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World Chief Instructor Sensei Jon Wicks 8th Dan
World Chief Instructor Sensei Jon Wicks 8th Dan
The Wado International Karate-Do Federation also known as Wado Kokusai Karate-Do Renmei was founded by the late Tatsuo Suzuki and is the only group authorised before his passing to represent his teachings, and is therefore the only Wado federation in the World that is recognised by the late Suzuki Sensei.
Within our organisation one of our
The Wado International Karate-Do Federation also known as Wado Kokusai Karate-Do Renmei was founded by the late Tatsuo Suzuki and is the only group authorised before his passing to represent his teachings, and is therefore the only Wado federation in the World that is recognised by the late Suzuki Sensei.
Within our organisation one of our core values is loyalty; it is this deep rooted belief why only our senior instructors and students have constantly followed Sensei throughout his life and continued with his vision of the One Family after his passing. The loyalty we feel to our Sensei, Tatsuo Suzuki is what he always demonstrated toward his Sensei, Hironori Ohtsuka, and is the true meaning of Shingi O Omanji.
World Chief Instructor Sensei Jon Wicks 8th Dan
World Chief Instructor Sensei Jon Wicks 8th Dan
World Chief Instructor Sensei Jon Wicks 8th Dan
Sensei Wicks began studying karate from the age of 13 and attained his 1st Dan (black belt) aged 17. At the age of 50, Sensei Wicks was personally awarded by Master Suzuki - 8th Dan Hanshi, his own 8th Dan and became the youngest official Wado-Ryu 8th Dan black belt in the World.
Sensei Wicks has for many years, received private tuition f
Sensei Wicks began studying karate from the age of 13 and attained his 1st Dan (black belt) aged 17. At the age of 50, Sensei Wicks was personally awarded by Master Suzuki - 8th Dan Hanshi, his own 8th Dan and became the youngest official Wado-Ryu 8th Dan black belt in the World.
Sensei Wicks has for many years, received private tuition from the late Master Tatsuo Suzuki – 8th Dan Hanshi, ensuring that the authentic style of Wado-Ryu is maintained. It was Master Suzuki who originally introduced Wado-Ryu into the UK in 1965. Sensei Wicks has accompanied Master Suzuki on international exhibitions and teaching courses over many years. Master Suzuki, appointed Sensei Wicks WIKF World Chief Instructor in 2009, recognising his expertise and dedication to teaching authentic Wado-Ryu karate in the traditional style.
Qualified Instructors
World Chief Instructor Sensei Jon Wicks 8th Dan
Qualified Instructors
Sensei Bobby Hamilton 7th Dan has over 40 years experience in Wado Karate. He has trained multiple World, European and National Champions.
Sensei Mark Mawhinney 4th Dan has over 35 years experience in Wado Karate.
The 3 clubs (Ards, Bangor and Comber) opened in 1975. Since then, they have produced National and International competitors in
Sensei Bobby Hamilton 7th Dan has over 40 years experience in Wado Karate. He has trained multiple World, European and National Champions.
Sensei Mark Mawhinney 4th Dan has over 35 years experience in Wado Karate.
The 3 clubs (Ards, Bangor and Comber) opened in 1975. Since then, they have produced National and International competitors in both Kumite (Fighting) and Kata (Formed Movement) resulting in several World and European Champions. Also, more than 20 black belts have been successful in their Dan Grading examinations.
Both instructors are supported by volunteer senior grades.