British Wadokai News!
Pomphlett Dojo!
Dear Pomphlett Wadoryu Karate Members,
I have just been informed by the Pomphlett Church that the Dojo rent is to be increased by a further £7. Although this may not seem like much, it has now brought the rent [even further] well above the normal intake of Dojo subscriptions, which were already running at around a £4 deficit each week. Even with everyone paying the full £6 per session this will not cover the costs with the existing membership we have at present.
I intend to reopen Pomphlett Dojo, as planned, as from the 11th of August 2020. However, if we are unable to attract a significant amount more students by the end of the year (Christmas Break) then I will be forced to close the club, as I can ill afford the cost and would be no longer unable to continue to subsidise the club each week.
Maybe the club needs a ‘younger’ more motivated Yūdansha to take the reins?
I have deliberately allowed the club to operate as a senior session only, over the years; however, a ‘new’ instructor may be able to change the session to a more inclusive-aged membership for the New Year?
Please let me know your thoughts.
Dear Pomphlett Wadoryu Karate Members,
I have just been informed by the Pomphlett Church that the Dojo rent is to be increased by a further £7. Although this may not seem like much, it has now brought the rent [even further] well above the normal intake of Dojo subscriptions, which were already running at around a £4 deficit each week. Even with everyone paying the full £6 per session this will not cover the costs with the existing membership we have at present.
I intend to reopen Pomphlett Dojo, as planned, as from the 11th of August 2020. However, if we are unable to attract a significant amount more students by the end of the year (Christmas Break) then I will be forced to close the club, as I can ill afford the cost and would be no longer unable to continue to subsidise the club each week.
Maybe the club needs a ‘younger’ more motivated Yūdansha to take the reins?
I have deliberately allowed the club to operate as a senior session only, over the years; however, a ‘new’ instructor may be able to change the session to a more inclusive-aged membership for the New Year?
Please let me know your thoughts.
From the 25th of July 2020. Latest Information from Sport England.
Can indoor sports include close-contact sports?
For close-contact sports specifically, the government is advising that these are not resumed if social distancing and government guidance cannot be followed.
This is due to the increased risks of transmission of Covid-19, because of the proximity of participants and contact between them.
However, activities that follow government guidelines can go ahead from 25 July.
Please contact the relevant national governing body, as they'll often provide specific guidance on how their sport can be played or adapted to enable social distancing and adherence to the government guidelines.
For further details, please visit the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page on the Sport England Website.
Sport England; www.sportengland.org
Can indoor sports include close-contact sports?
For close-contact sports specifically, the government is advising that these are not resumed if social distancing and government guidance cannot be followed.
This is due to the increased risks of transmission of Covid-19, because of the proximity of participants and contact between them.
However, activities that follow government guidelines can go ahead from 25 July.
Please contact the relevant national governing body, as they'll often provide specific guidance on how their sport can be played or adapted to enable social distancing and adherence to the government guidelines.
For further details, please visit the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page on the Sport England Website.
Sport England; www.sportengland.org
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. |