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About
Wado Kai Karate
 Wado kai Karate is a martial art that combines traditional Okinawain Karate and Shindo Yoshin-Ryu Ju-Jitsu. Originating from Okinawa,
now a part of Japan karate is a form of self defence combining
punches, kicks, blocks and strikes.
We practice a traditional style of karate called 'Wado
Kai' meaning 'Way of Peace'.
Karate helps build coordination, agility, strength and poise. The
confidence gained through training helps foster a strong positive
self image. Wado is a traditional form of karate, and is one of
the 'softer' styles, meaning that it does not rely so heavily on
phyiscal strength, making it accessible to students of all ages.
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At the heart of Wado karate is the goal of self improvement.
Students are not judged against their peers, but by their
own progress.
Because of this, no one is too old, young or unfit too
start. All techniques are controlled and the training is progressive, so beginners can train without fear of injury.
History of Wado Karate |
Sensei Ohtsuka
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Reading Wado Kai Karate
Club
 Sensei
Barry Wilkinson, Chief Instructor EWKR, started the Reading Wado Karate Club at South
Reading Leisure Centre in the October of 1990, when he was a 5th
Dan Black Belt. Following a few
months of assisting, Sensei Russell Kenyon began instructing at
the club and he was awarded his 1st Dan Black Belt in 1992.
 In 1994 Sensei Marcus Bowden & Sensei
Janet Bowden started instructing at the club whilst they were
Brown belts. Later Sensei Marcus ran the club on his own when
Sensei Janet left to run the Bracknell SKW Club.
Sensei Marcus continued to run the club
until 2003, when it went full circle and Sensei Wilkinson returned
to Reading, instructing the club until 2004.
 During
2004 Sensei Russell Kenyon returned to the area and again
ran the club, during which time we relocated to the South
Reading Youth & Community Centre when the South Reading
Leisure Centre closed for development in May 2006. Also
during this time Sempai Carl
Spiller achieved
the ‘Student of the Year Award 2005’ and went on
to be awarded his 1st Dan Black Belt in May 2006.
 In
June 2006 Sensei Kenyon relocated to Canada and Sensei Barry Wilkinson
returned as Senior Instructor for the club.
In October 2006 Sensei Barry Wilkinson returned to his Farnham Wado Karate Club and Carl Spiller, Rob Barrett and Rebecca Moreland took on the role of instructing.
Currently the club instructors
are Carl Spiller (2nd Dan,
Black Belt), Rebecca Moreland
(1st Dan, Black Belt) and Rob Barrett
(1st Dan, Black Belt). more›
Reading Wado Kai Karate Club is a member of England
Wado Kai which boasts a membership of over 50
clubs throughout the country. England Wado Kai is a member
of Karate
England and is affiliated to the Federation
of Wado Kai Europe and to JFK
Wado Kai Japan.
England
Wado Kai Do Renmei
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England
Wado Kai aims to promote traditional Wado Kai Karate
technical values, etiquette and respect.
The organisation supports regional groups in the North,
Midlands and South of England and provides access to courses
and competitions at national and international levels.
England
Wado Kai is a member of Karate
England (formerly the English Karate Governing Body),
and is affiliated to the Federation
of Wado Kai Europe and to JFK
Wado Kai Japan. |
Sensei Wilkinson
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