DEVON WADO-RYU KARATE-DO KAI
"Authentic Wado-Ryu Karate-Do in the South West of England"
INTRODUCTION
Devon Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Kai was established in 1984
by the late T.Takamizawa 7th Dan Kyoshi and Devon born professional Karate-ka Peter Hill 7th Dan. The group are founder members of the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Academy under it's chief instructor M.Shiomitsu 9th Dan Hanshi and members of the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Renmei whose headquarters are in Tokyo, Japan lead by the Otsuka Soke (founding family). The group are also members of the English Karate Federation, British Karate Federation, European Karate Federation & World Karate Federation.
"Experience the True Spirit of the Martial Arts with one of the area's most genuine, established and respected group's"
The main objectives of the Devon Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Kai are to practice, study and promote authentic Wado-Ryu Karate-Do to a high standard and in an honorable way, through following and being loyal to the Otsuka Soke
and it's appointed representatives. Also, through word of mouth and daily practice in the dojo to educate the general public into the benefits of practicing in a deep and serious manner according to the traditions of Japanese Budo.
The group is above all dedicated to the memory and wishes of the late T.Takamizawa 7th Dan Kyoshi.
Devon Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Kai's chief instructor is M.Shiomitsu 9th Dan Hanshi, the chief instructor in Europe for authentic Wado-Ryu Karate-Do as recognized by the Otsuka Soke. Shiomitsu Sensei has been a regular visitor to Devon for over 30 years. Both the late Otsuka Ni-Dai Soke and the current San-Dai Soke have visited Devon on a number of occasions over the years. This included the present Grand Master H.Otsuka III being the guest of honour at Devon Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Kai's 30th anniversary celebrations held in Great Torrington, Devon in 2014.
~ ADULTS, CHILDREN & FAMILIES WELCOME ~
KARATE-DO
for Adults
Karate-Do practiced as an
adult
can
bring many benefits
KARATE-DO
for Children
Karate-Do can bring a deep
beneficial foundation for life
KARATE-DO
for Families
Karate-Do is a connector
between
the generations
KARATE-DO
for Life
Karate-Do is ultimately a life
long
study
and practice
“I came back to Karate-Do after a long break. To now share this experience with my daughter
and my grandson is wonderful
"
Chris Stamp 1st Dan
68 year old grandfather from
Cullompton, Devon
“I joined the dojo after watching my three daughters benefit so much from their study of Karate-Do and being inspired by other mothers who attend"
Elizabeth Hunkin 2nd Kyu
50 year old mother from
Frithelstock, Devon
The founder of Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Hironori Otsuka was born in June 1892 and started to practice Ju-Jitsu from the age of 5 to overcome infirmity and illness. Otsuka studied under Nakayama Sensei and at the age of 29 Otsuka succeeded his teacher and became the 4th Grandmaster of Shinto Yoshin Ryu. In 1921 Otsuka began to study Karate, first with Funakoshi Sensei and then with Sensei Mabuni and Motobu. Otsuka not satisfied further studied Yagyu Shiage Ryu Kenjitsu. In putting together these experiences Otsuka created the basis of “Wado-Ryu”. Otsuka Sensei passed away in 1982, but his wishes and spirit were carried on by his son Jiro who had over forty years of direct daily training from his father. On the death of his father Jiro Otsuka has custom was re-named H.Otsuka II. Sadly H.Otsuka II passed away in 2015, he has been succeeded by his son Kazutaka who has taken the name H.Otsuka III. The Otsuka Soke is represented in Europe by the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Academy headed by a direct student of the original Grandmaster, the legendary and world renowned M.Shiomitsu 9th Dan Hanshi. The Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Academy is the
only organisation in Europe teaching and practicing the correct authentic techniques, theories, movements, spirit and standards of Wado-Ryu Karate-Do and Wado-Ryu Ju-Jitsu Kempo according to the wishes of the founder and his family.
INSTRUCTORS
The instructors shown below have since our official founding in 1984 made significant and invaluable contributions to our group.
Each one in their own unique way have brought skills and expertise to our group that have helped enormously to where it stands today.
Principle:
late H.OTSUKA II 10th Dan
Ni-Dai Soke
Principle:
H.OTSUKA III
San-Dai Soke
Chief Instructor:
M.SHIOMITSU
9th Dan Hanshi
Founder:
late T.TAKAMIZAWA
7th Dan Kyoshi
Senior Instructor:
PETER HILL 7th Dan
Assistant Instructors
MATTHEW SOANES
6th Dan
ANDY KILBY
5th Dan
Assistant Senior Grades
Daniel Bevan
4th Dan
Gary Moore
4th Dan
Chris Grundy
3rd Dan
Russell Ovey
3rd Dan
Welfare Officer
Gillian MacKenzie
3rd Dan
Squad Coach
Craig Hill
3rd Dan
James Bolton
2nd Dan
Dojo Captain: TORRINGTON
Bryan Smith
2nd Dan
Neil Fordham
1st Dan
John McPake
2nd Dan
Dojo Captain: CREDITON
Mark Vallei
3rd Dan
Sue Greenaway
1st Dan
Mark Preece
2nd Dan
Dojo Captain: BARNSTAPLE
Edmund Denning
1st Dan
late Michael Pryer
2nd Dan
