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The very first Gasshuku of the 2021-22 season for Washinkai Karate started with a two day course held in Lydd, Kent hosted by Sensei Chris Wateridge 6th Dan.

Despite the torrential rain, there was a good turn out from Washinkai students in the Kent area.  All aspects of karate were covered and on Saturday, Shauni from the Dover Club, successfully graded to Shodan.  Also Chris Wateridge received his 6th Dan certificate as he had been unable to collect it on the Summer Gasshuku due to Covid!

After the Covid-19 Pandemic prevented us from having our annual summer course at Milton Abbey last year (2020), expectations were high about this year’s course.  Fortunately, timing was perfect as it coincided with the opening of the country, but unfortunately Covid hit some of our members at the last minute!

“Freedom Day” was also the first day of the Gasshuku.  The weather could not have been better, probably as hot as last year and the year before that.

After 16 months or so, it was great to get back to business, with all the senior instructors of the Association meeting on Sunday 23 May 2021.

Lots of exciting plans in development!

“Life is like a long journey with a heavy load.  Let thy steps be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.  Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience is the natural lot of mortals and there will be no room for discontent, nor for despair.  When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremes thou hast passed through.  Forbearance is the root of quietness and assurance forever.