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Based in Bournemouth, Dorset our aim is to teach traditional Wado Ryu karate under the guidance of the Wado Academy (UK) and its Chief Instructor, Sensei Masafumi Shiomitsu, 9th Dan Hanshi.

Wado-Ryu karate is a Japanese Martial Art based upon a unique blend of Japanese Jujutsu (unarmed combat and controlling techniques), elements of Okinawan Karate and principles drawn from older schools of swordsmanship (Kenjutsu). This makes the syllabus a wide ranging set of components.

Is karate right for you? If you accept that gaining a credible black belt can take 6 to 7 years and that repetition is key to forging a worthy character and a lifetime in karate, then you are on your first steps. The Bournemouth area already has a number of high quality karate clubs in Goju Ryu, Shito Ryu and so on. That first step is not a physical one. Go and watch some lessons first.

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Notices:

From April 19, 2012 we will now be allowing new students to the club. We also have a new venue for Tuesday evenings but please check here for when we will official start those nights.

Please note we will be CLOSED on the following dates. Please check regularly as they are subject to change.

Closure Dates:

April 5, 12