Last update: 29/07/2026 – Please note this is a temporary list to update some details. If contact details don’t work consult the former list 
British Wadokai Clubs on the British Wadokai Honbu website or contact web@britishwadokai.co.uk
Burgess Hill, Sussex
Zanshin Wadoryu Karate Club.
Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex. RH15 9EA.
Friday; All grades, 6.15-7.15pm. 6th Kyu & Above, 7.15-8.15pm.
Instructors: Lead Instructor; Oren Teichmann 4th Dan Tashi. Assistant Instructor; Peter Collier 3rd Dan.
Contact. Email; admin@zanshinwado.co.uk Tel; 07968-973424.
Websites: Zanshin Wadoryu Karate Club; www.zanshinwado.co.uk British Wadokai; https://britishwadokai.co.uk
Burry Port, Wales
Kaiyo Wado Kai Karate.
Pembrey Country Park, Burry Port. SA16 0EJ.
Saturday; 2-4pm.
Instructor: Neil Bennett 2nd Dan.
Contact. Tel: 07972-223001. Email: Senseishakirabwk@gmail.com
Website: https://britishwadokai.co.uk
Evening classes available on request!
Cranleigh, Surrey
Cranleigh School Karate.
Cranleigh School, Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey. GU6 8QQ.
Monday (term time only); Temporary closure with intended reopening at the Cranleigh Preparatory School. Details to follow. 7-8pm. Juniors (minimum age 7).
Instructor; James Taylor 6th Dan Renshi.
Contact. Tel: 01403-822173. Email: jimtaylor_cranleigh@hotmail.com
Cranleigh Karate Club, Hakutsuru Dojo (Est. 1976).
Cranleigh Youth Centre, Snoxhall Fields, off Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8JW.
Tuesday; Juniors; 6-7pm. Seniors; 7-9pm.
Instructor; Ian Hunter 8th Dan Kyoshi, James Taylor 6th Dan Renshi, Liz Bulley 3rd Dan.
Contact: Tel: 01428-685093. Email: ianhunter01@live.co.uk
Down Ampney, Gloucestershire
Grey Wolf Wadoryu Karate Club.
Down Ampney Village Hall, Down Ampney Road, Down Ampney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. GL7 5QR.
Wednesday; Mixed; 6.15-7.15pm. Adults; 7.15-8.15pm.
Instructors: Mark Lawrence 4th Dan Renshi, Matthew Roberts 4th Dan Tashi.
Contact. Tel: 07919-596568. Email: email@greywolfkarate.org Website: www.greywolfkarate.org
Elburton, Devon
Elburton Karate Club.
Coombe Dean School, Charnhill Way Elburton, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 8ES.
Now closed, relocated to Plymstock School Sports Centre.
Contact. britishwadokaikarate@gmail.com
Website; https://plymouthkarateschools.weebly.com
Haywood, Lancashire
BWK Manchester Wadoryu Karate.
Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinal Street, Heywood, Lancashire. OL10 4HW.
Thursday; 7.30-9pm.
Instructors; Michael Diggle 3rd Dan, Carolyn Watson 2nd Dan.
Contact. Email; bwkmanchester@gmail.com
Horsham, Sussex
Horsham Wado Karate Club.
Kingslea School, King’s Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH13 5PS.
Wednesday; 7-9pm.
Instructors; Gordon Hoare 8th Dan Kyoshi, Christopher Holland 3rd Dan, Peter Collier 3rd Dan.
Contact. Tel: 01403-253782. Email: horsham.dkw.karate@talktalk.net
Llanelli, Wales
Kaiyo Wado Kai Karate.
Llanelli Leasure Centre, 12 Park Crescent (outdoors), Llanelli. SA15 3AQ
Mondays; 10am-12pm. Fridays; 1-2pm.
Instructor; Neil Bennett 2nd Dan.
Contact. Tel: 07972-223001. Email: Senseishakirabwk@gmail.com
Website: https://britishwadokai.co.uk
Evening classes available on request!
Llangennech, Carmarthenshire
Kaiyo Wado Karate.
Instructor; Neil Bennett 2nd Dan.
Contact. Tel: 07972-223001. Email: Senseishakirabwk@gmail.com
Classes available on request!
Manchester, Lancashire
BWK Manchester Wadoryu Karate.
Crimble Croft Community Centre, Aspinal Street, Heywood, Lancashire. OL10 4HW.
Thursday; 7.30-9pm.
Instructors; Michael Diggle 3rd Dan, Carolyn Watson 2nd Dan.
Contact. Email; bwkmanchester@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BWKManchester
Meysey Hampton, Gloucestershire
Grey Wolf Wadoryu Karate Club.
Meysey Hampton Village Hall, School Lane, Meysey Hampton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. GL7 5JS.
Saturday; Adults; 8am-9am. Mixed session; 9am-10am. Beginners of all ages and family groups.
Instructors: Mark Lawrence 4th Dan Renshi, Matthew Roberts 4th Dan Tashi.
Contact. Tel: 07919-596568. Email: email@greywolfkarate.org Website: www.greywolfkarate.org
Mumbles, Wales
Kaiyo Wado Kai Karate.
Mumbles Head Beach, Swansea Bay. SA3 4EN
Wednesday; 12-2pm.
Instructor; Neil Bennett 2nd Dan.
Contact. Tel: 07972-223001. Email: Senseishakirabwk@gmail.com
Website: https://britishwadokai.co.uk
Evening classes available on request!
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear
Newcastle Wado Kai.
Daverson Hall, Elmwood Ave, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE13 6PX.
Saturday; 10am – 10:30am – Free training & practice. 10:30am – 12noon – Regular training.
Wednesday; 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Regular training. Juniors & younger students may wish to leave early.
Instructors: Colin Holmes 4th Dan, Gary Simpson 4th Dan, Kevin Weldon 3rd Dan.
Contact. newcastlewadokai@gmail.com Club Website. www.newcastlewadokai.com
Oreston, Devon
Oreston Karate Club.
The Oreston Centre (Oreston Methodist Church), Plymstock Road, Oreston, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 7LL.
Tuesday (Closed during Christmas School Holiday only).
Registration; 6.45pm. Training; 7-8.30pm. All ages 8 years & above. Beginners and Advanced.
Instructors; Richard House 6th Dan Renshi, Harry Barton 4th Dan Tashi.
Contact. Tel: 01752-664853. Email: rich.house@blueyonder.co.uk
Website; https://plymouthkarateschools.weebly.com
Plymouth, Devon
Oreston Karate Club.
The Oreston Centre (Oreston Methodist Church), Plymstock Road, Oreston, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 7LL.
Tuesday (Closed during Christmas School Holiday only).
Registration; 6.45pm. Training; 7-8.30pm. All ages 8 years & above. Beginners and Advanced.
Instructors; Richard House 6th Dan Renshi, Harry Barton 4th Dan Tashi.
Contact. Tel: 01752-664853. Email: rich.house@blueyonder.co.uk
Website; https://plymouthkarateschools.weebly.com
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Royal Navy British Wadokai.
Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Please contact us for further details.
Neil Bennett 2nd Dan. Tel: 07972-223001.
Contact. Email: Senseishakirabwk@gmail.com
Website: https://britishwadokai.co.uk
Wembury, Devon
Now closed, relocated to Plymstock School Sports Centre.
Contact. britishwadokaikarate@gmail.com
Website; https://plymouthkarateschools.weebly.com
Canada
Ontario, Canada.
Wanomichi Dojo.
40 Richmond St. Brantford Ontario. N3T 3Y3. Canada.
Under the Protective Guidance of the Alliance of International Wadoryu (AIWa).
Leading Instructor; DJ Jonker 4th Dan.
Contact; DJ Jonker 4th Dan. Email; sensei@wanomichi.ca
Website Contact Page; www.wanomichi.ca
Newfoundland, Canada.
Renbukan Dojo. Portugal Cove, St Philips, Newfoundland, Canada.
Under the Protective Guidance of the Alliance of International Wadoryu (AIWa).
Tuesday & Thursdays. 17:30-19:00
Leading Instructor; Scott Gawne 4th Dan.
Contact; Scott Gawne 4th Dan. Email; info@renbukan.can
Website Contact Page; www.renbukan.ca/contact.html
France
Sordeval, Manche, France
Shinwa Karate-do Wadoryu. France.
Under the Protective Guidance of the Alliance of International Wadoryu (AIWa).
Please contact us for club details.
Leading Instructor; Mark Dupeé 4th Dan. Email; markdupee@hotmail.com
Spain
Getxo Wadoryu, Spain.
Under the Protective Guidance of the Alliance of International Wadoryu (AIWa).
Please contact us for club details.
Leading Instructor; Kieran Malone 1st Dan. Email; kieran.a.malone@gmail.com
USA
Arizona, USA
West Country Wadokai. USA.
Under the Protective Guidance of the Alliance of International Wadoryu (AIWa).
Please contact us for club details.
Leading Instructor; Tom Nations 2nd Dan.
Email; tjnations@yahoo.com