Policies and Procedures -- Disclaimer
This website provides a central location for approved policies and procedures currently in effect. They are for use within the SWKKF.
Given the significant amount of material available, and for ease of use, it is presented in two parts.
Part 1 - This screen - Policies 1 - 11
Part 2 - Click here - Policies 12 - 21
Policy 1 - Constitution and Bylaws
The fundamental principles and established precedents according to which the SWKKF is acknowledged to be governed.
The requested document is open to registered black belts within the SWKKF. For more information please e-mail the Secretary General by clicking the SWKKF icon.
Policy 2 - Standards and Ethics
Documentation on ethical protocol for the Shintani Wado Kai and its members.
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Policy 3 - Dojo Etiquette Manual
It is generally understood that karate begins and ends with reihoh (etiquette). The formalized manners and mental attitudes that should be followed have been developed over many generations.
This formality is not imposed to force any sense of hierarchy or respect in the students. That should already be present. The main function of the rules of etiquette is to guide behavior and to ensure the safety of all participants.
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Policy 4 - Tournament Rules and Regulations
This policy is to standardize the way tournaments are conducted by the SWKKF.
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Policy 5 - Communications within the SWKKF
This policy is for the protocol for the dissemination of information within the SWKKF.
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Policy 6 - Judging Training
This policy is to standardize the way tournaments are conducted in the SWKKF.
SWKKF Judging Training Committee Mandate
Mandate Phase 1
The committee members will provide knowledge and advice in a constructive manner to train registered members of the SWKKF in the standardized procedures for Table Work, Corner Judges and Centre Referee protocols.
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Mandate Phase 2
The committee members will work with the Tournament Rules Committee to identify and develop teaching tools and a training program for registered members of the SWKKF in the standardized procedures for certified Judges and Referees to consistently and accurately identify calls in the tournament ring.
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Policy 7 - SWKKF Scholarship
This policy is to outline the rules and regulations of the SWKKF scholarship process and template applications.
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The requested document is open to registered black belts within the SWKKF. For more information please click on the Policy 7 grey box or e-mail the Secretary General by clicking the SWKKF icon.
Policy 8 - SWKKF Harmonizer
This policy is to outline the workflow of the SWKKF official newsletter.
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Policy 9 - SWKKF Website
This policy is for the conduct for the website committee.
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Policy 10 - Shintani Team
This policy is for the conduct of the Shintani Team processes and procedures.
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Policy 11 - SWKKF Election Procedures
This policy covers the election procedures from the club Level to and including the election of the provincial representatives who constitute the Federal Council.
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The requested document is open to registered black belts within the SWKKF. For more information please e-mail the Secretary General by clicking the SWKKF icon.
