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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 "

Mr Chris Stamp 1st Dan

67 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"

Mrs Elizabeth Hunkin 3d Kyu

49 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 five to overcome infirmity and illness. Otsuka studied under T.Nakayama and at the age of twenty nine Otsuka succeeded his teacher and became the fourth Grandmaster of Shinto Yoshin Ryu. In 1921 Otsuka began to study Karate, first with Funakoshi Sensei and then with Sensei’s Mabuni and Motobu. Otsuka still not satisfied with his study, then studied Yagyu Shiage Ryu Kenjitsu. Finally in putting together all of these vast experiences Otsuka created the basis of his martial art “Wado-Ryu”. Otsuka Sensei sadly passed away in 1982, but his wishes and spirit were firmly carried on by his son Jiro who had over forty years of direct daily training from his father. On the death of his father he was re-named H.Otsuka II. Sadly he passed away in 2015, but has been succeeded by his son Kazutaka who through tradition has now taken the name H.Otsuka III. The Otsuka Soke (founding family) is represented in Europe by the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Academy which is 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.