Yid-Ga-Ling

Josh Johnson Sensei has been teaching authentic Wado Ryu Karate-Do in England and worldwide since 1965. He is a karate traditionalist and therefore teaches and runs the Yid-Ga-Ling Dojo in a traditional manner. All affiliated Dojo linked to the Yid-Ga-Ling main dojo (Hombu) are run in the same way.

Any Martial Art is a lifelong commitment which, in time, will improve a person's discipline and etiquette, as well as mental and physical strength.

Grading

There are no specific timescales to follow for grading but as a rule, at least 24 lessons between each examination will enable the average student to reach 5th Kyu green belt. This equates to 2 lessons a week for 3 months, or 1 lesson a week for 6 months. To obtain higher grades, the number of lessons and time between each grading will obviously increase.

Belt System in the Yid-Ga-Ling:

Followed by the coveted: 1st Dan Black Belt

Every person is designed in a different way so some students may progress a little faster than others, but, as previously mentioned, any Martial Art needs many years of constant dedication to master fully. Remember, PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. A copy of the grading syllabus is available from the club Secretary, as well as karate Gi and all Martial Arts Equipment, club badges, magazines, books etc.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Righteous Reputations

Today’s exponent often want a quick bit of training which will enable them to impress their friends and many of today’s martial skills have bent to accommodate this image; only time will tell the outcome of this method of imparting and receiving knowledge. At the Yid-Ga-Ling we do not compromise tradition.

The training, practise and teaching of the Yid-Ga-Ling Dojo is based on the traditional methods of passing on the Martial Arts and ways of the old Masters; what other people choose to teach and practise is their concern. We will neither lower our standards nor compromise the schools’ syllabus in order to attract, or keep, students.

People who are sincere and wish to devote themselves to a disciplined, time-honoured way of learning the Martial Arts will find the achievement of a Yid-Ga-Ling Black Belt Certificate worth the extra time and effort it takes to accomplish. The knowledge and skill attained through following authentic grading standards gives our Students and Instructors a legitimate and acknowledged standard within the Bona-Fide Martial Arts fraternity.

“KARATE WA REI NI HAJIMARI REI NI OWARU”
- Karate Begins and Ends with Courtesy