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.
On Saturday night a large group attended a dinner held at the Diamond Star Turkish restaurant in New Romney high street.
On Sunday 8th October, more students arrived for Day Two of the course and a wide range of karate techniques were covered.
The course finished with an exhausted group of karate-ka extremely keen to know the date for next year's Autumn gasshuku.
The Autumn Gasshuku will be held on 5-6 October 2024 at the Lydd Dojo.
