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Sensei Nick Quilliam performing
right Tenohirauke
| Martial arts history: |
35 years Wado-Ryu. 1st Dan 1974, 2nd Dan 1978,
3rd Dan 1981, 4th Dan 1988, 5th Dan 1993, 6th Dan 2001.
Awarded the title Shido-In in 1992 for services to karate. |
| Competitions: |
1979, 80, 81, 83 - 1st, United Kingdom Wado-Kai Championships
1981 - 2nd, European Wado-Kai Championships
1982 - 2nd, United Kingdom Wado-Kai Championships Kata
1982 - 3rd, European Wado-Kai Championships Kata
1983 - 1st, European Wado-Kai Championships
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| Occupation: |
Professional Wado-Ryu Karate Instructor. |
| Why study Wado-Ryu: |
I first started Wado-Ryu Karate-Do in 1969 as a
means of self-defence. However, as I became aware of the intricacies of Wado-Ryu Karate-Do
my interest developed. Wado Ryu Karate-Do, much to my surprise, offered much more than
basic self-defence. |
| Most important benefit from WKA: |
After practising Wado-Ryu Karate-Do for over
35
years, I have enjoyed teaching students of all ages. As an instructor, one is able to
guide one's student from the first elements of Wado-Ryu Karate-Do, which focuses on
mastering techniques, to the more complex side of fusing the physical with the spiritual.
As the student progresses towards the Dan-grades (black belt), I am able to participate in
their process of personal development. Moreover, as I continue to train under the guidance
of the Wado-Ryu Karate-Do masters, and continue to learn more, my own sense of personal
development grows, and I am able to communicate this important experience to my students. In
addition to the individual aspect of Wado-Ryu Karate-Do, I have always belonged to
internationally recognised Wado-Ryu Karate-Do organisations, which has afforded me the
chance to participate in courses and competitions across the globe. This has also allowed
me to meld both national and international friendships through a common interest.
Although my initial attraction to Karate was self-defence, after realising the depths of
this fascinating discipline of Wado-Ryu Karate-Do, I started my own journey of
self-discovery. |
| E-mail address: |
nick.quilliam@wado-ryu.org |
For more information on Sensei Quilliam, visit the club information
page.
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