The SWKKF offers classes based on the teachings of World Champion, Bill “Superfoot” Wallace. Classes are conducted by Superfoot Certified Instructors , Sensei Darren Humphries and Sensei Neil Prime. These are on-line classes (via zoom ) and run on Friday nights from 5:00pm Mountain Time / 7:00pm Eastern Time. It is advantageous to have a heavy bag or standup bag for targeting. A private link will be provided for our club members upon request. You will also be given a link to our private Shintani Karate Superfoot Schools Facebook page. To request the link or to find out more about the classes, please contact: Sensei Darren Humphries: dhumphries@shintani.ca Sensei Neil Prime: nprime@shintani.ca

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World Kobudo Federation The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) is affiliated with the World Kobudo Federation. The World Kobudo Federation (WKF) offers our members the ability to earn WKF Club Affiliation, Degree and Title recognition, access to Budo-Pro School Development Program, access to world class instructors and much more. Club Affiliation A WKF Club Affiliation is presented once the application form is completed and approved. For more information on joining the WKF, please email Sensei Neil Prime (nprime@shintani.ca ) or Sensei Darren Humphries (dhumphries@shintani.ca ). Dan Gradings In order to obtain a Dan rank with the WKF, a students club must be a member in good standing with the WKF and must fill out the WKF Certification Application Form. For more information on dan certificates with the WKF, email Sensei Neil Prime (nprime@shintani.ca ) or Sensei Darren Humphries (dhumphries@shintani.ca ). Title Recognition Title recognition in the SWKKF will be reserved for those individuals who represent the SWKKF in settings outside the SWKKF where titles beyond Sensei are customary. Any titles will be appointed by the Senate or recommended to the Senate for approval. All title appointments and applications will be approved by the SWKKF Senate before applying for title recognition from the World Kobudo Federation. SWKKF World Kobudo Certificate App Form The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation in partnership with the World Kobudo Federation will award rank titles as follows: Shihan Shihan is a master title. This title is presented to senior instructors who are involved in activities outside the SWKFF and is presented to an individual who qualifies at Rokudan or above. A Shihan does not necessarily progress to Kyoshi or Hanshi. Kyoshi Kyoshi is a master title meaning "teacher of teachers". This title is presented to senior instructors who are involved in activities outside the SWKKF and is presented to an individual who qualifies at Shichidan or above. A Kyoshi does not necessarily progress to Hanshi. Hanshi Hanshi is a master title for the headmaster of a style (it is acceptable to have more than one in the SWKKF). This title is presented to senior instructors who are involved in activities outside the SWKKF and is presented to an individual who qualifies at Hachidan or above. For more information refer to the World Kobudo Federation Website. https://www.worldkobudo.org Please e-mail Sensei Niel Prime or Sensei Darren Humphries should you need further information. e-mail address: Sensei Neil Prime (nprime@shintani.ca ) Sensei Darren Humphries (dhumphries@shintani.ca )

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Procedures Manuals Policies Please Click Form should you require a document or have a question . Form Discipline & Complaints - Flow Chart Original Date 1 Feb 2025 Updated CLICK Comment Status New SWKKF Website Original Date Oct 2013 Updated Sept 2014 CLICK Comment Status SWKKF Harmonizer Original Date Sept 1996 Updated Sept 2014 CLICK Comment Status Communications within SWKKF Original Date Aug 2008 Updated Sept 2014 CLICK Comment Status SWKKF Scholarship Original Date Updated CLICK Comment Not available - complete FORM request at top Status Appointment & Renewal of Committee Members Original Date Nov 2015 Updated Dec 2020 CLICK Comment Status SWKKF Succession Planning Original Date Updated CLICK Comment Senate members only. Status

Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation Honouring the Legacy. Inspiring the Future. "All karate is good because it builds discipline and character." Sensei Masaru Shintani 10th Dan 1928 - 2000 Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation Honouring the Legacy. Inspiring the Future. For more than half a century, the SWKKF has carried forward the teachings of Sensei Masaru Shintani -- preserving tradition while empowering the next generation. Find a Club Learn About Us Canada's Premier Karate Community 50+ Clubs, 1900+ members, 400+ black belts. Quick Link Programs What's Available Harmonizer Our SWKKF Magazine Events What's Going On Store Merchandise

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

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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.

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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

Wendy & Brittany Logger Memorial Fund Sensei Jim Atkinson Sensei Chris Logger 1 June 2020 The Wendy & Brittany Logger Memorial fund was developed by Sensei Jim Atkinson and Sensei Chris Logger on 27 July 2018. The yearly fund is donated to the SWKKF by the Atkinson & Logger family in honor of Wendy & Brittany Logger. Last year’s fund was $2,500, with the hopes of it growing in the future. Wendy was the wife of Sensei Chris Logger and the sister of Sensei Jim Atkinson. Wendy passed away on 12 October 2016 after battling leukemia. Brittany was the daughter of Wendy & Sensei Chris Logger and the niece of Sensei Jim Atkinson. Brittany passed away 9 months after her mother on July 14 2017. Wendy and Brittany lived in a household influenced by the SWKKF family for many years. Both were involved either on the floor or in helping and planning karate events. Wendy shared the date of her birthday in November with the weekend of the Delhi Karate tournament. She hosted several after tournament socials also held at her house, celebrating both the tournament and her birthday. Wendy and Brittany are remembered by many family members and friends. It is an honor to have been part of creating this wonderful memorial to benefit the SWKKF, an organization we all love. With great pleasure, we are pleased to announce that this year’s fund is $3,000. At the request of the family, this year’s Wendy & Brittany Logger Memorial Fund is to be cared for by the Shindo Committee in the promotion of the Shindo program across North America. The Atkinson & Logger family is most appreciative for the entire generous donation toward this year’s fund. They thank each supporter for helping carry on Wendy's and Brittany’s memory. MEMORIAL FUND SUPPORTERS Chris Logger Nancy & Joe Manning Ed Atkinson Jim & Karen Atkinson (Delhi Karate) Tim McCullough (Port Dover Karate) Lisa Atkinson Rudi Atkinson Sharon Beaulieu Tom Foster (Simcoe South Karate) Darwin Sherman (Tillsonburg Karate)