On Saturday 4 May 2019, Shihan Chris Thompson, 9th Dan, Chief Instructor of Washinkai, led the first course to be held at our Dover Club. It is over 20 years since the last course was held in Dover. The course was hosted by Sensei Pete Saunders. The Club Instructors at present are Sensei Calum Mendham …
This was the second occasion that Andy Newman, 5th Dan, hosted the Washinkai Yudansha at his dojo in Medstead, Hampshire. Shihan Thompson covered the history of the formation of Washinkai in depth. He discussed how in 1975, the Founder of Wado-Ryu, Hironori Ohtsuka, attended class at which Shihan Thompson was teaching. At this time, Ohtsuka …
Students from across the South of England attended a course with Shihan Thompson on Sunday 10th February. The ‘3 K’s’ (Kihon, Kata and Kumite) were covered in depth and all karateka participated with enthusiasm and energy. Many thanks to those who travelled considerable distances to attend. By all accounts, everyone enjoyed themselves and worked extremely …
On Sunday 27th January 2019, Washinkai National Coach Sensei Shaz Shahid, 6th Dan, led a kumite session, supported by instructors from Canons and South Mitcham Karate Club. Instructors worked with the students to improve a wide range of different aspects: combinations, distance and timing, accurate and fluid technique, footwork and stances. All students thoroughly enjoyed …
Washinkai Kumite Training at Canons, Mitcham on Sunday 27 January 2019Read More »
On Saturday 15 December 2018, Washinkai hosted the annual Christmas dinner for Instructors at our usual venue, the Woodlands Park Hotel, Cobham, Surrey. We all very much enjoyed the evening, despite the absence of several instructors. We all look forward to next year’s dinner at the same venue.
A fantastic Autumn Gasshuku in Spain took place in Javea Sports Centre on Friday 23 November and in Benitachel Saturday 24 November 2018 Elliot Morton did a superb grading on Friday to gain his 3rd Dan. Many congratulations Elliot! On Saturday, junior students trained early in the morning being joined by the seniors at 11 …
Autumn Gasshuku Javea, Spain on Friday 23 – Saturday 24 November 2018Read More »
This year’s Washinkai Autumn Gasshuku was held at the Community Hall in Lydd, Kent, hosted by Chris Wateridge 5th Dan. Members from Canons and Norwood in Surrey, Dover and Tenterden in Kent attended. As there was such a large training area, karate-ka were able to use the space to train easily without colliding. Shihan Chris …
Autumn Gasshuku Lydd, Kent on Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 November 2018Read More »
The 40th Anniversary Dinner took place in December 2017, attended by Senior Instructors past and present and their families.
Shihan Thompson and Washinkai officials at the Royal Marines vs Royal Navy annual Martial Arts tournament held in Portsmouth on Wednesday 16th May. Shihan Thompson and Washinkai officials at the Royal Marines vs Royal Navy annual Martial Arts tournament held in Portsmouth on Wednesday 16th May. Disciplines comprised Karate, Taekwondo, Kendo and weapons. Great atmosphere …
The 2018 National Championships was held on Sunday 4th March. Well done to everyone who competed, and supported the event especially as the lead up to the day was affected by the horrid weather. Our congratulations to Sensei Neville Smith who was awarded The Graham Smith Memorial Trophy and Chief Referee Mike Beasley on being …