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Shamnad Mohammedillyas Promotion to 3rd Dan Shamnad Mohammedillyas 3rd Dan
Shamnad Mohammedillyas, Chief Instructor of Wadokai Oman, has been awarded his 3rd Dan within the International Wado Federation for his continued loyalty and dedication to Wado Karate within the Sultanate of Oman.
On behalf of the IWF I would like to give my heartfelt congratulations. |
Black-Belt Promotions in Norway
Congratulations to Jim Rune Vågheim, of the International Wado Federation Norge, who recently passed his 2nd Dan test at the Wado-Ryu Karate Klubb, Askøy on the 12th of May 2012; Jim achieved a very impressive total mark of 95%.
A quote from his own instructor: IWFN have held graduation May 12, 2012 Jim Rune Vågheim f.nr. 11/25/1985. Jim Rune Wado training since 1994. He graduated to 1 Dan, 20 April 2004 and have served hard for many years. Jim is an excellent athlete and the Wado gradient was very good. IWFN congratulate Jim Rune Vågheim with 2 Dan. |
Les Mansfield Promotion to 6th Dan
Les Mansfield of Wa-No-Michi Canada receives 6th Dan Promotion from the IWF. Les Mansfield of the Wa-No-Michi Karate Academy of Canada has been awarded 6th Dan for his continued dedication to Wado Karate on the 29th March 2012. Notification of this promotion was sent to DJ Jonker Nidan, Instructor to Wa-No-Michi, so as a formal presentation could be made on behalf of the IWF President, Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi.
Congratulations to Wa-No-Michi Canada! |
Positive News for Sport-Karate in the Olympics? Dr. Fritz Wendland President
International Olympic Committee (IOC), UNESCO & WHO recognise WKC Championships.
Pictured: Dr. Fritz Wendland founding President World Karate Confederation. The WKC and the organiser of the 5th TAFISA Games (5th to 11th July 2012) in Siauliai, Lithuania, signed a cooperation agreement. The WKC will organise the Open WKC World Championships for Seniors, Juniors & Cadets AND the World Cup for Children under the umbrella of TAFISA. This will be a major event with many other sports. The city of Siauliai is expecting more than 6.000 participants from all parts of the World. The WKC Karate World Championships are open for all karateka worldwide. The WKC rules, age groups and categories will apply. The Karate Championships will take place from Thursday, 5th July to Sunday, 8th July 2012. The WKC is proud to be part of these Games for the first time. The 5th TAFISA Games are supported by the International Olympic Committee IOC, the World Health Organisation WHO and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation UNESCO. The TAFISA itself is recognised by these organisations. “With the inclusion of karate in the TAFISA Games the WKC has made a major step forward in the international sporting community and I urge as many karateka as possible from federations all over the world to attend these championships and be part of the Games”. Source: www.ulsterkarateassociation.com |
Jim Dart, of Kenshindoryu, Promoted to 5th Dan
Sensei Jim Dart receiving his well-deserved 5th Dan from Yoshi Shinohara Sensei, 8th Dan. Source: www.kenshindoryu.co.uk
Congratulations from the International Wado Federation. |
Ian Hunter Promotion to 7th Dan
Ian Hunter Awarded 7th Dan
Ian Hunter Renshi, of British Wadokai, was awarded his 7th Dan at the British Wadokai Standardisation Course Part 1, on the 25th March 2012, by the President/Chief Instructor of British Wadokai, Gary E Swift Kyoshi. Ian is British Wadokai’s longest remaining serving member; starting Wado Karate in 1977, under Gary E Swift (7th Dan) Kyoshi, at the age of 12 years old. Congratulations! |
NEWS!! Could the WKC be a step closer for Karate in the Olympics?
The World Karate Confederation and the organiser of the 5th TAFISA Games 5th to 11th July 2012 in Siauliai, Lithuania, signed a cooperation agreement. The WKC will organise the Open WKC World Championships for Seniors, Juniors & Cadets AND the World Cup for Children under the umbrella of TAFISA. This will be a major event with many other sports. The city of Siauliai is expecting more than 6000 participants from all parts of the World.
The WKC Karate World Championships are OPEN FOR ALL KARATE-KA WORLD-WIDE. The WKC rules, age groups and categories will apply. The Karate Championships will take place from Thursday, 5th July to Sunday, 8th July 2012. The World Karate Confederation is proud to be part of these Games for the first time. The 5th TAFISA Games are supported by the International Olympic Committee IOC, the World Health Organisation WHO and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation UNESCO. The TAFISA itself is recognised by these organisations. TAFISA: www.tafisa.net Open WKC World Championships for Seniors: WKC Registration Form 8th WKC World Championships for Juniors & Cadets: WKC Registration Form 8th WKC World Cup for Children: WKC Registration Form If you have any problem to fill the forms please contact the WKC Office by Email wkc.office@gmx.net The Registration Deadline for the WKC Championships will be latest the 01st June 2012! |
New IWF Member!
Please welcome Chandresh Singh 4th Dan, joining us from the JKF-Wadokai in India.
Welcome to the IWF! |
New IWF Member!
Please welcome into International Wado Federation membership:
T.K. Krishantha Pushpakumara 5th Dan. Credentials. Sri Lanka Chief Instructor (D.B.K.F.). “A Grade” National kata & Kumite Referee (2010 Exam By Lim Chee Jin Chairman. Referee Commission Asian Karate Federation). WadoRyu Technical Director Province of Sabaragamuwa. Treasurer Sri Lanka Karate Do Federation Sabaragamuwa Province. Welcome to the IWF! |
Promotions in Norway
Congratulations to the following students who recently passed their tests at the Wado-Ryu Karate Klubb, Askøy on the 25th February 2012.
Christer Nilsen. Date of birth: 05.09.1991 - 1st Dan. Sissel Johannessen. Date of birth: 10.08.1973 - 1st Dan. Stig Juvik. Date of birth: 09.11.1968 - 2nd Dan. Kristian Johannessen. Date of birth: 11.11.1968 - 2nd Dan. Well Done to you all! |
New International Wado Member!
Welcome New Member. Please join me in welcoming Kjartan Stornes 4th Dan, of International Wado Norge, into membership of the International Wado Federation (January 2012). Sensei Stornes was a previous member of Tatsuo Suzuki Hanshi’s WIKF-Norge and has been a black-belt for 21 years.
Welcome to the International Wado Federation! |
R. Chandra Shekar Promotion to 4th Dan
It is with great pleasure that I announce the promotion of R. Chandra Shekar, of the Indian Wado Ryu Association, to the rank of 4th Dan for his dedication and loyalty to the art of Wadoryu in India. Sensei Chandra Shekar has been one of our most loyal International Wado Federation members, who has been a member since the early years of the Alliance of International Wado-ryu (AIWa).
Well done and congratulations from the International Wado Federation. |
