Moose Mountain Wado-Kai Karate
401 Souris Avenue West S0C 0R0 Carlyle, SK, Canada

Sensei explained to me what a Ki-ai should be.

The grading dates have now been set on June 1st and June 3rd during the regular class times. That gives you another week to perfect those katas and sharped your techniques! See you at the dojo! http://moosemountainkarate.com/2021/05/20/new-grading-dates/

For all of Sensei Shintani's students, today we honour his memory and his karate that he passed onto so many of us. Thanks to Sensei Neil Prime for starting a post. https://www.facebook.com/groups/stcatharineswadokaikarate/permalink/4490053747690901/

For all of Sensei Shintani's students, today we honour his memory and his karate that he passed onto so many of us. Thanks to Sensei Neil Prime for starting a post. https://www.facebook.com/groups/stcatharineswadokaikarate/permalink/4490053747690901/

These articles are from 1968 when Hanshi Shintani was graded to Shichidan/7th Dan from Grand Master Hironori Otsuka. At the time, that was the highest ranking t...raditional martial arts black belt in Canada. Thank you Mr. Wally Slocki for sharing these important pieces of history with me for our group! See more

There are some changes to the grading procedure. Due to the time constraints in our classes from the pandemic protocols, over the next 2 weeks, the senior black belts will be observing/assisting the various classes to develop an initial assessment of each candidate's readiness for grading. During these classes, karateka are encouraged to treat each class as if it were a grading.... http://moosemountainkarate.com/2021/05/04/grading-changes/

A rare photo of Sensei with his Baseball team!

~please share~ RECOGNIZING EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT, CONTRIBUTION AND HARD-WORK PROGRAM (R.E.A.C.H.) The Shintani Culture of Recognition Program will be recogn...izing some of the organization’s leaders, contributors, ambassadors, scholars and karate-ka for their contributions and achievements over the past year. Nomination period Feb 1 through May 1, 2021 at midnight. Nominations nominees must be SWKKF member Must be a SWKKF register member to nominate https://form.jotform.com/210324145101940 LEADERSHIP AWARD This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership and effective mentorship within the SWKKF. https://form.jotform.com/210324177419957 CONTRIBUTOR AWARD This award recognizes an individual who has truly made a difference to the SWKKF through their contribution to committees, governance, policy development, or financial sustainability within the SWKKF. https://form.jotform.com/210325094399963 AMBASSADOR AWARD This award recognizes an individual with a strong, positive voices, who advocates, raises awareness or enhances the image of the SWKKF in the greater community. https://form.jotform.com/210324723727956 ATHLETES AWARD This award recognizes an individual who excels as a karateka through their dedication to training, attending tournament and clinic opportunities and achieving excellence as a result of this dedication. Nominate today at https://shintani.ca/swkkf/swkkf-reach-program.html

These articles are from 1968 when Hanshi Shintani was graded to Shichidan/7th Dan from Grand Master Hironori Otsuka. At the time, that was the highest ranking t...raditional martial arts black belt in Canada. Thank you Mr. Wally Slocki for sharing these important pieces of history with me for our group! See more

We will still be running the regularly scheduled classes today for those who can make it. Please use your judgment when venturing out on the roads. See you at the dojo! http://moosemountainkarate.com///classes-are-on-for-today/

There is regular class on Thursday, April 1, 2021, but there will be no classes next week during the school Easter break. Regular classes will resume on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Please remember to bring your fees for session 3 as soon as possible. See you at the dojo! http://moosemountainkarate.com//03/31/no-classes-next-wee/

A rare photo of Sensei with his Baseball team!

This is a reminder that Session 3 begins on Thursday, April 1, 2021 and runs through April, May, and June. We will be able to begin receiving fees at classes this week. See you at the dojo! http://moosemountainkarate.com//new-session-begins-thursd/

We will be holding gradings in our regular classes next week. Please be sure to be in attendance. We are asking everyone who is grading to complete a "Grading Application" form. This is simply to ensure that we know who to expect and that our records are up-to-date and accurate. Hard copy forms are also available if you cannot access the digital form provided here. Grading Application Form: http://moosemountainkarate.com/20//28/grading-next-week-3/

Here is a link to the new issue of The Harmonizer. The newsletter from the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation. It has many interesting articles from all across Canada. Definitely worth reading! Harmonizer - March 2021Download There is also another virtual tournament approaching soon that may interest some of you. The information is posted below. SWKKF Virtual Tournament Series #3 FAQDownload http://moosemountainkarate.com//new-harmonizer-issue-and-/

~please share~ RECOGNIZING EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT, CONTRIBUTION AND HARD-WORK PROGRAM (R.E.A.C.H.) The Shintani Culture of Recognition Program will be recogn...izing some of the organization’s leaders, contributors, ambassadors, scholars and karate-ka for their contributions and achievements over the past year. Nomination period Feb 1 through May 1, 2021 at midnight. Nominations nominees must be SWKKF member Must be a SWKKF register member to nominate https://form.jotform.com/210324145101940 LEADERSHIP AWARD This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership and effective mentorship within the SWKKF. https://form.jotform.com/210324177419957 CONTRIBUTOR AWARD This award recognizes an individual who has truly made a difference to the SWKKF through their contribution to committees, governance, policy development, or financial sustainability within the SWKKF. https://form.jotform.com/210325094399963 AMBASSADOR AWARD This award recognizes an individual with a strong, positive voices, who advocates, raises awareness or enhances the image of the SWKKF in the greater community. https://form.jotform.com/210324723727956 ATHLETES AWARD This award recognizes an individual who excels as a karateka through their dedication to training, attending tournament and clinic opportunities and achieving excellence as a result of this dedication. Nominate today at https://shintani.ca/swkkf/swkkf-reach-program.html

Congratulations to Sensei Darren on being elected to the senate of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation! Sensei Darren began his martial arts journey right here in Carlyle and has been a tireless advocate of the Federation and a great source of advice and inspiration for our own club! http://moosemountainkarate.com/2021//27/congratulations-31/