Wado Karate Union

Hope to see a few of you at the course tomorrow.

Reminder: The WKU Winter Course will be running this coming Saturday (3rd December). The day will consist of Basics, Combinations, Pair Techniques and Kata (Niseishi). Please contact me to reserve a place.

Time for the WKU Winter Course is fast approaching. Please email me to reserve a place and details of how to pay.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 3rd December 2022.

After a long break as a result of the pandemic, we plan to run a WKU Winter Course on Saturday 3rd December 10.30am to 2.00pm in the Tony Heap Dojo, Hogarth Youth Centre, Chiswick. There will be a total of 3 hours training led by Sensei Steve West (6th Dan), Sensei Dave Betts (5th Dan) and Sensei Jess Coles (5th Dan). Expected price for WKU members will be £25.

I need to get an idea of numbers so it would be great if you could message me and let me know if you plan to attend.

Many Thanks and hope to see you on the 3rd.

Our junior classes will be restarting on Saturday 10th of September 2022, 9am. Please see our website for details.

Thank-you all for your continued support. We are now taking a break over Easter. Adult classes will restart on Tuesday 19th April and our Junior classes will restart on Saturday 23rd April.

Classes in Chiswick are restarting after the Christmas break this Saturday, 8th January 2022.

Adults - Tuesday's 7.30pm to 9pm and Saturday's 10am to 11.30am. Juniors - Saturday's 9am to 10am. All classes are led by Sensei Steve West, 6th Dan.

More details at http://hogarthwadokai.com/

This Saturday (11th December), Sensei West will be joined by Sensei Jakub Romanowski for our adult class between 10am and 11.30am in the Dojo at the Hogarth Youth and Community Centre in Chiswick. There will be a social afterwards.

All welcome to attend.

Wado Karate Union updated their website address.

Classes in Chiswick are restarting after the half term break. Adults - Tuesday's 7.30pm to 9pm and Saturday's 10am to 11.30am. Juniors - Saturday's 9am to 10am. All classes are led by Sensei Steve West, 6th Dan.

More details at http://hogarthwadokai.com/

Message from Sensei Heap’s family

Hi Everyone

Just a reminder from Jim and I on the details for Dad's funeral service.

The service will held be at 2pm on Thursday the 19th of August 2021 in the Kingswood Chapel at Worthing Crematorium.

For anyone that isn't able to attend in person there will be a video link. the details are:
Website: https://watch.obitus.com
Username: feya3272
Password: 600370

After the service we are heading to the Thomas A'Becket pub in Broadwater ( https://www.thomas-a-becket.co.uk/ ) anyone that wishes to join us for a drink and a chat about Dad is very welcome.

Thanks

Spence & Jim

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Please see below the announcement from Sensei Heap's sons, Spencer Heap and James Heap.

"It is is the terribly sad duty of my brother James & I to announce the passing of our dear father, Sensei Anthony Heap / Tony Heap.

Pops was a warrior and didn't lose many fights in his life, and while he held on far longer than anyone thought possible, unfortunately his epic battle against Parkinson's was his final showdown and he died peacefully in his sleep at 4am this morning.

We are all naturally devastated, but also take some comfort in the knowledge that he is now free from the pain of Parkinson's and he is reunited with his soulmate Carol again.

We understand that Tony was not just 'Pops' to Jim, Jakub & I, but also a brother, an uncle, a dear friend to hundreds, and 'Sensei' to thousands more. We will be updating with funeral arrangements once we have them in place so everyone can pay their respects and give Pops his final send off.
Godspeed across the great divide to the Dojo in the Sky - we love you always Pops ❤️"

Our condolences go out to Spence, Jim and all of Sensei Heap's family

Indoor training for Adults at the Hogarth Centre restarts this evening, Tuesday 18th May 2021. Classes will run weekly in the 1st floor hall at the following times

Tuesday's 7.30pm to 9pm
Saturday's 10am to 11.30am

Classes are led by Sensei West, 6th Dan.

PM me if you are interested in training.

We are currently running Zoom classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Please PM me if you are interested in attending.

Latest from the EKF. As all our clubs are in Tier 4, all face to face classes are currently suspended.

Training at the Hogarth Youth Centre restarts this Saturday 5th December. There are still spaces in the Adult classes. Message me for more details if you’re interested.

Classes are continuing on Zoom during the lockdown in England. Please PM me for details.

The latest from the EKF.

Just a reminder that classes have restarted at the Hogarth Centre. Spaces are limited due to COVID restrictions but there is still space in our adult classes at the following times

Tuesdays, 7.30 to 9.00 pm with Sensei West
Saturdays, 10:15 to 11:30 am with Sensei Betts

All classes are in the ground floor hall at the Hogarth Centre.

Training is non-contact and footwear is required. Mask must be worn in the Hogarth Centre but can be removed during training.

Please message me if you are interested in attending.

We're Back!!!
Regular Karate classes at the Hogarth Centre, Tuesday evening's with Sensei Steve West, 6th Dan and Saturday's with Sensei Dave Betts, 5th Dan. Please message me for further information.

Update from the EKF

STOP PRESS

Dear Members,

Following a meeting with Sport England this morning we have now acquired agreement that indoor karate can resume from 25th July BUT with significant restrictions.

Full details and guidance will be forthcoming. Please bear with us and this will follow as soon as possible.

However, you are also advised to check with your facility provider on any requirements they may insist on.

Best wishes,

Steve
EKF President