International Wado Federation

Welcome to the Kokusai Wado Renmei (International Wado Federation)

Promoting International Wado Karate Unity World Wide.

The International Wado Federation is the only union for all autonomous and/or independent Wado Karate Schools, Groups and Associations around the World.

The International Wado Federation is a UK-based World Governing Body for traditional Wado/Wadoryu/Wadokai karate organisations. Promoting Wado unity world-wide as an alliance of Wado associations and groups; irrespective of other national or world affiliations. We do not expect you to leave any existing World Governing Body to join the International Wado Federation, as our interests are only to encourage unity within all Wado. The International Wado Federation is not run by a Chief Instructor; as it is organised by a committee of like-minded people.

Join us!

Click on IWF image to be taken straight to the Application Form.

"Style Before Politics!"

Avoid the world's 'all-styles sport-karate' politics - "Follow Your Style!"

There is no place for 'all-styles sport-karate politics' in a single-style karate system, such as Wado karate, so therefore the International Wado Federation is not interested or involved with these types of affiliations. Why change the way we do our own Wado just to suit other karate styles and systems?

The International Wado Federation was formed from the foundations of the Alliance of International Wadoryu (AIWa), which were established in 1982. The International Wado Federation IS NOT an 'All-Styles' or 'Sport-Orientated' Karate Governing Body and we have no intention of being part of one; so we are able to accept all Wado stylists from all over the world.

"Purely Wado for Wado Purists!"

There will be no interference with the type of Wado Karate you practise; as we just offer services, support and most importantly an allegiance for all members. "The International Wado Federation is the only World Governing Body for Wado that considers all Wado Groups and Federations into membership."

"Support not Authority!"

The International Wado Federation offers services, support, unity and an allegiance for all Wado practitioners - There will be no interference with the type of Wado Karate practised.

Services available and provided by the International Wado Federation, if required, include access to Fully Comprehensive Liability Insurance (UK only), Child Protection Office/r (UK only), CRB Resources (UK only), H&S Advice and Courses (UK only), Coaching Courses (UK only), Yudansha Registration, Grade Recognition and Progression Facilities for Chief Instructors, Traditional Wado Courses and Traditional UK-based Wado Competitions, plus much more.

For Information and Membership to the International Wado Federation please contact us for details and an Affiliation Application Form (or simply click-on the IWF image).

Special Training Course with Yoshitsugu Shinohara 8th Dan Shihan

Kenshindoryu Summer Course on 23rd & 24th June 2012. Further details see our 'Events Page' or visit: www.kenshindoryu.co.uk

All International Wado Federation Members Welcome!