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Welcome to the news section of the website. Here we post the latest stories from the Reading Wado-Kai Karate Club. For details on upcoming England Wado Kai Courses please click here>

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22 Jul 10 - Date for Diary

asbestosNo Karate 1st & 8th September 2010
 
Unfortunately there will be no karate on Wednesday the 1st and 8th September. This is because the building will be closed for two weeks to remove asbestos from the loft area in the cellar.
 
Normal training should resume on Wednesday 15th September; please watch the website for the latest updates.

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28 Jun 10 - Student of the month

Andy, Student of the Month

This month's Student of the Month Award was presented to Andy following the hard work he put into preparing for his recent grading success, including training for all three days of the 2010 England Wado-Kai Karate Summer Course.
 
The Student of the Month Award is presented by our instructors each month to the Karate Student who displays an extremely enthusiastic, positive and hardworking attitude to training throughout the month.

Well done Andy!!

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15 Jun 10 - Reading Students make the newspapers

Carl and Emily's recent success with their black belt gradings at the 2010 England Wado-Kai Karate Summer Course has made the local papers. (Click on the image to enlarge)

News paper karate May 2010 Reading Chronicle

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13 Jun 10 - Grading Success for Reading Students

Grading May 2010

It was a very successful bank holiday for the Reading club, with gradings for Billy, Andy, Carl and Emily at the 2010 England Wado-Kai Karate Summer Course, the biggest event of the England Wado-Kai Calendar.

Carl and Emily have been awarded the prestigious black belt grades of Nidan and Shodan respectively after impressing the panel of EWKR senior black belts.
 
Carl & EmilyThe assessments took place after a gruelling 12 hour training course held over three days in Guildford.  The black belt gradings involved a written exam and a demonstration of a wide range of karate techniques in front of a public audience and a panel of senior black belts from the England Wado-Kai Association.
 
The techniques included basic techniques (punching, kicking and blocking), combination techniques, pair work to demonstrate various attacks and blocks, several Kata and free fighting.
 
The black belt and certification were presented by 7th Dan Sensei Barry Wilkinson, Chief Instructor for England Wado-Kai.
 
Big congratulations also goto Andy and Billy who successfully graded to 8th kyu (yellow belt) and 6th kyu (green belt) at the EWKR Summer Course after putting in a lot of hard work, both at club training and the course.

For further information about grading please click here>

 

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01 May 10 - Student of the month

Student of the Month

This month's Student of the Month Award was presented to Spencer.
 
The Student of the Month Award is presented by our instructors each month.
 
It is awarded to the Karate Student who displays an extremely enthusiastic, positive and hardworking attitude to training throughout the month.

Well done Spencer!!

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09 Mar 10 - New Wado Book Available

Wado-Ryu Karate Book

A new Wado Ryu Karate Book has been released by Roberto Danubio, 6th Dan Wadokai.

In this Wado Ryu Karate manual you will find a unique and comprehensive collection of all the techniques, Katas and partner exercises of Wado Ryu Karate, in accordance with Japan Karatedo Federation of Wadokai guidelines in a remarkably detailed accuracy never before seen in a reference work.
 
This Wado Ryu Karate book can serve as a teacher’s manual for experienced Karate teachers, as well as an illustrated guide for ambitious students preparing for belt tests.

This Wado Ryu Karate manual contains:

  • All fundamental Wado Ryu techniques
  • All Wado Ryu Katas
  • All 10 Kihon Kumite forms
  • All 8 Ohio Kumite forms
  • All 7 Tantodori forms

With 352 pages and over 1400 color photos, this book is the most complete and comprehensive reference manual on the techniques of Wado Ryu Roberto DanubioKarate available.

To order a copy of this book visit www.wado-ryu-book.com

Roberto Danubio, is President and Chief Instructor of the Swiss Wadokai Karatedo Renmei (SWKR). Roberto is recognized as one of the leading technical experts in Wado Ryu Karate in Europe.

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03 Mar 10 - Grading Success for Reading Students

Grading Feb 2010

Congratulations to Ben, Bradley and Aaron on passing their recent gradings at the England Wado Kai junior training and grading Course held at the Aldershot dojo on Sunday 28th February 2010.

For further information about grading please click here>

Extra congratulations go to Bradley for earning this month's Student of the Month Award.
 
The Student of the Month Award is presented by our instructors each month to the Karate Student who displays an extremely enthusiastic, positive and hardworking attitude to training throughout the month.
 
All the instructors were pleased with how Bradley performed at the recent Junior Training Course and his success with his grading.

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19 Feb 10 - Belfast Tournament

Belfast Karate 2010

The Event Kicked Off with the usual format, Kata first then on to Kumite with three area's going it was soon underway with an entry of
approximate 100 plus we were not going to have a late finish the proceedings carried through to Lunchtime where a break was called to feed the Officials with Irish Stew & Chicken Curry as well as other nice buffet culinary delights.

The afternoon was very electrifying with a very good standard of Kumite EWKR Members put up a very good but were pushed in to 5th or 6th, those worthy of mention in Kumite - Nico Marengo, Dan Radford, James Reed acquitted themselves with honour it was just not their day, places in the Kata proved more successful especially with two Brothers Shaun & James Reed battling for in that coveted final for the Gold Spot for their Podium moment, in Kata saw EWKR taking eight places in the medal stakes with two (2) Gold one Silver and 5 Bronze Trophy/Medal spots.

James Reed 1st Kata (Cambeley Club
Luke Millington 1st Kata (Cannock Club)
Shaun Reed 2nd (Camberley Club
Faisal Ahmad 3rd Kata (Aldershot Club)
Rohan Iqbal 3rd Kata (Bagshot Club)
Marcus Yeatman 3rd Kata (Bagshot Club)
Chris Marks 3rd Kata (Cannock Club)
Dan Radford 3rd Kata (Liphook Club)

Well done to all of the 16 EWKR Squad especially to the EWKR Eight who were successful in Belfast through their own hard work determination and tenacity reachingthe meal spots they did us proud.

The next Tournament is the Ireland International Tournament Saturday 24th April 2010 in Ardee County Louth, Ireland.

The Squad Trials Selections for the Next Tournament in Dublin (Ireland International Tournament) is for North & Midland Selections Cannock on Sunday 14th March & 21st March in Aldershot

Barry Wilkinson
England Wado-Kai

 

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15 Feb 10 - Club closed at half term

There will be no training at the Reading karate club on Wednesday 17th Feb 2010. This is because we are closed during the half term.

If there is sufficient interest we will open on the other half terms during the year.

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25 Jan 10 - Price Change

To ensure we can meet our hall fees and the club instructor insurance this year, we will be raising the training fees by 50p, from £3.50 to £4.00 for under 16s and £4.50 to £5.00 for adults.
 
We regret having to make a price increase and it is something we’ve avoided for as long as possible. However it is necessary at this stage and we feel we are still very competitive when compared to other Karate and Sports clubs.
 
The price change will take effect from the fist week in february (3rd Feb 2010).
 
The price increase will be reviewed later in the year and if we have a consistent increase in numbers we will reduce the prices again. Any profits made at the club are always used to benefit our students and all the team that run the club are all volunteers.
 
The additional free half hour we introduced last year has been a great success and we will continue with this, running our class from 18:30 - 20:00.
 
Thanks for all your support over 2009 and we're looking forward to a great year of karate in 2010. 

 

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15 Jan 10 - Crowthorne karate

Crowthorne Wado Karate Club back on 16th January 2010

White & Yellow Belts - 10am - 11am
Orange & above Belts 11am - 12 noon
Fight Club is on as Usual 12 - 1pm

As this is a New Venue for us please leave with extra time to park and locate our temporary Dojo

Pinewood Leisure Centre
Old Wokingham Road
Wokingham
RG40 3AQ
Tel: 01344 771425

For further details please contact Sensei Wilkinson directly, you can find his phone number in the back of your registration books.

 

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05 Jan 10 - Fire at the Edgbarrow Sports Centre, club training continues

During the holidays a Fire broke out in the Boiler Room of the Edgbarrow Sports Centre in Crowthorne. The building is currently out of use and Sensei Wilkinson is waiting to hear when the building will be functional again.

This has NOT affected training. On Saturday 9th January club training WILL take place at the Methodist Church Hall, 10 Dukes Ride which is opposite the Prince Pub just off of the High Street of Crowthorne.
 
Saturday 9th January at The Methodist Church Hall Times as Normal:

Beginners & Yellow/Stripes Belts 10am = 11am
 
Intermediates Orange Strip upwards 11am - 12 noon
 
Fight Club 12 - 1pm

For further details please contact Sensei Wilkinson directly, you can find his phone number in the back of your registration books.

 

 

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06 Dec 09 - Grading Results

Congratulations to Emily who successfully passed her 1st Kyu grading at the England Wado-Kai Winter Course held at Farnham Sports Centre on Sunday 6th December 2009..

For further information about grading please click here>

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01 Dec 09 - Student of the month

This month's Student of the Month Award was presented to Ben.
 
The Student of the Month Award is presented by our instructors each month.
 
It is awarded to the Karate Student who displays an extremely enthusiastic, positive and hardworking attitude to training throughout the month.
 
All the instructors are really pleased with how Ben's karate has developed over the last month.

Well done Ben!!

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29 Nov 09 - Bring a Buddy

Bring A Buddy!

Bring a friend along to karate. They get a free lesson and if they come for a second lesson you get a free bar of choclate.

Download and print the tokens and flyers here>

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21 Oct 09 - EWKR Success at European Wado-Kai Karate Championships, Edinburgh 

Edinburgh 2009

Carl & Emily from the Reading Club were part of the England Wado Kai Karate Squad that competed at the European Championships in Edinburgh.

England Wado Kai won 10 Medals in total, more than doubling our previous years tally of 4 bronze medals in Luxembourg.

This year we have won 10 medals comprising of 8 Bronze Medals and two Silver Medals. The results for EWKR are as follows:

  • The Girls Team Kata - Emily Aldridge, Christine Cook , Melina Mukherjee - Silver 2nd Place
  • Liam Kerr Mens Under 21 Kumite - Silver 2nd Place
  • Boys Team Kumite - Adam Coates, Jack Franklin, Ryan Powell - Bronze 3rd Place
  • Chris Marks Kumite - Bronze 3rd Place
  • Darren Warner Mens Kata - Bronze 3rd Place
  • Marcus Yeatman Boys Kumite - Bronze 3rd Place
  • Joshua Green Boys Kumite - Bronze 3rd Place
  • Ryan Powell Boys Kumite - Bronze 3rd Place
  • Emily Coates Girls Kumite - Bronze 3rd Place
  • Beth Fisher Womens Kumite - Bronze 3rd Place  

Congratulations to Emily for her silver medal.

All in EWKR enjoyed the Caledonian Hospitality as the organisation skills of the Scottish Karate Federation did us proud.

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28 Sep 09 - Reading Karate Club Celebrates Black Belt Success

Rebecca Moreland and Barry Wilkinson

Photo courtesy of Thatcham Karate Club

Rebecca Moreland, a karate student and instructor from Reading Wado-Kai karate club, has been awarded the prestigious black belt grade of Shodan, following an assessment at the 2009 England Wado-Kai Karate Autumn Course held in Lyme Regis
 
The assessment took place during a 9 hour training course held over 2 days at the Woodroffe School, Lyme Regis.  The black belt grading itself involved a written exam and a demonstration of a wide range of karate techniques in front of a public audience and a panel of senior black belts from the England Wado-Kai Association.
 
The techniques included basic techniques (punching, kicking and blocking), combination techniques, pair work to demonstrate various attacks and blocks, several Kata and free fighting.
 
The black belt and certification were presented to Rebecca by 7th Dan Sensei Barry Wilkinson, Chief Instructor for England Wado-Kai.
 

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01 Jun 09 - Student of the month

This month's Student of the Month Award was presented to Nikita.
 
The Student of the Month Award is presented by our instructors each month.
 
It is awarded to the Karate Student who displays an extremely enthusiastic, positive and hardworking attitude to training throughout the month.
 
Well done Nikita!!

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25 May 09 - Reading Karate Club Celebrates Black Belt Success

Rob and

Rob Barrett, a karate student and assistant instructor from Reading Wado-Kai karate club, has been awarded the prestigious black belt grade of Shodan, following an assessment at the 2009 England Wado-Kai Karate Summer Course, the biggest event of the England Wado-Kai Calendar.
 
Rob Barrett awarded black beltThe assessment took place after a gruelling 12 hour training course held over 3 days at the Surrey University Sports Centre, Guildford.  The black belt grading itself involved a written exam and a demonstration of a wide range of karate techniques in front of a public audience and a panel of senior black belts from the England Wado-Kai Association.
 
The techniques included basic techniques (punching, kicking and blocking), combination techniques, pair work to demonstrate various attacks and blocks, several Kata and free fighting.
 
The black belt and certification were presented to Rob by 7th Dan Sensei Barry Wilkinson, Chief Instructor for England Wado-Kai.
 
Congratulations also goto Emily who successfully graded to 2nd kyu (brown belt) at the EWKR Summer Course.

 

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08 Apr 09 - Sensei Wilkinson visits Reading Karate Club

Barry WilkinsonSensei Barry Wilkinson visited Reading Wado Kai Karate club recently to take the lesson and offer some training to our students.
 
We had a very good turn out and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and learn something new.
 
Thanks to Sensei Wilkinson and all the students who made an effort to attend.

 

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03 Apr 09 - Success for Reading Club Members at EWKR Tournament

Reading Members at Karate Competition

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the England Wado Kai Tournament, held in Aldershot on Sunday 29th March.
 
Extra congratulations to the medal winners:
 
Emily - Gold in kata pairs and silver in kumite
 
Anneka - Silver in kata individual
 
Carl - bronze in kata individual

 

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01 Mar 09 - Success for England Wado-Kai at Chase Wado-Kai Staffordshire Tournament

Five (5) Gold, Five (5) Silver, Eight (8) Bronze - Wins

Gold
Ruby Franklin - Guildford - Gold in Under 9 Kata Carl Spiller - Reading - Gold in over 16 Kata Andrew Burden - Guildford - Gold in 6 - 4th Kyu Mens Scott Rawlings - Alton & Marcus Yeatman - Crowthorne Gold in Pairs Kata

Silver Joshua Green - Winchester - Silver in 13 - 15 6 - 4th Kyu Kata Jack
Franklin - Guildford - Silver in 13 - 15 over 3rd Kyu Kata Faisal Ahmed - Aldershot - Silver in under 9 Kata Emily Aldridge - Crowthorne & Jack Franklin - Silver in Pairs Kata

Bronze
Tia Southcott - Guildford - Bronze in age 10 - 12, 6 - 4th Kyu Kata Scott Rawlings - Alton - Bronze in age 10 12, 6 - 4th Kyu Kata Marcus Yeatman - Crowthorne Bronze in age 13 - 15, 6 - 4th Kyu Danesh Shajpal - Guildford - Bronze in age 13 - 15, 6 - 4th Kyu Emily Aldrige - Crowthorne - Bronze in Girls age 13 - 15 over 3rd Kyu Rohan Iqbal - Bagshot - Bronze in 13 - 15 over 3rd Kyu Kata Tia Southcot & ruby Franklin - Guildford - Bronze in Pairs Kata

Congratulations and a very well done to all of our successfull England Wado-Kai Squad.

Barry Wilkinson
England Wado-Kai

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