For all Washinkai Members who would like to continue their training whilst still at home! You will need to download Zoom on to your computer or mobile phone. Below are the details of on-line sessions: Sensei Neil Benton 6th Dan: Saturdays 10 am to 11 am. (You may log on before 10 am as the session …
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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 …
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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 …
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Washinkai Karate Gasshuku 2018 Friday 27th and Saturday 28th April saw Washinkai Karate Ireland (W.K.I.) host its annual Gasshuku (special training event) at the Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown, Northern Ireland. Hosted by the Principal of W.K.I., Sensei Dave Martin (6th Dan), and Senior Instructor, Sensei Michele Martin (6th Dan), the training event was facilitated …