“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 …
Life advice given by Ieyasu Tokugawa – First Shogun of Japan 1543-1616 Read More »
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
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
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 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.
Another great weekend’s training, despite Storm Dennis! It was interesting to have a lot of senior grades training on Saturday and another completely different group of senior grades on Sunday. Congratulations to Heavenleigh on achieving her Shodan!
On Thursday 16 May 2019, both Shihan Chris Thompson and Sensei Alison Thompson 6th Dan, travelled to our Javea Club in Spain, to hold the Spring Gasshuku. Sensei Andrew Newman 5th Dan and Sensei Steve Hensman 4th Dan had travelled there the previous day. Training commenced Thursday evening at the Institute with both juniors and …
Wednesday 15 May saw the Annual Royal Navy vs the Royal Marines Championships take place at HMS Temerare in Portsmouth. This year, a few selected Washinkai referees and judges officiated. Unfortunately, this year many servicemen were deployed which meant both the Karate and Taekwondo competitors were limited. However, high standards were evident with the chosen …
Royal Navy vs Royal Marines Annual Championships May 2019 Read More »
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 …
Congratulations to Mike Beasley, 5th Dan, who gained another qualification on Sunday 27th May at the British Karate Federation (BKF) Championships held in Leicester. Mike, who is the Chief Referee for the BTKA, now holds the following qualifications, which is the highest ranking he can achieve: EKF Kata Judge A EKF Referee Class A BKF …
Mike Beasley, 5th Dan, now a Senior BKF Class A Referee Read More »