WKSI – JKF Wado-kai is a community of students, instructors and coaches who perform at international level and foster the sharing and exchange of knowledge.
Maurizio Paradisi
Born in 1961, I pursued the black belt with Ivo De Santis sensei and Yutaka Toyama sensei in 1982.
Giuseppe Carloni
Born in 1967, I pursued the black belt with Ivo De Santis Sensei and Yutaka Toyama Sensei in 1985.
Roberto Di Rocco
Born in 1966, practicing since 1976 and black belt since 1985. I am a Karate master and sports educator.
Riccardo Rita
Born in 1971, karate instructor and sports educator, I pursued the black belt in 1984 with Yutaka Toyama.
Giovanni Iacoboni
Abruzzo. Born in 1977, I started practicing the art of Karate in 1987, obtaining the 1st dan black belt in 1997.
Laura Rosella
Born in 1976, sports karate athlete first, then I went on to study traditional karate. Black belt since 1992.
Giuseppe Serino
Born in 1963, I pursued the black belt with Ivo De Santis Sensei and Yutaka Toyama Sensei in 1985.
Alfredo Cassia
Born in 1958, I pursued the black belt with Ivo De Santis Sensei and Yutaka Toyama Sensei in 1980.
Luigi Francella
Born in 1959, I received the black belt from Ivo De Santis Sensei and Yutaka Toyama Sensei in 1985.
Dojos adhering to the WKSI – JKF Wado-kai
Maurizio Paradisi
Rome • San Lorenzo, Rinnovamento
Giuseppe Carloni
Rome • Portuense
Giuseppe Serino
Rome • Portuense
Alfredo Cassia
Rome
Roberto Di Rocco
Rome • Piazza Bologna
Luigi Francella
Rome
Laura Rosella
Rome • Portuense
Riccardo Rita
Albano Laziale • Cecchina
Giovanni Iacoboni
L’Aquila • Abruzzo
WKSI – Wadokai Karatedo Shin-Gi-Tai Italia
Japan Karatedo Federation Wado-kai – branch n° 4242004
Wado-ryu Karatedo
Wado-ryu is a Japanese style that combines the principles of karate and jujutsu. Wado-ryu means Style of the Way of Peace/Harmony.
JKF Wadokai
The greatest international organization of Wado-ryu, founded in 1934 by Hironori Otsuka, with over 850,000 members worldwide.
Wado International Seminar
International seminar of traditional wado-ryu karate led by Roberto Danubio, 7th dan JKF Wadokai, held in Rome on November 18 and 19, 2023
Abili al Karate
Abili al Karate is a WKSI permanent project on inclusive karate and sports. So that anyone can truly benefit from karate. Ever.
Wadokai Workshop
Monthly workshops for all Wado-ryu lovers on the traditional curriculum of Japan Wado-kai and sports karate kumite.
WKSI Summer Camp
A three-day summer camp in Paliano, the first weekend of June, enjoying nature, fun, and Karate Wado-ryu.
WKSI Association
Official Italian branch of Japan Wado-Kai acknowledged and authorized by the largest international federation of Wado-ryu.
Budo Charter
Through physical and mental training, the practitioner develops character, judgment and a spirit of collaboration.
International Seminars
Openmindedness, sharing and exchange of information have always been the basis of every progress. And karate is no exception.
WKSI in Japan
Italian wadokas have a direct line with Japan, again. The WKSI is invited every year to the Wado-kai headquarters in Tokyo.
Swiss Summer Camp
An intense week of traditional karate in a beautiful falicity on the Swiss mountains, attended by wadokas from all over the world.