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Latest Information Regarding Japan-21
IWF Japan Group 2021
FROM: March 27th - April 7th, 2021
LOCATION: Osaka (2 nights), Gifu (1 night), Hiroshima (2 nights), Kobe (1 night), Nara (1 night), Kyoto (3 nights)
Travel Plan Japan 2021
• Accommodations
1) Osaka Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka
http://www.princehotels.com/shinagawa
Check-in: Mar.27 Check-out: Mar.28
2) Gifu Gifu Washington Hotel Plaza
https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/newmiyako/english/index.html
Check-in: Mar 28 Check-out: Mar 29
3) Hiroshima Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima eki mae
https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/newmiyako/english/index.html
Check-in: Mar 29 Check-out: Mar 31
4) Kobe The B Kobe
https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/newmiyako/english/index.html
Check-in: Mar 31 Check-out: Apr 1
5) Nara Daiwa Royal Hotel D-premium Nara
https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/newmiyako/english/index.html
Check-in: Apr 1 Check-out: Apr 2
6) Kyoto Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
https://www.hotel.kyoto/karasuma
Check-in: Apr 2 Check-out: Apr 6
7) Osaka Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka
http://www.princehotels.com/shinagawa
Check-in: Apr 6 Check-out: Apr 7
This is the list of hotels that was sent to us from our agent in Japan. We are working on getting a better hotel, possible the spa-hotel Onsens.
• Transportation
Middle & Large Size Coach (* including toll fee, driver's tip etc..) # time
1) Osaka - Gifu Shirakawago Sightseeing 2 1
2) Hiroshima Sightseeing 2 1
3) Hiroshima & Miyajima Sightseeing 2 1
4) Shikoku Sightseeing 2 1
5) Kobe & Nara Sightseeing 2 1
6) Mie Sightseeing 2 1
7) Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing 2 1
8) Kyoto Half day Sightseeing (Optional) 1 1
9) Osaka Full Day Sightseeing 2 1
10) Hotel - Kansai International Airport 2 1
Bullet train (reserved seats) & Boat pax time
1) Bullet Train Gifu – Hiroshima 45 1
2) Hiroshima ⇔ Miyajima 45 2
3) Bullet Train Hiroshima – Okayama 45 1
• Meals
Lunch (*including 1 soft drink per person) pax time
Mar 27-30, Apr 1 Lunch at local restaurant 45 4
Apr. 2 Lunch at Amagoya 45 1
Dinner (*excluding drinks is not mentioned) pax time
Mar 27-Apr 1 Dinner at local restaurant 45 6
Apr 3 Dinner at local restaurant 45 1
Apr 6 Dinner at Kushinobo or similar 45 1
All meals are included during the stay.
• Admission & Activity
pax time
Mar 28 Sarubobo making 45 1
Mar 30 Momiji Manju Making Experience 45 1
Mar 31 Ritsurin Park 45 1
Mar 31 Udon Making Experience 45 1
Mar 31 Uzushio Cruise 45 1
Mar 31 Uzushio Memorial Museum 45 1
Apr 1 Nunobiki Herb Garden 45 1
Apr 1 Kobe Tower 45 1
Apr 1 Kasuga Shrine 45 1
Apr 1 Todaiji Temple 45 1
Apr 2 Mikimoto Pearl Island 45 1
Apr 3 Golden Pavilion 45 1
Apr 3 Kiyomizu Temple 45 1
Apr 3 Sushi Making Experience 45 1
Apr 3 Gekkeikan Sake Brewery 45 1
Apr 6 Osaka Catsle 45 1
• Staff
We have an English Speaking Guide on the trip.
There may be smaller changes but they will not affect the price.
The price is: 28.500,- NOK.
Everyone must get their own plane ticket to Osaka.
We all have to be at the hotel by 1700hrs on March 27, 2021
We all have insurance during our stay in Japan.
We also have cancellation insurance so that we get money back if the trip is cancelled.
We will pay into IWF Norge own account for the trip.
You must pay in Norske NOK to our account
There will be two separate payments.
1) 50% on 20.11.2020
2) 50% on 30.01.2021
It is important that everyone pays on time
International Wado Federation Norge
Alvøveien 130
5179 Godvik
v/ Kjartan Stornes
Account: 3411 44 93033
IBAN: NO5934114493033
We are now 36 people on the list and we have 45 places. There are still a few places left
Sincerely
Sensei Kjartan Stornes Renshi 7 Dan
International Wado Federation Norge Chief Instructor
International Wado Federation International Ambassador
IWF - Kokusai Taishi 国際大使
Ph.: +47 906 00 986
IWF Japan Group 2021
FROM: March 27th - April 7th, 2021
LOCATION: Osaka (2 nights), Gifu (1 night), Hiroshima (2 nights), Kobe (1 night), Nara (1 night), Kyoto (3 nights)
Travel Plan Japan 2021
• Accommodations
1) Osaka Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka
http://www.princehotels.com/shinagawa
Check-in: Mar.27 Check-out: Mar.28
2) Gifu Gifu Washington Hotel Plaza
https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/newmiyako/english/index.html
Check-in: Mar 28 Check-out: Mar 29
3) Hiroshima Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima eki mae
https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/newmiyako/english/index.html
Check-in: Mar 29 Check-out: Mar 31
4) Kobe The B Kobe
https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/newmiyako/english/index.html
Check-in: Mar 31 Check-out: Apr 1
5) Nara Daiwa Royal Hotel D-premium Nara
https://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/newmiyako/english/index.html
Check-in: Apr 1 Check-out: Apr 2
6) Kyoto Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
https://www.hotel.kyoto/karasuma
Check-in: Apr 2 Check-out: Apr 6
7) Osaka Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka
http://www.princehotels.com/shinagawa
Check-in: Apr 6 Check-out: Apr 7
This is the list of hotels that was sent to us from our agent in Japan. We are working on getting a better hotel, possible the spa-hotel Onsens.
• Transportation
Middle & Large Size Coach (* including toll fee, driver's tip etc..) # time
1) Osaka - Gifu Shirakawago Sightseeing 2 1
2) Hiroshima Sightseeing 2 1
3) Hiroshima & Miyajima Sightseeing 2 1
4) Shikoku Sightseeing 2 1
5) Kobe & Nara Sightseeing 2 1
6) Mie Sightseeing 2 1
7) Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing 2 1
8) Kyoto Half day Sightseeing (Optional) 1 1
9) Osaka Full Day Sightseeing 2 1
10) Hotel - Kansai International Airport 2 1
Bullet train (reserved seats) & Boat pax time
1) Bullet Train Gifu – Hiroshima 45 1
2) Hiroshima ⇔ Miyajima 45 2
3) Bullet Train Hiroshima – Okayama 45 1
• Meals
Lunch (*including 1 soft drink per person) pax time
Mar 27-30, Apr 1 Lunch at local restaurant 45 4
Apr. 2 Lunch at Amagoya 45 1
Dinner (*excluding drinks is not mentioned) pax time
Mar 27-Apr 1 Dinner at local restaurant 45 6
Apr 3 Dinner at local restaurant 45 1
Apr 6 Dinner at Kushinobo or similar 45 1
All meals are included during the stay.
• Admission & Activity
pax time
Mar 28 Sarubobo making 45 1
Mar 30 Momiji Manju Making Experience 45 1
Mar 31 Ritsurin Park 45 1
Mar 31 Udon Making Experience 45 1
Mar 31 Uzushio Cruise 45 1
Mar 31 Uzushio Memorial Museum 45 1
Apr 1 Nunobiki Herb Garden 45 1
Apr 1 Kobe Tower 45 1
Apr 1 Kasuga Shrine 45 1
Apr 1 Todaiji Temple 45 1
Apr 2 Mikimoto Pearl Island 45 1
Apr 3 Golden Pavilion 45 1
Apr 3 Kiyomizu Temple 45 1
Apr 3 Sushi Making Experience 45 1
Apr 3 Gekkeikan Sake Brewery 45 1
Apr 6 Osaka Catsle 45 1
• Staff
We have an English Speaking Guide on the trip.
There may be smaller changes but they will not affect the price.
The price is: 28.500,- NOK.
Everyone must get their own plane ticket to Osaka.
We all have to be at the hotel by 1700hrs on March 27, 2021
We all have insurance during our stay in Japan.
We also have cancellation insurance so that we get money back if the trip is cancelled.
We will pay into IWF Norge own account for the trip.
You must pay in Norske NOK to our account
There will be two separate payments.
1) 50% on 20.11.2020
2) 50% on 30.01.2021
It is important that everyone pays on time
International Wado Federation Norge
Alvøveien 130
5179 Godvik
v/ Kjartan Stornes
Account: 3411 44 93033
IBAN: NO5934114493033
We are now 36 people on the list and we have 45 places. There are still a few places left
Sincerely
Sensei Kjartan Stornes Renshi 7 Dan
International Wado Federation Norge Chief Instructor
International Wado Federation International Ambassador
IWF - Kokusai Taishi 国際大使
Ph.: +47 906 00 986
24th of September 2020
Indoor activities
Indoor activities
- From 24th of September, organised indoor sport and indoor exercise classes can continue to take place (at a facility such as a gym, leisure centre or community hall) with larger numbers present, provided groups of more than six do not mix. If groups of six are likely to mix, these indoor activities must not go ahead. There is an exemption for organised indoor team sports for people with disabilities.
- For group classes, numbers are limited by the size of the venue and based on 100 sq ft per person, including all staff and instructors. It is recommended that participants are spaced at 3m intervals as this maintains 2m spacing in the event that participants take a step towards each other. More space may be needed for people with disabilities. Instructors may choose to deliver classes with alternative layouts, but these must always enable class participants to stay at least 2m apart.
- You cannot hold a session with more than six people within a private home.
- See the Government guidance on indoor sports facilities.
Urgent Notice for Gunnislake Wadoryu Karate Club & Members.
FAO: Gunnislake Wadoryu Karate Club. LAST CHANCE MESSAGE!
Dear All,
After receiving another email from a student dropping out, referring to the return to training after Covid-Lockdown, I am forced to send out this email.
If you are considering returning to normal weekly Dojo training at Gunnislake Wadoryu Karate Club, possibly in September (school permitting), please send an email with a YES to garyswifthanshi@gmail.com
Implications: Monday evenings I have to leave at about 5.50pm in order to try and get to Gunnislake at around 6.45pm., (due to rush-hour traffic, accidents, roadworks, Tamar Bridge and Saltash roundabout hold-ups, etc.). The whole round trip can take up to 2-hours and costs about £12 in petrol. The rent for the Dojo is due to increase (this was announced to me in March). Total overall costs £37 per night. To cover this amount I would need at least 8 students, which we barely get on a 'good' training session turnout. In February and March, before the lockdown, we had an average of around four regulars, even though we have 14 on the register.
Thank you for your support.
Kind regards,
Sensei.
Social Distancing Training Only
With Implemented Covid-19 Requirements, which includes:
1. Soft footwear/trainers to be worn at all times in the Dojo.
2. Use the available sanitation station/s.
3. Maintain ‘social-distancing’ at all times.
4. Until further information, all training will be ‘line-work’ and Kata training only.
5. Attending Members must be in possession of the Covid-Aware Certification, which is issued by the British Wado Federation, and implement the required procedures at all times.
Training Registration/warm-up; 6.45. Training; 7pm-8pm.
Price; £5.00 all ages (minimum age 11).
Venue; Gunnislake Primary School, Chapel Street, Gunnislake, Cornwall. PL18 9NA.
Website; www.plymouthkarate.org
For details regarding the BWF’s Covid-Aware Home-Study Course & Certification, please contact the BWF President Gary E Swift (8th Dan) Hanshi. Email; garyswifthanshi@gmail.com Telephone; 01752-493210.
FAO: Gunnislake Wadoryu Karate Club. LAST CHANCE MESSAGE!
Dear All,
After receiving another email from a student dropping out, referring to the return to training after Covid-Lockdown, I am forced to send out this email.
If you are considering returning to normal weekly Dojo training at Gunnislake Wadoryu Karate Club, possibly in September (school permitting), please send an email with a YES to garyswifthanshi@gmail.com
Implications: Monday evenings I have to leave at about 5.50pm in order to try and get to Gunnislake at around 6.45pm., (due to rush-hour traffic, accidents, roadworks, Tamar Bridge and Saltash roundabout hold-ups, etc.). The whole round trip can take up to 2-hours and costs about £12 in petrol. The rent for the Dojo is due to increase (this was announced to me in March). Total overall costs £37 per night. To cover this amount I would need at least 8 students, which we barely get on a 'good' training session turnout. In February and March, before the lockdown, we had an average of around four regulars, even though we have 14 on the register.
Thank you for your support.
Kind regards,
Sensei.
Social Distancing Training Only
With Implemented Covid-19 Requirements, which includes:
1. Soft footwear/trainers to be worn at all times in the Dojo.
2. Use the available sanitation station/s.
3. Maintain ‘social-distancing’ at all times.
4. Until further information, all training will be ‘line-work’ and Kata training only.
5. Attending Members must be in possession of the Covid-Aware Certification, which is issued by the British Wado Federation, and implement the required procedures at all times.
Training Registration/warm-up; 6.45. Training; 7pm-8pm.
Price; £5.00 all ages (minimum age 11).
Venue; Gunnislake Primary School, Chapel Street, Gunnislake, Cornwall. PL18 9NA.
Website; www.plymouthkarate.org
For details regarding the BWF’s Covid-Aware Home-Study Course & Certification, please contact the BWF President Gary E Swift (8th Dan) Hanshi. Email; garyswifthanshi@gmail.com Telephone; 01752-493210.
Covid-19 Virus update from Martial-Guard Insurance Towergate.
Following the Government confirmation on Saturday 30th May, which people were able to exercise outside with up to 5 others from different households from Monday 1st June.
I'm sure this will be welcome news to some of the instructors and clubs who have already made enquiries in the past couple of weeks.
I wish to confirm that your Clubs/Association & Instructor Liability Cover will be in place on the basis that Government guidelines are followed along with appropriate social distancing measures and risk assessments are updated to reflect this activity.
Following the Government confirmation on Saturday 30th May, which people were able to exercise outside with up to 5 others from different households from Monday 1st June.
I'm sure this will be welcome news to some of the instructors and clubs who have already made enquiries in the past couple of weeks.
I wish to confirm that your Clubs/Association & Instructor Liability Cover will be in place on the basis that Government guidelines are followed along with appropriate social distancing measures and risk assessments are updated to reflect this activity.
Official British Wadokai Direct Members' Events & Date Section
Open British Wado Federation Events & Date Section
EVENTS OF THE YEAR!
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Insured for BWF & EWF Members Only
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Some British Wadokai Courses are also open to all insured Wado-ka, irrespective of affiliation. If you are interested in participating in any of the mentioned 'open' events and activities, please check the British Wado Federation Date Section. We will all be happy to see you there!
Many British Wadokai Courses are pre-book only; please indicate your intention to attend, by contacting the organiser of the event as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment of postponement, cancellation or changes to the programme, etc.
Please confirm with the relevant event organiser/s before travelling.
Please confirm with the relevant event organiser/s before travelling.
It is with great sadness and regret that I have to announce the passing of a great Wado Sensei, Yoshitsugu (Yoshi) Shinohara 8th Dan Shihan.
As many British Wadokai members will remember, especially during the 1970's to 1990's, he was one of the leading instructors through our UKKF, UKKW, and EKA years.
We have all benefited from the teachings of this great Sensei. He will be sorely missed by us all. Our deepest condolences go out to his Family, Friends and Deshi.
GE Swift Hanshi.
As many British Wadokai members will remember, especially during the 1970's to 1990's, he was one of the leading instructors through our UKKF, UKKW, and EKA years.
We have all benefited from the teachings of this great Sensei. He will be sorely missed by us all. Our deepest condolences go out to his Family, Friends and Deshi.
GE Swift Hanshi.
Distance Time-Checker Chart.
NB: These times are approximate and are based on normal traffic conditions, which do not include roadworks, accidents or unusually heavy traffic.
Timings: For example; Horsham will include Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath, (due to close proximity). Plymouth (Devon) will include Gunnislake (Cornwall) due to geography, etc. Please take this into considering when travelling from any Dojo location.
Cirencester (Down Ampney, Kempsford and Meysey Hampton) Dojo.
Plymouth & Gunnislake; 3hrs, Horsham; 2hrs-30mins, Cranleigh; 1hr-45mins, Newcastle; 4hs-40mins, Burgess Hill; 2hrs-45mins, Taunton; 1hr-45mins.
Plymouth Schools (Gunnislake, Pomphlett and Plymouth University) Dojo.
Cirencester; 3hrs, Horsham 4hrs-20mins, Cranleigh; 3hrs-30mins, Newcastle; 6hrs-40mins, Taunton; 1hr-30mins.
Newcastle (Gosforth and Great Park) Dojo.
Plymouth & Gunnislake; 6hrs-40mins, Horsham; 5hrs-40mins, Cranleigh; 5hrs-30mins, Taunton; 5hrs-40mins, Cirencester; 4hrs-40mins.
Sussex (Haywards Heath, Horsham, Burgess Hill) Dojo.
Plymouth & Gunnislake; 4hrs-20mins, Newcastle; 5hrs-40mins, Cirencester; 2hrs-30mins, Taunton; 3hrs-20mins, Cranleigh; 30/45mins.
Taunton (M5, Exit25).
Plymouth & Gunnislake; 1hr-30mins, Cirencester; 1hr-45mins, Newcastle; 5hrs-40mins, Horsham; 3hrs-20mins, Cranleigh; 2hrs-45mins.
Cranleigh (Cranleigh School and Cranleigh Hakutsuru Karate Club) Dojo.
Burgess Hill; 45mins. Cirencester; 1hr-45mins, Plymouth & Gunnislake; 3hrs-30mins, Newcastle; 5hrs-30mins, Horsham; 30mins, Taunton; 2hrs-45mins.
NB: These times are approximate and are based on normal traffic conditions, which do not include roadworks, accidents or unusually heavy traffic.
Timings: For example; Horsham will include Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath, (due to close proximity). Plymouth (Devon) will include Gunnislake (Cornwall) due to geography, etc. Please take this into considering when travelling from any Dojo location.
Cirencester (Down Ampney, Kempsford and Meysey Hampton) Dojo.
Plymouth & Gunnislake; 3hrs, Horsham; 2hrs-30mins, Cranleigh; 1hr-45mins, Newcastle; 4hs-40mins, Burgess Hill; 2hrs-45mins, Taunton; 1hr-45mins.
Plymouth Schools (Gunnislake, Pomphlett and Plymouth University) Dojo.
Cirencester; 3hrs, Horsham 4hrs-20mins, Cranleigh; 3hrs-30mins, Newcastle; 6hrs-40mins, Taunton; 1hr-30mins.
Newcastle (Gosforth and Great Park) Dojo.
Plymouth & Gunnislake; 6hrs-40mins, Horsham; 5hrs-40mins, Cranleigh; 5hrs-30mins, Taunton; 5hrs-40mins, Cirencester; 4hrs-40mins.
Sussex (Haywards Heath, Horsham, Burgess Hill) Dojo.
Plymouth & Gunnislake; 4hrs-20mins, Newcastle; 5hrs-40mins, Cirencester; 2hrs-30mins, Taunton; 3hrs-20mins, Cranleigh; 30/45mins.
Taunton (M5, Exit25).
Plymouth & Gunnislake; 1hr-30mins, Cirencester; 1hr-45mins, Newcastle; 5hrs-40mins, Horsham; 3hrs-20mins, Cranleigh; 2hrs-45mins.
Cranleigh (Cranleigh School and Cranleigh Hakutsuru Karate Club) Dojo.
Burgess Hill; 45mins. Cirencester; 1hr-45mins, Plymouth & Gunnislake; 3hrs-30mins, Newcastle; 5hrs-30mins, Horsham; 30mins, Taunton; 2hrs-45mins.
Special Event Posters for Plymouth & British Wadokai Southwest Members!Transport available, from Plymouth, for many of the 'non-local' British Wadokai events.
Please contact the Chief Instructor for details. |