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SWKKF Clubs Big Spirit in Every Dojo Welcome to SWKKF — where kids grow stronger, happier, and more confident. Parents choose our clubs because we offer a safe, supportive environment where every child learns at their own pace. And SWKKF isn’t just for kids. Teens looking for challenge, fitness, and leadership opportunities will find a place to belong and thrive. Adults — whether starting for the first time or returning after years away — discover a welcoming community, a great workout, and a meaningful way to build strength, balance, and focus. Through structured progress, positive reinforcement, and nationally standardized instruction, kids build focus, respect, resilience, and real‑world confidence that carries into school and friendships. Why Families Trust SWKKF Trust Sensei Neil Prime (8th Dan) on Choosing the Right Club Right Club Your First Class First Class Scroll down to find a nearby club and try a free introductory class. No pressure -- just a chance to experience the SWKKF difference. Filter by Province/State Filter by City Reset Filter Map Synthesis Martial Arts Boissevain Manitoba Sensei Ed Dyck (204) 534-8688 Read More Dynamic Karate Association of Alberta Calgary Alberta Sensei Darren Humphries (403) 671-5662 Read More Three Elements Karate Club Calgary Alberta Sensei Kevin Bowes (403) 700-3166 Read More South Calgary Wado Kai Calgary Alberta Sensei Heather Fidyk (403) 257-4638 Read More Crooked Hill Wado Kai Karate Canborne Ontario Sensei Sanford DeWitt (705) 931-3400 Read More Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club Carlyle Saskatchewan Sensei Jayson Humphries (306) 577-8783 Read More Ceylon Wado Kai Karate Ceylon Saskatchewan Sensei Owen Day (306) 861-3214 Read More Umi Wado Kai Comox British Columbia Sensei Danny McKee (250) 650-5451 Read More Delhi Wado-Kai Delhi Ontario Sensei Jim Atkinson (519) 428-8406 Read More Iwa Yama Karate Club Didsbury Alberta Sensei Walter Greening Read More Load More

Sensei Neil Prime - 8th Dan - SWKKF Senate Member Choosing the Right Club (Make sure to turn your sound on)

Upcoming Events September 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 6:30 PM Living Skies Wado Kai Workshop/Black Belt Pre-Grading 26 9:00 AM Living Skies Wado Kai Workshop/Black Belt Pre-Grading 27 10:00 AM Shintani Team Monthly Virtual Wourkouts 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SWKKF Yearly Calendar

(306) 921-3915 < Back Melfort Wado Kai Karate Sensei Jonathan Scott (306) 921-3915 melforkarateclub@gmail.com Address 550 Hutcheson Street, Melfort, SK, Canada Melfort, SK, Canada Practice Times Tuesday - Junior Class - 6:00-7:00 pm (Central Standard Time) Adult/Advance - 7:00-8:30 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

Committees Finance Viability Member Investment Service Excellence Legacy COMMITTEES WANTED: We need new Committee members to help us build the SWKKF into a leading, global karate organization. Come and join us. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated. A Finance Viability Senate Advisor: Denis Labbé Chairperson: James Freeman & Melanie Camirand Budget Sensei James Freeman Sensei Melanie Camirand Sensei Denis Labbe Audit Sensei James Freeman Sensei Melanie Camirand Sensei Denis Labbe Finance Expenditure Sensei Brad Cosby Sensei Brian Chmay Sensei Leona Dolling Grants and Fundraising Sensei Sylvia King Sensei Bret North Sensei Dan Hill B Member Investment Student Proficiency Committee Sensei Ron Mattie ‐ Senate Advisor Curriculum Chairperson: Ron Mattie Bunkai Sensei Kris Reynolds Sensei James Freeman Sensei Darren Humphries Sensei Craig McCleary Sensei Craig Pettie Kata Sensei Ron Mattie ** Alternate members for each project Shintani Kata Sensei Shelley McGregor Sensei Sanford Dewitt Kumite Sensei Neil Prime Sensei Peter Avino Sensei Brad Cosby Self Defense Sensei Darren Marshall Sensei Mike Rust Shindo Sensei Jim Atkinson Sensei Kris Reynolds Sensei Darwin Sherman Sensei Craig McCleary Grading Chairperson: Darren Humphries Sensei Denis Labbé Sensei Ron Mattie Sensei Jim Atkinson Sensei Neil Prime Sensei Michel Gosselin Sensei Shelley McGregor Sensei Brian Julien Sensei Kris Reynolds Affiliate Chairperson: Darren Humphries Sensei Denis Labbe Sensei Ron Mattie Judging / Training Chairperson: Rod Philip Sensei Scott Knowles Sensei David Demude Sensei Shannon DeForest Sensei Ron Mattie National Tournament Chairperson: Anne Readhead Sensei Rod Philip Sensei Tom Foster Sensei Katrina Marques Sensei Brandon Marques Sensei Karen Atkinson Sensei Denis Labbé Tournament Chairperson: Kevin Bowes Sensei Blaine Beemer Sensei David Brunarski Sensei Kevin Dyck Sensei Tom Foster Sensei Colin Frans Sensei Kelsey Mramor Sensei Anne Readhead Sensei Rod Philip Certified Tournament Trainers Sensei Denise Baxter Sensei Blaine Beemer Sensei David Brunarski Sensei Heather Fidyk Sensei Tom Foster Sensei Michel Gosselin Sensei Darren Humphries Sensei Crystal Johnson Sensei Craig McCleary Sensei Shelley McGregor Sensei Daniel McKee Sensei Lauren Fast Sensei Cal Pettet Sensei Rod Philip Sensei Anne Readhead Sensei Kris Reynolds Regional Mentorship Chairperson: Bill Hynes Sensei Lauren Fast Sensei Alex Arndt Sensei Jonathan Scott Sensei Cal Pittet Sensei Megan Bond Sensei Peter Avino Sensei Joanne Johnson Central Purchasing Chairperson: Neil Prime Sensei Denis Labbé C. Service Excellence Sensei Jim Atkinson - Senate Advisor Marketing & Communications Chairperson: Elliott Knowles Sensei Alice Pinto Sensei Shannon DeForest Sensei Kevin Dyck Sensei Randy Schiller Sensei Yvon Lebel Harmonizer Team Lead: Alice Pinto-Lebel Sensei Yvon Lebel Sensei Kevin Dyck Scholarship Team Lead: Kelsey Mramor Sensei Brian Julien Sensei Blaine Beemer Sensei Laszlo Voszi REACH Team Lead: Beverly Beuermann-King Sensei Bernadine Jugdutt Sensei Scott Knowles Technology Team Lead: Darren Humphries Sensei Kris Reynolds Sensei Kevin Bowes Sensei John Mealin Sensei Yvon Lebel Sensei Doug Taylor Website Team Lead: Darren Humphries Sensei Kris Reynolds Sensei Kevin Bowes Sensei John Mealin Sensei Yvon Lebel Sensei Doug Taylor Governance & Strategic Planning Team Lead: Beverly Beuermann-King Sensei Brian Julinen Sensei Rod Philip Sensei John Mealin Sensei Cynthia Brocklebank Succession Planning Team Lead: Denis Labbé Reference Manual Team Lead: Jim Atkinson Sensei Neil Prime Sensei Beverly Beuermann-King Standards & Ethics Contact Jim Atkinson (jatkinson@shintani.ca ) Constitution & Bylaw Team Lead: Jim Atkinson D. Legacy Team Lead: Sensei Yvon Lebel Legacy Team Lead: Yvon Lebel Sensei Bruce Perkins Sensei Brad Cosby Sensei Ron Mattie Sensei Rick Leveille Sensei Brian Chmay Sensei Neil Prime Sensei Darren Humphries Lineage Team Lead: Yvon Lebel Sensei Ron Mattie Sensei Neil Prime Sensei Darren Humphries Archives Team Lead: Neil Prime Sensei Darren Humphries Shintani Team Team Lead: Colin Frans Sensei Michel Gosselin Sensei Brodie Hicks

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

(250) 650-5451 < Back Umi Wado Kai Sensei Danny McKee (250) 650-5451 umikarate@hotmail.com Address Comox, BC, Canada Comox, BC, Canada Practice Times Friday - 6:30-8:00 pm (Pacific Daylight Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

Shintani Team Silent Auction The silent auction is closed for 2024. Thank you for your support and congratulations to the winners! Please email team@shintani.ca with any issues with the auction. Hand-Made Shindo and Case Donated by Sensei Edward Atkinson. $300.00 Reserve. Bid Katana Donated by Sensei Ron Mattie. $100 Reserve. Bid Wire Bonsai Tree with Red Pot Donated by Sensei Evan Junkin. $30 Reserve. Bid Wire Bonsai Tree with Yellow Pot Donated by Sensei Evan Junkin. $30 Reserve. Bid The Tao of Jeet Kune Do - 1994 Version Donated by Sensei Neil Prime and St. Catharines Wado Kai Karate Club. $25 Reserve. Bid Kanji Art Donated by Sensei Lauren Fast. $35.00 Reserve. Bid

Policies, Procedures & Manuals Welcome to the SWKKF’s central hub for all official policies, procedures, and manuals. These documents are essential resources that help guide the day-to-day operations, uphold standards, and support the continued growth of our organization. Whether you're a student, instructor, or volunteer, this section will help you understand how we work together within the SWKKF. SWKKF Constitution & By-Laws The SWKKF Constitution & By-Laws outline the governing structure, rules and guiding framework of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation. It defines the purpose of the Federation and clarifies how the organization operates. For more information on the SWKKF Constitution and By-Laws, contact our General Secretary Sensei Jim Atkinson SWKKF Strategic Plan The SWKKF Strategic Plan provides a roadmap that focuses on the Federation’s purpose and values, priorities and measurable actions for the continued strength and legacy of the Shintani Wado Kai Federation. For more information on the SWKKF Strategic Plan, contact our General Secretary Sensei Jim Atkinson To make things easier to find, we’ve organized the materials into clear categories. With so much valuable information available, this structure helps you quickly access what you need - when you need it. Click the one you want to view. Policies Procedures Manuals

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YOUR FIRST CLASS Join Us and be Part of a Distinguished Tradition You usually get a few free classes when you start, giving you a chance to check things out and see how you like it. Your club instructor can confirm what’s available at your location. For your first class, wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes like a track suit. We train barefoot to enhance balance, so no shoes are needed. And bring a water bottle - you'll get thirsty.

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