Association Structure
For over 40 years Sensei Chris Thompson has been at the forefront of Karate in England. Chris Thompson began studying karate in 1969 and remembers the date well as during his first class Neil Armstrong was orbiting and about to land on the moon.
Graham has been training for over 30 years, being one of the Founder Members of the Washinkai organisation.
Alison has been training for over 25 years. She has trained in Japan, Norway, Europe, Hong Kong and the USA, and competed nationally at the
Neil has been training for over 25 years and was a successful competitor before joining the Washinkai organization. He has opened several clubs in the Kent area producing many black belts. 
Shaz has been training for over 25 years. He started as a youngster with Sensei Thompson and whilst posted to Hong Kong with his job, he became the Hong Kong National Champion for two years’ running.
Roy has been training for over 30 years, gaining his Shodan in Shotokan. He came to Washinkai over 20 years ago and has trained in Japan as part of this organization.
Annette has been training for over 20 years and has been a successful competitor, winning many medals and trophies in the EKGB and British National Championships. She has trained in Japan, Hong Kong and Europe. 
Roy has been training for nearly 20 years and runs clubs in London, Berkshire and Gloucestershire and has produced some outstanding students.
Paul has turned Washinkai Karate into a major force in the West Country and in the few years since turning professional,
Carmen is one of our most successful competitors, both nationally and internationally. She has won her kumite category at the VSO Championships, won medals and trophies at the EKGB and British Nationals. 
Mike has been training for over 20 years. He has trained in Japan and for the last few years has worked tirelessly in the Borough of Merton and is now the Borough’s representative for karate at the London Youth Games 
Stephen has been training since the early 1990s. He has been running the Raynes Park karate club for over three years and recently qualified as a Grading Examiner.
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