• British Wado Federation Licence Application Form

    All members must hold an up-to-date British Wado Federation Licence/Record Book
  • 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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  • Date of Birth*
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    2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year
  • Provide us a "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.


  • * By supplying your email address you are entering into an agreement that you
    would like to receive British Wado Federation 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/bwf/website/


  • Please enter your primary group / club association e.g. Momiji.

    A comprehensive list can be found at: https://britishwadokai.co.uk/bwf/website/club-list.html 

    March 2023 Update - we are currently reviewing our list of BWF affiliates. Please contact your main instructor to verify the club name and authorising email to insert here. Thank you.

  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION & CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE CONTINUING

     

    IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO SEND A FULLY COMPLETED LICENCE APPLICATION FORM DIRECTLY TO THE LICENCE OFFICE.

    New Licences – New licences must be obtained WITHIN 2-weeks of starting regular training (UK legal requirement). A new Licence/Membership will commence from the date application is received by the BWF Licence Office. By obtaining a British Wado Federation Licence you are agreeing that this is your only active karate licence – It is against International Sport-Karate Regulations to ‘double-licence’. 

    Family Members are discounted for 3 or more closed family units (immediate family with the same surname (parents & siblings) at the same address) and does not include distant relatives, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. Family members must apply together on separate Licence Application Forms. Once a family has been issued with a ‘Family Licence Facility’ more family members can be added later @ £5 per additional member.

    Insurances

    Cover is for all Wado Karate related activities organised within the UK membership of the British Wado Federation Governing Body. Cover does not include training outside of the BWF and does not allow the use of metal-bladed weapons.

    For UK Personal Accident Cover, please contact our main insurance company.


    Instructor Insurance Cover

    ‘Club Instructor Insurance’ is only valid within BWF Licenced Clubs that have fully BWF Licenced Participants & Members. 

    Renewals

    DO NOT send your IWF Grade Book to the Licence Office for ANY reason.

    Applications from other organisations

    Depending on origination (origin of style, certification, lineage, etc.) grades registered within your existing karate licence will be 'automatically' transferred to your new IWF Grade Book upon acceptance; please include scans of your previous (or present) Licence (or photocopy) for IWF records. You will be able to continue your grade commencement, once you are in receipt of your new licence and are fully conversant with the requirements for progression. Apply as New Licence. 

    Late Renewals

    Firstly. It is the sole responsibility of the individual to keep their insurance, licence, and membership up to date and valid. Secondly. It is considered 'negligent' for an instructor to allow students to train without adequate insurance. You are placing yourself and your instructor at risk by training without insurance. Membership & Insurance will cease upon licence expiration.

    Replacement Licence Books

    To replace a Licence Book, which has been lost or damaged, you must use this form. Replacement Licence Books are charged at £5.75 payable to the British Wado Federation. Your recent ‘registered’ grade will be stamped onto the replacement Licence Book.


    Licences must be obtained within 2-weeks of regular training and valid at all times.
    YOU ARE NOT INSURED TO TRAIN, ATTEND COURSES, GRADE OR COMPETE IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS A VALID UP TO DATE LICENCE
    Keep your Licence with you, at all times, whilst at the Dojo.

    Insurance.
    United Kingdom National Benefits Insured: General Third Party Indemnity, Public Liability and Member to Member Liability, Instructor Insurance (where applicable); £10m. For Full Synopsis, please refer to Master Policy. BWF Insurance Covers all ages from 4 to 70.

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    CONFIDENTIALITY: ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

  • NOTE ON LATE RENEWALS

    For renewals, if your licence/insurance expired by more than 7-days, this is NOT a renewal. You must apply for a new BWF Licence.

    ***Replacement Licence Books 
    To replace a Licence Book, which has been lost or damaged, you must use this form. Replacement Licence Books are charged at £5.75 each. 
    Your recent ‘registered’ grade will be stamped onto the replacement Licence Book. If you require a replacement licence as part of your renewal, please apply as ‘New Licence’ (@ £30).

  • ** Family Members are discounted for 3 or more closed family units (immediate family (parents & siblings) at the same address) and does not include distant relatives, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.

    Family members must apply together on separate Licence Application Forms.

    Once a family has been issued with a ‘Family Licence Facility’ more family members can be added later @ £5 per additional member.

    To apply for the additional members, simply increase the quantity by the relevant amount.

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                          New
                          New Licence - Student

                          A new student British Wadokai Licence 

                          £30.00£30.00
                            
                          New Licence - instructor

                          A new instructor British Wadokai Licence 

                          £30.00£30.00
                            
                          Renew
                          Licence Renewal - Student

                          Student licence renewal

                          £25.00£25.00
                            
                          Licence Renewal - Instructor

                          Instructor licence renewal

                          £25.00£25.00
                            
                          Family
                          Family Unit **

                          For 3 or more immediate families living at the same address.

                          £65.00£65.00
                            
                          Family Member (main applicant already sent)

                          FOR FAMILY MEMBER INDIVIDUALS  WHERE THE FEE HAS ALREADY BEEN PAID BY ANOTHER

                          Free£ Free
                            
                          Misc
                          Replacement Licence Book ***
                          £5.75£5.75
                            
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                          £0.00£0.00
                        • WARNING

                          Enter the CORRECT expiry date. NOT today's date. If it is more than 7 days past expiry, YOU MUST APPLY FOR A 'NEW' LICENCE.

                          We will reject all incorrectly filled applications.

                        • Expiry date
                           / /
                          2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year
                        • You have entered an expiry date older than 7 days. You must apply for a 'new' licence.

                        • I intend to pay by...*
                        • If paying by debit / credit card, please use the following link to pay:

                          BWF PAYMENT GATEWAY (opens new tab)

                           

                          If paying by bank transfer, please use the following details:

                          Bank Lloyds
                          Account Name British Wado Federation
                          Sort Code 30-96-26
                          Account Number 7781 3268

                           

                          Important: Please email/send receipt or proof of payment to licence@britishwadofederation.org.uk

                           

                          If paying by cheque, please send to:

                          BWF Licences
                          204 Chanctonbury,
                          Burgess Hill,
                          Sussex
                          RH15 9HN

                          PLEASE ENSURE STUDENT NAME IS ON THE BACK OF THE CHEQUE

                        • Have you ever had a criminal conviction?*
                        • 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?*
                        • Do you suffer from any medical condition/s?*
                        • 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 BWF Rules & Regulations, Dojo Rules and Training Conditions:

                        • Should be Empty: