BOHOL ASSOCIATED SCHOOL OF KARATE (B.A.S.K.)

The Bohol Associated School of Karate-do was founded by Sensei Patrick Clancy (4th dan) on August 25th, 2022.  Our opening was approved by Shihan Greg Reid, 8th Dan, of the Cayman Islands.  Sensei Patrick is the Chief Instructor of the Yellowknife Wado Karate Club located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Canada.  Currently our Canadian club has generated over 40 black belts, or black belt designations in Wado karate, and its sub-discipline Shindo (3 foot staff).

B.A.S.K. runs beginner, intermediate, and black belt programs year round.  The style of Karate taught is WADO, which is one of the four largest styles of karate in the world.  B.A.S.K. is affiliated with Wado Karate Association of Canada (Wado Canada), Shintani Karate-do, and the Yellowknife Wado Karate Club in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada.
​The word “WADO” means “school/way to peace”.  The style WADO was created by Hironori Otsuka (1892-1982) in 1934 in Japan.  Master Otsuka formed WADO from traditional shurite-type karate from Okinawa, concentrating on the use of light and quick movements in conjunction with hip and body shifting.  Master Otsuka also incorporated his earlier jujitsu training into WADO Karate. 

​In North America, the late Master Masaru Shintani was the supreme head for all WADO; and Wado Canada and C.A.S.K was under his direct guidance.  Master Shintani held a ninth degree black belt, and was Master Otsuka’s senior student.  Master Greg Reid is Master Shintani’s successor and is the technical director for Wado Canada.

The Bohol Associated School of Karate is under the direct guidance of Wado Canada and Shihan Greg Reid, 8th Dan of C.A.S.K. in the Cayman Islands.Wado Canada.