Shindo Gradings & Ranking Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Shindo To properly introduce Shindo into your dojo the Shindo committee, under the request of Sensei Shintani, developed Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Shindo programs. For full reference, refer to the Shindo Manual . The following downloads are available on the Shintani Store: Shindo Course outlines - available to all can be downloaded here . Basic Shindo Video (paid download) Intermediate Shindo Video (paid download) Advanced Shindo Video (paid download) Shindo Kata List Below is a list of Shindo Kata guidelines. Shindo Dan-Level Application Forms (Gold Stripe) To download the official application click here. Word Document - PDF Document Completed applications can be sent to the chair of the Shindo Committee. Please ensure before submitting: Student portion is completed fully Instructor portion is completed fully Gradig Fee: $150 + applicable taxes (GST/HST) eTransfer grading fee to payments@shintani.ca Senate - Importance of Shindo The purpose of our letter to you today is to remind you all of a vitally important component of Sensei Shintani and his teachings. Continue Reading What if someone was to ask you, “What does Shindo represent, and what do you learn from it?” Could you answer this question? Continue Reading Future of Shindo Is Important Origins, Principles, and Concepts The art of Shindo was devised by Masaru Shintani Sensei, 9th Dan, in the early 1970’s and he started teaching Shindo to his students in the late 1980’s. Sensei had made the Shindo methods and principles known to Otsuka Sensei who gave it his full endorsement. Continue Reading How to Incorporate Shindo into Your Karate The first step is to just pick up the Shindo and start! Here are some of my personal thoughts on Shindo. Continue Reading The Shindo committee is dedicated to the introduction of Shindo into the everyday teachings of our organizations students. However, the committee is also dedicated to improving and expanding upon Shindo teachings. Continue Reading Introduction of New Shindo Kata(s) Tasks and Goals The Shindo committee has been continuously working at fulfilling the dream Sensei Shintani had for Shindo. The goal is to bring Shindo into the lives of all the students in the federation. Seishin no Shindo I had thought about what kind of a kata that would be good for the Shindo and decided that a Kitagawa kata would best fit the movements of the Shindo as well as capture the essence of Sensei Shintani's movements. Continue Reading Continue Reading

In order to remain a member of the Shintani Team, under the supervision of the Head Coach, all team members will be expected to: communicate with coaches in a timely manner through emails and personal contact submit pre-training/competition goal setting and assessment submit post-training/competition goal setting and assessment create an effective personal fitness plan for yourself with input from coaches and team trainer. Plan will include karate training, mental training, cross training (weights, cardio, etc) and diet follow your personal fitness plan document progress of your personal fitness plan submit regular monthly progress reports to the trainer and head coach demonstrate improvement and skill development in Kata and Kumite, from training session to training session and competition to competition maintain monthly communication with coaches between training sessions using the coaches preferred communication method learn and promote the history of Shintani Wado Kai including knowledge of and respect for Hanshi Shintani & Sensei Peter Ciofi maintain a high standard of team apparel - Kumite Gi’s, Kata Gi’s and belts must be clean, well-pressed and quality material own and maintain current tournament-approved Kumite equipment not consume alcohol at any Shintani Team karate related functions unless approved by head coach maintain the following training schedule: bi-weekly training at your home club team training sessions clinics, regional workouts and tournaments attendance at the Shintani National Tournament be a role model and mentor who can educate and encourage other SWKKF Karateka on the values of the SWKKF at tournaments and training sessions organize and participate in fundraising events, including the Annual Silent Auction attend other area clubs to train and to build connections (highly encouraged) Team members who are minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when travelling with the team Any Shintani Team member who fails to meet any of the above expectations may, at the discretion of the Head Coach: be replaced eithe r temporarily or permanently be replaced with an alternate Shintani Team Member not be funded in any way Shintani Team O utcomes Develop team unity by being a positive role model for athletes, coaches and staff Provide positive leadership for athletes, coaches and staff Respectfully share knowledge and experiences with all athletes and their club instructors Commit the necessary time, effort and sacrifice needed to support the Shintani Team Foster a climate of mutual respect and cooperation amongst Shintani Team members, coaches, management, support staff, and team members home club instructors What to expect as a Member of the Shintani Team Shintani Team Financial Obligati ons All Shintani Team members will be required to raise all funds for tournaments outside of the SWKKF at least 12 weeks prior to travel. All Shintani Team members will be charged a $350 non-refundable Team member fee (due by the end of December 2023). Team member fee includes: all team training sessions (not including travel, meals and accommodations – however billets will be arranged as often as possible) team jacket and shirt (additional apparel not included) Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) membership SWKKF National Tournament & Workshop fees fees for tournament events as determined by the head coach The fee will also cover costs for facility rentals, team jacket/shirt, travel and accommodations and coaching & staff travel. The fee must be paid prior to the end of December 2023. Payment plans will be available. Additional events will be the expense of the athlete. All team members must contribute and participate in the Annual Silent Auction hosted at the National Tournament in May.

Frequently asked questions Setting up FAQs Am I eligible for the scholarship if I am going from Grade 12 to a post-secondary program? Yes. All applicants who are transitioning from Grade 12 to any post-secondary programming are eligible to apply. Am I eligible for the scholarship if I am already in a post-secondary program? Yes. All applicants who are continuing from one year to the next in a post-secondary program are eligible to apply. I am currently finishing the last year of my post-secondary program. Am I eligible to apply? No. You must be continuing on in the academic year you obtain your scholarship. For example, the 2022 winners must be returning to school for the 2022-2023 school year. If I applied for the scholarship last year can I apply this year? Absolutely! We encourage you to apply any year that you continue in your post-secondary education. I’m going to technical college. Am I eligible to receive the scholarship? Yes. We encourage any type of post-secondary programming including but not limited to university, college, technical college and trade school. Do you need to hold a specific rank/belt to apply? No. A specific rank or particular karate accomplishment is not required to apply for the scholarship. My grades are not perfect. Do I have a chance at winning the scholarship? Yes. When selecting a candidate, the committee equally considers karate involvement, extracurricular activities and academic achievement. Successful applicants are well rounded and show dedication in many areas of their life. SWKKF Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions Back The SWKKF Scholarship Committee receives a number of questions regarding the application process. We would like to address them among the general membership to ensure that everyone has accurate, up-to-date information. Should you still have questions after reading this FAQ section, please contact Kelsey Mramor at scholarship@shintani.ca . Good luck with your application.

Current Shintani Team Members 2024 / 2025 National Team Head Coach Sensei Michel Gosselin National Team Assistant Coach Sensei Brodie Hicks National Team Manager Sensei Colin Frans Gary Nicholls Sandan Thunder Bay, ON Braden Oishi Nidan Edson, AB Gavin Campbell Brown Belt Millbrook, ON Erin Couture Sandan Thunder Bay, ON Emily Muddle Nidan Edmonton, AB Jaden Ramundo Brown Belt Welland, ON Geoffrey McDonald Sandan Hamilton, ON Mia Steacy Nidan Edmonton, AB Caleb Julien Brown Belt Timmins, ON Seth Brewer-Desouza Nidan Lindsay, ON Samantha Marler Shodan Edson, AB Jorge Escalera Blue Belt Peterborough, ON

Shindo A Dream. A Staff. A Legacy Born. In the '70s, Sensei Shintani dreamed of facing a blade with only a short stick. That vision sparked Shindo - a powerful fusion of Wado-Ryu philosophy and weapon-based technique with a 36-inch staff. History & Development Shindo Gradings Principles & Concepts New Shindo Katas Future Of Shindo Incorporating Shindo Seishin No Shindo Shindo Tasks & Goals Download the Shindo Reference Manual

The art of Shindo was developed by Hanshi Masaru Shintani, 10th Dan, in the early 1970s. Hanshi Shintani had made the Shindo methods and principles known to Master Otsuka who gave it his full endorsement. How to Incorporate Shindo into Your Karate by Sensei Marco Reyes In the Harmonizer newsletters you are going to see more information on Shindo from various Shindo practitioners. These are people who have taken Sensei Shintani’s legacy and continued with it. I know it is a tough venture, but the rewards are worth it. The first step is to just pick up the Shindo and start. Here are some of my personal thoughts on Shindo. There are three basic roadblocks for not working Shindo that I have found. Each of these can be overcome. Roadblock One There is just not enough time to work Shindo AND Karate. Answer It does not have to be this way. They are one and the same. In our class we dedicate the first 30 minutes (of a two hour class) to the work on Shindo. We have actually found that our karate has improved from this model. Shindo as we call it is a lie detector. If the Shindo technique does not work for some reason we go back to the basic karate for answers and from experience this works. Let’s take a basic Shindo strike. If you look at the basic movement of a punch and a strike with the Shindo you will see that they are almost identical. Many times there is a common theme or topic for a workout and various techniques are used to work towards this goal. For example: Hip action – a basic punch uses this with hip rotation. A basic Shindo strike uses this as well with hip rotation. If you were working hip action with your students this could be accomplished with both karate and Shindo. Roadblock Two Nobody in my dojo knows any Shindo. Answer You know karate – that is a good place to start. I would challenge anyone to pick up a Shindo and start. Once you pick up a few techniques you will start to feel how similar it is to basic karate. Let’s begin with the illustration above. The body position, stance, posture are all similar to basic karate. The right hand is in the ready position, left hand is out with the strike. When moving with the Shindo remember these basic principles: Hold the Shindo in three equal parts. The fulcrum is in the center – every movement you do the fulcrum must be maintained. Remem-ber this when you move the Shindo. Concentrate your strike on the ends of the Shindo. Lines of Force : This is where you would hold the Shindo for the most leverage. An easy test is to put your Shindo against something solid and push (hard). If you can hold it without any uncomfortable pressure, or it does not slip out of your hand you have good support. Roadblock Three Shindo is not karate. It is something completely separate. Answer: False. Shindo had its origins in karate. Check "History & Development" under Shindo on the Main Menu. Click here. "The art of Shindo was devised by Sensei Masaru Shintani, 9th Dan in the early 1970's. Sensei had made the Shindo methods and principles known to Otsuka Sensei who gave it his full endorsement. Sensei began teaching Shindo in the early 1980's. The roots of these basics and other techniques taught by Sensei can be traced directly back to his extensive Wado Kai training under Otsuka Sensei. Sensei Shintani used the sabaki motion and explosiveness that he was renowned for to develop the same effects with the Shindo. Sensei Shintani once held the Shindo up in front of a class at a black belt workout and said "This is my life" . I can remember going to black belt workouts and working basic karate techniques and then working with Shindo afterwards. There was no break in the instruction. The movement from karate to Shindo was seamless. The Shindo was just an extension of what I already knew. At that time it was also very exciting since this was something completely new. I felt like a white belt all over again trying to make sense of this new tool in my hands. But after a short while the Shindo began to feel comfortable. One tip – if the technique with the Shindo does not feel comfortable put it down. Try the technique as a karate move – look at the movement, the technique, all the basic principles that make it whole. Then pick up the Shindo and apply this analysis and see what you come up with. Shindo was important to Sensei Shintani. In each of our own ways we continue with this legacy through karate. But we must not minimize the importance that he placed on Shindo. And always remember you can contact the Shindo Committee for assistance. They will give you the tools that will make your Shindo work accessible from clinic, DVD material, etc. They are always there to help.

< Back Neil Prime - Hachidan (8th Dan) Director Sensei Neil Prime began training karate under Hanshi Shintani in 1978, started the St. Catharines Wado Kai Karate Club with Sensei Mike Bannister in the fall of 1987, was graded to shodan in Feb 1988 and to shodan in shindo in 1992. As a brown belt Sensei Neil started training outside his own club and was a regular at the Grimsby club (Sensei Brad Cosby and Sensei Brian Chmay) and in Welland, ON. (Sensei Peter Ciolfi and Sensei Ron Mattie). Sensei Neil also trained in many open seminars and camps. From 1991 to 1995 he trained and competed in kickboxing. “I trusted that my karate fundamentals were strong, but wanted to put them to the test of competing in a full contact environment. I found that by having a more structured base that I had a big advantage over most competitors." - Sensei Neil Prime From 2004 to 2007 Sensei Neil was and alternate team member and manager of the SWKKF National Team. Sensei Neil remained active during the new team selection process and has assisted in coaching as requested. Over the years, Sensei Neil also trained with the USA Shintani Wado group (Sensei Dr. Bob Graham) and through that group formed the Shintani Combative Group (Sensei Toby Wolfe, Sensei Bill Sorvelli, Sensei Peter Avino, Sensei Mark Flaherty and Sensei Dan Moore). In 2011 they trained the Special Warfare Medical Group, Fort Bragg, N.C. introducing Shintani Wado Kai Karate and Shindo to the elite forces. Prior to the forming of the Senate, Sensei Neil was an active member of the Shintani Executive Board and participated as one of the initial members of the Tournament Committee, the Editor of the Harmonizer, held the position of Niagara Regional Representative and still holds an active position on the Grading Committee. Sensei Neil is also the co-author in the development of Strategic Sparring Clinics with Sensei Brad Cosby, Sensei Peter Avino and Sensei Walt Fast. Sensei Neil was awarded Hachidan (8th Dan) from the SWKKF senate in September 2022. nprime@shintani.ca +1 (647) 463-5828

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Shindo - Letter from Senate Date: December 8, 2009 To: All Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation Instructors, The purpose of our letter to you today is to remind you all of a vitally important component of Sensei Shintani and his teachings. Sensei Shintani studied karate for much of his life. He had a dream that developed from his love and understanding of the martial arts, and this dream was Shindo. Nearly 40 years since he developed Shindo, and almost 30 years since his first instruction, Shindo is a reflection of all that is Shintani Wado Kai Karate in its entirety. The value to our members is immense. We have seen many examples of students elevate their level of skill in, and more importantly their understanding of karate through the study of Shindo. He has given us an understanding that the Shindo was an important part his life. It was Sensei’s intention to spread his knowledge and character through Shindo to those in and out of the federation across the country and undoubtedly the world. In our position as the Senate representing the organization, it is our intention to see this organization carry on in Sensei’s image, and as Sensei would have wished. We have, therefore, a feeling of responsibility to oversee a steady curriculum of Shindo implemented into the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation. It is our desire that in time we might see every student within this organization studying Shindo in some capacity. This is our responsibility to Sensei, and now we ask for your assistance in the matter. In order to reach every student all of the instructors in this federation must be of a similar mind. We implore each of you to take steps to incorporate Shindo into your regular teachings. This is a large task to accomplish, but one that we feel is well within the realm of possibility for this organization. To achieve this, however, we would ask all of you to aid us in moving towards this very fulfilling goal. Yours very sincerely, Denis Labbé and the members of the Senate

(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

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