Adult and Youth Grading Schedule: June 2011

Posted on Sunday May 29, 2011

The following is the grading schedule for all adults and youth. Please click on the link after each kyu level for the form, which is to be filled out and returned with the appropriate fees to Sempai Andy.

Kyu Level Date Time Cost* Link
9, 8, 7 June 11 4:00 – 5:00 pm $20.00** Form
6 & 5 June 14 6:30 – 9:30 pm $20.00 Form
4 & 3 June 16 6:30 – 9:30 pm $25.00 Form
2 & 1 June 18 2:30 – 5:30 pm $30.00 Form
* Re-attempting any grading is free
** 9th kyu grading is free

Normal classes will occur for everyone else.

Note:
You must have the following:

  1. a club patch (not including beginners). See Sempai Devlin to buy one ($10 each);
  2. a clean karate gi (not including beginners);
  3. maintained an average attendance of 66% or more;
  4. Paid your club dues (9th kyu and up);
  5. applied for a Wado Academy passport; and
  6. the correct grading fees on the day of grading (see above)

Sunsplash Gashuku 2011

Posted on Tuesday May 3, 2011

On August 11th until the 14th, Wado-ryu karatekas from around the world will get together for some fun in the sun and of course, some karate training in Orlando, Florida!

Please see the flyer and the Wado Academy forum for more info. If you have questions, you can speak to a black belt student or email us.

Please note: A block of one bedroom rooms have been reserved at the Embassy Suites in Orlando with excellent rates ($119 plus taxes per night), but there are a limited number available. Book by July 9th. This special rate will be honored for the duration of our stay before and after the course. Up to six people can stay in each room. Two double beds and one double pullout sofa bed. Breakfast and evening drinks (soft drinks as well) are included. Please visit the Embassy Sites Hotel for more info.

Adults Class Grading

Posted on Sunday March 13, 2011

Coming Soon!

Upcoming Adult's Events: January 2011

Posted on Monday December 27, 2010

January 8th: Kigami Biraki

January 13th: Women’s Self Defense Class

January 20th: Beginner’s Class

Beginner's Class - January 20th 2010

Posted on Monday December 27, 2010

The next Beginner’s Class will take place on January 20th, 2010 from 7:45 till 9:30 in the gymnasium. Please remember to wear something lose and comfortable. Interested parties can email the club at ny_wadoryu@hotmail.com for more information.

Take a look at our Class Info for more information or check out our video.

Women's Self Defense Class - January 13th 2011

Posted on Monday December 27, 2010

On January 13th, from 7:45 pm to 9:30 pm, the North York Wadoryu Karate Club located at the North York YMCA will be holding its annual Women’s Self Defense Clinic in the gymnasium. This clinic is designed to allow female attendees to become aware of different tactics in a potential self defense situation. The clinic is instructed by Sensei Waith and assisted by other women karate students. Interested parties can either sign up at the front desk at the North York YMCA or email the club at ny_wadoryu@hotmail.com for more information.

Pictures of previous Women’s Self Defense Classes.

Kigami Biraki 2011 (New Years Training)

Posted on Monday December 27, 2010

The Karate program will be running our annual Kigami Biraki/New Years training on January 8th (see below for training times and locations) Biraki training literally means, “to open the mirror”. It is also called “Kagami Wari” meaning “break mirror”. The mirror represents the soul or conscience. This heavy and grueling training is seen as a way to clarify your thoughts and strengthen your dedication in the coming year. There is a $5 fee. Please see Sempai Devlin to register.

Schedule
1:15 (Gymnasium)
3:30 (Dance Studio)

Pictures from the 2009 event.

Upcoming Adult's Events: December 2010

Posted on Friday November 12, 2010

December 4th – 18th: Grading
Grading will take place from December 4th to December 18th. Please see to be posted for more details.

December 11th: Year-end Party
Our annual Karate Christmas Party is happening on Saturday December 11th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm in the Dance Studio at the North York YMCA. We encourage all our existing and past members and a guest join us for a night of festivities.

Beginner's Class - October 21st, 2010

Posted on Friday October 15, 2010

The next Beginner’s Class will take place on October 21st, 2010 from 7:45 till 9:30 in the gymnasium. Please remember to wear something lose and comfortable. Interested parties can email the club at ny_wadoryu@hotmail.com for more information.

Take a look at our Class Info for more information or check out our video.

Women's Self Defense Class - October 14th, 2010

Posted on Tuesday October 12, 2010

On October 14th, from 7:45 pm to 9:30 pm, the North York Wadoryu Karate Club located at the North York YMCA will be holding its annual Women’s Self Defense Clinic in the gymnasium. This clinic is designed to allow female attendees to become aware of different tactics in a potential self defense situation. The clinic is instructed by Sensei Waith and assisted by other women karate students. Interested parties can either sign up at the front desk at the North York YMCA or email the club at ny_wadoryu@hotmail.com for more information.

Pictures of previous Women’s Self Defense Classes.