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SCHOLARSHIPS Wado Kai Student Development Fund Application deadline is 30 June at midnight each calendar year Scholarship Overview The Wado Kai Student Development Fund is proud to offer the following scholarships to the top three applicants who best demonstrate well roundedness in academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, and karate achievements.: 2 (two) annual scholarships of $1,000 and, 1 (one) annual scholarship of $1,000 (courtesy of the Jean Foster Memorial Fund) Eligibility Criteria The applicant must be a member of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF). The applicant will either be a student or a parent or a guardian of a student: If the applicant is the student, he/she will be judged on their academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities and karate achievements. If the applicant is a parent/guardian of the student, the application will be judged on: The student’s academic accomplishments and extracurricular activities The parent or guardian’s karate achievements The student must be applying to or continuing in a post-secondary institution such as university, college, technological institute, teacher’s college, etc. The student’s academic success (i.e. grades) must be sufficient to allow admittance into the post-secondary institution or continuance from one year to the next. All sections of the application must be received by June 30. Email submissions will be accepted until midnight and mailed submissions must be postmarked by the deadline. Proof of acceptance or continuance within the institute will be required before the scholarship is released. Applications are judged on three equally weighted categories: Academic accomplishments Extra-curricular activities Martial arts accomplishments Documents Required for Application: SWKKF Student Development Scholarship Application Form Letter of acceptance or proof of continuance in post-secondary program Official transcript of grades Incomplete applications will not be submitted to the Committee for review. How to Submit Your Application You can submit your entire application by the following 2 ways #1 - Online Application Complete the Online application by scanning the QR Code or Clicking on it. #2 - Google Doc. Access the form on Google by scanning the QR Code or Clicking on it Please Click "file" or "Make a copy" for your own application form. Submission can be sent via email to scholarship@shintani.ca

< Back Brian Chmay - Hachidan (8th Dan). Senate Advisor Sensei Brian Chmay started karate in 1976 under Sensei Dan Davies. Sensei Dan’s dojo was on Parkdale Ave in Hamilton. Shortly afterwards, Sensei Shintani started a dojo in Hamilton, ON, a few blocks away. Sensei Dan decided that since Sensei Shintani was so close, that he would close down his club and all would all work out directly under Sensei Shintani. Sensei Shintani later moved from his Hamilton dojo to the Japanese Culture Center (also in Hamilton). This is when Sensei Brian (at a green belt level) first met Sensei Brad Cosby. Sensei Brian was very pleased when Sensei Shintani opened up a club in St Catharines, ON. Sensei Shintani was also teaching karate at Brock University, St. Catharines, ON – Sensei Brian was working out 3 to 4 times a week between these three clubs with the occasional work out with Sensei in Grimsby. Sensei Brian received his Shodan rank in 1980 and continue to work out in both locations in St. Catharines, ON. Sensei Shintani assigned Sensei Brian to teach the Brock University karate classes after his Shodan grading; he taught for the full academic year. In 1981, Sensei Shintani moved from Grimsby to Hamilton leaving Sensei Brian to run the Grimsby, ON club. At this time, the Grimbsy club was running one day a week. Soon afterwards, Sensei Brad Cosby joined with Sensei Brian and they started running two workouts a week in Grimsby. This was the beginning of the “ Grimsby Beach Wado Kai ” dojo. Sensei Brian and Sensei Brad led by example by participating in all SWKKF events and tournaments. Sensei Brad and Sensei Brian continued to run the Grimsby Beach Wado Kai until August 2007 when the town of Grimsby allocated the Community Centre to other interests. Sensei Brian has been involved in the SWKKF in many different areas: Niagara Regional Representative Mentor for Sensei Mike Cocco (Head Instructor NOTL Wado Kai) Mentor for Sensei Steve Bone (Head Instructor Grimsby club) Mentor for Sensei Brian Julien (Instructor Timmins Wado Kai club) Assistant Shindo instructor for the Welland Shindo club Assistant Financial Committee member under Sensei Brad Cosby Shindo Committee member Throughout the years, Sensei Brian has had the opportunity to meet and work out with “many fine people belonging in our organization”. During his employment with the Canadian Welding Bureau (which sent him across Canada to present courses) he had the opportunity to work out with members of the Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon and Vancouver Wado Kai clubs. Sensei Brian’s daughter Michelle and my son Michael are also involved with the SWKKF. “ It is encouraging to see them taking an active role in their clubs. It gives me great pleasure watching them gaining experience and recognition among their fellow black belts. They belong to the new generation of black belts, very keen and dedicated to the teachings of Sensei Shintani. ” Sensei Brian is an advisor to the senate. Sensei Brian was awarded Hachidan (8th Dan) from the SWKKF senate in December 2022.

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(867) 446-0891 < Back Hay River Wado Kai Karate Club Sempei Aaron Martin (867) 446-0891 azrmartin@gmail.com Address 7 Veterans Rd, Hay River NT X0E0R8 Hay River, NT, Canada Practice Times Monday/Wednesday - Senior Belts - 6-8 pm (Mountain Daylight) Saturday - Regular Classes - 11-1:00 pm (Mountain Daylight) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(780) 708-4946 < Back Bushido Karate Association Sensei James Freeman (780) 708-4946 jfreema@telus.net Address 12603 63 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada Edmonton, AB, Canada Practice Times Youth - Saturday - 9:00-12:00 pm (Mountain Daylight Time) Youth - Tuesday - 6:30-7:30 pm Adult - Sunday - 6:00-8:00 pm / Tuesday - 7:30-9:00 pm Adult - Friday - 6:30-9:00 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(705) 786-0437 < Back Mariposa Wado Kai Karate Sensei Beverly Beuemann-King (705) 786-0437 mariposawadokai@gmail.com Address 755 Eldon Road, Oakwood, ON, Canada Mariposa, ON, Canada K0M 2M0 Practice Times Wednesday - 5-9 yrs - 6:00-6:45 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Wednesday - Youth-Up - 6:45-7:45 pm / Kata Work - 7:45-8:00 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(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

< Back Sensei Neil Prime Inducted into the Cleveland Martial Arts Hall of Fame Congratulations to Sensei Neil Prime for being inducted into the Cleveland Martial Arts Hall of Fame. https://811184d5-cd1f-4953-859e-95ef22fe2c82.usrfiles.com/ugd/811184_83def4e245f14b7dbb23acee0e22ad10.pdf Previous Continue Reading Next

SWKKF Club Startup Initiative Thinking of starting a karate dojo? That may be a tough initiative. But the venture is worth it. It could be one of the most rewarding experiences of your karate life. Check with the SWKKF how it can help you and what assistance it offers. Download the form and application to get started. The SWKKF offers a one‐time initiative startup for those who require financial assistance. The following is the eligibility criteria for the program: Must be of the rank of Shodan or up, or under the direction of a Dan ranking sponsor. Must be registered within the SWKKF for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. Must have the recommendation of their Sensei. Must be a new dojo (not an existing dojo or a dojo rename or move). Limited to a one lifetime subscription. Limited to a maximum of $1000. Download Application

Shintani History & Legacy - Photos / Videos Click here to submit new photos / videos If you have a lot of pictures to send, please send an e-mail to legacy@shintani.ca to get a google drive link Senei Rick Leveille Visits the Nikkei Center in June 2011 - Hanshi Shintani Wartime Camp 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2011 2017 2023 2006 2007 2008 2009 2012 2013 2014 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 2025 2026 2010 2016 2022 Years with Red are under development. Check back often for updates.