WKSI Association

Wadokai Karatedo Shin-Gi-Tai Italia is the official branch of Japan Wado-Kai in Italy. The only association acknowledged and authorized by the largest international federation of Wado-ryu.

What is WKSI?

WKSI is the Italian branch of Japan Karatedo Federation Wado-Kai, registered with CONI and affiliated to the Sport Promotion Organization CSEN. It is also a Social Promotion Association entered in the national register of Italy’s Ministry of Labour and Social Policies.

What is its mission?

It is committed to preserving and fostering the traditional karate style of Wado-ryu with an international perspective and with particular reference to the physical and mental training of students, according to the principles of Budō and sports and social inclusion.

Why to become a member?

As a member of WKSI you can access the largest international Wado-ryu community. The tradition and excellent reputation of Japan Wado-kai, its international scale and management based on skills and merits are an ideal condition to practice, study and progress.

WKSI – Wadokai Karatedo Shin-gi-tai Italia is a no-profit association committed to preserving and fostering the traditional Japanese karate style of Wado-ryu, meaning The Way to Harmony (or Peace). The concept of harmony is intended as self-awareness, balance and self-confidence: it inspires our activity aiming at physical and mental training of students with a social purpose.

WKSI is registered with CONI and affiliated to the Sport Promotion Organization CSEN, and is a social promotion association enrolled in the Registro Nazionale del Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali. Moreover, we are members of the Japan Karatedo Federation Wado-Kai and IKF – IKKAIDO, the international martial arts federation devoted to including people with a disability.

By practicing traditional karate in our dojos, gyms, schools and all projects promoting culture, recreation, social assistance – and even tourism and environment – we promote the well-being of people from every perspective – being it physical, mental, social and spiritual. In consistency with the modern spirit of Japanese Budō, we cultivate the huge educational potential of karate.