
Further Essentials of Karate
Sensei Chris Thompson (7th Dan)
"Further Essentials of Karate" demonstrates techniques for both the beginner to karate, as well as the more advanced student.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 May 2006 10:43

"Further Essentials of Karate" demonstrates techniques for both the beginner to karate, as well as the more advanced student.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 May 2006 10:43
This video is suitable for all karate-ka, but particularly aimed at youngsters who make up at least 75% of practising students worldwide
It is hoped that it will build up confidence of many youngsters who are often intimidated by other children, either in the classroom or in the playground. If they self-belief, they are less likely to become targets.
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Launched in the Spring of 2001 this professionally produced video is must for your martial arts collection!
This eagerly awaited follow up to the highly successful "Essentials of Karate" covers Kihon (basics), advanced kata & pair work plus drills.
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"Kata & Kumite for Karate" features combination attacks and counter attacks, as well as five advanced kata all in high quality clear pictures and descriptions.
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"Essentials of Wado-Ryu Karate" features detailed stage by stage photographs & text descriptions of the three main areas of karate; Kata, Kihon and Kumite.
The book is indispensable for BTKA students and invaluable for all Wado-Ryu based styles who want to learn practical techniques.
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This intriguing book is a must for all practitioners of karate. Geir Støre has conducted extensive research in writing this heavily illustrated book dedicated to training and performing kata as it should be.
The book deals with kata in all its forms- historical background; physical and mental approach; bunkai; training planning.
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A professionally produced DVD covering the essentials of karate training.
Chris Thompson, a leading UK instructor, takes you step by step through:
Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 May 2006 10:47
The mission of Washinkai Karate is to promote a partnership between students and instructors so as to provide students with the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the study of karate-do, whether in the dojo, on courses, on a gasshuku or in competition, as well as to promote the art of traditional karate generally.
Kihon is the basic techniques of karate, kicking, punching and blocking. These fundamentals of karate must be grasped before a student can advance in karate.
Many good karate-ka (student) quit at an early stage due to the repetitiveness of kihon, however, if you take onboard the attitude of the Japanese that a house can only be built on a solid foundation then kihon is extremely important.
Club Deportivo Washinkai abre sus puertas para el 10º Curso de Karate de Javea con Sensei Chris Thompson 8º Dan y Profesor Jefe del  Asociacion de Karate Tradicional de Gran Bretagna el 2º Noveimbre.
Washinkai has had an established Child Protection Team for many years. Born out of the belief that prevention is better than cure, Washinkai have implemented procedures to ensure that every child who trains within Washinkai is ensured a safe environment where they can enjoy and learn Karate.
Led by Head Child Protection Officer (CPO) Annette Turpin, the team consisting of Neville Smith and Luci Harris are always available to answer concerns and check that Instructors have the appropriate qualifications and clearances.
It was in late 1977 that Chris Thompson came to the conclusion that due to be being disillusioned and dissatisfied with the Wado-Ryu organisation in the UK that it would be best if he severed all connections with them.
This meant that Chris Thompson was one of the first breakaways and one of the first Englishmen to formulate his own style, training and grading syllabus.