The British Wado Federation Yūdan Assessment Panel (YAP)
This is an 'optional' facility for British Wado Federation Association/Group/Club Members who wish to have an independent & impartial Wado Examiner/Panel for their own students or senior graded yūdansha (including Chief/Senior Instructor) progression.
This is NOT an 'all-styles' panel of judges, who generally have no idea of what they are looking at, but a panel of highly graded Wado exponent purists. Also, every applicant will be assessed/graded on the authentic, legitimate generic BWF WADO syllabus.
All applicants must be from a traditional Wado lineage. 'Wado-based' groups may not necessarily be considered for Yudan assessment (due to promoting a 'watered-down' variant of traditional Wado Karate). BWF Panel Judges are 'traditionalists'.
All applicants must be from a traditional Wado lineage. 'Wado-based' groups may not necessarily be considered for Yudan assessment (due to promoting a 'watered-down' variant of traditional Wado Karate). BWF Panel Judges are 'traditionalists'.
Regional Examination Panel
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF AN INTERNATIONAL WADO FEDERATION LICENCE & MEMBERSHIP PRIOR TO A BWF GRADING, WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE BRITISH WADO FEDERATION LICENCING OFFICE. You can obtain an International Wado Federation Licence/Membership Form from the 'Administration' Section of this website.
All regions will be divided into the following. Southwest - Southeast & London - Northeast (also covering Yorkshire).
No examiner will be expected to operate outside of his own region.
Please see near to the bottom of this web-page to locate your nearest Regional Chief Examiner.
No examiner will be expected to operate outside of his own region.
Please see near to the bottom of this web-page to locate your nearest Regional Chief Examiner.
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The British Wado Federation Grade Panel can cater for as few or as many applicants at any time.
Private Club/Association Gradings
For 'Private Black-belt Gradings', these can also be arranged. Please refer to your Regional Chief Examiner for details and pricing, etc.
British Wado Federation Yudan Shinsa Examinations for Member Groups/Clubs.
Prices.
Official Gradings:
Unless previously arranged by the British Wado Federation, these Gradings will be conducted at Horsham (Sussex). Applicants are charged £250 each, which would be applied through the British Wado Federation. Upon a success the recipient will be awarded a British Wado Federation framed-A4 Certificate plus an International Wado Federational A3 Certificate (a black-belt will also be included for a shodan pass).
Private Gradings:
Private Gradings are charged at £350 per applicant. If gradings are to be held at an Association's own facilities (or to and from a predesignated/agreed venue) the Chief Examiner's travelling expenses will be added to the examination fee.
Members must select their own relevant Chief Regional Examiner from the Examiners List available below. Chief Examiners will operate within their own Regions for BWF Associations & Groups. Chief Examiners will not encroach on other regions or regional groups, etc.
Requirements from applying association.
1. Name & present grade of Applicant/s.
2. Valid IWF/BWF Licence & Grade Book.
3. Name and age of student.
4. Arranged and confirmed venue and date.
5. Written assurances that each applicant complies to all recommendations of eligibility (time served, technical and mental competence, etc.) set out by applying association.
6. Full payment with application.
British Wado Federation Yudan Shinsa Examinations for Member Groups/Clubs.
Prices.
Official Gradings:
Unless previously arranged by the British Wado Federation, these Gradings will be conducted at Horsham (Sussex). Applicants are charged £250 each, which would be applied through the British Wado Federation. Upon a success the recipient will be awarded a British Wado Federation framed-A4 Certificate plus an International Wado Federational A3 Certificate (a black-belt will also be included for a shodan pass).
Private Gradings:
Private Gradings are charged at £350 per applicant. If gradings are to be held at an Association's own facilities (or to and from a predesignated/agreed venue) the Chief Examiner's travelling expenses will be added to the examination fee.
Members must select their own relevant Chief Regional Examiner from the Examiners List available below. Chief Examiners will operate within their own Regions for BWF Associations & Groups. Chief Examiners will not encroach on other regions or regional groups, etc.
Requirements from applying association.
1. Name & present grade of Applicant/s.
2. Valid IWF/BWF Licence & Grade Book.
3. Name and age of student.
4. Arranged and confirmed venue and date.
5. Written assurances that each applicant complies to all recommendations of eligibility (time served, technical and mental competence, etc.) set out by applying association.
6. Full payment with application.
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Venue for BWF Yūdan Shinsa for the Southern Region.The Scout Hall, Swindon Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2HF.
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Venue for BWF Yūdan Shinsa for the Southwest Region.Pomphlett Church, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 7BL.
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Venue may change due to circumstances, so please keep up-to-date by regularly visiting the BWF Date Section.
British Wado Federation Black-Belt Examination Board & Committee (YAP 2018/9).
Regional BWF Panel Examiners
Northeast Regional BWF Panel Examiners
Chief Examiner Northeast
Michael Ilderton 7th Dan (British Wadokai).
Level 4f. Location: Newcastle - Northeast Region. |
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Examiner Northeast
Cuthbert Tatters 5th Dan (Tetsu no Tenshi Wadoryu). Level 4d.
Location: Newcastle/Northeast Region. |
South & Southeast Regional BWF Panel Examiners (also to cover London)
Chief Examiner South
Michael Rapley 8th Dan Kyoshi (British Wadokai).
Level 4g. Location: South/Southeast Region. |
Senior Examiner South
Ian Hunter 8th Dan Renshi (British Wadokai).
Level 4g. Location: South/Southeast Region. |
Senior Examiner South
Paul Elliott 7th Dan Renshi (SEMKA).
Level 4f. Location: South/Southeast Region. |
Senior Examiner South
Gordon Hoare 7th Dan (British Wadokai).
Level 4f. Location: South/Southeast Region. |
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Southwestern Regional Panel Examiners
Chief Examiner
Gary E Swift Hanshi (British Wadokai).
Level 5. Location: Southwest Region. |
Senior Examiner
Nick Smith 8th Dan (Kenshukai Wadoryu Karate).
Level 4g. Location: Southwest Region. |
Senior Examiner
Richard House 5th Dan (British Wadokai).
Level 4d. Location: Southwest Region. |
Panel Examiner
James Rendell 4th Dan (Hakuba Wadoryu).
Level 4c. Location: Southwest Region. |
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Panel Examiner
Mark Lawrence 3rd Dan (British Wadokai).
Level 4b. Location: Southwest Region. |
Venue for the British Wado Federation Yudan Shinsa Southern Region
The Scout Hall, Swindon Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 2HF.
Please refer to the British & International Wado Federation Date Section for dates allocated for future IWF/BWF Yudan Shinsa. IWF Fully Licensed Members may contact the BWF Chief Examiner for grading conditions and availability.
Regional Examiners are not restricted to Region, as they may be invited to attend any Regional Examination throughout the UK.
Please refer to the BWF's Rules & Regulations, the BWF Black Belt Application Form and the BWF Black Belt Syllabus for further details.
Regional Examiners are not restricted to Region, as they may be invited to attend any Regional Examination throughout the UK.
Please refer to the BWF's Rules & Regulations, the BWF Black Belt Application Form and the BWF Black Belt Syllabus for further details.
Venue for the British Wado Federation Yudan Shinsa Southwest Region
Pomphlett Church Hall, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 7BL.
Please refer to the British & International Wado Federation Date Section for dates allocated for future IWF/BWF Yudan Shinsa. IWF Fully Licensed Members may contact the BWF Chief Examiner for grading conditions and availability.
Regional Examiners are not restricted to Region, as they may be invited to attend any Regional Examination throughout the UK.
Please refer to the BWF's Rules & Regulations, the BWF Black Belt Application Form and the BWF Black Belt Syllabus for further details.
Regional Examiners are not restricted to Region, as they may be invited to attend any Regional Examination throughout the UK.
Please refer to the BWF's Rules & Regulations, the BWF Black Belt Application Form and the BWF Black Belt Syllabus for further details.
BRITISH WADO FEDERATION EXAMINER GRADE LEVELS
Optional British Wado Federation Yudan Gradings.
All BWF Yūdan level grades may be conducted under the direction of any the aforementioned BWF Examiners. All BWK Examiner Qualifications and Levels are standardised by the BWF Technical Committee.
BWF Grade Examiners Levels are categorised as follows:
Optional British Wado Federation Yudan Gradings.
All BWF Yūdan level grades may be conducted under the direction of any the aforementioned BWF Examiners. All BWK Examiner Qualifications and Levels are standardised by the BWF Technical Committee.
BWF Grade Examiners Levels are categorised as follows:
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Examination Levels:
Level 1 (Shodan): May grade up to 6th Kyu. Level 2 (Nidan): May grade up to 3rd Kyu. Level 3 (Sandan): May grade up to 1st Kyu. Level 4 (Sandan & above): May grade up to & including 7th Dan * Level 5: Chief Examiner/Assessor. |
* Level 4 Senior Examiners, forming part of the Yūdan Assessment Panel, may only be involved in the assessment of Yūdan Level grades as follows.
Breakdown of Level 4 Senior Examiner Qualifications: Level 4a; May grade up to & including 1st Dan. Level 4b; May grade up to & including 2nd Dan. Level 4c; May grade up to & including 3rd Dan. Level 4d; May grade/award up to & including 4th Dan. Level 4e; May grade/award up to & including 5th Dan. Level 4f; May grade/award up to & including 6th Dan. Level 4g; May grade/award up to & including 7th Dan. |
IWF Certificates will be included as part of the award, in the event of success, during the official BWF Yudan Shinsa award ceremony.
