Wado-Ryu Benkyo Weekly Updates — 13th December 2025

1. Saturday Benkyo Class Review – Today's Training

Today the focus was on some of the Kata we see less often: Rohai, Jitte and Jion – a refresher and run-through to blow off some cobwebs. It is not often you see these Kata on courses, but they are great to know and practise, and if you don't know them they offer a great insight into Wado-Ryu principles and movement.

We went through each Kata to refamiliarise ourselves. Then we looked at some of the movements that are similar in some or all of the Kata to have a point of reference and reinforce the “learn once, use it many times” philosophy. We looked at some Kaisetsu from the Kata to give some of the moves context, then moved on to looking at Ippon 1, 2 and 3, but putting some of the Kata moves into action within the Ippons. Finally we looked at Kihon Number 1 and 4 and again took the movements from these Kata to better understand what the Kata are trying to teach us about posture, position and timing. As always a great and insightful lesson.

2. This Weeks Long-Format Video

PART 10 – KERI WAZA – INTRODUCTION – KIHON FUNDAMENTALS

Watch here: https://youtu.be/7-OpiHNbNrA

Volume II of our Kihon Fundamentals series begins with a deep dive into Keri, exploring the mechanics, safety, and evolution of Wado-Ryu kicking techniques. Roger Vickerman Renshi and Kerry Moore Sensei break down terminology, foot conditioning, and how to adapt kicking for lifelong training. This episode is ideal for anyone wanting to refine their Keri waza with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

3. Featured Article of the Week

Article: Wadō-Ryū Benkyō — Pinan Nidan by Roger Vickerman Renshi

Discovering the Essence of Pinan Nidan in Wadō-Ryū Karate

Pinan Nidan takes centre stage this week as we explore its deeper lessons in stance transitions, timing, and body dynamics. Roger Vickerman Renshi breaks down the kata’s core principles, practical applications, and Jujitsu influences. Whether you’re new to Wado-Ryu or refining your fundamentals, this article (and video) offers clear insights to elevate your practice.

4. Upcoming Courses, Events, or Updates

Things you may want to know about:

• The course and events calendar is now live on the website and will be updated regularly, so please bookmark it and check it.
• The May 2026 course dates and location have been confirmed; you can see all the details and book on there.
• Website updates: Wadō-Ryū Benkyō is now fully live, but more content is being added all the time, so keep checking back for new articles, videos and announcements.
• Saturday sessions to run through until 2026 – we will be training all Saturdays in December and January except the 17th January. If you would like to attend a Saturday session for the first time, please get in touch and let us know.

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Wishing you a fantastic week of training,
Roger and The Team
Wado-Ryu Benkyo