Welcome to Kyokai Karate Club- your local Karate Club in Plymouth
Kyokai Karate Club is a friendly traditional Wado Karate club training in self-defence, fitness and self-improvement in and around Plymouth in the South West of England.
Kyokai Karate Club is the Honbu (Headquarters) of British Wadokai Karate-do Federation and is under the direct guidance of Gary Swift, 7th Dan, Kyoshi.
All are welcome: beginners & the experienced, men & women and boys & girls (minimum age 11). Parents are invited to train with their children. The benefits of Karate training include:
- Self-defence & confidence
- Self discipline
- Co-ordination & concentration
- Focus of mind and body
- Respect for self and others
- Improved health & fitness
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? Our Frequently Asked Questions page will help answer many of your questions.
British Wadokai has foundations that were established in 1976, therefore, the direct unbroken lineage of British Wadokai and Kyokai Karate Club extend over 30 years. The Kyu grade syllabus has remained almost unchanged since the first introduction of Wado into the UK by Suzuki Tatsuo, 8th Dan, Hanshi in 1964 (this is the basis and foundation of British Wadokai & Kyokai Karate Club).
All Tai-Sabaki has remained intact, including Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite, Kata etc.. All these aspects are taught and promoted strongly within all British Wadokai Dojo through Standardisation Courses.
For the most able and committed there is the chance to join the Kyokai Squad and progress through to the British Wadokai Kata and Kumite squads to compete nationally. Ultimately, from the age of 13 you are afforded the opportunity to train at the weekly EKF satellite squad training sessions where you could be put forward to select and compete internationally for England.
Sensei Swift holds:
- Enhanced CRB Certification & is fully conversant with all Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) legislation and legal requirements.
- Club and Instructor Insurance.
- Valid Designated First Aid Certification.
- Dan Grade Registration through the EKF as a 7th Dan
and has been active in martial arts for over 44 years.
Kyokai Karate Club Affiliation
Kyokai Karate Club is in membership to the English Karate Federation (EKF) through its association, British Wadokai Karate-do Federation (BWK). British Wadokai Karate-do Federation is a direct member of the English Karate Federation (EKF), which is the National Governing Body for Karate in England as recognised by the World Karate Federation (WKF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Through this affiliation BWK & Kyokai Karate Club also holds membership, by default, to the European Karate Federation, the Commonwealth Karate Federation, and the British Karate Federation.
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
Email garyswift@wadokai.co.uk
Kyokai Karate Club Affiliations
Kyokai Karate Club is in membership of The English Karate Federation (EKF).
By Appointment to HRH Princess Linda Tomislav Karadjordjevic (2nd Dan)