Washinkai Karate

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Washinkai karate was created in 1978 by Chris Thompson 8th Dan and is recognised by the Japan Karate Federation as a Traditional Karate style. The style was derived from Wado ryu and contains kata from Shotokan, Shito Ryu and Gojuryu as well as the traditional Wado ryu kata. Washinkai Karate are members of the governing bodies for karate in England, Spain, Norway and Ireland.

Washinkai kata list

Kyu Grade Kata

  • Ipponme (Pinan Nidan)
  • Pinan Shodan
  • Pinan Sandan
  • Pinan Yodan
  • Pinan Godan
  • Kushanku
  • Tenshin-Sho
  • Naihanchi
  • Chinto

Dan Grade Kata

  • Sei-Shan
  • Bassai
  • Nijushi-Ho & Niseishi
  • Jitte
  • Jiin
  • Jion Wado & Shotokan
  • Wankan
  • Rohai
    • Tomari (Matsubyoshi)
    • Tomari (Matsumura)
    • Wado-Kai
  • Wanshu
  • Seienshin
  • Seipai

Senior Dan Grade Kata

  • Kururunfa
  • Unsu
  • Useishi
  • Nipaipo
  • Anan
  • Tenshin-Dai

Quotes

"It is my belief, however, that Washinkai's most important success has been producing well balanced men and women of good character, ProFicient in the physical art of karate-do. I am more proud of this achievement than winning trophies" - Chris Thompson 1998