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The Autumn Gasshuku for the Washinkai Association took place at our Lydd Club on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October this year, hosted by Chris Wateridge, 6th Dan.

It was the hottest October weekend since records began and everybody enjoyed the lovely Autumn sunshine.  Instructors from seven of our clubs were represented along with some of their students.

Dan gradings were held for two Shodan Ho grades and one Nidan.  All three were successful in the gradings which took place on Saturday after the course had finished.

A few photos of the competition held at the Lydd Dojo, hosted by Sensei Chris on 17 September 2023.

It was lovely to see all competitors from the local area working hard to achieve their personal goals in Washinkai Karate.  This was a great taster for the Nationals in March 2024.  

with thanks to Sensei Pete Saunders, 4th Dan, Dover KC

On Monday 17 July, Washinkai held its annual four day summer (gasshuku) course at Milton Abbey School, in Dorset.

This has been our home since 1991, except for a few exceptional reasons.

Many of our UK clubs were represented, but this year, a large group from Spain attended with their Instructor, Sensei Geovanny Sanchez Salazar 5th Dan.  In addition, our Andover Club came for the first time.

We had four days of superb, sunny weather, training outside everyday and when it did rain, it was always at night.