The Senate is the governing body for the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation. Prior to the death of Sensei Shintani the organization was primarily directed by Sensei Shintani himself with the assistance of the senate. The senate consists of senior ranking members appointed by Sensei Shintani. The Senate held the inaugural meeting on November 1, 1997 in Toronto at that time Sensei Shintani signed the new constitution and named Sensei Denis Labbé his successor. Sensei Denis Labbé now heads the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation assisted by the Senate members.

Back row, left to right: Sensei Lawrence Blakemore, Sensei Peter Ruch, Sensei Bruce Perkins, Sensei Willie Lebrun.

Front row, left to right: Sensei Danny McCoy, Sensei Rick Leveille, Sensei Denis Labbé - President of the SWKKF, Sensei Ron Mattie - Chief Instructor and Team coach, Sensei Brad Cosby.