On Friday 18 November Shihan Chris Thompson met up with our Chief Instructor in Washinkai Spain, Sensei Geovanny Sanchez Salazar 5th Dan, for a two day gasshuku.
In the evening Heather Morton and her eldest son Elliott Morton were attempting 3rd Dan and 4th Dan respectively. On the panel were Shihan Chris Thompson and Sensei Gines Fernandez Oller 8th Dan, the Valencian Karate Federation (VKF) Representative together with Sensei Geovanny. Both Heather and Elliott were successful, so many congratulations to them on their hard work!
The same evening Shihan Thompson presented Sensei Geovanny with a certificate acknowledging his 20 years continuous training with Washinkai Spain. In addition, Sensei Gines awarded VKF Dan certificates to members of the Washinkai Spain.
On Saturday, training moved to a location in Benitachell, where two sessions were held for Junior and Senior grades. After lunch, a more intensive session was held for seniors, in which all Ohyo Gumite 11-20 were covered in great depth.
A very successful weekend gasshuku where all participants are looking forward to the next Gasshuku which will take place in May 2023.
