SWKKF Dynamic Karate YYC

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Congratulations to our senior Yudansha being promoted to Kudan. This is a great accomplishment and showcases a lifelong passion and dedication to Hanshi Shintan...i. Please join me in congratulating: Sensei Ron Mattie Kudan Sensei Bruce Perkins Kudan Sensei Brad Cosby Kudan Sensei Danial McCoy Kudan Sensei Rick Leveille Kudan Sensei Peter Ruch Kudan Congratulations to Sensei Heather and Sensei Darren Fidyk on their rank promotions: Sensei Heather Fidyk - Shichidan Sensei Darren Fidyk - Rokudan Merry Christmas everyone.

Completed two nights of online gradings this week. Thanks to all my Black Belts for doing the evaluations. Congratulations to all the Dynamic Karate students wh...o advanced in rank. Carianne McGregor -Yellow Luca Satore - Yellow Samuel Satore - Yellow Jonathan Guo - Yellow-2 str Karise El Halabi - Yellow-3 Str Zhanjun Guo - Yellow Black Stripe Peter Satore - Yellow Black Stripe Bosen Qi - Orange Audrey XUE - Orange-3 Str Nolan XUE - Orange-3 Str Ayoub Aibeche - Orange Black Stripe Hoshi Travers - Green Lachlan Roth - Green Black Stripe Rowyn Miller - Blue Alexandra Miller - Blue Breanna Schultz - Blue Yumie Travers - Blue Black Stripe Sierra Jackson - Blue Black Stripe Caiden Schultz - Brown Toufik Aibeche - Brown Dia El Halabi - Brown Nesh Wrathall - Brown Cody McGregor - Brown See more

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the World Traditional Karate Association Gradings this past week. Great to see all the work on the Shintani Kata's that are required for the WTKA Shintani Wado curriculum. Well done everyone.

World Traditional Karate Association (WTKA) of Canada and WTKA Karate is hosting an online Kata and Kobudo Championship. Given the annual WTKA Unified Champions...hip was cancelled due to COVID, we wanted to provide an opportunity to compete against karateka worldwide. Practice your kata, record it and submit it online - https://wtkavirtualkata.myuventex.com/ See more

For those attending the Black Belt grading in Calgary this weekend, I hope you all have a copy of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation grading techniques video and have reviewed it. There should be no confusion of what will be asked from you on that day. Good luck and see you there.

The Art of Shindo, developed by Hanshi Shintani

We are 10 days away from the Alberta Black Belt Grading. For all the grading candidates know that you have been training hard and preparing. It will be an aweso...me day and I am looking forward to being on the floor with everyone. Due to COVID we will be using a modified format. https://facebook.com/events/s/alberta-black-belt-grading-202/2448439325449395/?ti=cl

Great pre-grading last night at Deer Run Community Centre in Calgary. Good job to all the grading candidates and thanks to the Joseki board for evaluating every...one. It was my first time training in a gym with students since March and all I wanted to do was partner work and kumite (did not do that due to restrictions). It was great to be training with the South Calgary group. Thanks Sensei Heather Fidyk for making this possible.

Shintani 2020 National Virtual Tournament August 1 - August 26, 2020 The information below is intended to answer any questions you may have on the virtual tour...nament the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) is running in August. If you have any additional questions, reach out to Sensei Heather Fidyk ([email protected]) or Sensei Darren Humphries ([email protected]). 1. Why is the SWKKF running a virtual tournament? Due to the impacts of COVID-19 many of the SWKKF events have been cancelled or postponed. Offering a virtual tournament will allow our members a chance to compete in a new format. 2. How do I register for the Virtual Tournament? Before registering for the tournament, tape your Kata, Shindo Kata, Kihon and Kumite techniques. You upload your videos as part of the registration process. To register for the virtual tournament, go to https://shintanivirtual.myuventex.com/, click on Sign Up now, accept the Terms of Use and create an account using a valid email address and create a password. 3. How to register tutorial https://uventexlabs.zendesk.com//360042854591-How-to-regis 4. What is the cost of the virtual tournament? The virtual tournament will cost $10. You can compete in all of the events. This tournament is a low price as we have received a sponsorship for this event, future events will be slightly higher. 5. What events are being offered in the virtual tournament? We are offering 4 events. These include: Kata, Shindo Kata, Kihon and Kumite divisions. 6. How does the virtual tournament work? The virtual tournament relies on students recording themselves performing Kata, Shindo Kata, Kihon and Kumite. The videos are uploaded based on the divisions you register for. Once the videos are submitted and the event submissions close, judges from across the SWKKF are assigned divisions. The judges log onto the website, watch the videos in their divisions and score them the same way they do a regular tournament. The scoring follows the same division ranges used in a regular SWKKF tournament. 7. How do I prepare for the virtual tournament? Practice your kata, Shindo Kata, Kihon and Kumite techniques you want to use for the virtual tournament. When you are ready, record yourself performing the techniques. There are sample Kihon techniques and Kumite samples on the https://shintanivirtual.myuventex.com/ landing page. Use these as examples of the types of techniques you can perform. 8. What do I wear? As usual, wear your clean white gi with your belt. If for some reason you do not have a gi wear what you have. We do not want to discourage participation. 9. Can I edit my video? No, but you are welcome to record your presentation as many times as possible and submit your best version. 10. How do I sign up to be a judge? https://shintanivirtual.myuventex.com/ please sign up. 11. Can I compete and Judge? Yes, you will not be assigned to officiate your own division(s). 12. How do I know how I did? Medalists will be announced September 4, 2020 via email with a virtual certificate and results will be available online and through social media 13. Why cannot find my club in the list? All registered Shintani clubs have been entered so type the most unique part of the club name to find, example Kawartha or South Calgary, etc. 14. Can I have fun? Absolutely!

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We had our first indoor training class last night and what a great turn out! 11 high belts, 4 competitive students and 4 Zoom students. Can’t wait till next Wednesday! #wadokai #karatecanada #karatealberta #justtrain @ Deer Run Community Association

Brown/Black Belt Workout this Tuesday, July 21st

Well yesterday we had a very unconventional kyu belt ceremony. We are so grateful that not only the weather cooperated, but for all the Sensei that were able t...o come and share what is going to go down as a once in a life time (we hope) event. Thank you to this amazing organization and people who give so much of their time. And a huge congratulations to the kids who have kept up with their training, GREAT JOB !! See more

Great opportunity for every brown and black belt to attend an online training session with Sensei Ron Mattie on Tuesday July 14. Sensei will be reviewing the ba...sic grading techniques. After the class, make sure to download the techniques for reference. Full details https://www.facebook.com//Shi/permalink/10157095094192213/ See more

This week, Dynamic Karate conducted two virtual karate gradings, breaking ground as the first (of we hope many) Shintani dojos to do so! Congratulations to all of the grading candidates for persevering through regular online classes in this most I usual time, for embracing the concept of a virtual dojo, and for showing strong dedication to your karate training! Senseis Darren Humphries, Paul Klein, Teresa Graup and all of the other @dynamickaratecalgary senseis are very proud.... See you tomorrow at the belt award ceremony! https://dynamickarate.ca https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShintaniWadoKaiKarate/

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Annual REACH Award Winners. Congratulations

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Reminder - Online ZOOM Classes

Nothing stops the training! Thanks Ron Mattie, Darren Humphries and Teresa Graup for keeping us inspired and showing outstanding commitment!