Winter Open-Gashuku 2026 March 6th-8th (Friday - Sunday)

Hermanus holiday centre, Winterton on sea, Norfolk

With Sensei:

Kevin Leigh Renshi 7th dan SKIF. Colin Needham 6th dan WTKO. Peter Crawford 4th dan SKIF. James Atkin 6th dan ECSK. Paul Filenczuk 5th dan SKPF. Sharon Thompson 4th dan SKIF. Bob Jennings 5th dan SKIF.  Dave Winfield 6th dan

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Two nights accommodation at Hermanus holiday centre in luxury chalets, which includes Bathroom, TV and Kitchen.

(Bed linen and kitchen utensils are supplied but it is suggested to take extra quilts for the beds)

ITINERARY

Friday night starts with everyone meeting at the Fisherman’s Return a 300 hundred year old pub in the centre of Winterton, here you can order food from the bar and meet students from other clubs.

Saturday 8.00am - 9.30am: walk on the beach and the local nature reserve.

Saturday 11.00pm - 3.00pm: (leave Winterton at 10.45) training at Caister Academy in their spacious gymnasium. The class will be split into graded groups and each section will benefit from tuition from all the senior instructors in attendance.

Saturday 7.30pm:  Fancy dress night!!! Hermanus is the venue for the evening and the bar is open to 12.30am. This extremely popular evening involves dressing up in costume and this year’s theme is ‘Anything goes’. Prizes will be awarded to any one who can beat sensei Leigh’s outfit. (Be warned!! everyone must participate)

Sunday 11.00am-12.30pm: Special training on the dunes with sensei Atkin from east Coast Karate, (Tracksuits and trainers to be worn)

Sunday 12.45pm: The Carvery is available at Hermanus after training in the morning

Sunday 3.00pm: The chalets should be vacated and left clean and tidy.

 

Please note that Smoking or Vaping is NOT allowed in the chalets

    

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Cost £90 (£75 n0n training) to be paid by 21st December 2025

  

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I, the undersigned guest of the Winter Gashuku organisers, acknowledge that I am applying for instruction in a martial art involving strenuous exercise and personal body contact. I acknowledge that any insurance that the organisers may carry may not cover injury.  I do hereby hold the Schools, their instructors, employees, volunteers, and agents harmless from any and all liability (including legal fees and costs) for all claims, actions, or damages due to injuries suffered by me or caused to third parties by me, arising out of activities involving Karate and Gashuku events, or any variation thereof, whether occurring on the premises of the organisers or elsewhere, excepting only those claims, actions, or damages caused by the gross negligence or wilful misconduct.  I agree to abide by the rules of the organisers and to follow all instructions given by instructors during the course of this event.

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If student is under eighteen (18) years of age, parent or guardian must sign here and be in attendance with under 16's:

I, the undersigned, as parent or guardian of the above applicant, certify that I have read the above application and I consent to the applicant's receiving the instruction applied for and I agree to the provisions of the contract for myself and said applicant.

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