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(306) 577-8783 < Back Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club Sensei Jayson Humphries (306) 577-8783 moosemountainkarate@gmail.com Address Carlyle, SK, Canada Carlyle, SK, Canada S0C 0R0 Practice Times Tuesday - Just for Kicks (5-7 yrs) - 6:30-7:15 pm (Central Standard) Tuesday - Junior/Adults - 7:30-9:00 pm (Central Standard Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(519) 426-1986 < Back Simcoe North Wado Kai Sensei Rod Philip (519) 426-1986 rphilip@eastlink.ca Address 55 Donly Drive South, Simcoe, ON, Canada Simcoe, ON, Canada N3Y 5G7 Practice Times Monday/Wednesday - 7:00-8:00 pm (Kids) / 8-9:00 pm (Advance) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(705) 856-7557 < Back Wawa Wado Kai Karate Club Sensei Scott Robinson (705) 856-7557 wawarobinson@shaw.ca Address 101 Churchill Avenue, Wawa, ON, Canada Wawa, ON, Canada Practice Times Tuesday/Thursday - 6-7:30 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

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< Back Michel Gosselin - Shichidan (7th Dan) Director Sensei Michel started karate in September 1972 in Geraldton, Ontario. Circumstances were such that he changed organizations three times before earning a black belt in I.T.F. Taekwondo in March 1983 and was a member of the Canadian team at the 1984 World ITF Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. Sensei Michel has been a member of the Shintani National Team since 1997. He was a competitor for 6 teams, assistant coach in kumite and was recently appointed head coach. He has represented the SWKKF in many local and international events. He has been highly influenced by his coach Sensei Ron Mattie. Sensei Michel has been the regional Representative for the Northwestern Ontario region for many years. He received the rank of Shichidan from the Senate and his instructor, Sensei Rick Leveille in December 2022. In 2002, Sensei Michel started the Nordik Wado Kai club in Hearst, Ontario at the high school where he taught for 29 years and where he hosts an annual tournament bringing together SWKKF members from across the province. Sensei Michel is a retired high school physical education teacher. He is happily married with 3 adult children. Sensei Michel has chosen the practice and promotion of Wado Kai karate as his life-style; he is proud to be a member of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation. Sensei Michel is dedicated to his family and loves outdoor activities. mgosselin@shintani.ca +1 (705) 372-5227

Top of Page Concussion Protocols Health & Safety Education - Safe Sport Training Prevention - Screening Resources Additional Resources SAFE KARATE PROGRAM The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) Safe Karate Program has been developed to provide Karate-ka of all ages and at all levels of karate development the ability to participate in the SWKKF karate clubs, tournaments and events in a safe environment free from abuse. The SWKKF's mission is to be a family oriented organization which follows Hanshi Shintani’s values to create positive role models. Through the Safe Karate program the SWKKF is committed to creating a culture of Safe Karate through abuse and injury prevention, education, and accountability. Concussion Protocols Concussion Protocols Click The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation has developed the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation Concussion Protocols to help guide the management of athletes who may have a suspected concussion as a result of participation in Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation activities. Purpose This protocol covers the recognition, medical diagnosis, and management of ATHLETES (KARATE-KA) who may sustain a suspected concussion during Karate/Sport activity. It aims to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion receive timely and appropriate care and proper management to allow them to return back to their sport safely. This protocol may not address every possible clinical scenario that can occur during karate/sport-related activities but includes critical elements based on the latest evidence and current expert consensus Health & Safety Health & Safety Incident Report Form Incident Reports related to injury during club/dojo supervised trainings and/or events. The SWKKF has an online form which can be filled out and submitted online. This will assist the organization should there ever be a need for insurance. Reports will be confidential and will be accessed by the Executive. Education - Safe Sport Training Education Safe Sport Training Click The SWKKF has chosen the Safe Sport Training offered by Coaching Association of Canada. All head instructors, co-head instructors and instructors who teach on a regular basis should take the training. Minimum requirement for each club/dojo, as part of the Club Charter, the Head Instructor is to have the education completed by August 2021. Better practice is to have all instructors complete the training. Prevention - Screening Prevention Screening Instructors and Volunteers Criminal Record Check The SWKKF understands that screening instructors and volunteers is a vital part of providing a safe karate environment. It has become a common practice among sport organizations that provide programs and services to the community. This Policy applies to all individuals whose position within the SWKKF is one of trust or authority which may relate to, at a minimum, finances, supervision, minors, and/or persons with a disability. Not all individuals associated with SWKKF will be required to obtain an E-PIC, a VSC, or submit a Screening Disclosure Form. This is because not all positions pose a risk of harm to the SWKKF, its clubs, or to its participants. The SWKKF will determine which individuals will be subject to screening using the guidelines provided in the policy. "The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation is an inclusive organization and welcomes full participation of all individuals in our programs and activities, irrespective of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability. In line with other sport organizations/universities, SWKKF members will be eligible to compete which corresponds with either their sex assigned at birth or their gender identity." Resources Resources Mail Copies of the following resources are available to SWKKF members. Click on e-mail icon. SWKKF Bylaws and Constitution SWKKF Conflict of Interest Policy SWKKF Standards and Ethics Policy SWKKF Harassment Policy Additional Resources Additional Resources You may find the following third party resource also beneficial. Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport

(780) 990-8662 < Back Millwoods Karate Club Sensei Bill Hynes (780) 990-8662 b.hynes@telus.net Address 4210 12 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada Edmonton, AB, Canada Practice Times Monday/Thursday Family Class - 6:00-7:00 pm (Mountain Daylight) Crawford Plains School Monday/Thursday Adult Class - 7:00-9:30 pm Crawford Plains School Tuesday Family Class - 6:00-7:30 pm (Mountain Daylight) Ecole Frere Antoine Wednesday Family Class - 6:00-8:00 pm (Mountain Daylight) Southwood Community League Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(780) 706-5549 < Back Peace Region Wado Kai Sensei Clinton McCrea (780) 706-5549 clint.gpkarate@gmail.com Address 8930 111 St. #99, Richmond Industrial Park, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada Grande Prairie, AB, Canada Practice Times Tuesday/Thursday - Youth:6:30-7:30 pm / Adult:7:30-9:00 pm (MDT) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

< Back Denis Labbé - Kudan (9th Dan) President Sensei Denis began his karate career in 1972 in Welland, Ontario. He attended a demonstration by Hanshi Masaru Shintani and was immediately impressed with his skill and presence. He has been training in Wado Kai ever since. Sensei Denis trained with Hanshi Shintani and also with Sensei Peter Ciolfi, one of Hanshi Shintani's black belts. As a kyu belt Sensei Denis trained with Sensei Ron Mattie who had started karate in 1973. In March of 1975 Sensei Denis received his Shodan rank. As a black belt Sensei Denis trained with Sensei Ron, Sensei Peter Ciolfi, Sensei Dominic Morabito and Sensei Ray Poulin. In June of 1997 Hanshi Shintani formed the SWKKF Senate. Sensei Denis held the position of Secretary-General for 10 years. In May of 2000 Hanshi Shintani passed away and Sensei Denis became the successor as President of the SWKKF. Sensei Denis continues to train, teach seminars, and attend tournaments and black belt gradings across Canada. He oversees the SWKKF and continues to fuel the organization in the direction Sensei Shintani guided him. Sensei Denis currently resides in St. Catharines, Ontario. Sensei Denis has two children (Aaron and Kelsey). On May 26, 2018 the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation Senate (after a long overdue decision) that Sensei Denis Labbé was awarded the rank of Kudan (9th Dan). For a more detailed biography of Sensei Denis Labbé, as well as some personal stories of his training with Hanshi Shintani please read the article in the October 2006 Harmonizer. From Hanshi Shintani - " Wado, way to harmony and peace. The finest quality of human race. A total goal to peace on earth. We the Wado students of karate must be the leaders of unity and happiness through the universe and guide our students to a alternate human alliance with understanding." dlabbe@shintani.ca +1 (905) 788-7999

< Back Brad Cosby - Kudan (9th Dan) Senate Advisor Sensei Brad started his karate career in Grimbsy, Ontario in 1967 under the instruction of Sensei Shintani. As a blue belt he began travelling with Sensei Shintani helping to teach at new clubs in Welland, ON, Niagara Falls, ON, Brock, ON, Port Dover, ON and Simcoe, ON. In 1972 Sensei Brad was graded to Shodan. At the age of 17, he was the youngest person to be graded to a black belt rank by Sensei Shintani. After taking a couple years off to raise a family, Sensei Brad returned to the Grimsby Beach Community Centre where he taught along side Sensei Brian Chmay. They continued to train and instruct at this location until 2007, when after more than 25 years, the dojo closed its doors. Sensei Brad now trains at area clubs, including the St. Catherine's club with Sensei Neil Prime. He also has a gym in his family garage where he continues to develop techniques using the principles Sensei Shintani taught him. Sensei Brad was awarded the Kudan (9th Dan) from the SWKKF senate in December 2020. "When I travel to different clubs, I am truly amazed at the precision, speed, and spirit which with the karateka, especially the blackbelts, are able to perform the technique and kata. I am honored to perform both beside and across from the men and women who make up the SWKKF. Sensei Shintani would be very pleased." - Sensei Brad Cosby For a more detailed biography of Sensei Brad Cosby, as well as some personal stories of his training with Sensei Shintani please read the article in the July 2008 Harmonizer.

(250) 720-9232 < Back Port Albeni Wado Kai Sensei Dennis Olsen (250) 720-9232 gldolling@shaw.ca Address 4102 Hollywood Street, Port Alberni, BC, Canada Port Alberni, BC, Canada Practice Times Monday/Wednesday - 5:00-6:30 pm (Pacific Daylight Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next