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Washinkai Karate España was founded in Jávea Spain in 2002 under the guidance of the British Traditional Karate Association (BTKA). Whilst the club follows the line of the BTKA it does so under the jurisdiction of the Spanish National Karate Federation who recognise the grading system and form part of the Grading Tribunal with Sensei
The principle instructors at Washinkai España are Geovanny Sanchez Salazar 4th dan and Elliot Morton 3rd dan. They have both been trained to the highest standard and their qualifications are recognised by The World Karate Federation, The Karate Federation of Japan, The British Traditional Karate Association and The Spanish Karate Federation. They work hard to
Chris Thompson started karate in 1969 with the style Wado Ryu under Tatsuo Suzuki, who brought Wado to Europe directly from Japan. He has been a national champion and represented England on many occasions. The Washinkai Karate organisation, established in the UK in 1977 by Sensei Chris Thompson 8th Dan, has been extremely successful enabling
