The purpose of the Wado-Ryu Karate Club is to teach traditional Wado-Ryu karate to all interested members of the University community, regardless of gender or level of previous experience.

Wado Ryu Karate was founded by Hironori Otsuka (1892-1982). It is now recognized as one of the major styles of karate (along with shotokan, goju-ryu, shito-ryu and kyokushinkai). The word "wado" literally means "the way of peace/harmony". As a style of karate it is lighter than the Shotokan style, from which it was born, incorporating movements and thinking from ju-jutsu and kendo.

Our club is affiliated with the Canadian Wado-Ryu Karate Federation (CWKF)

-- Wado-Ryu is SA funded --

Sept 3, 2009 Our first practice will be held on Tuesday, Sept 8. See you all there!

Sept 1, 2009 We have a new practice time and place. Our practice times are 5:00 to 7:00, Tuesdays and Thursdays, in Spurrier Gym, and 2:00 to 4:00 on Saturdays in the MAC room at the Goergen Athletic Center (It's the room with the hardwood floors and the mirrors to the left of the turnstyles as you walk into the gym.)

Aug 30, 2009 Come meet us at the Activity Fair on Friday, September 4! It's from 3:00-4:30 PM, on the Dandelion Square.

Feb 12, 2009 We're having a trip to Canada this Saturday. Everyone who is coming should be in front of the ITS by 8:00 AM.

The club welcomes new students. No previous experience with martial arts is required. All you need is a willingness to learn, work hard, and have fun!