About the EWF

Mission Statement

The history of Wado within England over the past 30 years has led to a fragmentation of the Wado system into various styles; Wado Ryu, Wado Kai and Wado Sport. The larger Japanese led associations were further broken down by instructors wishing to run their own associations.

Over the past twenty years, associations have been formed to re-unite the wado groups under one banner. This has inevitably failed, as one banner means one leader or shared leadership, neither option has proven successful with the Japanese or other instructors, as all of them have attained rank and status within their own right and will therefore not step aside or down to one of their peers.

With the above points in mind, it would be foolish for EWF to have a mission statement designed to bring about the reunification of all wado groups and we have therefore taken a different direction. It is usual practice for a school / club to join an association, adopt their syllabus, take their licensing and insurance, attend their courses etc, etc. In return the association offers the ability to spend your money with them! They do not wish to return the support.

Members of English Wado Federation retain their own identity and network to the other associations within the group. English Wado Federation is reciprocal and supports your group equally, although still offering the other benefits of membership such as squad training, competitions, courses, licensing and insurance.

By offering this reciprocal approach to our members, wado groups are able to come together, prospering through their own supportive actions.

Aims and Objectives

The improvement of all Wado techniques
English Wado Federation is dedicated to the improvement of standards and expansion of knowledge within all styles of Wado. This is done through members holding seminars, courses and workshops for the benefit of all EWF members.

The introduction of a competition circuit for Wado members
In order for Wado practitioners to compete in competitions culminating in a national championship, it is necessary to set up a competition circuit based on:

  • club / school competition,
  • area / regional competition,
  • national / international competition.

Any EWF member wishing to hold a competition in their area / region to help facilitate this objective will be most welcome.

To expand the knowledge of competition kumite and kata for open competition through correct training
EWF is currently establishing regional and national squad training sessions and the selection of an English Wado Federation National kumite and kata team, developing Wado katas to a higher standard designed to challenge other groups in single style and open competition.

To introduce better methods of teaching
In today’s changing climate is it necessary for clubs and associations to adopt modern teaching methods. We can no longer use the same style of instructions handed down to us in the 70’s and 80’s. Most schools have a younger student base than in previous years and as such the teaching methods have to reflect this. Improvements in teaching styles, lead to greater retention of student numbers and attract more business. Workshops and forums will be the main tool for sharing such knowledge.