(905) 643-6094 < Back Wainfleet Martial Arts Center Sensei Ron Mattie / Sensei Randy Mullen (905) 643-6094 ranmullin@gmail.com Address 11430 Lakeshore Road, Port Colborne, ON, Canada Port Colborne, ON, Canada Practice Times Monday - Family - 6:00-7:30 pm/Adult - 7:30-8:30 pm Wednesday - Recreation Kickboxing - 6:30-7:30 pm Wednesday - Iaido - 8:30-9:30 pm. Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(780) 708-4946 < Back Bushido Karate Association Sensei James Freeman (780) 708-4946 jfreema@telus.net Address 12603 63 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada Edmonton, AB, Canada Practice Times Youth - Saturday - 9:00-12:00 pm (Mountain Daylight Time) Youth - Tuesday - 6:30-7:30 pm Adult - Sunday - 6:00-8:00 pm / Tuesday - 7:30-9:00 pm Adult - Friday - 6:30-9:00 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

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(780) 918-7204 < Back Spruce Grove Wado Kai Sensei Mike Bujold (780) 918-7204 mnbujold@gmail.com Address 505 McLeod Ave, Spruce Grove, AB, Canada Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 2Y5 Practice Times Family Class - Tuesday/Thursday - 6:30-7:30 pm (Mountain Daylight Time) Advance Class - Tuesday/Thursday - 7:30-8:30 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

Future of Shindo Important What if someone was to ask you, “What does Shindo represent, and what do you learn from it?” Could you answer this question? My answer would be that Shindo represents everything about Master Shintani’s life, and it teaches you the essence of body movement necessary for the style of karate he taught. Shindo was Mr. Shintani’s dream and passion. While holding up a Shindo bo he once stated, “This is my life.” He also once described Shindo as “a gift for all of his students”. The importance of Shindo being practiced throughout the SWKKF is not only to continue the legacy of Mr. Shintani’s teaching, but also for the development of our karate. Anyone who has trained with the Shindo knows that there are no short cuts. Your body has to do the work, your hips have to do the work, or it just doesn’t work! I once heard a comment from an instructor that “Shindo is my lie detector.” This is so true! Fortunately I have been able to travel around the country and work Shindo with a lot of people. It is incredibly noticeable that the students that have been incorporating the karate training with Shindo training stand out due to their strong hip action. I strongly believe this is due to Shindo training. Some of the areas with a strong Shindo curriculum are using Shindo and karate technique to reinforce basics such as double action, hip action, three-point line of force, and posture. What we have been doing in Norfolk as a Shindo workout is to put the Shindo down and work a karate technique or combination, developing all areas needed to make it a strong technique. We then pick up the Shindo and apply the same technique or combination reinforcing everything we had worked while using empty hands (karate). Your posture and hip action should in most cases be the same. Mr Shintani said that the Shindo is an extension of the hands, and everything else is the same. In many dojos across Canada Shindo is amalgamated with karate training. Both arts are practiced together in the regular adult class. We have also brought our junior green belts into this training. This helps students more quickly understand the importance of hip action and line of force. Focus is an-other area that has been improved. I feel this is because of the focus put on target areas and under-standing the intended strike and the line of force it has to take. When you punch, your body is behind the punch, fist, shoulder, and hip (three-point line of force). This is also the basics behind a Shindo strike or block. We have also incorporated a striping system. We currently are using three stripes, white, green, and brown. The white stripe is to be awarded to a student some time between white belt and green belt. During that time all the basics of karate and Shindo are developed to green belt level, and we teach them SHINDO NIDAN kata. The green stripe is awarded between green belt and brown belt. Again, the level of both karate and Shindo are in the intermediate level. At this time we teach students CIO BO TIE kata. The brown stripe is awarded at the brown to black belt level which would be considered advanced. We also teach the SEI SHAN NO SHINDO kata. Currently we are teaching KUSHANKU NO SHINDO kata to the black belts and are starting to see great results in their development in both karate and Shindo. The great thing about this is that instructors not familiar with Shindo but with a good understanding of karate can use the karate to develop Shindo techniques. All it takes is to have an open mind and to be unafraid to use your own thoughts and ideas. The kata are available on DVD, and there are a great many instructors familiar with the katas available for assistance. I feel that the future of Shindo is important and everyone should work Shindo techniques to some ex-tent in their regular class. Mr. Shintani would be very proud to see that the gift he has left us is being developed and his legacy will live on forever through Shindo.

(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

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Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) Welcome to the Heart of Our Organization Want to know what makes the SWKKF tick? You’re in the right place - check below. This is your one-stop guide to who we are, how we train, and what we stand for. Explore our structure, policies, grading manuals, and procedures - all clearly laid out and easy to navigate. The SWKKF has clubs and affiliates across Canada and internationally, and strong relationships with respected global martial arts organizations. Discover our training philosophy, commitment to Safe Karate, and our inclusive spirit - including para-karate classes that ensure everyone has a place on the mats. Follow the clear path to black belt through our structured grading system and see how we maintain the high standards that define our dojos and the SWKKF. Click Any Subject in Blue Below SWKKF Overview Senate Committees Representatives Policies, Procedures & Manuals Training Programs Black Belt Grading Safe Karate Program SWKKF Programs REACH Scholarships SWKKF Affiliations KC/WKF Dan Certificate Shintani Affiliate Program Superfoot Schools World Kobudo Federation World Traditional Karate

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(905) 414-8721 < Back Lakeside Karate Club Sensei Joe Peuyn (905) 414-8721 david.damude@gmail.com Address 14 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, Canada Port Colborne, ON, Canada L3K 3C6 Practice Times Tuesday & Thursday - 6:30-8:00 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

Contact Us Where to Find Us SWKKF headquarters proudly calls Welland, Ontario home - a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the Niagara Region, just a short drive from world-famous Niagara Falls. Known historically as the meeting point of rails and waterways, Welland is where tradition and motion flow together - thanks to the Welland Canal and the River that bears its name. Who We Are With over 1,900 passionate students and more than 60 active clubs across Canada, the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation stands tall as one of North America’s leading martial arts organizations focused on a single style. We're backed by a remarkable community of 400+ black belts - dedicated, skilled, and highly ranked instructors committed to preserving and sharing the spirit of Shintani Wado Kai karate. Get in Touch Got questions about our style? Thinking of joining a club? Just curious? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to contact us directly or reach out to your nearest club. CLICK HERE to find the nearest Club to you. We’re here to listen, help, and guide you - whether you're a beginner, seasoned martial artist, or simply interested in learning more about what makes SWKKF so special. Head Quarters Address: Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) 515-375 Scott Street St. Catharines, Ontario Canada L2M 3W3 Contact: Denis Labbé - Kudan (9th Dan) President, SWKKF email: dlabbe@shintani.ca

(705) 262-0264 < Back POP Wado Kai Karate Club Sensei Melanie Camirand (705) 262-0264 mcamirand4@gmail.com Address 560 Dieppe Street, Timmins, ON, Canada Timmins, ON, Canada Practice Times Monday/Wednesday - 6-8 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next