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(780) 728-8939 < Back Edson Wado Kai Karate Sensei Chris Marler / Sensei Sylvie Fontain (780) 728-8939 chris@tropicalsun.ca Address 831 56th Street, Edson, AB, Canada Edson, AB, Canada Practice Times Monday/Wednesday - 5:30-7:30 pm (Mountain Daylight Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

Contact Us Where to Find Us SWKKF headquarters proudly calls Welland, Ontario home - a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the Niagara Region, just a short drive from world-famous Niagara Falls. Known historically as the meeting point of rails and waterways, Welland is where tradition and motion flow together - thanks to the Welland Canal and the River that bears its name. Who We Are With over 1,900 passionate students and more than 60 active clubs across Canada, the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation stands tall as one of North America’s leading martial arts organizations focused on a single style. We're backed by a remarkable community of 400+ black belts - dedicated, skilled, and highly ranked instructors committed to preserving and sharing the spirit of Shintani Wado Kai karate. Get in Touch Got questions about our style? Thinking of joining a club? Just curious? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to contact us directly or reach out to your nearest club. CLICK HERE to find the nearest Club to you. We’re here to listen, help, and guide you - whether you're a beginner, seasoned martial artist, or simply interested in learning more about what makes SWKKF so special. Head Quarters Address: Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) 515-375 Scott Street St. Catharines, Ontario Canada L2M 3W3 Contact: Denis Labbé - Kudan (9th Dan) President, SWKKF email: dlabbe@shintani.ca

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Wendy & Brittany Logger Memorial Fund Sensei Jim Atkinson Sensei Chris Logger 1 June 2020 The Wendy & Brittany Logger Memorial fund was developed by Sensei Jim Atkinson and Sensei Chris Logger on 27 July 2018. The yearly fund is donated to the SWKKF by the Atkinson & Logger family in honor of Wendy & Brittany Logger. Last year’s fund was $2,500, with the hopes of it growing in the future. Wendy was the wife of Sensei Chris Logger and the sister of Sensei Jim Atkinson. Wendy passed away on 12 October 2016 after battling leukemia. Brittany was the daughter of Wendy & Sensei Chris Logger and the niece of Sensei Jim Atkinson. Brittany passed away 9 months after her mother on July 14 2017. Wendy and Brittany lived in a household influenced by the SWKKF family for many years. Both were involved either on the floor or in helping and planning karate events. Wendy shared the date of her birthday in November with the weekend of the Delhi Karate tournament. She hosted several after tournament socials also held at her house, celebrating both the tournament and her birthday. Wendy and Brittany are remembered by many family members and friends. It is an honor to have been part of creating this wonderful memorial to benefit the SWKKF, an organization we all love. With great pleasure, we are pleased to announce that this year’s fund is $3,000. At the request of the family, this year’s Wendy & Brittany Logger Memorial Fund is to be cared for by the Shindo Committee in the promotion of the Shindo program across North America. The Atkinson & Logger family is most appreciative for the entire generous donation toward this year’s fund. They thank each supporter for helping carry on Wendy's and Brittany’s memory. MEMORIAL FUND SUPPORTERS Chris Logger Nancy & Joe Manning Ed Atkinson Jim & Karen Atkinson (Delhi Karate) Tim McCullough (Port Dover Karate) Lisa Atkinson Rudi Atkinson Sharon Beaulieu Tom Foster (Simcoe South Karate) Darwin Sherman (Tillsonburg Karate)

The SWKKF offers classes based on the teachings of World Champion, Bill “Superfoot” Wallace. Classes are conducted by Superfoot Certified Instructors , Sensei Darren Humphries and Sensei Neil Prime. These are on-line classes (via zoom ) and run on Friday nights from 5:00pm Mountain Time / 7:00pm Eastern Time. It is advantageous to have a heavy bag or standup bag for targeting. A private link will be provided for our club members upon request. You will also be given a link to our private Shintani Karate Superfoot Schools Facebook page. To request the link or to find out more about the classes, please contact: Sensei Darren Humphries: dhumphries@shintani.ca Sensei Neil Prime: nprime@shintani.ca

Sport Excel - ZoneQuest Online Black Belt Clinics & Gradings Instructor Course and Certification Kata Clinics Kihon Kumite Clinics Bunkai Self Defense Sparring Strategies Judging Training Shindo Club Startup Initiative SWKKF Training Programs It's often said that learning karate is a lifelong journey, taking consideration and effort. You need to make time and space for it. Skill sets in karate are best taught in person. There is no replacement for that. However, our world has changed. People today want immediate access to information. And it has to be relevant to their instant needs. Think about how you are likely to approach a task at home. You turn on a YouTube instructional video to understand what has to be done just before you begin your task. This requires you to know where to go to access that video information. This is the objective of the SWKKF website -- to provide you with a single source where you can access what you need or find clear directions to where the information can be obtained. The information can relate to clinics, videos, instruction manuals, online courses, certifications, etc. It could relate to refining a particular skill set or even starting a new karate club. With the help of various Committee Members, the SWKKF has developed a series of training programs. These programs or instruction sets are available Online or through Clinics conducted by highly skilled senseis (instructors). Programs and Clinics Offered by the SWKKF Shintani Blac k Belt Clinics & Gradings SWKKF will assum e all costs associated with Black Belt Gradings Host Responsibilities: Book Friday evening facility for clinic Book Saturday facility for grading Plan a banquet Collect fees Recommended pricing to help cover facility costs Friday Clinic $25. Saturday Grading: $25 - $40 Shintani Instructor Course & Certification – Level 1, 2, 3 & 4 Developed and instructed by Sensei Ron Mattie Instructor Course (2 day clinic) Learn Hanshi Shintani’s theory and philosophy Apply theory and philosophy to techniques and teaching methods Four instructor certification levels Level 1: Brown Belt, Shodan Black Belts Level 2: Nidan and up Level 3: Nidan and up Level 4: Yodan and up Certification Requirements Shintani Instructor Course Additional Shintani courses and workshops Security check Standard CPR / First Aid National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) or equivalent national program Click here for more information. Shintani Kata Clinics Shintani Kata’s Kitagawa taught these kata to Hanshi Shintani Seisho was developed by Hanshi Shintani Eighteen Unique Kata to the SWKKF Clinics Taught by instructors selected by the Shintani Kat a Commitee Range from 1 – 3 kata in a day All members can participate (Juniors, Seniors and Black Belts) In-person or Virtual Online Cost: Junior or Single Kata - $20. Full day Clinic - $50. Shintani Kihon Kumite Clinics Developed by direct students of Hanshi Shintani (Sensei Denis Labbe, Sensei Bruce Perkins, Sensei Ron Mattie, Sensei Jim Atkinson, Sensei Neil Prime, Sensei Brad Cosby, Sensei Danny McCoy) Learn Hanshi Shintani’s favorite Kihon Kumite techniques 36 techniques taught in two clinics Taught by direct students of Hanshi Shintani Video reference is on the Shintani store Cost: $50. Bunkai – Level 1, 2, 3 Developed by Sensei Ron Mattie, Sensei James Freeman, Sensei Darren Humphries, Sensei Kris Reynolds, Sensei Craig McCleary, Sensei Craig Pettie Learn how to analyze the movements in kata to find the underlying fighting concepts behind the techniques and apply them to real self defense situations 3 Levels of Bunkai Level 1: Foundations and concepts involved in analyzing stances, grips and strikes Level 2 (in development): Joint locks, arm bars, break falling Level 3: Open Clinic to analyze and work a kata Can attend any level. Recommended to attend Level 1 as a foundation Cost: Level 1, 2 or 3 - $100. Instructor’s Course - $140. Self Defense – Level 1, 2 Developed by Sensei Darren Marshall to bring awareness 2 levels of Self Defense Level 1 (2 Day clinic): Learning difference between Self Defense, consensual martial arts and sport fighting Environmental awareness Managing adrenal stress Defensive applications Level 2 (2 Day clinic) Passive / Aggressive Stance Vulnerable targets Attack drills Pad drills Ground work Cost: Level 1 or 2 - $100. Sparring Strategies Clinics Developed by Sensei Brad Cosby, Sensei Peter Avino and Sensei Neil Prime 2 Day clinic Increase speed and range of motion Enhance footwork to maximize distancing and timing Identify students' strengths and weaknesses Learn strategies to maximize strengths Learn how to capitalize on opponents’ weaknesses Cost: Full Program - $100. Kyu Belt Participants - $25. Judging Training Phase 1 Certification 6-hour course divided into 2-hour sections Qualify Blue belts and higher as scorekeepers Qualify Black Belts as corner judges Qualify Sandan and up as centre referees Refresher Clinic Ongoing training for our members and volunteers (https://www.shintani.ca/swkkf-programs) 3 ways to offer judging training Night before a tournament Attend full day clinic Online Videos for refresher Phase 2 Focus on scoring techniques and what makes a point Click here for the Online Training Course Phase 1. Click here for the online Training Phase 2 Course . Click here for Tournament Scorekeeping. Shindo – Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Basic Shindo History of Shindo Basic principles Kata: Chonan No Shindo, Shindo Nidan Intermediate Shindo Hand grip transitions Combinations in motion Take downs Kata: Cio Bo Tie Advanced Shindo Shindo Kumite Advanced combinations Kata: Seishin No Shindo Cost: Basic, Intermediate or Advanced - $50. Weekend Clinic - $100. Weekend Clinic Family of 3 or more - $250. Click here for more information Club Startup Initiative Click here for more information Black Belt Clinics & Gradings Kata Clinics Kihon Kumite Clinics Bunkai Self Defense Sparring Strategies Judging Training Shindo Club Startup Initiative Instructor Course and Certification Mail For further information on Clinics, please e-mail Sensei Denis Labbé. To host a clinic or grading download and fill out the Calendar Of Events Form and send it to dlabbe@shintani.ca Also refer to Policies, Procedures & Manuals - Manuals - Judging Training Phase 1 Sport Excel - ZoneQuest Online Sport Excel -- ZoneQuest Online High Performance Program Click on graphic for further information

(780) 961-3538 < Back Vimy Wado Kai Sensei Ian Shank (780) 961-3538 ilshank@mcsnet.ca Address 5016 50 Street, Sylvan Lake, AB, Canada Vimy, AB, Canada Practice Times Tuesday/Thursday - 7:00-8:00 pm (Mountain Daylight Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(705) 927-2309 < Back Lindsay Wado Kai Karate Sensei Craig McCleary (705) 927-2309 lindsaywadokai@gmail.com Address 260 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON, Canada Lindsay, ON, Canada K9V 2Z5 Practice Times Tuesday - 5-9 yrs - 6:00-6:45 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Tuesday - Youth-Up - 6:45-7:45 pm / Adults - 7:45-8:30 pm Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(306) 577-8783 < Back Moose Mountain Wado Kai Karate Club Sensei Jayson Humphries (306) 577-8783 moosemountainkarate@gmail.com Address Carlyle, SK, Canada Carlyle, SK, Canada S0C 0R0 Practice Times Tuesday - Just for Kicks (5-7 yrs) - 6:30-7:15 pm (Central Standard) Tuesday - Junior/Adults - 7:30-9:00 pm (Central Standard Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next

(587) 896-0658 < Back Okotoks Wado Kai Sensei Scott McCallum (587) 896-0658 okotoksbb@gmail.com Address 109 Stockton Point Bay 5, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada Okotoks, AB, Canada Practice Times Tuesday/Thursday - 6:30-8:00 pm (Mountain Daylight Time) Club Website or Social Media Notes Previous Map Next