International Summer Gashuku - September 2023

The International Summer Gashuku begins with Karateka and Instructors from around the UK

We begin the day with a 20 minute 'High Impact Training' session with Sensei Atkins....

An introduction to Nunchuka with Leigh Renshi....

Bo- Nunchuka & stick continues with Sensei Filenczuk, Sensei Crawford and Mark....

Cary, Thomas and Monique demonstrate Kanazawa No bo-dai....

The traditional opening kata Kanku dai - viewing the rising sun (over the North sea)....

Happo Kumite in groups of three...

Training in Winterton Valley....

Team Kata competition...

Beach volleyball...

Tug-0-war begins..

The new game of 'Hoop relay' ....

The infamous 'King of the Hill' - capture the other teams flag....

The North sea extremely inviting 37 degrees this year.....

Sumo....

The Saturday evening BBQ is always a great way to unwind from the days training....

The Sunday hike begins in Winterton on Sea....

Self defence taught by Robert, Gaynor, Bob and Pete.... Alfie & Renshi look on

Ye olde English game of 'Welly Wanging' begins....

The very popular Penalty shoot-out to ramp up the team rivalry....

Team events finish with Rounders....

The team results: 1st place representing Yellow team Simon.... 2nd place (The losers) captain of the Blue team Monique...

Some of the previous award winners....

Gaynor showing her delight when her instructor receives his pink belt (oh dear!!!)....