Welcome to Wadokai Southwest - your local Karate Club in Plymouth
Wadokai Southwest is a friendly traditional Wado-Ryu karate organisation with clubs providing training in fitness, self-defence, and self-improvement in and around Plymouth in the South West of England. Wadokai Southwest was formed under the direction of Gary Swift 7th Dan.
All are welcome: beginners & the experienced, men & women and boys & girls (minimum age 8). Parents are invited to train with their children. The benefits of Karate training include:
- Self discipline
- Coordination & concentration
- Focus of mind and body
- Respect for self and others
- Improved health & fitness
- Self-defence & confidence
Our licence and tuition costs are very affordable. If you are not sure whether Karate is for you then why not come along for a couple of classes to try? Hopefully our Frequently Asked Questions page will help answer most of your questions.
Wadokai Southwest's Affiliation
Wadokai Southwest is part of British Wadokai Karate (BWK), which has foundations established in 1976. Until recently the BWK was named Domei Kokusai Wadokai (DKW).
The BWK is itself affiliated to the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa), the JKF-Wadokai England (under the technical direction of Sakagami Kuniaki (7th Dan) Honbucho), the Federation of European Wadokai (FEW), and the Japanese Karate Federation (JKF-Wadokai). It is also a member of the English Karate Federation (EKF) - the National Governing Body for Karate in england.
As a member of a Wadokai Southwest club you are automatically affiliated. amongst others, to British Wadokai and then in turn to AIWa. This provides the opportunity to attend specialist training courses held by highly respected instructors and enter many competitions if you wish to compete.
For the most able and committed there is the chance to join the British Wadokai or AIWa Kata and Kumite squads and compete nationally. Ultimately, for the very best (from the age of 10) we provide a training path to the Wadokai England squads where you could represent England throughout the world.
Training Information
For details & information regarding training in Plymouth & surrounding areas please check the 'Clubs' section, or contact:
Gary Swift 7th Dan
57 South Hill, Hooe, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 9PT.
Telephone 01752 493210
Mobile 07719 773898
Email garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
By Appointment to HRH Princess Linda Tomislav Karageorgevitch (2nd Dan)