Washinkai Karate · Mitcham, South London
The way of peace, truth & harmony.
Traditional karate at South Mitcham Community Centre— Tuesdays & Thursdays. Kids from 6:30 pm, adults from 7:30 pm. Beginners always welcome.
Karate-dō, the way of the empty hand · 南 minami — south
- kamae · ready
- gyaku-zuki · punch
- age-uke · block
- mae-geri · front kick
- rei · respect
Every black belt was once a beginner.
Or reach us directly
- Emailsfly375@googlemail.com
- Club07786 364053
- Washinkai HQ07836 721168
Train with us.
When
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Not sure which session fits? Just ask.
Your first class
- No gi, no experience — comfortable sportswear is all you need.
- Message us first so we know to expect you. Watching a class first is fine too.
Club noticeboard.
Welcome to our new club website
South Mitcham Karate Club now has a home of its own online. Announcements, gradings, course dates and closures will be posted here — check back before training.
New starters welcome all year round
You don't need to wait for a new term to begin. Send us an enquiry below and come along on a Tuesday or Thursday evening — comfortable sportswear is all you need for your first sessions.
Grading and course dates
Upcoming gradings and Washinkai courses are announced in class and posted here. If you think you're ready to grade, speak to your instructor at training.
More than kicking & punching.
SMKC is a Washinkai dojo — a school founded in 1977 by Shihan Chris Thompson, grown from Wado Ryu. Washinkai: the way of peace, truth and harmony.
“Learn with your soul as well as your body.”
— the Washinkai dōjō kun
In the body
- Technique
- Power
- Speed
- Focus
- Distance
- Timing
- Awareness
In character
- Humility
- Honesty
- Responsibility
- Respect
- Courtesy
- Integrity
- Equanimity
British Traditional Karate Association · registered with the English Karate Federation.
Your instructors.
Aka Jean Wedja
Club Instructor · Washinkai Karate
Stednet Gray
Club Instructor · Washinkai Karate
Teaching under Shihan Chris Thompson, founder and chief instructor of Washinkai. washinkai.co.uk ↗