GENERAL INFORMATION

Information
The Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Academy is open to all practitioners of Wado-Ryu Karate who wish to follow the true teachings of the founder of Wado-Ryu Karate-Do, Grandmaster Hironori Ohtsuka I. The Wado Academy is headed by his son, Grandmaster Hironori Ohtsuka II and the chief instructor is M. Shiomitsu 9th Dan Hanshi. Since it’s conception in 1989 the Academy has grown into a huge organization with affiliated clubs worldwide. Shiomitsu Sensei travels regularly to each club to conduct courses, gradings and most importantly maintain a uniform standard.

Courses UK
As well as the UK Summer and Winter courses, there are many weekend courses to which students are warmly invited to attend. Please see the Yearplan for details. Unless specified, all grades are welcome to all courses.

Courses Overseas
There are many courses held in various countries throughout the world. Please see the Yearplan for details.

Downloads
Membership Application Form (Word Document)
Membership Renewal Form (Word Document)
Dan Grade Syllabus 2007/08

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