WOLVERHAMPTON KARATE ACADEMY

Wadō-ryū (和道流)

Wadō-ryū (和道流) is one of the four major Karate styles and was founded by Hironori Otsuka (1892-1982). The style itself places emphasis on not just striking, but tai sabaki, joint locks and throws. It has its origins within Tomari-te karate (refers to a tradition of martial arts originating from the village of Tomari, Okinawa), but also gains influence from Shito-Ryu and Shotokan, however it was massively influenced by JiuJitsu, which explains the emphasis on concepts such as tai sabaki ('​whole body movement', or repositioning.

Our Values

Honesty

All students must be honest both on and off the mats. If mistakes are made, we expect all students to take accountability for their actions.

Respect

everyone must be treated with respect. At WKA, we are all one family, so treat everyone as you would like to be treated.

Dedication and Resilience

To develop students who value hard work, dedication and perseverance to achieve any goal in life.

Leadership

To develop leaders who impact the community in a positive way.

Growth

To develop individuals who push themselves out of their comfort zone and constantly seek ways to grow.