Teaching karateby sensei mike bannister the importance of kihon kumite by sensei neil prime. There is a kihon gumite book in production too, but i would be surprised if it arrives any time soon. Wado kai, wado kai is the organization within the japan karate federation jkf which practices the wadoryu style of karate. The headquarters for the shintani wado kai karate federation are based in st. Category archive for shintani wado kai karate federation. This books has changed my wado ryu karate in so many ways simply by reading the words of the orginator. The shintani wado kai karate federation of north america officially joined otsukas federation in 1958. If you wish to reproduce them for your own personal use, please do so. Sensei masaru shintani, 9th dan 1927 2000 humility, integrity, honor sensei masaru shintani, 9th dan kudan was the supreme instructor of wado kai karate in canada and is founder of the shintani wado kai karate federation swkkf. Wado journal was published from 2000 2003, a total of six issues in all. Shintani sensei has reached the level of 9th dan black belt in the wado kai system and has. Our club is also a member club of the wado bugei karate do association, an alberta non profit organization. United states eastern wadoryu karate federation remained with otsuka.
Sensei shintani would be proud that the efforts of his lifetime are continuing to grow. How is shintani wado kai karate federation abbreviated. Swkkf shintani wado kai karate federation acronymfinder. Below are some books that have been recommended by our instructors and members. Call us for more information to book your special event today. In 1996, top master shintani named shihan greg reid as his successor in wado karatedo worldwide as well as supreme instructor. Sensei shintani would be proud that the efforts of his lifetime are continuing to grow and progress. Wado kai chinto chinto kata is a light moving kata as kushanku kata. The book presents 9 wado katas and became the base of the book karatedo by otsuka in 1970. Shintani wado kai karate federation follow follow for posts on what shintani wado kai karate federation is creating. Passbooks will be presented by candidates to the jouseki board chairperson. He has previously served as the chairman of the barrie sports hall of fame, on the board of big brothers and had a successful karate club for 20 years. The 360page limited edition book contained more than 800 highquality black and white pictures of shintani sensei and reid sensei. Although wado kai is a striking art, half of the curriculum is based on japanese jiujitsu.
The 360page limited edition book contained more than 800 highquality black and white pictures of shintani sensei and reid sensei performing the kata, and describing the fine points. It is one of the four major styles of karate in japan and remains one of the purest form of karatedo. Alternatively, drop a line to wadokai office, i am sure they will accept a bank payment or cash by post price is 3,000 yen plus postage. The senate consists of senior ranking members appointed by sensei shintani. At the time of his death he was the supreme instructor of wado kai karate in canada. Since he started his training, he is dedicated to increase his knowledge, widen his vision and improve the quality of his karate. Patterson of the united states to 5th dan, and charged him with the creation of the united states eastern wadokai federation usewf.
Swkkf club instructorsmembers, in response to the current covid19 pandemic which is expected to be widespread, the swkkf would like to help flatten the. Oct 19, 2017 we are a modern karate organization based on the teachings of sensei masaru shintani, 10th dan. Our instructors include 3rd and 4th generation instructors, with a direct line to canadian supreme instructor masaru shintani 1927 2000. Bob is a member of the shintani wado kai karate federation where he currently holds a voluntary position as the high performance trainer for the shintani wado kai karate national team. Introduction to karate presents the art of karate in a comprehensive manner, from warmingup exercises, stretching, basic techniques, to combinations and fighting techniques karate katas of wadoryu presents the following nine official wadoryu katas. If you would like to suggest a book please contact us with the title, author and a brief reason why you would recommend it. On this page we will feature quotations and thoughts of and about karate. The field house hosts many special events throughout the year including dog shows, comicon, graduations, banquets, weddings and much more. Wadokai karate kata is written by the late top master masaru shintani, 9th dan, and saiko shihan gregory reid, 8th dan, both of whom trained with wado. By understanding the old history of shintani wado kai, you can better understand the new, and who we are today. It allows the newer generation to understand and appreciate the growth of the federation over this vast country.
Swkkf stands for shintani wado kai karate federation. Swkkf official website the official website for the shintani wado kai karate federation is. The shintani wado kai karate federation swkkf was founded by hanshi masaru shintani in 1966. Thunder bay shintani wado kai karate home facebook. And when theres a way, there is a certain code to follow. Jan 02, 2010 62 videos play all karate wado kai lineiamaskier wado ryu jujutsu kempo 37th nippon kobudo embutakai at the nippon budokan duration. In 1964 the japan karatedo federation jkf was established as a general organization for all karate styles. Lauren works from home as a freelance illustrator, and aside from her usual technical, scientific or childrens book illustration work, she has. Wawas karate opportunities expands with matt larrett. Our club promotes a traditional karate training regime for adults and children in a safe and positive learning environment. Wadoryu karatedo kihon, kata, kumite wado ryu buch gemass. Prior to the death of sensei shintani the organization was primarily directed by sensei shintani himself with the assistance of the senate.
The senate is the governing body for the shintani wado kai karate federation. The yellowknife wado karate club is a nonprofit, family orientated traditional karate organization focusing on hironori otsukas and masuru shintani s teachings and values of integrity, honesty, courage and humility. Wado kai is the organization within the japan karate federation jkf which practices the. Having trained in wado ryu for the last 34 years i have learnt so much and are still learnig simply by reading and practisicng from the book. This book is for karate kawartha lakes student information only. At the time of his death he was the highest ranking sensei outside of japan. So far, i have not seen a link for how to buy over the internet but i expect that will change. Catharines wado kai karate kettlebell practice is a way of life. 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.
This is a great supplement to the kata text book described below. Premier self defence debi steven shows selfdefence techniques duration. Masaru shintani february 3, 1928 may 7, 2000 was a japanesecanadian master of karate who introduced the wadoryu style of karate in canada and founded the shintani wadokai karate federation. The swkkf is one of the largest martial arts organization of a single style in north america. She was also the recipient of the swkkf educational scholarship in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Special events crescent point regional field house. The book of five rings by miromoto mushashi hagakure. May 12, 2014 shintani wado kai karate and shindo duration. This web site has been prepared to help with an orientation to the martial arts by anticipating and answering questions you may have.
Oshawa wadokai karate was established in 1981 by josecarlos garcia sensei. This dvd is an electronic version of that book which is no longer in exsistence. The seishan stance is developed in this kata by using the tate seishan to initiate a very powerful reverse punch. The federation is likely the largest martial arts organization of a single style in north america. The style practiced is wadokai, which is a classical form of japaness karate. Shintani devoted over 50 years to the study of karate. Wadokai karate kata is written by the late top master masaru shintani, 9th dan, and saiko shihan gregory reid, 8th dan, both of whom trained with wado founder hironori otsuka and learned the fine points of the kata directly from him.
June 1st 1892 to jan 29th 1982 feb 3rd 1927 to may 7th 2000. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Swkkf is defined as shintani wado kai karate federation rarely. This book is unique on the subject of karate, in that the author, tatsuo suzuki 8th dan karate, was the chief instructor of the europe wadoryu and chairman to the united kingdom karatedo wado kai, and a man recognised as the worlds expert explains fully the method of training for everyone, from the beginner to the highest grade of black belt, in an. However, the novel influenza, the coronavirus, is presently spreading around the world, mainly in asia. The shintani wado kai karate federation is presently one of the largest martial arts organization under a single style in north america. The book, a must for all students of karate especially wado students, was also endorsed by the shintani wadokai karate federation. Wado kai karate is a japanese karate style founded in 1939 by hironori otsuka. The wado organization changed the name to wadokai on 5 june 1967. May their spirits live through the legacy they leave behind. It is an amalgamation of funakoshis shotokan karate, jujutsu and kempo. Inner circular stance has developed from naifanchi kata to seishan kata. The media and other outlets have reported that dozens of.
I am fortunate enough to have both of otsuka senseis books but they are in japanese. The shin ki tai karate program is a wado kai karate club under the direction of sensei dallas wilm, 5th dan. Sensei peter ciolfi sensei peter ciolfi was born in february 3, 1950 in castropignano, italy and moved to canada at an early age. Wado kai in the niagara region wado kai karate clubs are very well established throughout the niagara region, largely due to the fact that sensei shintani spent many years here himself as a resident. We offer several classes operating from various locations out of oshawa and whitby, ontario, canada.
This group is for any karateka who have ever trained in wado kai karate, for those with other martial arts. The harmonizer the official shintani wado kai karate newsletter. He is the founder and president of the shintani karate federation of north america and founder and president of the shintani shindo federation of north america. In his late teens, he started studying wado kai karate under sensei shintani and through the years achieved the rank of 6th dan. Wado kai the wado kai system was founded in canada by my teacher and friend masaru shintani. Shintani wado kai karate federation into a solid worldwide organization we will be highlighting another article in this issue by sensei jose carlos garcia, with his experiences with chief instructor sensei ron mattie and their trip to boston massachusetts.