DRONFIELD WADO-RYU KARATE CLUB
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About the Club
Founded on 4th September 2010, Dronfield Wado-Ryu Karate (D.W.R.K) teaches both traditional Wado-Ryu techniques and kickboxing techniques (hand pads, thai pad work). The club also incorporates fitness training regularly and mindfulness in the form of the spiritual side of Karate-do meditations.
All members are welcome and will be treated with respect and kindness.
All we ask is you show us respect when visiting.
Wado-Ryu is the "way of peace and harmony" and we have high standards of practice.
INSTRUCTOR
INSTRUCTORS
Adam Hawke (Chief Instructor)
Shi-Han Adam Hawke is the founder and lead instructor at the club. He has practiced Wado-Ryu for 28 years and holds a 5th Dan Black Belt in the discipline.
Holding World & Regional Championship experience in technical performance and fighting, he is the embodiment of Karate-do in Dronfield!
He also holds a Black Belt in Sanshou Kickboxing and a Black Sash in 5 Animal Tai-Chi.
John Fenner (Assistant Instructor)
Assisting him in the club are Sensei John Fenner, a senior member who has been a member of the Dojo since the doors opened. He achieved 1st Dan in Wado-Ryu on his 60th birthday in February 2023! He's always there to make others welcome and teaches often.
Mark Huntingdon (Instructor)
Sensei Mark Huntingdon made a return to the Karate world in 2024 having been out of action since 2013. He and Shi-Han go back almost 25 years training together under the same Sensei and his contribution to the club has been invaluable. He holds a 2nd Dan in Wado-Ryu.
Interested in joining?
Arrange a drop in visit!
Contact us to arrange a visit to the club and chat with the Instructor and admin team on your goals, aspirations and what you wish to achieve on your martial arts journey!
Karate training benefits:
- Discipline
- Improved hand eye co-ordination
- Improved fitness
- Making new friends
- Respect
- Improved flexibility and balance
- Inner balance and peace of mind
How to contact us
07950 909 991 dwrkadz@gmail.com
5th Dan tuition, 25+ years experience. Wado-Ryu Karate, Kickboxing, Self Defence, Semi and Full contact training, Fitness & Conditioning, Technical KATA Training, Mindfulness, Tournament experience (World & Regional), Club home to several regional champions!