CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
The last official training before Christmas will be our Monthly Dan Grade (+2nd & 1st Kyu) Class at our Crediton dojo on SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER from 10.00am - 12.00pm.
Official training resumes again in the New Year as from SATURDAY 3rd JANUARY 2026 at our Torrington dojo.
There is though an official class between Christmas and the New Year open to ALL members on SATURDAY 27th DECEMBER from 2.00pm - 3.30pm at our Barnstaple dojo with Peter Hill 7th Dan Renshi and Andy Kilby 5th Dan. No need to book for this class, just turn up on the day.
INTRODUCTION
Devon Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Kai was established in 1984 by the late and much revered T.Takamizawa 7th Dan Kyoshi together with Devon born professional Karate-ka Peter Hill 7th Dan Renshi. The group are founder members of the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Academy under it's world renowned chief instructor M.Shiomitsu 9th Dan Hanshi. Through the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Academy the group are members of the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do Renmei, Tokyo, Japan lead by the Otsuka Soke and the English Karate Federation.
"Experience the True Spirit of Japanese Budo 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 2nd 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
