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"The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation is a non-profit, inclusive organization, modeling Hanshi Shintani's kindness and humility, through the teaching of his traditional karate and Shindo."
2025 Shintani Symposium Registration And Promo - DEADLINE JUNE 30th
Sign Up and Join Us for an Outstanding Weekend You Don't Want to Miss
Hey Karatekas! 🥋☀️
Ready to kick back and level up your karate this summer?
Join us for the 6th Annual Shintani Karate Symposium (Friday, 11 July to Sunday, 13 July), happening on the one-of-a-kind Grasshopper Island — a rustic gem tucked in the middle of Rice Lake, Ontario.
This isn’t your average karate weekend — it’s a full-blown island adventure filled with top-tier training, fresh air, good laughs, and great company.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
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Expert instruction from some of Canada’s best SWKKF instructors
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A relaxed island setting with cabin bunks (grab yours while they last!)
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Plenty of space for tents if you’re the camping type 🏕️
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Fantastic fishing — bring your rod and reel 🎣
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Campfires, camaraderie, swimming, and a legendary pizza night 🍕
As one past attendee put it:
"I thought I was signing up for a karate seminar — turns out I signed up for one of the best weekends of my life."
Whether you’re here to sharpen your skills, reconnect with the karate community, or just soak up the sun with fellow karatekas, this is one weekend you don’t want to miss.
🗓️ Deadline to register: June 30, 2025.
We need accurate numbers to plan food, accommodations, and all the fun — so please register ASAP!
📧 Questions? Reach out to us at shintanisymposium@gmail.com
📝 Ready to sign up?
2025 Shintani Symposium Registration Form
Your Shintani Symposium Team 🌴🥋
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Link to Video: 2025 Shintani Symposium Teaser
News Alert
Shindo Photos from National Memorial Tournament
Photos of Shindo Training and Grading from National Memorial Tournament (25 May 2025).
Photos - Sensei Jim Atkinson
Induction into the Cleveland Martial Arts Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Sensei Neil Prime for being inducted into the Cleveland Martial Arts Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony in Cleveland on 5 April 2024.
2025 REACH Awards
We are honoured to recognize the 2025 SWKKF REACH Award recipients. Your continued contributions reflect the very best of what our federation stands for. Congratulations to all!
Support the SWKKF
Every purchase you make from Hatashita can help fund the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation at no extra cost to you! Click on "Stores" on the Main Menu at the top!
Sensei Jeff Gervin Memorial Fund
The Sensei Jeff Gervin Memorial Fund offers grants of up to $200.00 to support SWKKF students seeking to deepen their martial arts training.
Sensei Jeff Gervin Passing
It is with sincere sadness we announce the passing of Sensei Jeff Gervin on Monday March 10th 2025. Sensei Jeff was a 7th degree black belt and a dedicated member of the SWKKF.
Shichidan Rank Adancements
Sensei Shelley McGregor and Sensei James Freeman advance to Shichidan (7th Dan)
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking to gain some volunteer experience? The SWKKF is looking for an individuals to join the Audit Committee and the Judging Training.
Induction into the Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Sensei Ron Mattie, for being inducted into the Canadian Black Belt Hall of Fame at Gatineau, Quebec on 2 November 2024.
Legacy
Legacy Photo Search
Do you have historical photos and videos of Hanshi Shintani? You can add your photos and videos to the archive by going to the Photo Archive page and clicking on the link.
Denis Labbe appointed Hanshi Shintani SWKKF successor.
1 November 1997 - Hanshi Shintani appointed Sensei Denis Labbe as his successor for the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation.
Hanshi Shintani authorizes the SWKKF Senate
13 February 1999 - Hanshi Shintani authorizes the SWKKF Senate to promote Karatedoh in North America and to accept affiliations to the SWKKF.