Competition Squad

The Squad is an extension of England Wado-Kai Karate-Do Renmei (EWKR) and is registered with the Federation of Wado-Kai Europe (FWE) as being the official Wado-Kai representative mandate for England. EWKR is a member of FWE, and the Squad represents EWKR in international competitions such as FWE Wadokai Cup, Kayl Cup in Luxembourg, and other high profile competitions.

We welcome clubs nationally to come together and train for one purpose – participating, promoting and regulating the Wado-Kai style and to build a better squad to enter competitions nationally and internationally.

Once a year our squad competes in the FWE Wadokai Cup, which changes country location each year.

The Squad is comprised of athletes selected from a number of clubs throughout England. Our squad is inclusive, diverse and accessible to our fellow Wado practitioners.

We are a not-for-profit organisation and any proceeds/funds raised by the Squad go towards the continued development of Wado-Kai karate in England and to the development of it’s squad members.

Rules & Registration for becoming a Squad Member

Clubs and Individuals are welcome to attend a trial session, however Squad training is for members only. Therefore, continued training would require a Club or Individual to become a full member or an Associate member of EWKR. Please contact the EWKR General Secretary (Julie Franklin) for membership options.

Once your club is a member/associate member, then individuals can apply for their own squad training card.

There is an annual fee of £10 and a consent form for students or parents to fill out. For this you will receive an Squad training card which you will need to keep for the current year. The consent form will ask you to sign and agree to abide by our policies.

• EWKR Safeguarding Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Code of Conduct

The information on the consent form will not be passed on to any third party but for the purpose of facilitating Squad training sessions, selections and competitions.

Selections

Although there is no minimum criteria for training. In order to be considered for selections you must meet the following criteria:
1. Be brown belt or above by the European Competition Date (November of each year)
2. Be aged 11 years+
3. Attend at least 50% of squad training sessions before the Summer selection date (May/June of each year)

Squad Training Sessions

Our squad training sessions are conducted on a monthly basis, 9/10 times a year. We rotate the venues across England. Each training session usually involves an hour of individual kata training, an hour of team kata training and an hour of kumite training. This allows members to practise all aspects of competition.

Each squad training session is charged at £15 for kata and £10 for kumite

Please visit the England Wado-Kai Competition Group Facebook page for the latest training session dates.

Squad Training Dates*

Date Location Address Notes
21st January 2024 Chase Cheslyn Hay Sports centre, Saradon Rd, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, WS6 7JQ Map for Cheslyn Hay Sports centre
18th February 2024 Sandhurst Sandhurst School Sports Centre, Owlsmoor Rd, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst GU47 0SD Map for Sandhurst Wado Kai
17th March 2024 Chase Cheslyn Hay Sports centre, Saradon Rd, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, WS6 7JQ Map for Cheslyn Hay Sports centre
21st April 2024 Sandhurst Sandhurst School Sports Centre, Owlsmoor Rd, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst GU47 0SD Map for Sandhurst Wado Kai
19th May 2024 Chase Cheslyn Hay Sports centre, Saradon Rd, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, WS6 7JQ Selections
Map for Cheslyn Hay Sports centre

*Dates subject to change/cancellation.

Competition Dates*

Date Competition Address Notes
13 April 2024 International Wado Cup – Germany Germany TBC  
12 May 2024 EWKR Kata Competition Sandhurst School Sports Centre, Owlsmoor Rd, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst GU47 0SD  
19-20 Oct 2024 Coup de Kayl - Luxembourg Luxembourg TBC  
02 Nov 2024 51st FWE Wadokai Cup – Edinburgh, Scotland Edinburgh, Scotland TBC  

*Dates subject to change/cancellation.

Competition Squad Staff

Coaches

Sensei Barry Wilkinson 8th Dan

Sensei Barry Wilkinson 8th Dan

Squad Coach

Sensei Barry Wilkinson Biography »

Sensei Becky Pink 2nd Dan

Sensei Becky Pink 2nd Dan

Squad Coach

Administrators

Julie Franklin

Julie Franklin

Squad Administration

Glyn Pink

Glyn Pink

Squad Administration

First Aider

Glyn Pink

Glyn Pink

Squad First Aider & Welfare

Referees & Judges

Sensei Barry Wilkinson 8th Dan

Sensei Barry Wilkinson 8th Dan

FWE & EWKR Referee & Judge

Sensei Barry Wilkinson Biography »

Sensei Jason Walton 4th Dan

Sensei Jason Walton 4th Dan

FWE & EWKR Judge

Sensei Jason Walton Biography »

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