Visiting our Norwegian Karate Colleagues – October 2021
Left to Right Alison Thompson Frank Jensen Shihan Chris Thompson Geir Store
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Canons, Mitcham – One Day Course -10 October 2021
The first one day course for the Washinkai Clubs in Surrey was held on Sunday 10 October 2021. The club, which was started in 1984 by Shihan Thompson, is well and truly established. Many of the students that attended were Dan grades. Students were training for Dan gradings which will be taking place towards the …
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Lydd Gasshuku – 2 & 3 October 2021
The very first Gasshuku of the 2021-22 season for Washinkai Karate started with a two day course held in Lydd, Kent hosted by Sensei Chris Wateridge 6th Dan. Despite the torrential rain, there was a good turn out from Washinkai students in the Kent area. All aspects of karate were covered and on Saturday, Shauni …
An Aerial View of 2021’s Summer Gasshuku at Milton Abbey
A view of the superb setting of Milton Abbey where Washinkai has held its summer course for over 30 years. The video features Sensei Ohta (The JKA Chief Instructor of Europe). Video by James Lakeman 4th Dan
Life advice given by Ieyasu Tokugawa – First Shogun of Japan 1543-1616
“Life is like a long journey with a heavy load. Let thy steps be slow and steady, that thou stumble not. Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience is the natural lot of mortals and there will be no room for discontent, nor for despair. When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremes thou hast …
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Washinkai Karate Ireland
Photos of Dave Martin, who received his 7th Dan on Sunday 8th March 2020 and with his family who are all Dan Grades! Michele Martin 6th Dan 1st Dans: Liam, Roisin and Ruari Martin
Washinkai Spain in Lockdown
How proud I am of the work that Geovanny Sanchez Salazar, 4th Dan, our Washinkai Chief Instructor in Spain, has been doing on line for his students during the lockdown. Javea and Benitachell students from 8th kyu to Dan grades are benefiting from his tuition. Keep up the good work! #washinkaispain #washinkaiespana #lockdown #karate #stayinworkout
Washinkai Karate in Lockdown
A note from Shihan Chris Thompson: I hope everybody is keeping well during this lockdown and making sure you’re staying safe! Everyone in our international organisation has been affected by the Corona virus, but all clubs have made efforts to keep their students active whilst the dojos remain closed. I would like to thank the …
Many Congratulations – 7th Dan!
Many Congratulations to the Chief Instructor WKI, Dave Martin, on achieving 7th Dan. Dave began his karate career in 1976, eventually moved to Northern Ireland, joining the BTKA in 2000. He now runs the very successful Irvinestown, Omagh and Enniskillen Clubs. Find out more about Dave here.