(204) 215-0911 < Back Synthesis Martial Arts Sensei Jeff Gervin (204) 215-0911 jeffgervin@me.com Address Boissevain, MB, Canada Boissevain, Manitoba R0K 0E0 Practice Times Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

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< Back Ron Mattie - Kudan (9th Dan) Chief Instructor Sensei Mattie started Wado-Kai Karate in the yearly 1970’s at the Welland Wado-Kai Karate Club. He was influenced to join by Sensei Denis Labbé. Sensei Labbé and Sensei Mattie along with the late Sensei Peter Ciolfi were among three of the top competitors through out the 70‘s and 80’s. Sensei Mattie taught many of Hanshi Shintani’s monthly black belt classes at the Japanese Culture center in Hamilton as well as traveling across Canada conducting karate workshops. After Hanshi Shintani’s passing in 2000, Sensei Mattie was appointed Chief instructor of the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation. He still travels across Canada as well as other countries holding clinics for vary martial art groups. Sensei Mattie is also the SWKKF National Team coach. With the help of many instructors in the organization, the team excelled internationally and is reaching the goals that were set by Hanshi Shintani. Ron’s two children are also both in martial arts. His daughter Ronnie-Kay, a firefighter for the Niagara Falls Fire Department, is a black belt belt in Kickboxing and an orange belt in Jujitsu. His son Chad is a black belt in both kickboxing and Jujitsu. Sensei Mattie along with Sensei Labbé, has also been involved in Schutzhund training. This is a type of sport protection dog training. They both competed in the late 70’s and early 80’s across Canada and won many championships with their German Shepherd dogs. Recently, Sensei Mattie received his 8th dan and was appointed vice president and chief technical director for Wado in Canada under the World Traditional Karate Association (WTKA) for Canada. Sensei Ron received the rank of Hachidan from Otsuka Sensei Sr. of the All Japan Karate-do Federation, prior to his death, at the request of Hanshi Sensei coming into effect September 05, 2009 and subsequently awarded Kudan (9th Dan ) rank from the World Traditional Karate Association in November 2020 and Kudan (9th Dan) from the SWKKF Senate in December 2020. Sensei Ron Mattie is married and still resides in Welland Ontario. From Sensei Ron - A lesson in karate I remember Sensei Shintani saying: “The 1st technical thing you learn in karate is how to make a proper fist. Years later, the student wants to learn more katas and other kumite drills, and yet they still haven’t learnt the simplest lesson, how to make a proper fist.” For a more detailed biography of Sensei Ron Mattie as well as some personal stories of his training with Sensei Shintani please read the article in the July 2006 Harmonizer. Sensei Ron has produced the "5 Rules of Karate" video series. To view these follow this link: rmattie@shintani.ca +1 (905) 736-0943

(905) 650-5287 < Back Thorold Wado Kai Karate Sensei Roberto Scolaro (905) 650-5287 debnrob2@yahoo.ca Address 131 Richmond Street, Thorold, ON, Canada Thorold, ON, Canada Practice Times Monday - 5:45-6:45 pm / Saturday - 9-10:00 am (Eastern Daylight) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(867) 446-0891 < Back Hay River Wado Kai Karate Club Sempei Aaron Martin (867) 446-0891 azrmartin@gmail.com Address 7 Veterans Rd, Hay River NT X0E0R8 Hay River, NT, Canada Practice Times Monday/Wednesday - Senior Belts - 6-8 pm (Mountain Daylight) Saturday - Regular Classes - 11-1:00 pm (Mountain Daylight) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

< Back Shelley McGregor - Shichidan (7th Dan) Director Sensei Shelley started her Karate journey in 1987 at the Edson Club under the guidance of Sensei Danial McCoy. She was graded to Shodan February of 1992 and in June, 2024 was promoted to Shichidan by the Senate. She has achieved her Level 4 instructor certification in the SWKKF. In May, 2019 she received the rank of Rokudan from the World Traditional Karate Association and has since obtained her Level A instructor qualification and Level A examiner qualification. Sensei Shelley moved to Whitecourt, Alberta in 1993 and took over the Whitecourt club as head in 1998. She has enjoyed hosting numerous tournaments and events over the years. In 2012 she became President of the Alberta Shintani Karate Association and leads the clubs in their development. She has been involved on numerous committees and still remains an active contributor, is a past provincial representative of Alberta, organizes and instructs the Shintani Kata course. She aided in the Kata production of Volume 3 and Volume 4 where she demonstrates Chocodo. Sensei Shelley and her husband Grant continue to reside in Whitecourt, Alberta where they raised their four children, Brandon, Cameron, Conner and Shantelle. Two of her children are black belts in the SWKKF. Sensei Shelley’s believes: Focus on the positive Be kind to yourself and to others Keep training, keep learning, enjoy your karate journey and above all - have fun! smcgregor@shintani.ca +1 (780) 706-5746

(306) 861-3214 < Back Ceylon Wado Kai Karate Sensei Owen Day (306) 861-3214 senseiowen@outlook.com Address 410 Main Street, Ceylon, SK, Canada Ceylon, SK, Canada Practice Times Tuesday - Youth - 6:00-7:00 pm / Advance Youth/Adult - 7:00-9:00 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(905) 359-0975 < Back Manitouwadge Wado Kai Sempi Jennifer Gray (905) 359-0975 nifer@electricmousefarms.ca Address 23 Manitou Rd, Manitouwadge, ON, Canada Manitouwadge, ON, Canada Practice Times Tuesday - 4:00-5:30 pm / Friday - 6:00-8:00 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(807) 630-2285 < Back Thunder Bay Wado Kai Sensei Denise Baxter (807) 630-2285 tbaywadokai@gmail.com Address 655 River Street, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada Thunder Bay, ON, Canada Practice Times Monday & Wednesday - 6:15-7:00 pm & 7-8 pm (Eastern Daylight) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(905) 966-2666 < Back CJCC Wado Kai Karate Sensei Shane Morin (905) 966-2666 shanedmorin@gmail.com Address 45 Hempstead Drive, Hamilton, ON, Canada Hamilton, ON, Canada L8W 2Y6 Practice Times Thursday- Juniors - 6:15-7:45 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Thursday- Adults - 8:00-9:15 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Sunday - Adults - 11:00-12:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next