Washinkai Karate

Washinkai Karate This is the Official page for Washinkai Karate which was created and founded by Shihan Chris Thompson (9th Dan) in 1977.

Founded in 1977, Washinkai Karate was created by Shihan Chris Thompson (9th Dan). Washinkai is a style in its own right and is one of very few styles that has been called 'complete' by the Japan Karate Federation. The home of Washinkai Karate in the UK is the British Traditional Karate Association.

21/08/2026

This year the 100 Kata for Karate Day Challenge event in Okinawa invites you to join us, any style, all levels of ability, for our celebration of Karate Day!
This year the ONLY participatory event on Okinawa on Karate Day!
If you can't get to Okinawa fear not! Join the event from where you are, register and share your 100 Kata experience with us via videos and pics.
NEW 2026 T-shirts are available to order now! Please follow the links to the BudoVibe store :)
https://dojo-okinawa.com/the-100-kata-challenges/


Many congratulations to Sensei Pete Saunders and Jenni Tilson on achieving 5th Dan and 1st Dan respectively. With the gr...
08/08/2026

Many congratulations to Sensei Pete Saunders and Jenni Tilson on achieving 5th Dan and 1st Dan respectively. With the greatest grace under pressure and in the heat of the day! Syd Aldridge needs a mention too for bravely taking on both in their partner/pair work which involved a lot of takedowns!

07/08/2026
05/08/2026

Some pairwork from the summer gasshuku Dover

03/08/2026
Just a taste of our first session at Duke of York's Military School Dover. Washinkai clubs from all over the Association...
03/08/2026

Just a taste of our first session at Duke of York's Military School Dover. Washinkai clubs from all over the Association are represented including from Portugal, Norway and Washinkai España.

Kata practice on the second day Javea Gasshuku
16/05/2026

Kata practice on the second day Javea Gasshuku

18/04/2026

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Thank you to those that came and supported the course at Lydd today. Lots covered from basic Kihon to senior kata
12/04/2026

Thank you to those that came and supported the course at Lydd today. Lots covered from basic Kihon to senior kata

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