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Kodo Butoku Renmei was formed in November 2002 by a large group of traditional martial arts associations from England, USA and Austria. Today, the federation has branch directors (shibucho) in USA, UK, Italy, Austria, Portugal, Germany and Switzerland and more than 32,000 members worldwide.
The purpose of forming the federation was unity in numbers, and a mission to promote and preserve the old ways (kodo) of the Japanese and Okinawan martial arts.
Kodo Butoku Renmei stages and endorses numerous international martial arts events throughout the year, and members receive discounts and priority booking.
Membership is open to any traditional martial art group or individual, with classification for master, teacher, assistant teacher, student and administration personnel. The federation can award ranks and titles to its members, and members may apply to test under a highly reputable panel for any level in most arts and styles.
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Waveform Solutions Limited is an award-winning digital communications agency, specialising in the development of bespoke systems to meet its clients' individual needs.
Its solutions primarily involve custom-made hardware, software, databases and applications, and often utilise the Internet. The company is based in Haseley, near Warwick, England, and currently employs around 25 highly skilled staff.
Waveform has helped some of the world's largest organisations, including Exel, Unisys, NHS, MoD, Deutsche Bank, Barclays Bank, TVR, Hackett and hundreds of other blue-chips and SMEs.
Matt Sutherland, the company's co-founder and current managing director, is one of the course organisers and teachers, and is proud to sponsor the launch of the Kodosai event.
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The Hayashi brand has been estalished for ten years, and has a wide distribution network covering over 15 countries. With its years of experience and knowledge, Hayashi brings quality and high standards to martial arts equipment manufacture.
In 1994, Hayashi acquired exclusive distribution rights for TOPTEN boxing equipment, which was the official supplier to the Olympic games in Barcelona in 1992 and in Atlanta in 1996. Also amongst Hayashi's range are MACHO protective equipment, the Pro boxing line and Legend, karate suits for serious practitioners.
Hayashi has sponsored the building of the impressive kamiza, which will have pride of place in the dojo throughout the weekend.
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Kodosai is grateful to Combat and Traditional Karate magazines, and to their editor, Paul Clifton, for their ongoing support and commitment to the event and to the martial arts community in general.
Both Combat and Traditional Karate are available from most good newsagents in the United Kingdom, including WH Smiths, and in some stores throughout the world.
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