SHINTANI WADO KAI KARATE FEDERATION

"Wado, way to harmony and peace the finest quality of human race, a total goal to peace on earth. We the Wado students of Karate must be the leaders of unity and happiness through the universe. And guide our students to an ultimate human alliance with understanding."
- Hanshi Shintani -

Sensei Denis

Provincial & Regional Representatives and Dojo Head Instructors

I am hoping everyone is doing well and adapting to these uncertain times. Many clubs have been closed due to the Covid 19 restrictions and this has created difficulty in training , however a great deal of our members have been taking advantage of the great Zoom classes offered by various instructors across Canada.

Summer is now upon us and we are fast approaching the upcoming fiscal year for 2020-2021.

Due to the uncertainty as I mentioned,many are wondering where we go from here. A fair question and I assure you a great deal of thought and work has been put into a plan & guideline to go forward with the SWKKF members.

The Senate will be holding Shintani Karate Town Hall Zoom meetings on July 15th & August 12th , both at 7:00pm EST

I would like everyone to join in on these Zoom Shintani Karate Town Hall Meetings to hopefully provide some guidance into the reopening stages of your clubs and how to take advantage of the virtual events offered.

A Link to the meeting and an agenda will be forwarded to you later next week.

See you then,

Sensei Denis

THE SHINTANI WADO KAI KARATE FEDERATION

The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) was founded by Hanshi Masaru Shintani in 1966. The SWKKF is one of the largest martial arts organization of a single style in North America. Current registered membership is approximately 2500 students with 400+ active black belts. The greatest densities of members are in southern Ontario and Alberta, with continued growth in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, British Columbia and the USA. The SWKKF also supports a national team to represent the organization at various tournaments both within and outside the organization.

Hanshi Masaru Shintani

Hanshi Masaru Shintani, 10th Dan (Jūdan) was the Supreme Instructor of Wado Kai Karate in Canada and is founder of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF). At the time of his death he was the highest ranking Sensei outside of Japan.

Online Workouts

The SWKKF is pleased to offer (free of charge) online workout to members in good standing. Schedule is posted.

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BLACK BELT GRADINGS

Review requirements on being a black belt within the SWKKF.

FIND A DOJO (CLUB)

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HARMONIZER NEWSLETTER

The SWKKF official newsletter with articles from members.

MEMBER CONDUCT

Read more about member conduct expectations.

PRESIDENT MESSAGE

Message from SWKKF President Sensei Denis Labbé to all.

HISTORY OF SHINDO

Shindo was devised by Hanshi Shintani, a gift to all.

SWKKF VIDEOS

Many katas are available for purchase and download!

HISTORY OF KARATE

A brief history of Wado-Kai Karate and its origins.

SWKKF VISION STATEMENT

The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation will be the premiere traditional karate and Shindo organization in North America, through the work of our highly skilled and dedicated instructors in developing unparalleled character, skill and pride in our students.

SWKKF MISSION STATEMENT

The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation is an inclusive organization modeling Hanshi Shintani's kindness and humility, through the teaching of his traditional karate and Shindo.