"Loyal to Style!"

The official National Governing Body for all Traditional and Autonomous Wado Karate Clubs and Groups, within the United Kingdom, under the International Wado Federation. Bringing Wado organisations together within England, Wales, Scotland, 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 style-purists.  Leave the nonsense behind. 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 within a mullt-style environment.

In the UK alone we have been waiting nearly 50 years for a national governing body that could cater for the needs of all karate-ka in England… This has still not happened. And personally I feel that, due to the diverse nature of all the individual styles of karate, it never will happen. You cannot successfully unify tradition with sport, someone always loses down the line, it can only survive separately. As a traditionalist, what benefits have we seen by being consistently part of (and paying huge amounts of money for) All-Styles Governing Bodies that have very little in their constitutions for the traditionalists who want to progress in their own style?

"Follow your Style!"

The British Wado Federation caters for the needs of autonomous and/or independent Wado clubs/groups, within the United Kingdom, providing support, administration, grade progression, recognition, wadoryu competition opurtunities, and traditional Wado karate training for all.

English Wado federations have certainly suffered some of the worst political upheavals and conflicts over the past 30 years, or so, than most; and it certainly isn't getting any better with the introduction of 'All-Styles Sport-Karate' governing bodies systematically restricting and breaking up world single styles in their path. However within the British Wado Federation we can only see a positive and optimistic environment that can allow Wado to flourish, as it should, without restriction or bias towards the type of Wado practised by its members well into to the future. The British Wado Federation do not 'control', we simply supply services and support for all who join us.

"Following Style not Politics!"

The British Wado Federation was formed in 2007, evolving from the already fully-established infrastructure of British Wadokai and the Alliance of International Wadoryu (AIWa), which were founded in 1976 and 1982 respectively. The British Wado Federation is a 'neutral style-specific' National Governing Body and NOT an 'All-Styles' or 'Sport-Orientated' Karate Governing Body, so we accept Wado members from all World Governing Bodies without discrimination or restriction.

"We Won't Compromise Our Style for All-styles!"

There is no place for 'sport politics' in a single-style karate system, such as Wado karate, so therefore the British Wado Federationare not interested or involved with these types of affiliations. We do not believe in watering down or sacrificing our style by joining organisations that promote 'all-styles' unity.

The British Wado Federation is a non-profit/non-commercial Wado only Karate Governing Body, bringing together British & English Wado, Wadokai and Wadoryu karate associations and federations under one roof.

"Support not Authority!"

British Wado Federation offers services, support, unity and an allegiance for all members - There will be no interference with the type of Wado Karate practised.

Services available and provided by the British Wado Federation, if required, include access to Fully Comprehensive Public and Person to Person Liability Insurance, Child Protection Office/r, CRB Resources, H&S Advice and Courses, Coaching Courses, Yudansha Registration, Grade Progression Facilities, Traditional Wado Courses and a Traditional Wado Competition each year, plus much more.

"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 International Wado Federation. Website: www.internationalwadofederation.co.uk

Kenshindoryu Summer Course on 23rd & 24th June 2012. Further details see our 'Events Page' or visit: www.kenshindoryu.co.uk

All British Wadokai Members Welcome!