Updated: Monday, 20th of May 2013.
Welcome to the British Wado Karate Federation National Governing Body (Eikoku Wado Renmei).
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The British Wado Federation is recognised as the only official governing body for British Wado Karate by the European Wado Federation and International Wado Federation.
UK Wado-ryu 50 years old this year!
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14th July 2013
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British Wado Federation - The International Wado Federation's National Governing Body for Wado Karate in Great Britain - Promoting and Inviting Autonomous Wado Karate Unity!
"Loyal to Style!"
The official National Governing Body for all established Traditional and Autonomous Wado Karate Clubs and Groups, within the United Kingdom, under the European Wado Federation and International Wado Federation.
The British Wado Federation... Bringing 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 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 over 50 years for a national governing body that could cater for the needs of all karate-ka and Karate styles in England… This has still not happened. And personally we feel that, due to the diverse nature of the many individual styles of karate involved, it will be very unlikely to ever 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 'unnecessarily' large 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, so therefore the British Wado Federation are 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 friendly roof.
"Support not Authority!"
British Wado Federation offers services, support, unity and an allegiance for all members - There is a dedicated committee running the affairs of the British Wado Federation so there will be no interference with the type of Wado Karate you practise.
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, Legal Advise, H&S Advice and Courses, Coaching Courses, Yudansha Registration, Grade Progression Facilities, Shiai-Gumite (Competition Sparring) Courses, 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 European Wado Federation (EWF) and International Wado Federation (IWF).
European Wado Federation. www.europeanwadofederation.com
International Wado Federation. www.internationalwadofederation.co.uk
The official National Governing Body for all established Traditional and Autonomous Wado Karate Clubs and Groups, within the United Kingdom, under the European Wado Federation and International Wado Federation.
The British Wado Federation... Bringing 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 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 over 50 years for a national governing body that could cater for the needs of all karate-ka and Karate styles in England… This has still not happened. And personally we feel that, due to the diverse nature of the many individual styles of karate involved, it will be very unlikely to ever 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 'unnecessarily' large 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, so therefore the British Wado Federation are 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 friendly roof.
"Support not Authority!"
British Wado Federation offers services, support, unity and an allegiance for all members - There is a dedicated committee running the affairs of the British Wado Federation so there will be no interference with the type of Wado Karate you practise.
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, Legal Advise, H&S Advice and Courses, Coaching Courses, Yudansha Registration, Grade Progression Facilities, Shiai-Gumite (Competition Sparring) Courses, 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 European Wado Federation (EWF) and International Wado Federation (IWF).
European Wado Federation. www.europeanwadofederation.com
International Wado Federation. www.internationalwadofederation.co.uk
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.
European Wado Federation (EWF)
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International Wado Federation (IWF)
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Unlike 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! We just charge for optional sevices, 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:
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"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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"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.
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Application Form for Membership to the British Wado Federation. British Wado Federation
For Autonomous Wado unity within Great Britain, then join us here at the British Wado Federation (see contact page or click-on image).
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World Wado Unity with the International Wado Federation International Wado Federation
For Autonomous World Wado Unity click on image to be taken to the International Wado Federation Application Form.
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The British Wado Federation is also a member of the European Wado Federation (EWF)
European Wado Federation
K4-ALL!
The British Wado Federation believes in a 'Karate For All' Policy and does NOT restrict members from training or competing with other organisations inside or outside of the International Wado Federation.
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 to any 'multi-style' affiliation or organisation as we do not follow or support 'generic sport-karate'.
The British Wado Federation is not a member to any 'multi-style' affiliation or organisation 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, gender, 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, gender, ethnic background, national origin, or physical handicap.
 British Wado Federation |
 Member of the International Wado Federation |
European Wado Federation
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By Appointment to Her Royal Highness Princess Linda Tomislav Karadjordjevic
British Wado Federation. Established in February 2007 with foundations dating back to 1973.
"Proud to be British, Proud to be Wado!"
