It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of one of world's most respected Wado Sensei, Shingo Ohgami 8th Dan.
(1941-2019)
Our deepest condolences go out to all his Family, Friends and Deshi. He will be sorely missed.
(1941-2019)
Our deepest condolences go out to all his Family, Friends and Deshi. He will be sorely missed.
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Welcome to the British Wado Karate Federation (Eikoku Wado Renmei)
National Governing Body Alliance
Fed up with the continual bickering politics of multi-style and/or sport-karate governing bodies?
Fed up with watching your fees disappear into a black-hole or even into committee members' pockets?
Do you want to join a National Governing Body that only has interests in Wado Karate & Practitioners?
At the British Wado Federation you can keep your money and still run your own affairs!
Want an insurance package for your club/group that fully includes all your Instructors, and more?
British Wado Federation - The International Wado Federation's National Governing Body for Wado Karate in Great Britain - Promoting and Inviting Autonomous, Independent and Associate Wado Karate Unity!
All our facilities are optional, so you can choose the facilities that you require at any time.
All our facilities are optional, so you can choose the facilities that you require at any time.
The British Wado Federation is NOT a Business
We do not take your money for joining - We do not take your money just for being in membership.
We don't even expect you to leave any existing affiliation in order to join us!
We do not take your money for joining - We do not take your money just for being in membership.
We don't even expect you to leave any existing affiliation in order to join us!
"He who chases many rabbits, ends up catching none!" A Wado Organisation just for Wado Clubs & Groups...
"Loyal to Style!"The ONLY official National Governing Body for all established Traditional and Fully Autonomous Wado Karate Clubs and Groups, within the United Kingdom, under the European Wado Federation and International Wado Federation.
The British Wado Federation... Inviting Wado organisations together within England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and all parts of the British Isles, in mutual harmony. The British Wado Federation does not recognise multi-style organisations as a way forward, as they generally have mixed political agendas and negative influences for single-style purists. Leave the nonsense behind and be loyal to your own style, not everyone else's. Avoid the world's 'all-styles sport-karate' politics. We will not let Wado perish and be broken up within a 'generic' multi-style environment. |
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The British Wado Federation is recognised as the only official Governing Body for British and British-based Wado Karate by the European Wado Federation and International Wado Federation. The British Wado Federation is NOT a Limited Company or a commercially motivated organisation,
so (unlike the majority of other 'governing bodies') does not rely on 'profit' or membership fees to exist.
so (unlike the majority of other 'governing bodies') does not rely on 'profit' or membership fees to exist.
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The British Wado Federation DO NOT charge for affiliation membership, just for any optional facilities being used.
"Member Groups can take advantage of as much or as little as they wish!" So, if you are at least a 1st Dan, of 18 years or over, and teach Wado Karate at your own club or group, you may like to consider the British Wado Federation as the next step upon the 'Wado' ladder. "Purely Wado for Wado Purists!" Why aren't all National Karate Governing Bodies free to join? Ours is - You just pay for the services you use! "One day all Governing Bodies will be as good as ours!" The British Wado Federation is affiliated to the European Wado Federation (EWF) and International Wado Federation (IWF). European Wado Federation. www.europeanwadofederation.com International Wado Federation. www.internationalwadofederation.co.uk |
Counties in membership to the British Wado Federation.
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The British Wado Federation is directly affiliated to the International Wado Federation. The International Wado Federation is the only union for all established individual, autonomous and/or independent Wado Karate Schools, Groups and Associations around the World.
The International Wado Federation is a World Governing Body for traditional Wado/Wadoryu/Wadokai karate organisations. Promoting Wado unity world-wide as an 'alliance' of Wado associations and groups; irrespective of other national or world affiliations. We do not expect you to leave any existing World Governing Body to join the International Wado Federation, as our interests are only to encourage unity within all Wado. The International Wado Federation is not run by a Chief Instructor; as it is organised with common sense by a committee of like-minded people.
The International Wado Federation is a World Governing Body for traditional Wado/Wadoryu/Wadokai karate organisations. Promoting Wado unity world-wide as an 'alliance' of Wado associations and groups; irrespective of other national or world affiliations. We do not expect you to leave any existing World Governing Body to join the International Wado Federation, as our interests are only to encourage unity within all Wado. The International Wado Federation is not run by a Chief Instructor; as it is organised with common sense by a committee of like-minded people.
Important Information for International Wado Federation Members within the UK.
Some IWF-UK Member Groups/Clubs may not wish to form part of the British Wado Federation, so British Wado Federation membership will no longer be ‘AUTOMATIC’ for resident UK Groups/Clubs within the International Wado Federation. As from the 1st of February 2019 all International Wado Federation Members, especially those who wish to gain access British Wado Federation facilities (Insurances, Yūdan gradings, 1st Aid, Coaching Courses, etc.), may now need to ‘affiliate’ annually to the BWF.
BWF Affiliation Membership & Insurances must be renewed annually for Insurance & Membership Contract Continuity.
IWF Members, resident in the UK, will be removed from BWF membership if re-affiliation is not submitted, thus placing them on the ‘Allied’ facility of the International Wado Federation (IWF). All British Wado Federation Affiliated Groups/Clubs, especially those that use the BWK Insurance Facilities, must renew their affiliations annually.
Please note: BWF Affiliation expiry dates are on the Date Section, please use the BWF Affiliation Form and/or the BWF Re-affiliation Form available from the BWF Website, thank you.
Some IWF-UK Member Groups/Clubs may not wish to form part of the British Wado Federation, so British Wado Federation membership will no longer be ‘AUTOMATIC’ for resident UK Groups/Clubs within the International Wado Federation. As from the 1st of February 2019 all International Wado Federation Members, especially those who wish to gain access British Wado Federation facilities (Insurances, Yūdan gradings, 1st Aid, Coaching Courses, etc.), may now need to ‘affiliate’ annually to the BWF.
BWF Affiliation Membership & Insurances must be renewed annually for Insurance & Membership Contract Continuity.
IWF Members, resident in the UK, will be removed from BWF membership if re-affiliation is not submitted, thus placing them on the ‘Allied’ facility of the International Wado Federation (IWF). All British Wado Federation Affiliated Groups/Clubs, especially those that use the BWK Insurance Facilities, must renew their affiliations annually.
Please note: BWF Affiliation expiry dates are on the Date Section, please use the BWF Affiliation Form and/or the BWF Re-affiliation Form available from the BWF Website, thank you.
European Wado Federation (EWF)
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International Wado Federation (IWF)
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Unlike many other National Governing Bodies...
British Wado Federation will not take your money just for joining - Neither do we take your money just for being in membership. We don't even expect you to leave any existing affiliation in order to join us! You only pay for optional services, if/when required.
We can offer 'Full' or 'Associate' membership to all Wado groups wishing to affiliate to a 'WADO ONLY' National Governing Body. So, whether you want ‘direct’ or ‘autonomous’ facilities we can help and support you all the way.
Want more information about the British Wado Federation? Then please visit our 'Downloads' section and click on the 'Administration' page.
We can offer 'Full' or 'Associate' membership to all Wado groups wishing to affiliate to a 'WADO ONLY' National Governing Body. So, whether you want ‘direct’ or ‘autonomous’ facilities we can help and support you all the way.
Want more information about the British Wado Federation? Then please visit our 'Downloads' section and click on the 'Administration' page.
Types of Membership
Associate, Autonomous or Full Membership Options:
There are two types of affiliation, depending on your requirements.
1. Full Membership - British Wadokai; which is for 'direct membership'. BWK: www.wadokai.co.uk
2. Associate Membership - British Wado Federation; which is for autonomous clubs/groups seeking 'associate membership'. The British Wado Federation forms part of the European and International Wado Federations. BWF: www.britishwadofederation.co.uk
1. Full Membership - British Wadokai; which is for 'direct membership'. BWK: www.wadokai.co.uk
2. Associate Membership - British Wado Federation; which is for autonomous clubs/groups seeking 'associate membership'. The British Wado Federation forms part of the European and International Wado Federations. BWF: www.britishwadofederation.co.uk
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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!" Yoshihiko Iwasaki. |
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." Wikipedia. |
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World Wado Unity with the
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The British Wado Federation is also a member of the European Wado Federation (EWF)
The British Wado Federation is a Wado Governing Body for amateur and professionally run Wado Karate Schools and not a commercially motivated or profit-based karate business.
The British Wado Federation is not a member of any 'multi-style' affiliations or organisations, as we do not follow or support 'generic sport-karate'.
No 'sport', no 'all-styles', no 'catch', just pure Wado!
MISSION STATEMENT:
To preserve both the traditional development and the evolution of Wado Karate-Jujutsu. We strive to accomplish this in an environment free of intimidation, politics, and other negative distractions and influences. We further seek to foster a spirit of fellowship and understanding by welcoming all like-minded individuals, regardless of race, ethnic background, national origin, or physical handicap.
To preserve both the traditional development and the evolution of Wado Karate-Jujutsu. We strive to accomplish this in an environment free of intimidation, politics, and other negative distractions and influences. We further seek to foster a spirit of fellowship and understanding by welcoming all like-minded individuals, regardless of race, ethnic background, national origin, or physical handicap.
British Wado Federation
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European Wado Federation
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British Wado Federation. Established in February 2007 with foundations dating back to 1963.
"Proud to be British, Proud to be Wado!"
Disclaimer
British Wado Federation Associate Members are self-governing 'autonomous' members and will be considered 'Allied Members' to the IWF. The IWF will have no control over Associate Members as they will have their own Constitution/Rules & Regulations, Insurance Procedures and Member Protection Policies (including Child & Vulnerable Adults Protection Policy) for self-governance within their own Group/Association. For further details, please see Rules & Regulations.
Clarification: Autonomous/Independent Wado Groups are those who are accepted on the understanding that they are fully insured and self-governed by their own Wado Constitution and/or Rules & Regulations and administration, etc.
