At our Hombu Dojo in Wakefield city centre we cover many disciplines within Martial arts and beyond.
From the traditional Japanese and Okinawan disciplines of Wado Ryu and Uechi Ryu Karate, we also have classes in Kobu Jutsu (Weaponry), Kung-Fu, Judo, Krav Maga, Pencak Silat, and Yoga.
Training is offered for all ages from 5 upwards.

Al Friedle
5th Dan Wado Ryu
Chief instructor at the Wakefield Dojo
Chief instructor at the Wakefield Dojo
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Christmas Party competition winners
January 8, 2022
Here are the winners of the 2021 Christmas party Kata and sparring competitions. Well done to all the winners and thanks to everyone who entered
Wakefield Dojo Events
Wakefield Dojo class times
Monday
Wadō-ryū | Karate Training | 18.00 – 20.00 |
Uechi-ryū | Karate Jutsu | 18.00 – 20.00 |
Judo | Traditional Judo | 20.00 – 21.00 |
Tuesday
Taekwon-Do | ITF Taekwon-Do (incorporating Hapkido) | 19.00 – 20.00 |
Kung fu | Chên Sao Kung Fu | 18.00 – 20.00 |
Wednesday
Krav Maga | Military Self Defence System | 18.00 – 20.30 |
Judo | Traditional Judo | 18.30 – 20.30 |
Thursday
Wadō-ryū | Junior Karate (Dragons) | 17.00 – 18.00 |
Uechi-ryū | Karate Jutsu | 18.00 – 20.00 |
Wadō-ryū | Karate Training (Adults) | 19.00 – 20.30 |
Friday
Pencak Silat | Indonesian martial art | 19:00 – 20:00 |
Saturday
Wadō-ryū | Karate Training (Adults) | 09.00 – 10.30 |
Wadō-ryū | Junior Karate (Dragons) | 12.00 – 13.00 |
Wadō-ryū | Junior Karate (Dragons) | 13.00 – 14.00 |
Kobu-jutsu | Okinawan Weaponry | 14.00 – 15.00 |
Wadō-ryū | Karate Training (Adults) | 15.00 – 17.00 |
Krav Maga | Military Self Defence System | 18.00 – 20:30 |
Sunday
Uechi-ryū | Karate Jutsu | 10.00 – 12.00 |
Wadō-ryū | Black Belt Training | 12.00 – 14.00 |
Wadō-ryū | Karate Training (Adults) | 14.00 – 15.00 |
Vinyasa Yoga | Ancient Indian mental, physical and spiritual practice | 17:00 – 18:00 |
Krav Maga | Krav Maga | 18:00 – 20:00 |