Washinkai Karate

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

For Washinkai students remember you can order the following two BTKA books from your club instructor:

Essentials of Washinkai karate (for beginners to 4th kyu) and Advanced Essentials of Washinkai Karate (for 1st Dan to 3rd Dan)

Well done Lizzie!

Congratulations to Sensei Lizzie on winning the ladies Kumite and getting 2nd in the ladies kata at the Washinkai Nationals on Sunday. So proud of her.
Well done Lizzie

The Association held its Annual Instructors' dinner at the Hilton Hotel, Cobham, Surrey on Saturday 13 December. It has been a few years since we used the Hilton, however it was a completely new building, having just completed a £6m update.
Numbers were low this year due to instructors having other commitments. However a great atmosphere was generated by those who attended.
This year the recipient of the Graham Smith Trophy was Steve Hensman, 5th Dan, Tadworth Karate Club. Steve has been the Association's DBS man for many years, as well as teaching at his club. Many congratulations Steve!

We have booked the same venue for next year's dinner.

One of our most senior instructors, Annette Turpin 7th Dan, recently discovered that a picture of her father, Randolph Turpin, a former World Middleweight Boxing Champion, is hanging in the National Gallery, London.

The text next to the photo describes a short history of Randolph Turpin who beat Sugar Ray Robinson.

Thank you to all those who traveled to attend this weekends weekend course in Chichester. Lots of hard work and good karate 🥋

The BTKA has become a founder member of a new governing body for English karate, the EKNGB (English Karate National Governing Body), recognised by the World Karate Federation (WKF).