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On Sunday 8 March, the 47th Washinkai National Championships were held at the Canons Leisure Centre, Mitcham, Surrey.

The entries were lower than previous years due to many reasons, but the standard of all competitors were extremely high.

Ten clubs from the Association were represented and the atmosphere was electric from both competitors and spectators.

A huge thank you must be given to all the officials who came along to ensure the smooth running of the day without delays between bouts.

The day finished early, which everyone appreciated.

On Sunday 15 February, Canons Leisure Centre, Mitcham held the first course of the year for the Washinkai organisation. 

With the 47th National annual championships to be held at the same venue on 8 March, it was a chance for all participants to practice kata and kumite for the Championships. 

Timing on kumite was practiced as well as stretching techniques on kata. 

With a good turnout, considering the continuing rain, all students enjoyed this afternoon training session. 

The Association held its Annual Instructors' dinner at the Hilton Hotel, Cobham, Surrey on Saturday 13 December. It has been a few years since we used the Hilton, however it was a completely new building, having just completed a £6m update. 
Numbers were low this year due to instructors having other commitments. However a great atmosphere was generated by those who attended. 

One of our most senior instructors, Annette Turpin 7th Dan, recently discovered that a picture of her father, Randolph Turpin, a former World Middleweight Boxing Champion, is hanging in the National Gallery, London. 

The text next to the photo describes a short history of Randolph Turpin who beat Sugar Ray Robinson.