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An interesting and thought provoking article from BTKA Spanish Chief Instructor Sensei Ray Sweeney (3rd Dan)
Since the early beginnings of the martial art, the various factions and styles of karate have split and then attempted to unify themselves under one group.
When Gichin Funakoshi first came to Japan in 1922 the first group of pupils he taught came to be known as the Kenkyu Kai (Karate Study Circle).
Last Updated on Thursday, 29 June 2006 00:03
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.
