BWK Licence Form

British Wadokai Karate-Do Federation Licence Application Form

All members must hold an up-to-date British Wadokai Licence/Record Book

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THE LICENCE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN 17th APR and 12 MAY 2025

Any applications received in this period will be considered valid so long as: the application is completed correctly; the instructor has approved the initial application and; correct and full payment has been made. It is your responsibility to make sure all these criteria are met.
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If you do not receive a submission screen and confirmation email then the form has not been submitted
Full name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Postcode
Phone Number*

+44(0)1234567890
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Provide us a "passport" style photo of yourself:*

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"Passport" Style Photo of Individual

Please select a recent, clear, 'passport' style photo of yourself.
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Please ensure your photo is in a 'passport' style, that is: clear face, recent, properly framed and lit with a neutral background.

Photographs are important for identification purposes for registration and processes
for open grading, assessments and competitions, etc.

Please ensure your picture is up to date in your licence. If you do not have a fairly recent portrait photograph in your licence you may be refused to be graded or accepted into competitions.
Email

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
* By supplying your email address you are entering into an agreement that you
would like to receive British Wadokai related information, such as Weekly Date Section & Wado News!

If you do not wish to receive this information this can be cancelled at any time.

If you wish to view our Privacy Statement details, etc., please go to: https://britishwadokai.co.uk
Association Club*
Signing instructor's email address (required for verification)*

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Please enter your primary club association e.g. Cranleigh.

A comprehensive list can be found at: www.britishwadokai.co.uk/clubs-british-wadokai.html

Please ensure your instructor's email is entered correctly, as they will receive a copy of this application for approval.
Present grade (if beginner, enter "10th Kyu")
Present grade (if beginner, enter "Ungraded")*
Do you already have an International Wado Federation (blue/red/black) licence booklet?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE CONTINUING

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE A VALID LICENCE-MEMBERSHIP & INSURANCE AT ALL TIMES - IT IS ALSO YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE LICENCE APPLICATION FORM IS FULLY COMPLETED AND CORRECT.

Insurance Cover

£10m Club Liability, Public Liability & Person to Person Liability, plus (where applicable) £10m Instructor Liability within a valid British Wadokai licence is for all traditional Wado-Ryu training and related activities organised by British Wadokai and the British Wado Federation.

Cover does not include training outside of British Wadokai / British Wado Federation.

Students are also uninsured to train in sport karate, MMA, kick-boxing, training with [or use] of metal-bladed weapons, etc.

An instructor who allows, promotes, encourages, or has knowledge of any of his membership involved within these ‘inadequately insured’ activities, will be considered ‘Negligent & Liable’.

If unsure, please contact our main Insurance Company.

https://www.protectivity.com/

For UK Personal Accident Cover, and/or Freelance Instructor Insurance Cover, please contact our main insurance company.

Renewals

RENEW BEFORE EXPIRY.
Licence insurance & membership will CEASE immediately upon expiry.
DO NOT send your BWK licence / grade book to the Licence Office for renewal.

Late Renewals

First: It is the sole responsibility of the individual to keep insurances, licence, and
membership up to date and valid at all times.

Second: It is considered 'negligent' for an instructor to allow students to train without adequate insurance. You are placing yourself and your instructor at risk of ‘negligent liability’ by training without insurance.

Due to the turnover of student memberships in martial-arts it is usually considered that if a martial-arts licence has expired it is normally due to the result of the individual terminating training & membership
A student who allows their licence to expire will result in the following:

1. Registration card is destroyed.
2. Grade registration records destroyed.
3. Membership terminated.
4. Insurance cover becomes invalid immediately at time of expiry.

It will be up to the Leading Club Instructor to reinstate any grades lost, due to expiry, through application of a BWK Licence. Only the latest grade will be reinstated as all previous records would have been destroyed.

Commencement of gradings for ‘re-registered’ members where licences have been cancelled through expiry: Club Instructors must ensure that all accepted pre-graded members are updated to their relevant syllabus level prior to advancement (minimum 6-months for Kyū level and 12-months for Yūdansha). Grade progression, from the member’s present grade, can commence once all these implications have been addressed and in place.
CONFIDENTIALITY: ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Have you ever had a criminal conviction?*

YesNo
If YES we will contact you for details.
Do you accept that the practice of a combat-art or contact-sport involves the risk of serious injury?*

YesNo
Do you suffer from any medical condition/s?*

YesNo
If yes, please include information relevant to your conditions
It is important to ensure that your instructor is aware of any medical condition.
ALL applicants are heavily advised (especially over the age of 40) to have a medical
examination BEFORE commencing into any physical activity related to the martial-arts.
I have read & understood the BWK Rules & Regulations, Dojo Rules and Training Conditions

BWK Rules and Regulations and Dojo Rules (external link)
Applicant Signature (Parent / Guardian if under the age of 18 years)*

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You have entered an expiry date older than 7 days. You must apply for a 'new' licence. You will not be able to submit without rectifying this issue.
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British Wadokai Karate-Do Federation Licence Application Form