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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

< Back It is with sincere sadness we announce the passing of Sensei Jeff Gervin on March 10, 2025. It is with sincere sadness we announce the passing of Sensei Jeff Gervin on March 10, 2025. He held the rank of 7th Dan and was a long time dedicated member of the SWKKF. https://811184d5-cd1f-4953-859e-95ef22fe2c82.usrfiles.com/ugd/811184_acfb637a773d46d9b2ee0e168d320987.pdf Previous Continue Reading Next

(705) 372-5227 < Back Nordik Wado Kai Sensei Michel Gosselin (705) 372-5227 nordikwadokai@gmail.com Address 30 10th Street, Hearst, ON, Canada Hearst, ON, Canada Practice Times Tuesday/Thursday - White-Brown Belts - 6:30-7:30 pm Tuesday/Thursday - Orange-Brown Belts - 7:30-8:00 pm Tuesday/Thursday - Blue-Brown Belts - 8:00-8:30 pm Tuesday/Thursday - Black Belts - 8:30-9:00 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

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

(705) 872-1690 < Back Peterborough Karate-do Sensei Brodie Hicks (705) 872-1690 sensei.wuson@gmail.com Address 270 Braidwood Avenue, Peterborough, ON K9J 1V3, Canada Peterborough, ON K9J 1V3 Practice Times Tuesday/Thursday - Kids - 6:00-7:00 pm EST (Adults welcome to join) Tuesday/Thursday - Adults - 7:00-8:00 pm (Kids with Green Belt and above welcome to join) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

Shintani History & Legacy - 1980s 1980s Pictures 1984 Kicks 1984 Misc. Pinan Sandan Pinan Yodan Pinan Shodan Pinan Nidan

< Back Ron Mattie - Kudan (9th Dan) Chief Instructor Sensei Mattie started Wado-Kai Karate in the yearly 1970’s at the Welland Wado-Kai Karate Club. He was influenced to join by Sensei Denis Labbé. Sensei Labbé and Sensei Mattie along with the late Sensei Peter Ciolfi were among three of the top competitors through out the 70‘s and 80’s. Sensei Mattie taught many of Hanshi Shintani’s monthly black belt classes at the Japanese Culture center in Hamilton as well as traveling across Canada conducting karate workshops. After Hanshi Shintani’s passing in 2000, Sensei Mattie was appointed Chief instructor of the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation. He still travels across Canada as well as other countries holding clinics for vary martial art groups. Sensei Mattie is also the SWKKF National Team coach. With the help of many instructors in the organization, the team excelled internationally and is reaching the goals that were set by Hanshi Shintani. Ron’s two children are also both in martial arts. His daughter Ronnie-Kay, a firefighter for the Niagara Falls Fire Department, is a black belt belt in Kickboxing and an orange belt in Jujitsu. His son Chad is a black belt in both kickboxing and Jujitsu. Sensei Mattie along with Sensei Labbé, has also been involved in Schutzhund training. This is a type of sport protection dog training. They both competed in the late 70’s and early 80’s across Canada and won many championships with their German Shepherd dogs. Recently, Sensei Mattie received his 8th dan and was appointed vice president and chief technical director for Wado in Canada under the World Traditional Karate Association (WTKA) for Canada. Sensei Ron received the rank of Hachidan from Otsuka Sensei Sr. of the All Japan Karate-do Federation, prior to his death, at the request of Hanshi Sensei coming into effect September 05, 2009 and subsequently awarded Kudan (9th Dan ) rank from the World Traditional Karate Association in November 2020 and Kudan (9th Dan) from the SWKKF Senate in December 2020. Sensei Ron Mattie is married and still resides in Welland Ontario. From Sensei Ron - A lesson in karate I remember Sensei Shintani saying: “The 1st technical thing you learn in karate is how to make a proper fist. Years later, the student wants to learn more katas and other kumite drills, and yet they still haven’t learnt the simplest lesson, how to make a proper fist.” For a more detailed biography of Sensei Ron Mattie as well as some personal stories of his training with Sensei Shintani please read the article in the July 2006 Harmonizer. Sensei Ron has produced the "5 Rules of Karate" video series. To view these follow this link: rmattie@shintani.ca +1 (905) 736-0943

(780) 232-5454 < Back Derrick Wado Kai Karate Association Sensei Kelsey Mramor (780) 232-5454 info@derrickwadokai.ca Address 3500 119 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada Edmonton, AB, Canada Practice Times Tuesday - 4:00-9:00 pm / Saturday - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

< Back Danny McCoy - Kudan (9th Dan) Senate Advisor Sensei Shintani has given me clear direction and instruction which has given me the ability co reach and continue co develop karate the way Mr. Shintani Sensei Danny started training in Wado Kai karate at the age of 19 under the instruction of Sensei Don Gerard in Timmins, Ontario. Training together with Sensei Rick Leveille, as Kyu belts the two on a weekly basis would travel many hours around Northern Ontario for instructions and then help instruct classes back in their hometown. At the rank of Shodan, Sensei Danny began training under the direct instruction of Sensei Shintani. In 1980, Sensei McCoy moved to British Columbia and throughout the years raised a family and started clubs in Merritt BC, Edson, Hinton and Spruce Grove Alberta. For over 20 years Sensei Danny was proud 10 be a part of the Western Canadian Karate Tournament which started in Edson with approximately 30 students and peeked at over 300 participants at Karate events held at Spruce Grove's Tri Leisure Centre. The proceedings grew to include a workshop, tournament, and Grading in a single weekend. Sensei Danny currently lives in Calgary, Alberta with his wife Linda and is pleased to be a part of the Shintani Karate Organization as Sensate advisor. Sensei Danny was awarded Kudan (9th Dan) from the SWKKF senate December 2021. For a more detailed biography of Sensei Danny McCoy, as well as some personal stories of his training with Sensei Shintani please read the article in the April 2008 Harmonizer.

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.

< Back Thank you to all who have generously donated to the Logger Family Memorial Fund We would like to thank all that have generously donated to this year's Logger Family Memorial Fund. This is an amazing tribute to Chris, Wendy & Brittany. https://811184d5-cd1f-4953-859e-95ef22fe2c82.usrfiles.com/ugd/811184_84ad2c0d14c146dfa42d21a5c29ea6b1.pdf Previous Continue Reading Next

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