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October 2013

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British Wadokai Yudan Promotions

Congratulations to the following British Wadokai Yudansha on their recent promotions!

Michael Adams 5th Dan, Jodie Robathan 2nd Dan, Samuel Robathan 2nd Dan, Robert Baldock 2nd Dan, Kieran

Sampson 2nd Dan, Elliot Millington

1st Dan, Guy Sparham 1st Dan, Sam-

uel O’Rourke 1st Dan. Applicants not

only ‘passed’, but they got through

with flying colours; achieving highly

impressive percentages all round (see

page 2).

New British Wadokai Examiner

Levels Issued.

22/09/13:

Mark Overthrow 5th Dan: Examiner

Level 3/4d. Roger De Fries 4th Dan:

Examiner Level 3/4c. Richard House

3rd Dan: Examiner Level 3/4b. Darran

Queenan 2nd Dan: Examiner Level

2/4a. Jodie Robathan 2nd Dan: Exam-

iner Level 2. Samuel Robathan 2nd

Dan: Examiner Level 2. Elliot Milling-

ton 1st Dan: Examiner Level 1. Guy

Sparham 1st Dan: Examiner Level 1.

Samuel O'Rourke 1st Dan: Examiner

Level 1.

28/09/13:

Michael Adams 5th Dan: Examiner Level 3/4d. Piers MacLean 2nd Dan: Ex-

aminer Level 2/4a. Jade Fair 2nd Dan: Examiner Level 2/4a. James Latimer

2nd Dan: Examiner Level 2/4a. Robert Baldock 2nd Dan: Examiner Level 2.

Kieran Sampson: Examiner Level 2.

Remember, any BWK 2nd Dan can train and ‘qualify’ as a potential Panel

Judge for the Yudan Assessment Panel (Level 4a). However, representation

on the Panel as an ‘official’ would only be possible as 3rd Dan and above.

All 3rd Dan who become eligible, and successful, will be on Level 4a for a

6-month probationary period. After that time the Examiner Level 4b will be

issued. All Yudansha who have been designated as Yudan Assessment Panel Judges, but have not yet completed the YAP Course (or received a 2013/14 Yudan Assessment Panel Examiner’s Certificate), will be fully quali-

fied once they have undergone the necessary fundamental training; until then the Examiner Level, they currently have, will be treated as ‘provisional’. Level distinction, as part of the BWK Grade Assessment Panel: 4a; Can

grade up to 1st Dan. 4b; Can grade up to 2nd Dan. 4c; Can grade up to

3rd Dan, etc.

Well done to you all!

British Wadokai Southwest

Successful Applicants and Examiners.

L to R: Richard House 3rd Dan, Roger de Fries 4th Dan, Jodie Robathan 2nd Dan, Guy

Sparham 1st Dan, Gary E Swift Kyoshi, Elliot Millington 1st Dan, Samuel O’Rourke 1st

Dan, Darran Queenan 2nd Dan, Mark Overthrow 5th Dan, Samuel Robathan 2nd Dan.

British Wadokai South Successful Applicants.

L to R: Robbie Baldock 2nd Dan, Kieran Sampson 2nd Dan.

Successful Panel-Examiners included; Michael Adams 5th Dan, Piers MacLean 2nd Dan James Latimer 2nd Dan, Jade Fair 2nd Dan.

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British Wadokai Grade Promotions/Registrations Burgess Hill Wado (Sussex): (26/08/13). Rebecca Collier 9th Kyu. (28/09/13). Kieran Sampson 2nd Dan (Written; 100%, Practical; 88.62%), Robbie Baldock 2nd Dan (Written; 98.9%, Practical; 89.1%). Panel Examiners: Gary E Swift Kyoshi, Gordon Hoare (6th Dan) Renshi, Michael Adams 5th Dan, Piers MacLean 2nd Dan (Provisional/Training Panel Judge), Jade Fair 2nd Dan (Provisional/Training Panel Judge), James Lattimer 2nd Dan (Provisional/Training Panel Judge). Cirencester Wado (Gloucestershire): Piers MacLean 2nd Dan. (28/09/13). Michael Adams 5th Dan. Examiner; Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Cranleigh Wado (Surrey): Cranleigh School Wado (Surrey): Elburton Wado (Devon): Crowcombe Wado (Somerset): (24/09/13). Michael Jones 8th Kyu, Cameron Jones 8th Kyu. Gunnislake Wado (Cornwall): Horsham Wado (Sussex); (22/09/13). Samuel O’Rourke 1st Dan (Written; 94%, Prac-tical; 87.2%), Samuel Robathan 2nd Dan (Written; 86.25%, 87.26%), Jodie Robathan 2nd Dan (Written 90%, Practi-cal; 88.6%). Chief Panel Examiner Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Panel Examiners; Mark Overthrow 5th Dan, Roger de Fries 4th Dan, Richard House 3rd Dan, Darran Queenan 2nd Dan (Provisional/Training Panel Judge). Newcastle Wado (Tyne & Wear): Pomphlett & Plymstock Wado (Devon): (17/09/13). Karl Washbrook 5th Kyu (3rd Class). Examiners Gary E Swift Kyoshi and Richard House Sandan. (22/09/13). Elliot Millington 1st Dan (Written; 99.5%, Practical 86.36), Guy Sparham 1st Dan (Written; 95.8%, Practical 85.4%). Chief Panel Examiner Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Panel Examiners; Mark Overthrow 5th Dan, Roger de Fries 4th Dan, Richard House 3rd Dan, Darran Queenan 2nd Dan (Provisional/Training Panel Judge). Taunton Wado (Somerset): Yealmpton Wado (Devon):

Congratulations to you all!

British Wadokai New Licensed Members Burgess Hill Wado (Sussex): Daniel Brightey, Holly Brightey. Cirencester Wado (Gloucestershire): Michael Adams 5th Dan, Piers MacLean 2nd Dan. Cranleigh Wado (Surrey): Cranleigh School Wado (Surrey): Crowcombe Wado (Somerset): Michael Jones, Cameron Jones, Isaac Queenan, Oban Mackie, Jack Lewis. Elburton Wado (Devon): Gunnislake Wado (Cornwall): Horsham Wado (Sussex): Martin Marriott. Newcastle Wado (Tyne & Wear): Pomphlett Wado (Devon): Taunton Wado (Somerset): Tony Lyford-Smith, Nat Lyford-Smith, Neil Richards. Yealmpton Wado (Devon): Claire Nash, Olivia Wiseman.

Welcome to British Wadokai!

British Wadokai’s Go-Ju Ittai Goju-ittai - 'Hard soft unification'. The two practices of Go-ho and Ju-ho that are harmonised together. ‘Go’ refers to the striking and kicking ele-ments, while ‘Ju’ refers to the grappling methods taught, and ‘Ittai’ is unifi-cation of these two elements. Although generally taught as separate meth-ods they are in fact harmonised together in practise until the 'separation' of these elements become unnoticeable in fighting/combat practise; such as with goju-randori (goju-ittai sparring). Practised within the traditional British Wadokai Schools of Karate-do since 1979. Gary E Swift Kyoshi.

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Standardisation Courses!

Due to time restrictions, which now seem to be getting quite an issue (especially with the

Chief Instructor yapping too much), it has been decided to extend the training time for

the Standardisation Courses, for both the South and the Southwest regions, to 4-hours.

All charges will remain the same, so there will be no increase from the £15 training fee already in place. However, with luck, we may actually be able to complete each element

on one course, rather than creating ‘catch-up’ sessions at the end of the year.

The new times will be implemented as from the next course, Standardisation Course Part

4 (8th December 2013), which will include the implications of I-dori-no-kata (kneeling de-

fences (or standing defence alternatives, for those with bad knees)), Tanto-dori-no-kata

(short blade defences), Muto-dori-no-kata (sword defences & disarming/retrieval tech-

niques).

There will be courses available all through the year in both the South and Southwest,

with the Southwest courses being held at the British Wadokai Honbu (Pomphlett/

Plymstock).

Next courses, Standardisation & related, for 2013 are: 10th November 2013. Temple Kata Course.

Venue: British Wado Kai Honbu (HQ) Dojo. Plymstock Karate

Club. Pomphlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Gardens,

Plymstock, Devon. PL9 7BL.

20th October 2013. British Wadokai Gyo-Enbu Course.

Part 1.

Venue; Horsham Wado Karate Club. Kingslea Primary School, Kings

Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH13 5PS.

10th November 2013. Temple Kata Course.

Venue: British Wado Kai Honbu (HQ) Dojo. Plymstock Karate Club. Pom-

phlett Methodist Centre, Pomphlett Gardens, Plymstock, Devon. PL9 7BL.

8th December 2013. British Wadokai Standardisation Course.

Part 4.

Venue: The Scout Hall, Swindon Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2HF.

Gary E Swift Kyoshi.

New Club for British Wadokai The Somerset Karate Centre will be opening its doors to their latest club, situated near Taun-ton, in Somerset. Address: Combe Florey Village Hall, Redlands, Treble's Holford, Combe Florey, Somerset. TA4 3HA. Training days are Mondays from 6.30-7.30pm. Instructor Mark Overthrow 5th Dan. For further details please contact Mark Overthrow 5th Dan, Tel; 07716-909435. Email; somersetkarate@btinternet.com Website: www.wadokaisouthwest.com

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About Kata

PINAN - 平安 'Peace', 'peaceful period', 'peace & tranquillity', ‘quiet & calm’,

'peaceful period', 'time of tranquillity'. The five Kata developed by Yasutsune-Itosu in 1903. First taught in Public Schools in Okinawa. The five Pinan Kata; Pinan Sho-

dan 平安初段, Pinan Nidan 平安弐段, Pinan Sandan 平安三段, Pinan Yondan 平安

四段, Pinan Godan 平安五段. Pinan Kata are the fundamental Kata significant to

the Shuri-te Karate systems of Wado-ryu, Shito-ryu, Shorin-ryu and Shoto-ryu. 'Pinan' or, what is also referred to (although I feel incorrectly) as the so-called 'peaceful mind' forms, were developed by Yasutsune-Itosu (1830-1914) in 1903 and were the first Kata ever taught and incorporated into Okinawan public schools. His ideas for these Kata stem from the Ku-Shanku Kata. Known also as Ping-an or

Heian (debatably referring to the Heian (Heian-jidai) 'peace & prosperity' period 平

安時 of 794-1185, although Pinan may also refer to any peaceful period). When

Itosu created this group of kata, he was already advanced in years. Research sug-gests that he used some of his students to create these kata. It is known that Itosu introduced these Kata in 1905 (at the end of the Russo-Japanese War). There are many important sparring aspects as well as philosophical techniques contained within these Kata. This collection of kata has two sets. Pinan-Nidan and Pinan-Shodan are the first set, and the rest of the three make up the second set. The first set has no 'Kyusoku-Gamae-Waza,' while the second set does contain it. This is a very important part of the Shuri-Te philosophy. 'Kyusoku' means break. 'Kamae/Gamae' means form. It means making a break during fighting. This allows the other side to stop the fight and walk away. This may seem strange, but it is seen in other conflicts, such as a 'cease-fire.' If this is possible, it adds ethics to the conflict. Of course, 'Yohi' (prepared and ready) and 'Yamae' (cease and return with readiness) have this same meaning and should be practiced as if they are the same. If we practice Karate for tournament only, we fail to learn this kind of tech-nique. These kata were created for beginners by Itosu, but they contain many advanced techniques. For example, there are the three timing initiatives (Sente) for attack: Sensen no sen, Sen no sen, and Go no sen. Pinan-Godan is the highest level kata within the Pinan group. This kata alone contains Shuri-te's advanced sparring technique of in-line sparring from front to back. Also, the rest of the four kata miss at least one important stance. The table below illustrates which im-portant stances are contained in each Pinan kata. The stances are: Renoji-dachi (the letter ‘re’ stance, or ‘L’ stance), Junzuki-dachi (front stance), Nekoashi-dachi (cat stance), Shiko-ashi-dachi (four point stance), Kosa-dachi (crossed leg stance), and Heisoku-dachi (feet together stance). The concept of 'Kyusoku-Gamae-Waza,' discussed above, is very interesting. Goju-Ryu and Uechi-Ryu kata do not have this

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technique. The Tomari-te Kata, 'Rohai' has it, but 'Wankan' and 'Wansu' do not have it. In Wado-ryu, Pinan Shodan and Pinan Nidan are generally taught at differing times, with Pinan Nidan often being taught first. In Shotokan, Gichin-Funikoshi changed the names around, so his students would not be confused. Also, the in-tention may have been to put them into some sort of perspective, or 'practising' or-der. In traditional Wado, however, the name has remained the same, and Pinan Nidan is still generally taught first. Also known as Ping-an and Hei-an. KATA - 'Form', 'position', 'single'. Encompasses many interpretations, depending on the written Kanji; including 'rigid-form', and 'flexible-form'. In Wado-

ryu, the Kanji use for ‘KATA’ is 形 but the other styles of

Karate are using the other Kanji 型. The first Grand Master,

Hironori Ohtsuka Meijin, made this choice. These two char-acters of Kanji are read as 'KATA'. However, the second

character is also read as ‘I-GATA’ 型, which can be

translated as 'Mold'. The standardised ‘forms’ made from the I-GATA are all the same, they’re not transformable. Martial arts practise must never become ‘I-GATA’; it must always be

'KATA'. 形

KATA - 'Form', 'formal exercise'. Prearranged fighting techniques put into a set, pattern or form. Karate Kata can be split into three schools: SHURI-TE: Pinan (Heian) Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yodan, Godan. Naifanchi (Tekki) Shodan, Nidan, Sandan. Passai (Bassai) Dai, Sho. Ku-Shanku (Kanku) Dai, Sho, Shiho-ku-shanku. Ji-tte (Jutte). Ji-in. Ji-han (Jion). Gojushi-ho Dai, Sho. NAHA-TE: Sanchin. Tensho. Gekisai-Dai-ichi, Gekisai-Dai-ni. Saifa (Sai-hawah). Seisan.

Seipai. Sanseiru. Shisochin. Kururunfa (Kururun-hawah). Seienchin. Su-parinpei. TOMARI-TE: Chinto (Gankaku). Rohai (Meikyo). Wanshu (Enpi,

Empi). Wankan (Matsukaze). Others; Niseishi (Nijushi-ho). Sochin. Ananku. Unsu. Seishan (Hangetsu). The above-mentioned Kata have some variations.

For example, Passai Kata has not only Dai and Sho, but also Matsumura no Passai (Passai of Matsumura), Tomari no Passai and Ishimine no Passai. In Uechiryu, al-though a Naha-te style, they developed a different series of Kata. These include Sanchin, Kanshiwa, Seishan, Seirui, and Konchin. Karate Kata which possess num-bers as names are considered originally of Chinese and/or Buddhist origin, and passed into the Okinawan-te systems during the 1800's. The numbers have been referred to as many interpretations and factors in modern martial-arts, either as the amount of steps, techniques etc. However, it is my personal belief that they have their history within the original teachings of acupoint striking within the Kata. For example, there are considered 36 'killing' points on the human body (Sanseiru).

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From personal research I have found that many of the 'numeric' Kata have their foundations within the original Chinese acupoint striking system practised in the mid 1500's. It was considered the original method of 'numeric strike-point' combat, and was created by the Chinese Shaolin martial-artist Feng-Yiquan (see diagram below, ‘vital points’). Other Chinese martial-artists who studied this form of combat included the famous Xie-Zhongxiang. These 'numeric' Kata also include; Suparinpei (108), Gojushi-ho (54), Sanshiru (36), Nipaipo (28), Niseishi/Nijushi-ho (24), Seipai (18), Seishan/Seisan (13), etc., all, I believe, linked to the acupoint science. In Buddhism, however, numbers hold great symbolic importance, specifically referring to the 108 desires of man. This is very interesting as many of the Kata hold factors of 108, as: Suparinpei (108), Gojushi-ho (54), Sanseiru (36), Seipai (18), etc. Ka-rate Kata lineage can be based on the following: Aragaki; Ni-sei-shi, Sochin, Unsu. Chatanyara; Ku-Shanku. Gokenki; Hakucho, Nipaipo, Papuren. Higaonna; Kuru-runfa, Saifa, Sanchin, Sanseru, Seienchin, Seipai, Seishan, Shisochin, Suparinpei. Ishimine; Bassai. Itosu; Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan, Pinan Sandan, Pinan Yodan, Pinan Godan, Bassai-dai, Bassai-sho, Chintei, Chinto, Gojushi-ho, Ji-tte, Ji-han, Ji-in, Kosokun-dai, Kosokun-sho, Naifuanchin Shodan, Naifuanchin Nidan, Naifuanchin Sandan, Rohai Shodan, Rohai Nidan, Rohai Sandan, Shiho-Kosokun. Mabuni Kenwa; Aoyagi, Juroku, Miyojo. Matsubayashi; Annanko. Matsumura; Bassai, Seishan, Rohai. Matsumora; Rohai, Wankan (Matsukaze), Wanshu. Miyagi; Gekisai-ichi, Gekisai-ni, Tensho. Mabuni/Ueichi; Shinpa. Gary E Swift Kyoshi.

The 'vital points' from the Hsi-Yuan-Lu, written by Feng-Yiquan in AD1247.

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The Kohai Karate Mon System

The Plymouth Schools of Karate have embarked on an ambitious new system for students of

the age of 5 to 10, and as from September 2013 this ‘optional’ system will be accepted officially as

part of the British Wadokai training facilities.

The Kohai Karate system can be incorporated within any British Wadokai Dojo, or as a separate

club/class. These classes will be run totally independent from the regular classes, although Kohai

members would still be welcome in participating in the usual/adults classes, as long as they can

demonstrate the necessary qualities and maturity to be included.

Licences will remain the same, although there will be a special membership card included for Kohai Mon Grade Records, etc. The following pages include the requirements, although the system will be

ongoing and some elements may still need to be ironed out as the system progresses along. How-

ever, the students’ interests will always be paramount in the event of any change/modification.

The hope is that the Kohai Karate classes will eventually be ‘feeder’ classes to the older/senior sec-

tions.

The belt system will be slightly different, even with a ‘black-belt’ of sorts after the final Kokai Mon has been achieved.

For instructors who wish to embark (bravely) with this system, and need the technical and adminis-

trative assistance, please contact us for further details. Grade sheets are already available. Gary E Swift Kyoshi. garyswiftkyoshi@yahoo.co.uk

Do You Give Due Title to Your ‘Sensei’? Remember who you are talking to. While your Sensei is wearing his Gi he MUST be refe-reed to as ‘SENSEI’. Remember YOUR DOJO-KUN. Even lower graded Yudansha must re-spect and give proper title to higher graded Yudansha. Karate IS a MARTIAL art!

DOJO-KUN - 道場訓 'Training way maxims'. The maxims governing the discipline and mind of

the individual in relationship to the martial-arts studied. These Maxims are mottos, the spirit of which serious students of Ka-rate should try to follow if they wish to gain the maximum from their training. The Maxims are like the English saying 'Service not self', 'Deeds not words', 'Be prepared' and exemplify an at-titude which dictates a way of life. Reisetsu O Mamori (Stick to the rules). In the dojo good eti-quette must be observed by the following rules. Shingi O Omanji (A student must have loyalty to his instruc-tor). This is the most important thing in Martial Arts. It is not possible for someone to change his style in Japanese Martial Arts - people who do so cannot learn the correct etiquette and spirit of Martial Arts. Jojitsu Ni Oberesu (Teachers and students are not all one). Outside the Dojo you can be friendly with your Sensei but do not take advantage of this friendship. While a Sensei is

wearing his Gi he MUST BE referred to as ‘Sensei’. Shinkenmi Ni Tesseyo (Be serious in your efforts). No flippancy, chattering, gum chewing, eating or drinking in the Dojo. Concentrate solely on Karate and train hard in everything you do. The dojo is not a social gathering hall and visitors as well as students shall respect the rules and Maxims. Left: Gary E Swift Kyoshi and Toru Takamizawa Kyoshi (circa. 1995). Sensei Swift always referred to his Sensei with the utmost respect and proper title. Toru Takamizawa Kyoshi (1942–1998).

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When a student passes his grade, he congratulates himself on his skill – when he fails, he very often blames others!

This is not the way – be responsible for yourself and train correctly at home as well as in the Dojo. Shinkenmi-ni-tesseyo.

Belt Up!

The character of ‘Dan’ (段, Dan) means step, or level, but is sometimes (wrongly) equated with degree. Dan rank is often used along with the lower rank system, Kyū (級, Kyu) rank. There are other methods of assessing rank in Japanese martial systems; of particular note is the older, menkyo system. The Dan rank system was invented by Honinbo Dosaku, professional 'Go' player in the Edo period. Prior to the invention, top-to-bottom ranking was

evaluated by each handicaps and tended to be vague. He valued then highest title holder, Meijin at 9th Dan.

Dan ranks were applied to martial arts by Kano Jigoro, the founder of judo. Kano started the modern rank system

when he awarded Shodan (the lowest Dan rank) to two of his senior students (Shiro Saigo and Tsunejiro Tomita) in 1883. Even then, there was no external differentiation between yūdansha (black belt ranks) and mudansha (those who had not yet attained a grade). Kano began the custom of having his yūdansha wear black obi (belts) in 1886. These obi were not like the belts karate-ka and jūdō-ka wear today — Kano had not invented the jūdō-gi (judo uni-form) yet, and his students were still practicing in kimono. They wore the wide obi still worn with formal kimono. In 1907, Kano introduced the modern jūdō-gi and its modern obi, with white and black belt ranks. The use of belts to denote ranks were used by different athletic departments within the Japanese school system,

most notably for swimmers, prior to their adoption by Kano. In Japanese arts: In modern times, a Dan-ranked

practitioner of a style is usually recognised as a martial artist who has surpassed the kyū, or basic, ranks. They may also become a licensed instructor in their art, in many styles however, achieving a Dan rank means that while one

is no longer considered a beginner, one is not yet necessarily an expert. Usually all Yudansha still maintain tuition

under instruction well into their highest Dan level.

The total number of Dan ranks is style-specific (1st to 10th are common in Japanese arts). The lower Dan grades

(1st to 3rd or 5th, depending on the style) can normally be attained through a grading examination. The higher

Dan grades usually require years of experience and contribution to the relevant martial art. This may be through

instruction or research and publication. These grades can only be awarded by a higher-graded representative of the

principal dojo or sometimes by a steering committee. There is no set achievement level that is universal. An impor-

tant point to note that ranking systems is that they are specific to the school or style, thus the ranks achieved do

not necessarily translate across different martial arts styles. In fact, Dan ranks do not necessarily indicate one

wears a black-belt, in certain martial arts such as iaidō, kendō or jōdō, no external signifier of rank is worn, though it is by far the most common and recognisable symbol by the general public.

The highest Dan ranks are sometimes reserved for the founder or leaders of a style and other high ranking stu-

dents can only be promoted by them. This has led to upper level ranks becoming extinct in some arts. For example,

in judo there are only three living tenth-level Dan in the world and only fifteen have been promoted to the rank

since its inception. In other styles the Dan ranks are not the highest level that might be attained, with instructor

certification and judge/judgment authorisation being understood as higher-level or more sophisticated.

Ranks in Japanese. Many arts use between one and ten Dan ranks: 1. Shodan (初段:しょだん): first level black belt. Nidan (二段:にだん): second level black belt. Sandan (三段:さんだん): third level black belt. Yodan (四段:よだん): fourth level black belt. Godan (五段:ごだん): fifth level black belt. Rokudan (六段:ろくだん): sixth level black belt. Shichidan (七段:ななだん): seventh level black belt (also known as nanadan). Hachidan (八段:はちだん): eighth level black belt. Kudan (九段:くだん): ninth level black belt. Jūdan (十段:じゅうだん): tenth level black belt. In many styles, Shodan implies that all the basics of the style have been understood. At Sandan the student is deemed proficiently capable of automatic reaction with natural martial-technique. Generally, the lower Dan ranks

are validated on the basis of knowledge and physical skill. The higher the Dan rank, the more leadership ability,

teaching experience, and service to the style play a role in promotion. For example, to gain promotion from 1st to

3rd Dan, karate-ka must demonstrate correct technique and knowledge within depth. Promotions from 4th Dan are

awarded for services to the art.

Although the Dan system is distinctly Japanese, it has been adopted by many other martial arts styles. The Dan

system and the well-known symbol of a black-belt have been absorbed into common usage to represent a person

with above-average or highly-trained skills in a particular discipline.

Kyū-level practitioners are often called mudansha (無段者, mudansha?), "ones without dan" and are considered as initiates rather than students. When practitioners have reached the ranking of first level black belt, they become

Shodan-sha (初段者, Shodan-sha). The holder of a black belt of any level is a yūdansha (有段者, yūdansha), "one with dan". Source: Wikipedia.

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Standardisation Course Part 3 (Ohyo and Kihon Gumite)

Best course for attendances, so far? Certainly the best

course so far for the most widespread of membership. Par-

ticipants from Wales, Plymouth (Devon), Crowcombe &

Taunton (Somerset), Cirencester (Gloucestershire), New-

castle (Tyne & Wear), plus members from the local clubs in

Cranleigh (Surrey), Horsham and Burgess Hill (Sussex). It’s

courses like this that make my 9 to 10 hour round trip

worthwhile knowing that others are just as dedicated and

loyal to their Wadoryu Karate.

Those in attendance included: Sally Joy 1st Kyu, Owen

Brown 2nd Kyu, Mark Overthrow 5th Dan, Darran Queenan

2nd Dan, Megan Collier 4th Kyu, Peter Collier 4th Kyu, Mick

Adams 5th Dan, Piers MacLean 2nd Dan, Thomas Strange

2nd Kyu, Julie Jeffries 1st Kyu, Hayley Jeffries 1st Dan,

James Latimer 2nd Dan, Donna Thomas 2nd Dan, Oren

Teichmann 1st Dan, Helen Woods 1st Kyu, Louisa Bland 1st

Kyu, Robbie Baldock 2nd Dan, Marten Van

Erps 1st Dan, Jim Taylor 5th Dan, Fair 2nd

Dan, Kieran Malone 6th Kyu, Ian Hunter 7th

Dan, James Charnaud 5th Dan, Gordon Hoare

6th Dan, Paul Di Petro 1st Dan, Paul Elliott 7th

Dan, Cameron Elliott 1st Dan, Steve Gray 4th

Dan, Richard House 4th Dan, Joe Daglish 1st

Dan, Michael Ilderton 5th Dan.

Due to the time, and running out of it, all fu-

ture courses will now be extended to 4-hours.

However, for juniors in attendance, who feel

that this is too long, the option to finish after

three hours will be

applied. Course price

will be remaining the

same, at £15, so

hopefully students

will be able to reap

the benefit of the ex-

tra training without

the extra cost. I would like to thank Paul Elliott of SEMKA, and his administra-tion, for the use of his Dojo & facilities. Gary E Swift Kyoshi.

A Governing Body is only as good as those who run it! Have you ever wondered WHY so many of the national governing bodies in the UK (and abroad) have either fallen by the wayside or have a ‘bad reputation’? I have felt, and I am now convinced, that many of those who are in positions of 'power', within these governing bodies, are rarely in it for the students or those in membership. Ego, money and corruption are the curse and the cause why there will NEVER be a realistic or credible alternative to the way multi-style governing bodies operate today. Put corrupt people in charge and it becomes corrupt itself! However, if we take the money away, then we may be able to see exactly WHO is left and who are there for the ‘right reasons’. And, if that was to happen, I won-der how many governing bodies would be left in operation? As the British Wado Federation is FREE to join (with no funds or a need of a 'treasurer'), I certainly know of at least ONE 'style-specific' National Governing Body that would be still operating long into the future; after all, the foundations of the British Wado Federation have been in operation since 1976, and, I suspect, will still be around when the others have gone. Committee Members of the British Wado Federation contribute their time and en-ergy FREE! No egos, no money, no corruption!! On the other hand, many of the unscrupulous national governing bodies have been in operation for such a duration they have now been accepted as 'legitimate'. The festering has been there for so long, and in so deep, it would now be virtually impossible to remove it. Too late to 'name-and-shame' as the op-portunity for that went years ago with the fall of some of the earliest governing bodies, such as the Martial Arts Commission (MAC), etc. - Now, for those, the lu-natics have certainly taken over the asylum. In my opinion, if there is going to be a Governing Body responsible for adminis-trating Martial-arts in this country, for the future, it should be run by a govern-ment department DEVOID of martial artists (such as Sport England or the Sports Council, etc.). Many would argue that only martial-artists would know how to run a multi-style martial-arts national governing body. My answer to that is, “Really? Would they? I certainly haven’t seen any evidence of that so far, have you?!?!” Gary E Swift Kyoshi. BWF Committee President.

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“I found out that there weren’t too many limitations, if I did it my way.” Johnny Cash.

Bushido BUSHI-DO = Japan. 'Warrior way', 'way of the warrior'. The strict code of conduct and rules of behaviour that had to be followed by the Samu-rai. Formulated in the Tokugawa period (AD1603-1868). The Seven virtues of Bushidō. The Bushidō code is typified by seven virtues: 1. Recti-tude (義 gi). 2. Courage (勇氣, yūki). 3. Benevolence (仁, jin). 4. Respect (禮, rei). 5. Honesty (誠, makoto). 6. Honour (名誉, meiyo). 7. Loyalty (忠義, chūgi). The Seven Virtues of Bushido explained (compliments of Wikipedia). 1. Morality 義義義義

Although it's often translated as "rectitude", the term morality makes it easier to understand. Bushido: The Spirit of Japan defines morality in two ways: as the power of unwavering decision upon a certain course of conduct and more metaphorically as the bone that gives firmness and stature. ‘Morality is one’s power to decide upon a course of conduct in accordance with reason, without wavering; to die when to die is right, to strike when to strike is right.’ Morality is the bone that gives firmness and stature. Without bones the head cannot rest on top of the spine, nor hands move nor feet stand. So without morality neither talent nor learning can make the human frame into a samurai.’ 2. Courage 勇勇勇勇

Courage is an extension of morality and only useful when matched with correct morals. Courage, or the spirit of daring and bearing, as it was first translated was a huge element of raising children during this time. Parents challenged their children constantly in Spartan-like training. A far cry from the overprotecting helicopter parents of today. It is true courage to live when it is right to live, and to die only when it is right to die. 3. Benevolence 仁仁仁仁

Samurai, who possessed both the legal and physical power to destroy and kill were also required to keep their powers in check with benevo-lence and mercy. It is only those who could act with valour to the extent that they can befriend their enemies in times of piece who could cap-ture benevolence. Indeed valour and honour alike required that we should own as enemies in war only such as prove worthy of being friends in peace. When valour attains this height, it becomes akin to benevolence. 4. Respect 礼礼礼礼

If you've ever been to Japan, you've likely experienced the Japanese politeness or respect. This system is based in Chinese Confucianism but the Japanese Samurai adopted and preserved this system very well. Are you working hard to treat everyone as respectfully as they should be? By constant exercise in correct manners, one brings all the parts and faculties of his body into perfect order and into such harmony with itself and its environment as to express the mastery of spirit over the flesh. 5. Honesty 誠誠誠誠

As a principle, the Samurai did not lie and there are many tales of those who did being put to death for it. The Samurai also didn't see the need for written contracts as that would be doubting the truthfulness of their word. Bushi no ichi-gon...was a sufficient guarantee of the truthfulness of an assertion. His word carried such weight with it that promises were generally made and fulfilled without a written pledge, which would have been deemed quite beneath his dignity. 6. Honour 名誉名誉名誉名誉

There is hardly a more profound concept in Bushido than honour. The Samurai lived and died by their honour, with haragiri (seppuku) being the final way of preserving lost honour. Fortunately, killing yourself by cutting your gut open is not allowed in most modernised countries (and defi-nitely not in modern-day Japan). Still, though, there is a great deal that can be learned from Samurai honour. He was born and bred to value the duties and privileges of his profession. Fear of disgrace hung like a sword over the head of every samurai … To take offence at slight provo-cation was ridiculed as ‘short-tempered.’ As the popular adage put it: ‘True patience means bearing the unbearable.’ 7. Loyalty 忠義忠義忠義忠義

During Samurai times loyalty was thought of as being more valuable than life itself. Loyalty today is fairly nonexistent, but the remainders of Samurai-era loyalty can still be seen in Japanese companies where employees often stay for their entire lives. Life itself was thought cheap if honour and fame could be attained therewith: hence, whenever a cause presented itself which was considered dearer than life, with utmost serenity and celerity was life laid down. Of the causes in comparison with which no life was too dear to sacrifice, was the duty of Loyalty. Associated virtues. 1. Filial piety (孝, kō). 2. Wisdom (智, chi). 3. Care for the aged (悌, tei). Excerpts taken from the British Wadokai Wado Comprehensive and A to Z of Martial-Arts, written and compiled by Gary E Swift Kyoshi.

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