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Shintani Para-Karate Resources Students Events Competition Opportunities Tournaments Gradings Videos Application Form Click Above “The Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) 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 identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or impairment. 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.” Policy #4 of SWKKF Tournament Rules. Historical Background Marketing Strategies and Language Para-Karate Manual

History of the Shintani Team The inaugural Shintani Team was selected personally by Sensei Shintani in 1997. Sensei Shintani’s goal was to challenge and grow our Karateka through International training opportunities and tournaments, while displaying to the world the values of our organization. The inaugural team paved the way for future teams to train and compete with top coaches, highly ranked athletes and delegates from around the world - including Canada, the US, Northern Africa, Europe and Japan. The vision of the Shintani Team is to represent the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) at tournaments and workshops throughout Canada and around the world, while upholding Hanshi Shintani’s values of humility and kindness. Previous Shintani teams have been successful in competition but, more importantly, they have been complimented on their professionalism and sportsmanship in and out of the ring. Our goal moving into the future with the 2023-2024 Shintani Team is to maintain our ties to the past and develop confident individuals who compete to win, with specific goals for each competition. For the year ahead the Shintani Team will maintain a one-year term commitment for Developmental, Junior and Senior members in kata and kumite.

Representatives British Columbia Alberta NWT Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario REPRESENTATIVES The following is the hierarchy within the SWKKF organization. Senate (click here) Provincial Representative Highlighted in brown Alberta British Columbia Manitoba Northwest Territories Ontario Saskatchewan Regional Representative Highlighted in green Club Representative Listed in each category

Shintani Team Committee Member and Team Staff Sensei Michel Gosselin Head Coach Sensei Brodie Hicks Assistant Coach Sensei Colin Frans Team Manager

Canada's Premier Karate Community Where Karate Builds Character, and Families Find Home Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation "A non-profit, inclusive organization, modeling Hanshi Shintani's kindness and humility, through the teaching of his traditional karate and Shindo." Welcome to SWKKF SWKKF is a place where students of all ages learn, grow, and thrive. Programs for every journey from first bow to Black Belt and beyond Ages 5 and Up Youth Karate Structured, energetic, and fun. Our youth programs build focus, discipline, and confidence through Wado Kai's proven curriculum. This is My Life Shindo Shindo is Hanshi Shintani's original martial art — a short staff discipline rooted in Wado Kai's explosive sabaki principles. When he introduced it to his black belts, he said simply, "This is my life" — his gift to his students and to society. All Ages Adult Karate It is never too late to begin. Adult classes develop fitness, self-discipline, and a lifelong connection to a remarkable martial tradition. Competitive Competitive Karate For athletes ready to test their skills at regional, provincial, national and international tournaments. SWKKF competitors represent the best of Canadian karate. All Abilities Para-Karate The SWKKF is a proud leader in Para-Karate — adaptive programming that ensures athletes of all abilities can experience the full transformative power of karate. Why Families Trust SWKKF. Trust Sensei Neil Prime (8th Dan) on Choosing the Right Club. Right Club Find a Club Near You Find a Club Your First Class. Your First Class SWKKF's Latest News News SWKKF's Official Magazine The Harmonizer Harmonizer Check Out Our Upcoming Events Events

Shintani Teams Choose a Year Year 2023-2024 David Blanchet, Seth Brewer-Desouza, Gavin Campbell, Skye Cotter, Erin Couture, Stefan Iordache, Cristina Iordache, Farhaan Iyub, Geoffrey McDonald, Arielle Morissette, Emily Muddle, Braden Oishi, Maisie Rathwell, Parth Sakpal, Kira Slator, Mia Steacy

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. Its concept is two-fold. First, it was to be a supplement to karate training incorporating the fundamentals of the Shintani Karate-method - sudden explosive action, proper body movement as well as combining harmony, peace and humility. These principles were very close to Sensei as they were conductive to real martial arts training. Second, by being introduced to the law enforcement agencies as a practical method for use by officers in the field, the Shindo method would enhance the abilities and effectiveness of the performance of those using its principles and training. In essence, it is a gift to his students and to society which showed the true nature of all martial arts.

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"This Is My Life" The Development of Shindo Sensei Shintani's gift to his students and society 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. After having a dream in which Hanshi Shintani overcame several swordsmen with the use of a short staff Hanshi Shintani began to work on his own to develop the concept. The roots of these basics and other techniques taught by Hanshi Shintani can be traced back to his extensive Wado Kai training under Master Otsuka. Hanshi Shintani used the sabaki motion and explosiveness that he was renowned for to develop the same effects with Shindo. Hanshi Shintani introduced "Shindo" to a few of his higher ranking black belts that were sworn to secrecy, once he was comfortable with the format, Hanshi Shintani introduced Shindo to the rest of his black belts. After introducing Shindo to his students, Hanshi Shintani requested Sensei Bruce Perkins put together a training and grading process based on the five katas being practiced at the time, SHINDO NIDAN, CIO BO TIE, SEI SHAN NO SHINDO, CHINTO NO SHINDO, and WANSHU NO SHINDO. Not being certain he understood the request, Sensei Perkins called Sensei Labbé (Secretary General at that time) and asked him to confirm the request with Hanshi Shintani. Hanshi Shintani confirmed that was in fact what he wanted. Once notified of this confirmation, Sensei Perkins began to formulate the outline of a plan for the Shindo program. Sensei Perkins was in constant communication with Hanshi Shintani about the direction Hanshi Shintani wanted the program to proceed. A short time later, Hanshi Shintani passed away May 7, 2000. Unsure of how to proceed with the project, Sensei Perkins formed a committee of Hanshi Shintani's high ranking black belts (the first Shindo Committee). After several months which led into years, the program was finalized and approved at the Senate level. Once the program was approved, Sensei Perkins felt he had fulfilled his commitment to Hanshi Shintani and stepped down as the chair of the Shindo Committee. It is important to note Hanshi Shintani had a personal influence on the final outcome of all of these katas (SHINDO NIDAN, CIO BO TIE, SEI SHAN NO SHINDO, CHINTO NO SHINDO, and WANSHU NO SHINDO). For this reason it is critical that they are passed down to the next generations unchanged. There are three segments of the Shindo curriculum which were devised by the Shindo committee - Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. Each course is designed to build upon one another to create a strong basis for the dan level rankings and instructor certification. The aim of the Shindo committee is to further develop and spread Hanshi Shintani's teachings and philosophies across the continent. For those of you who had the privilege of being associated with Hanshi Shintani, you know how important Shindo was to him. He once held the Shindo up in front of a class at a black belt workout and said, "This is my life". In essence, it is a gift to his students and to society which showed the true nature of all martial arts. Shindo Reference Manual

Want to host an event? Fill out the Calendar of event form below and send it to Sensei Labbe (dlabbe@shintani.ca ). Calendar of Events Form Shintani Facebook Events Page Upcoming Events Multiple Dates Fri, Sep 25 Living Skies Wado Kai Workshop/Black Belt Pre-Grading / Traditions Boulevard Learn more Sep 25, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Traditions Boulevard, Traditions Blvd, Warman, SK S0K 4S5, Canada Living Skies Wado Kai Workshop/Black Belt Pre-Grading Multiple Dates Sat, Sep 26 Living Skies Wado Kai Workshop/Black Belt Pre-Grading / Traditions Boulevard Learn more Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Traditions Boulevard, Traditions Blvd, Warman, SK S0K 4S5, Canada Living Skies Wado Kai Workshop/Black Belt Pre-Grading Multiple Dates Sun, Sep 27 Shintani Team Monthly Virtual Wourkouts / ZOOM Link will be sent after Registration Learn more Sep 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT ZOOM Link will be sent after Registration Join the Shintani Team for a monthly virtual training session designed to keep SWKKF members connected, active, and training together—no matter where you are. These sessions are open to all SWKKF members and run on the 4th Sunday of the months listed below. Multiple Dates Fri, Oct 16 Sparring Strategies Clinic - St. Catharines / Location is TBD Learn more Oct 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location is TBD Senior ranks will learn the theories and applications and aply them to their students. Multiple Dates Sat, Oct 17 Sparring Strategies Clinic - St. Catharines / Location is TBD Learn more Oct 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Location is TBD Senior ranks will learn the theories and applications and aply them to their students. Multiple Dates Fri, Oct 23 Fwd: 9th Annual P.O.P. Wado Kai Timmins Tournament and Clinic / 560 Dieppe St Learn more Oct 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT 560 Dieppe St, 560 Dieppe St, Timmins, ON P4N 7N4, Canada Join us October 23-24th-2026, for the 9th annual P.O.P. Clinic and Tournament. Fri, Oct 23 Dynamic Karate 17th Annual Fall Clinic (Sparring Strategies) / 65 Tuscany Hills Rd NW RSVP Oct 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – Oct 24, 2026, 3:00 PM 65 Tuscany Hills Rd NW, 65 Tuscany Hills Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3L 0C7, Canada Join Dynamic Karate for the 17th Annual Fall Clinic featuring Sensei Neil Prime focusing on Sparring Strategies Clinic for Brown & Black Belts. Form more information, contact Sensei Darren Humphries (darren@dynamickarate.ca). Multiple Dates Fri, Oct 23 Annual Dynamic Fall Clinic 2006 / Twelve Mile Coulee School | Calgary Boar RSVP Oct 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM MDT Twelve Mile Coulee School | Calgary Boar, 65 Tuscany Hills Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3L 0C7, Canada Sparring Strategies Featuring Hanshi Neil Prime Multiple Dates Sat, Oct 24 Fwd: 9th Annual P.O.P. Wado Kai Timmins Tournament and Clinic / 560 Dieppe St Learn more Oct 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT 560 Dieppe St, 560 Dieppe St, Timmins, ON P4N 7N4, Canada Join us October 23-24th-2026, for the 9th annual P.O.P. Clinic and Tournament. Multiple Dates Sat, Oct 24 Annual Dynamic Fall Clinic 2006 / Twelve Mile Coulee School | Calgary Boar RSVP Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM MDT Twelve Mile Coulee School | Calgary Boar, 65 Tuscany Hills Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3L 0C7, Canada Sparring Strategies Featuring Hanshi Neil Prime Multiple Dates Sun, Oct 25 Shintani Team Monthly Virtual Wourkouts / ZOOM Link will be sent after Registration Learn more Oct 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT ZOOM Link will be sent after Registration Join the Shintani Team for a monthly virtual training session designed to keep SWKKF members connected, active, and training together—no matter where you are. These sessions are open to all SWKKF members and run on the 4th Sunday of the months listed below. Multiple Dates Sun, Nov 22 Shintani Team Monthly Virtual Wourkouts / ZOOM Link will be sent after Registration Learn more Nov 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST ZOOM Link will be sent after Registration Join the Shintani Team for a monthly virtual training session designed to keep SWKKF members connected, active, and training together—no matter where you are. These sessions are open to all SWKKF members and run on the 4th Sunday of the months listed below. Multiple Dates Fri, Nov 27 Saskatchewan Provincial Karate Clinic/Tournament / 311 5 St E Learn more Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM CST 311 5 St E, 311 5 St E, Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0, Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Karate Clinic Multiple Dates Sat, Nov 28 Saskatchewan Provincial Karate Clinic/Tournament / 311 5 St E Learn more Nov 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST 311 5 St E, 311 5 St E, Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0, Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Karate Tournament

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Any SWKKF Member who would like to join the Shintani Team Shintani Team Member Selection For the 2023- 2024 year the Shintani Team will not be holding formal Team Evaluations. Any SWKKF member in good standing who wishes to join the Shintani Team for the 2023-2024 year may do so by stating their intention to the Head Coach and Manager. A sign-up link will then be provided to the SWKKF member for additional information. The member will then be added to the Shintani Team in a developmental role. At the discretion of the Head Coach the member could then be reclassified from Developmental to Elite. Any person wishing to join the Shintani Team must meet the eligibility criteria below. Shintani Team Eligibility Criteria To become a Shintani Team member you must be: 14 years of age or older on the date of stated intention; a minimum rank of blue belt; a registered SWKKF member in good standing in a registered SWKKF club Please note – Team members who are under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when travelling with the team. Classifications Athletes will be classified, at the discretion of the Head Coach as: Developmental – Age 14 and older, these athletes will be of average ability with good potential for improvement; Elite – Age 14 and older, these athletes will be of outstanding ability with potential for improvement and usually achieve medal placements at large SWKKF tournaments; Para – Age 14 and older, Athletes with a disability. For competitions outside of the SWKKF the Team will work to find events for Para athletes; All Team Members, regardless of classification, will attend training camps and tournaments where categories exist for their ability. Reclassification of Team Position Throughout the year, at the discretion of the Head Coach, a Shintani Team member could be reclassified from their current team position (ie. from Developmental to Elite or from Elite to Developmental) based on: tournament results and experience skill level – technical and tactical character – including feedback from the team member’s home instructor fulfillment of Team Member expectations Para Athletes will be placed on the Shintani Team as Developmental or Elite Athletes at the discretion of the Head Coach. The Shintani Team Commitee has created a thorough set of objective assessment tools which include: results and participation at tournaments standardized fitness testing rubric for expectations for technical abilities and tactical abilities in kata and kumite understanding of the philosophy and values of Hanshi Shintani