Wado Shinzen-Kai Kokusai
Wado Shinzen-Kai Kokusai Karate was started in the late sixties. It was established in 1969 by Shodai-Soke John N. Hawk, 10th Dan, after spending a great part of his younger life learning, teaching, and developing his style of Karatedo. Shodai Hawk has received Dan certification in several different karate styles including GoshinDo Kempo, Mixed Martial Arts, BKG & BKR Wado, Zendoryu, and Zen Nippon Karate Do Goyukai Wadoryu (Tokyo Japan).
He has utilized the best of each style to build a more complete and effective system while adding his interpretations to all techniques.
Wado Shinzen- Kai Kokusai has been established in the countries of Germany, Spain, and the United States. Within the USA, the WSK is located in New York,
New Jersey, Maryland, and Texas.
Wado Shinzen-Kai Kokusai Hombu Dojo is located in Waco, Texas USA, where Shodai Hawk oversees and supervises the main activities and operations within Wado Shinzen-Kai Kokusai Worldwide. The U.S. Division is lead by Director, Nidai-Soke Hanshi Tom Sergent 9th Dan and Chief Instructor, Chuck Johnson 5th Dan.
The European Division with the Wado Shinzen-Kai Central Dojo is located in Weinheim, Germany and is run by Director, Kyoshi Fred Wipfel 7th Dan and Chief Instructor, Luigi LaForestra 3rd Dan. Kyoshi Wipfel passed away June 13, 2009 @ 94 yrs. young.
The weapons division (Kobudo) is headed by Rick Turnpaugh,
Matsumura Ha Saito Ryu, 7th Dan Kyoshi.
He has utilized the best of each style to build a more complete and effective system while adding his interpretations to all techniques.
Wado Shinzen- Kai Kokusai has been established in the countries of Germany, Spain, and the United States. Within the USA, the WSK is located in New York,
New Jersey, Maryland, and Texas.
Wado Shinzen-Kai Kokusai Hombu Dojo is located in Waco, Texas USA, where Shodai Hawk oversees and supervises the main activities and operations within Wado Shinzen-Kai Kokusai Worldwide. The U.S. Division is lead by Director, Nidai-Soke Hanshi Tom Sergent 9th Dan and Chief Instructor, Chuck Johnson 5th Dan.
The European Division with the Wado Shinzen-Kai Central Dojo is located in Weinheim, Germany and is run by Director, Kyoshi Fred Wipfel 7th Dan and Chief Instructor, Luigi LaForestra 3rd Dan. Kyoshi Wipfel passed away June 13, 2009 @ 94 yrs. young.
The weapons division (Kobudo) is headed by Rick Turnpaugh,
Matsumura Ha Saito Ryu, 7th Dan Kyoshi.