POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - DISCLAIMER

This website provides a central location for approved policies and procedures currently in effect. The policies and procedures available here have been developed for use within the SWKKF.  

The SWKKF would like to thank past and current committees for their assistance.  Questions regarding content of a particular policy should be directed to the Secretary General.

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DATE	VERSION	EXPLANATION
Jan 2017	1.6	Minor corrections
Aug 2016	1.5	Changes required in some terminology and update to tournament rules
Jul 2015	1.4	Changes required as result of committee meeting – Jul 2015
May 2015	1.3	Changes required as result of committee meeting – Apr 2015
Apr 2015	1.2	Additional changes required to be in compliance with tournament rules
Mar 2015	1.1	Senate review and change request implemented
Oct 2014	1.0	Beginning of standardized version numbers – Senate meeting Jun 2014

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DATE	VERSION	EXPLANATION
Apr 2018	1.6	Various updates to wording, fees, requirements, clarifications.
Feb 2018	1.5	Added Jouseki board information section
Sep 2016	1.4	Edits, grading fee change
Jul 2016	1.3	Edits, addition of new Senate Members
Oct 2015	1.2	Edits, removal of Former Senate Members
Apr 2015	1.1	Edits, changes from grading committee
Oct 2014	1.0	Beginning of standardized version numbers – Senate meeting Jun 2014

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DATE	VERSION	EXPLANATION
Dec 2018	1.1	Change in Chonan kata placement, changed “Optional Katas” to “Shintani Katas”
Oct 2014	1.0	Document Creation

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POLICY #19 ‐ SWKKF Mentorship Program
The Mentorship program has become a priority with in the SWKKF to encourage mentorship throughout the organization. This is to ensure that the natural progression of mentoring continues and Hanshi Shintani’s teachings are carried on to generations ahead.

DATE	VERSION	EXPLANATION
Mar 2016	1.0	Creation of document

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SWKKF CULTURE RECOGNITION PROGRAM

To download more information on this program click here.

The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation will be launching the Culture of Recognition Program at the banquet following the National Memorial Tournament on May 26, 2018 in Simcoe, ON.

The Shintani Culture of Recognition Program will be recognizing some of the organization’s leaders, contributors, ambassadors, scholars and karate-ka for their contributions and achievements over the past year.

Nomination period - Apr 15 through May 1, 2018 at midnight.

Nominations – nominees must be a SWKKF member, must be a SWKKF register member to nominate.

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SWKKF - WORKSHOP AND CLINIC PROPOSAL

If you wish to have a clinic sponsored within the SWKKF you can request this by completing this form.

• Instructors Clinic – Typically a 3 day clinic designed to provide brown and black belts with tools and hands on experience in teaching the Shintani curriculum.
  • Fees: Brown & Black belts $75/weekend Participant student’s $20/weekend
• Shindo Clinics – 4 part series each series is taught over a 3 day clinic. Designed to teach the Art of Shindo.
• Kumite Workshop
• Kata Workshop
• Judging Clinic – Etiquette of Judging
• Combination Workshop – please specify

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SUBMIT AN EVENT FOR POSTING ON THE SWKKF WEBSITE

All events listed on the SWKKF website have been sanctioned by the SWKKF through the application and approval process.  To have your event listed please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and request to be added to the "Calendar of Events".  To download the paperwork click here.

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UPDATE YOUR CLUB ON THE SWKKF WEBSITE

To add/update your club listing on the SWKKF website This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to contact Sensei Marco Reyes.