Wado Kokusai Suzuki-ha Karate-do Ireland (WKKI)
Wado Kokusai Suzuki-ha Karate-do Ireland (WKKI) is a group of like-minded individuals who share the same dream.
The purpose of founding WKKI is to preserve the true essence of Wado-Ryu Karate-do as it was originally taught by Hironori Ohtsuka Sensei.
This was Suzuki Sensei’s true dream.
We are and always will be deeply grateful to Suzuki Sensei and to all the sensei who have passed on their knowledge to us.
Commitment to Tradition
The members of WKKI work hard and are dedicated to continuing to teach authentic Wado, just as it was passed down by Suzuki Sensei, and in turn, pass it on to the next generation of Wado karateka.
WKKI is a federation of highly talented and dedicated individuals who strive to improve their Wado and transmit it to their students in the spirit it was taught.
Non-Profit Ethos
WKKI is a non-profit organisation, and all funds are reinvested into the group to support the development of Wado Kokusai Suzuki-ha Karate-do Ireland and its members.
European Federation
On 25th April 2015, WKKI became a founding member of the new European federation:
Wado Kokusai Suzuki-ha Europe
Sensei Philip Kear (8th Dan) serves as Technical Adviser, with
Sensei Robert McGrath (7th Dan) and
Mr. Joel Hultgren (Sweden) as Chairman
(Wado Kokusai Suzuki-ha Sweden).
On 1st May 2015, the organisation officially changed its name to:
Wado Kokusai Suzuki-ha Karate-do Ireland
The initials WKKI were retained.
If you would like more information on joining, please don’t hesitate to contact WKKI.
WKKI is an independent Wado group of the Suzuki Sensei Ryu-Ha.