competitions, etc. Well done to Michael Diggle Nidan for his recognised achievement. Letters. 19th December Dear Sens, Have just had a surprise visit from some of my students to congratulate me for the Sensei award and they presented me with a cake then they surprised Chris by presenting him with a cake. What a fabulous group they are. I don't think the cake will last until you are next this way. Wishing all you and yours a Happy Christmas. Regards Gordon. Wow! What a loyal bunch of thoughtful members you have there, Gordon San. Hope you and the club had a great Christmas too Happy New Year to you all! Gary Swift Kyoshi.

3 Page 3 Correct Wrist-Lock in Kihon Gumite Gohonme Correct hand positioning for wrist-lock, within Kihon Gumite Gohonme (as demonstrated by the Founder of Wadoryu Hironori Ohtsuka Meijin) AND still correctly practised today by British Wadokai (pictured below). These Kihon Gumite were taught to Sensei Gary Swift Kyoshi, in 1976, by the Founder himself. Gohonme; Attacker (A) - Left: Tobikomizuki-jodan, gyakuzuki-chudan. Defender - Right (D): Nagashi-soto-uke-jodan in migi-tate-seishan-dachi, draw back into (moving stance) mashomen-no-neko-ashi-dachi while blocking with otoshi-uraken-uke, left hand grabs A's right fist while sliding into migi-tate-seishan-dachi striking right hitosashi-ippon-ken-chin-chu (under the nose). Slide into shiko-ashi-dachi while delivering right chudan-empi-uchi (kyosen; sternum-base), right hand assists left with fist grab applying grab/lock, using circular motion on takedown technique while moving into right (moving stance) mashomen-noneko-ashi-dachi, right kosa-dachi, right mashomenno-neko-ashi-dachi, as A falls ensure right foot is placed under A's right shoulder-blade, apply armlocking technique (while A is on the ground control must be kept with both hands), place right knee above A's elbow joint, release your right hand to reinforce control on the forearm (thumb turned in), take arm to the ground pressing both knee and hand against A's arm while moving and resting into left kata-hiza-dachi, right shuto-uchi-jodan (to the side of the head/temple), place hand back on A's arm with thumb pointing outwards this time, release knee pressure while still controlling A with the hands, left kata-hiza-dachi, release. To understand the deeper meanings of Wado, do we practise Shurite or Shorin-ryu ryu Karate? No! To understand the deeper meanings of Wado, do we practise Judo or Ju-Jutsu? Jutsu? No! In order to understand the deeper meanings of Wado, we need to practise Wado! Wadoryu isn t just Karate, Wadoryu isn t just Jujutsu. Wadoryu isn t even a mixture of modern Ju- jitsu or karate! Wadoryu is an efficiently evolved system of martial-art pressure-point point striking that is an amalgamation of both ancient Yoshinryu Jujutsu and Shurite Karate... Learn the Original & Traditional! As karate stances get lower and slower, Wado stances remain higher and faster. Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Wadoryu - It's not just a life-skill, it s a FOR-LIFE SKILL. For further clarification of correct BWK techniques, please refer to the British Wadokai s Wado Comprehensive for details.

4 Page 4 British Wadokai & British Wado Federation Licence Discrepancies Each month the Licence Office deals with numerous licence discrepancies, which takes up extra valuable time trying to sort out. These discrepancies include late (and very late) renewals, resulting in Membership Registration cancellation, Insurance expiries, Inadequate form-filling, lack of remittance, lack of photographs, incorrectly filled in forms, unsigned forms, unsigned cheques, bounced cheques, etc., etc. The list goes on. However, as from now, just to highlight how many discrepancies the Licence Office receives each month, from each British Wadokai club/ group, we have now included this graph below to highlight the problem areas. Many of these discrepancies within British Wadokai, however, could be [and CAN be] eliminated in one fell-swoop if clubs were to adhere to the proper administration that is already available and there in place to be used... For example, for renewals, the BWK Club Attendance Record Cards (which only needs a tick, stamp, or initials each time the student attends), which few clubs seem to adopt, highlights to both the student and to the Club Secretary/Instructor exactly how many sessions have been attended and when the licence exactly expires. (These cards are also essential for all gradings, and ESPECIALLY essential requirements for inclusion with the black-belt applications.) If this is lost, and as all students should [MUST] have in their possession valid BWK Licences, which has an insurance-membership expiry chit on the last page. If the correct protocols are maintained there should be NO licence discrepancies and/or late renewals anywhere within British Wadokai or the British Wado Federation. IT IS THE INDIVIDUAL S OWN RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE MEMBERSHIP, INSURANCE & LICENCE - AND TO RE- R NEW ON TIME OR BEFORE EXPIRY! Don't place yourself, your club, or your instructors at risk Keep your li-l cence up-to to-date! IT IS A PROVEN FACT BWK Students and Clubs that CORRECTLY use the BWK Club Re- cord Attendance Cards have ZERO licence discrepancies through overdue licence applications. British Wadokai Licence Discrepancies Last Month Club/ Group Burgess Hill Cirencester Cranleigh Gunnislake Newcastle Horsham Plymouth Shrivenham GodalG dalming Shinwa

5 英国和道会空手道連盟 -本部道場 Page 5 5th & 6th May 2018 May Martial Arts Illustrated Weekend Event. British Wadokai Demonstrations and Training Course. The Martial Arts Illustrated have asked British Wadokai to showcase the traditional Wadoryu Style with a series of demonstrations and courses. We ask that as many British Wadokai Students and Instructors, from British Wadokai, can help join and support us for this prestigious event. Wanted: PA-Commentator, Gyo Performers, Traditional Wado Demonstrators of all ages and grades. The Dome Sports & Recreation Centre, Bawtry Road Doncaster. Transport may be available, from various Dojo, please contact your instructor for details. If there are any clubs who can contribute any aspect towards these demonstrations, please contact Mike Ilderton 7th Dan or the BWK Chief Instructor, Gary Swift Kyoshi. Mike Ilderton 7th Dan; Home Mobile mike@park-drive.co.uk Gary Swift Kyoshi; Home Home ; garyswiftkyoshi@gmail.com Please help support British Wadokai! Further details will follow soon. ToZai Student of the Year 2017 Award Sebastian Glassey Shodan

6 Page 6 WebPages for Clubs! The British Wadokai Website will now host Clubs, who do not already possess a website, but wish to gain an online presence to attract new membership attention and recognition, etc. If you have a club, which does not already have a website of its own, please contact Wado Webs to discuss your requirements, etc. Want to see examples? Follow this link to the Craneligh Hakutsuru Wadoryu Karate Club and the Godalming Sentenashi Wadoryu Karate Club. British Wadokai Student of the Month ! No nominations for January ary Instructors! If your club has a student whom you feel deserves a mention and a special place as Student of the Month, on our website, the please visit; for further details. New British Wadokai Club to Open in 2018! Fallon Karageorgevitch Nidan and George Karageorgevitch Sho- dan are opening their own new British Wadokai Dojo, the Sentenashi Wadoryu Karate Club, which is to run, as from the 9th of January 2018, in the Borough Hall, Godalming, Surrey. Training sessions are available, for all ages, from 5-years old and upwards. Please contact Sentenashi Wadoryu for further details: ; sentenashi-fk@outlook.com Webpage; Good Luck for the future!

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8 Page 8 英国和道会空手道連盟 -本部道場 Official British Wado Kai Clothing & Equipment British Wado Kai Embroidered Cloth Badges NEW each, P&P Free! NB: All badges to be worn on left breast or arm. British Wado Kai Blazer Badges ( 15.95) & Ties (with BWK Honbu Logo 13.95) ) These badges are available to all British Wado Kai Black-belts, Instructors, Judges & Referees. British Wado Kai ties are available to all British Wado Kai and International Wado Federation Black-belts, Students and Family Members. P&P Free! British Wado Kai Grade Syllabus, Wado Wado Comprehensive, Wado Terminology & Martial Arts A to Z - NOW Website. ite. COMPLETE to download from our British Wadokai (Southwest) Webs Download your updated Wado Comprehensive onto your own PC or Laptop. Wado-Comp members! All up-to-date registered BWK Licensed customers will also receive FREE updates as & when they become available and sent to you direct by (please remember to include your address on application). The Wado-Comp is stuffed with the COMPLETE Wado Comprehensive, Wado Kata from Pinan to Suparinpei, all Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite & Kihon-gumite, I-Dori-no-kata, fighting techniques, and rare historical footage of many of the old masters of Wadoryu Karate. The download facility is a one-off payment of 10 and is fully-accessible and fully-loaded. For example, within the A to Z of Martial-arts alone there are almost 800 pages, the Comprehensive has are over 300 pages of information and pictures, including ALL the technical requirements for Black-belt Written Examinations, within the British Wado Kai Karate-do Federation. There are further separate files containing all the pictures and movements required for every grading, plus access to all the required tai-sabaki video-files for all Kyu grades, plus written-examination questions & answers for help in your revisions for all your Yūdan Shinsa. For Electronic Payment Payment: ent Bank: HSBC. HSBC Account Name: British Wadokai. Wadokai Sort Code: Account: International Transaction Details: IBAN No.: GB98MIDL Swift No.: MIDLGB2149F Important: Please /send receipt/reference or proof of payment to garyswiftkyoshi@gmail.com to get your password to download all the files from; Once download onto your computer you can simply store, print, read. There will be regular s sent to you to remind you of certain files that have been updated with more information or you can access the webpage at anytime to view the files. Please contact British Wado Kai to order yours now! Please allow 14-Days for delivery of postal items.

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10 Page 10 International Wado Federation News! Poland, the latest member to the International Wado Federation, now brings our total world membership up to 27 countries. These countries include; Bangladesh, Canada, Belarus, Bosnia, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, Éire, England, France, Germany, Herzegovina, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Nepal, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Sri Lanka, and the United States of America. New Members to the International Wado Federation Please welcome into International Wado Federation Membership. The Warsaw Wadoryu Karate Academy (Poland), headed by Arkadiusz Grzyb 1st Dan. Website: Nishido Karate Kai (UK), headed by David Wodcke 6th Dan. Website: Welcome to the International Wado Federation!

11 Page 11 The Executive Committee of the International Wado Federation 2018

12 Page 12 THE BWK PRESIDENT The President/Director of BWK is the BWK Chief Instructor GE Swift Kyoshi. In the event of absence (whether temporary or permanent) of the BWK President all technical control will be instantly handed to the Assistant Chief Instructor/Vice President. Administrative control will be handed over to the British Wadokai General Secretary. All financial and licensing responsibilities and administration will be carried out by Zoë Swift Yodan. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ( ) 2018) Chairman: Gordon Hoare (7th Dan) Renshi. Responsibilities: Oversee and assist all extra activities & events of British Wadokai. Do all other such things, related to the position, required to assist in the smooth operation and running of British Wadokai. Vice Chairman: Oren Teichmann 3 rd Dan. Responsibilities: To assist the Chairman in the smooth running of his activities. Do all other such things, related to the position, required to assist in the smooth operation and running of British Wadokai. Activities Director & Officers: O Carolyn Watson 1 st Dan Activities Director. Responsibilities: Organise and administer events as & when required, such as competition, regional events, etc. The organisation of the British Wadokai National Championships. Do all other such things, related to the position, required to assist in the smooth operation and running of British Wadokai. Academia Director: Gordon Hoare 7 th Dan Renshi. Responsibilities: Administrating & overseeing the formula, marking and content for all levels of the official BWK Yūdan Hikki Shiken (written examinations) throughout the United Kingdom. Written examinations are available for all 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Dan levels. Regional Academia Assessors: Gordon Hoare 7 th Dan (South), Elizabeth Rayman 1 st Dan (South), Richard House 4 th Dan (Southwest), Mick Adams 6 th Dan (Southwest). Michael Ilderton 6 th Dan (North). Responsibilities: The running & control of the official BWK Black-belt written examinations. Examinations must be conducted in a pre-arranged examination con- trolled environment, under examination conditions, for the required time-period of the Black-Belt Written Examination/s (usually 90-minutes). Venues must be suitable and adequate for the required tests taking into consideration all applicants requirements, etc. Applicants must be under the supervision of the Academia Assessor at all times during the written examination process. Assessors should have possession of a stop-watch and control the time of the examination on a strict time basis. Information of venue, dates and times must be sent to the Chief Examiner; so as the necessary information can be promoted and relayed on the Date Section for all expected (and ongoing) national as well as regional applicants. Expenses will be taken from the British Wadokai funds. The Academia Assessor will also mark papers and send the results to the Chief Examiner at least one-week prior to the arranged Practical Yūdan Assessment. Do all other such things, related to the position, required to assist in the smooth operation and running of British Wadokai. Child Protection & Legal Officer: Elizabeth Rayman 1 st Dan. Responsibilities: Ensure the necessary implementations are in place for the safeguarding of young and vulnerable people within membership of British Wadokai. Do all other such things, related to the position, required to assist in the smooth operation and running of British Wadokai. CRB/DBS Officer: Mike Ilderton 7 th Dan Renshi. Responsibilities: Ensure that the CRB/DBS facilities are available to all members of British Wadokai. Do all other such things, related to the position, required to assist in the smooth operation and running of British Wadokai. THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Chief Instructor/Technical Director: Gary E Swift (8th Dan) Kyoshi. Assistant Chief Instructor: Ian Hunter (7 th Dan) Renshi. Leading Technical Assessor: Gordon Hoare (7 th Dan) Renshi. Senior Technical Assessor: Michael Adams (6 th Dan) Renshi. Senior Technical Assessor: James Charnaud 5 th Dan. Senior Technical Assessor: James Taylor 5 th Dan. The Executive Technical Committee will be made up of all Direct Member Yūdansha of 5th Dan & above and under the direct responsibility of the BWK President. The duties of the ETC will include, but are not limited to: The overview and control of the technical standards within BWK. Monitor the progress and implement/advise, where necessary, the promotion of Yūdansha of 4th Dan & above within the BWK. Involved with the infrastructure (both political and technical) within the BWK. The organisation of the British Wadokai Standardisation & Advancement Courses. The organisation of the British Wadokai Committee of the British Wadokai Karate Federation Yūdan Shinsa. Have the welfare of BWK and BWK Members as a prime directive. REGIONAL SUB COMMITTEES A Regional Sub Committee will be responsible, for their region, for the benefit of organising activities on behalf of the British Wadokai Executive & Technical Committees. Regional Sub-Committees are responsible for the Administration and Maintenance of BWK Clubs within their own Region; this would include (although not limited to) the organisation of Regional Competitions, Courses, Yūdan Shinsa, administration and acceptance of potential high-graded membership, etc. Set up Regional Yūdan Shinsa Panel for the presence of the BWK President. (Venue and travelling costs will be met by British Wadokai. All payments from participants to be made payable to British Wadokai). Upon requirements from the BWK President, organise venue/s for any Regional BWK Standardisation/Advancement Courses. (Venue and travelling costs will be met by British Wadokai. All payments from participants to be made payable to British Wadokai). May organise, for regional fund-raising, Regional BWK Competitions & Courses, etc. Liaise with other Sub-Committees for the benefit of Multi- Regional or National Events, etc. A Liaison Officer may be appointed, by various Regional Committees, to retain cohesion in these circumstances and events. Suggestions for additions/amendments to the BWK Rules & Regulations are only accepted from BWK Club Instructors (of Shodan & above) and must initially go through the Regional General Secretary for consideration by the Regional Committee. If the amendment-suggestion is accepted by the Regional Committee then at the UK-AGM it may be brought forward to the Sub-Committee prior to being heard by the Executive Technical Committee. There will only be Suggestions for Additions accepted for Executive level and/or policy NOT Technical or Syllabus; as Technical and Syllabus implementations will remain intact. Only the Technical Director/President has the authority to change the Technical Syllabus and/or Grading Procedures. NB: The cohesion of each region is the responsibility of each Regional Committee.

13 Page 13 Kikioji, Mikuzure and Futanren 聞き置じ見崩れ不鍛錬 One who practices karate learns quickly that you can learn how to fight and still can lose the fight. The one with most practice, has often the best percentages to win, but nobody is invincible. Kikioji, Mikuzure and Futanren is about the three possible causes of defeat. It is interesting to see that two elements are connected to emotion and one to rationality. The first one concerning an emotional response is Kikioji. Kikioji 聞き及じ To fear your opponent because of o f his reputation. Kikiobu means to hear of. You might hear stories about someone else. Heroic stories. Dangerous stories. For sure above your level. And by hearing this about your opponent.. you are already at a disadvantage. Mikuzure: 見崩れ To fear your opponent because of his dangerous appearance. Mikuzure is a specific word that consists of two kanji. The first one Mi means body and Kuzure means to destroy or to crumble. It is as if you collapse by the mere sight of your opponent. His appearance makes you collapse at first glance. Mentally, physically, or both. Again, you are at a disadvantage. Futanren: 不鍛錬 To fear your opponent due to inadequate training. If one is not influenced by his opponent, then he can still be insecure, because one knows that he is not prepared enough for the fight. The only way to solve this is more practice. British Wadokai Awards Criteria Criteria for British Wadokai s Crusader Award. Awarded to individuals who (these examples are not exhaustive); actively teach pure British Wadokai Karate, selflessly & actively promote British Wadokai, Demonstrate Exemplary Dedication & Loyalty to British Wadokai, etc. Criteria for British Wadokai s Flagship Award. This award is given to clubs who (these examples are not exhaustive); have 1st class Dojo facilities, highest score percentage of student kyu grade passes, 1st class administration, best club discipline, best club etiquette & respect, demonstrates 100% membership commitment to British Wadokai. Criteria for British Wadokai s Student of the Year Award. Awarded to individuals who (these examples are not exhaustive); show 100% dedication & loyalty to their club and to British Wadokai. Criteria for British Wadokai s Sensei of the Year Award. As far as Sensei of the Year is concerned, we tend to look at their own students as the proof-of-the-pudding, as well as their own personal contribution is concerned. Criteria for British Wadokai s Yūdansha of the Year Award. Loyalty and dedication is paramount, as well as an exceptional commitment to being involved with as many national & international events held by British Wadokai. Yūdansha do not necessarily have to run their own Dojo, but demonstrate an ability to commit to as many aspects of British Wadokai training and infrastructure.

14 Page 14 英国和道会空手道連盟 -本部道場 British Wadokai New Members Gunnislake (Cornwall); Theo Felcey. Shinwa (France); Levy Jules, Enora Grosse, Jennifer Jules. Cirencester (Gloucestershire); Rafael Pocha. Plymouth (Devon); Victor Bhagwandin, Yi Zong Ong, Richard Leevers. Welcome to British Wadokai! BWK Kyu Grade Promotions Plymouth Schools (Devon & Cornwall); Gunnislake (Cornwall); December the 4th Adam Benjamin 4th Kyū, Kai Benjamin 4th Kyū, Gen Benjamin 4th Kyū, Nye Whalley 8th Kyū, Ben Whalley 8th Kyū (1st Class), Peter Gadd 8th Kyū (1st Class), Alfie Gadd 8th Kyū, Theo Felcey 9th Kyū, Alistair MacDonald 9th Kyū. Pomphlett (Devon); December the 5th Phil Clench 7th Kyū, Austen Clench 7th Kyū, Benjamin Preston 7th Kyū, Stephen Pritchard 3rd Kyū. Plymouth University (Devon); December the 3rd Bethan Roberts 9th Kyū, Yi Zon Ong 9th Kyū, Victor Bhagwandin 9th Kyū, Lucy De Groot 9th Kyū, Richard Leevers 9th Kyū, Alexandra Lettington 9th Kyū, Rachel Simpson 6th Kyū, Gemma Sugg 6th Kyū, Amanpal Dhaliwal 6th Kyū, Rebecca Garnet 6th Kyū, Emanuel Senft 3rd Kyū, James Allen 3rd Kyū, Samuel Yelland 3rd Kyū. Chief Examiner Gary Swift Kyoshi, Assistant Examiners Trevor Wickett 5th Dan, Mike McPherson 2nd Dan, Mike Diggle 2nd Dan, Carolyn Watson 1st Dan. Well done to you all! Some of the articles and photographs used, within this publication, may have come from various sources within the Internet. British Wadokai fully appreciates and acknowledges the rights of the original owners, and in most cases the sources have been identified and mentioned where possible.

15 Page 15 BRITISH WADOKAI KARATE-DO FEDERATION LICENCE/MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION All members must hold an up-to-date British Wadokai Licence/Grade Record Book and proof of National Insurance cover within two weeks of starting, and PRIOR to, regular training. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN CAPITAL LETTERS WITH BLACK INK Forename - Surname [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ] Full Address [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ] [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ] [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ][ ] Post Code Tel. No. Date of Birth / / Present Grade Kyu/Dan Club Full start date if new licence / / TYPE OF LICENCE (please tick in box) New: Student/Instructor* British Wadokai Licence. [ ] Renewal: Student/Instructor* British Wadokai Licence. [ ] Cheque/BACS.* If Renewal: BWK 5-digit Licence No. Expiry Date / / Family Unit.** [ ] Replacement. *** [ ] 5.75 *IMPORTANT IF BACS PAYMENT: Please Enter BACS Reference: Have you ever had a criminal conviction? YES/NO. If YES we will contact you for details. Do you accept that the practise of a combat-art or contact-sport involves the risk of serious injury? YES/NO. Do you suffer from any medical condition/s? YES/NO. If YES, please indicate which applies. EPILEPSY, HAE- MOPHILIA, HEART DISORDERS, HIV/AIDS, RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, DIABETES, NERVOUS DISOR- DERS, OTHER/S: If you suffer from any medical condition, it is important to ensure that your instructor is aware of these. It is also advised that ALL applicants (especially over the age of 40) should have a Medical Examination BEFORE commencing into any physical activity related to the Martial-arts. I have read & understood the BWK Rules & Regulations, Dojo Rules and Training Conditions: INCLUDE WITH APPLICATION 1. Remittance. Cheque/Postal Order Payable to British Wadokai Passport sized photographs. Not required if renewal. DO NOT SEND YOUR IWF GRADE RECORD BOOK TO THE LICENCE OFFICE FOR RENEWAL YOU ARE NOT INSURED TO TRAIN, INSTRUCT, ATTEND COURSES, GRADE OR COMPETE IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS A VALID UP-TO-DATE LICENCE Applicant Signature Date / / (Parent/Guardian if under the age of 18 years) Instructor Signature Date / / (Instructor/Secretary) Keep Licence with you, at all times, whilst at the Dojo. Send completed form to: British Wadokai. 57 South Hill, Hooe, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9PT. BWK reserves the right to refuse an application without giving a reason. Allow 14 days for processing. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED AND RETURNED THIS IS A TWO PAGE APPLICATION FORM - PLEASE SEE OVER

16 Page 16 IMPORTANT INFORMATION & CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE A VALID LICENCE & INSURANCE AT ALL TIMES IT IS THE STUDENT S RESPONSIBILITY TO SEND LICENCE RENEWAL APPLICATION FORM IN PRIOR TO EXPIRY FULLY COMPLETED AND DIRECTLY TO THE LICENCE OFFICE. Licence Insurance and Membership Records will CEASE immediately upon expiry. * Please delete where appropriate. New Licences - Check postage-weight with the Post Office BEFORE sending. A new Licence/Membership will commence from the date application is received by the IWF Licence Office. You will require 2 passport-style photographs for all NEW BRITISH WADOKAI Licences. ** Family Members are discounted for 3 or more closed family units (immediate family living at the same address (parents & siblings) and does not include distant relatives, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.). Family members must apply together on separate Licence Application Forms (one form per family member). Once a family has been issued with a Family Licence Facility more family members can be added later, if required, without extra cost! Insurances - Public Liability & Person to Person Liability Insurances within a British Wadokai Licence is for all traditional Wadoryu training and related activities organised by British Wadokai and the British Wado Federation. Cover does not include training outside of British Wadokai (or BWF). Students are also forbidden to train in Sport Karate, MMA, kick-boxing, training with, or use of live bladed weapons etc. An Instructor who allows, promotes, encourages, or has knowledge of any of his membership involved within these inadequately insured activities, will be considered Negligent & Liable. If unsure, please contact Katasure Insurance. For UK Personal Accident Cover, and/or Freelance Instructor Insurance Cover, please contact: Katasure Insurance, Kinder House, Lombard Street, West Bromwich. B70 8SD. T E enquiries@katasure.co.uk Renewals RENEW BEFORE EXPIRY. Licence Insurance & Membership will CEASE immediately upon expiry DO NOT send your BWK Licence/Grade Book to the Licence Office. Renewals may be sent & attached by and paid by BACS. For Electronic Applications: Bank: HSBC. Account Name: British Wadokai. Sort Code: Account: International Transaction Details: IBAN No.: GB98MIDL Swift No.: MIDLGB2149F Important: Please /send receipt or proof of payment to iwflicences@gmail.com Applications from other organisations - Depending on origination (origin of style, certification, lineage, etc.) grades registered within your previous karate licence will be 'automatically' transferred [as honorary status] to your new BWK Licence upon acceptance; Please include your previous Licence (or photocopy) for British Wadokai records. Your Instructor will continue your grade commencement once you are in receipt of your new licence, technically updated to your present grade and are fully conversant with the requirements for progression. Apply as New Licence. THIS MUST BE YOUR ONLY LICENCE YOU CANNOT DOUBLE-LICENCE (please refer to the BWK Rules & Regulations). Late Renewals Firstly: It is the sole responsibility of the individual to keep their insurance, licence, and membership up to date and valid. Secondly: It is considered 'negligent' for an instructor to allow students to train without adequate insurance. You are placing yourself and your instructor at risk of negligent liability by training without insurance. Due to the turnover of student memberships in martial-arts it is usually considered that if a martial-arts licence has expired it is normally due to the result of the individual terminating training & membership etc. A student who allows his/ her licence to expire will result in the following: 1. Registration card is destroyed immediately. 2. Kyu grade registration records destroyed. 3. Insurance cover becomes invalid immediately at time of expiry. 4. Membership terminated at time of expiry. All licences, memberships, grades will be immediately cancelled upon expiry. It will be up to the Leading Club Instructor to reinstate any grades lost, due to expiry, through application of a new BWK Licence/Registration. Only the latest grade will be reinstated on the BWK Registration Card as all previous records would have been destroyed. *** Replacement Licence Books - To replace a Licence Book, which has been lost or damaged, you must use this form. Replacement Licence Books are charged at 5.75 each payable to British Wadokai. Your recent registered grade will be stamped onto the replacement Licence Book. If you require a replacement licence as part of your renewal, please add replacement value to renewal price ( 30.75). Insurance. United Kingdom National Benefits Insured: General Third Party Indemnity, Public Liability and Member to Member Liability; 10m. For Full Synopsis, please refer to Master Policy. BWK Insurance Covers all ages. A British Wadokai Licence includes: 1. Registration & Membership to British Wadokai/ International Wado Federation. 2. UK Person to Person and Public Liability Insurance 10m 3. Personal grade record log. 4. Personal injury log. 5. Includes Instructor Insurance, if applied/ indicated, 5m. Updated 13/02/17