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For the first time in years, Washinkai decided to hold a weekend summer gasshuku at our Lydd, Kent club instead of the  usual four day summer course at Milton Abbey School, Dorset.

What a good decision we made!

Hosted by Sensei Chris Wateridge, 6th Dan, and held at the Lydd Community Centre, we had the largest attendance in years.  Clubs which were represented came from Norway, Andover, Canons, South Mitcham, Tadworth, Chichester, Dover, Hawkinge, Marsh Academy as well as Lydd.

May has been a busy month for Washinkai, with courses and competitions taking place in both the UK and in Spain.

The first course in May was held at the Canons Karate Club hosted by Sensei Annette Turpin 6th Dan.  A good attendance, considering the M25 was closed and rail strikes taking place.  However, the weather was superb!

On the weekend of 18-19 May 2024, Washinkai Spain took a club team (ages 10 - 15) to the XIX National Club Karate Championship, held in Manises, Valencia.

The club returned to Javea with a total of nine medals, consolidating its position in the regional and national competition.  

Zurine Martinez rose to the top by winning the gold medal in the 10-11 year old female category.

In the 12-13 year olds, Tristan Soler and Henar Soler took bronze

On Sunday 3 March, Washinkai held its 45th National Championships at the Canons Leisure Centre, Mitcham, Surrey.  

Numbers were down substantially from last year's competition due to the huge increase in the cost of living as well as the ULEZ charge in London.

However, the day was a huge success, with many of our clubs from the UK competing, as well as Spain and Switzerland being represented.