Affiliations
SEMKA is a proactive and full member of the English Karate Federation (EKF), the National Governing Body of Karate in England as recognised by the World Karate Federation (WKF), the European Karate Federation (EKF), the Commonwealth Karate Federation, the British Karate Federation (BKF) and the International Olympic Committee and also of British Wadokai, under the direction of Gary Swift 7th Dan Kyoshi. Therefore, all students who join any of our clubs have direct access to training and competition opportunities to the very top of sport Karate. If following a traditional route we also offer access to many interesting courses with recognised masters throughout the year.
British Wadokai
The British Wadokai was formed under the direction of Gary Swift 7th Dan Kyoshi in May 2007.
It is a friendly traditional Wado-Ryu Karate organisation providing a very high standard of support, guidance and benefits to all students and clubs that choose to join us.
British Wadokai has foundations that were established in 1976, therefore, the direct unbroken lineage of British Wadokai extends over 30 years. The Kyu grade syllabus has remained almost unchanged since the first introduction of Wado into the UK by Suzuki Tatsuo 8th Dan Hanshi in 1964 (this is the basis and foundation of British Wadokai). All Tai-Sabaki has remained intact, including Sanbon-gumite, Ohyo-gumite, and Kihon-gumite etc. All these aspects are taught and promoted strongly within all British Wadokai Dojo.
English Karate Federation
The English Karate Federation (EKF) is set-up as a democratically elected body for English Karate to cover the whole spectrum of our martial art and to further develop an understanding administration that listens to the needs of all the many aspects of Karate from Sport to Traditional, from the youngest beginner to the most senior instructor.
The EKF is recognised as the official governing body for English Karate by both the British Karate Federation and World Karate Federation.
www.englishkaratefederation.com
Important note for SEMKA members and prospective members
Please note that by applying to join SEMKA you are entering into an agreement that this is your only affiliation. As a member of SEMKA it is important that you are not also a member of another National Governing Body or Association outside of membership to the English Karate Federation or World Karate Federation, eg NAKMAS. Karate England or FEKO etc. This is a WKF requirement under statute 21.9. Please contact us if you have any questions.
