The grading is tonight at the dojo.

Just for Kicks please be there by 5:45 to begin the grading at 6:00 pm.

Jr/Adult group please be ready to begin your grading at 7:30 pm.

For those of you new to the grading process, here are a few tips:

You are being graded from the moment you step onto the training floor to take your position. The speed with which you take your place and your behaviour while doing so are considered part of your grading.

Unless told to do so by the instructing sensei, you should not break your position/stance. “Maintenance of Stance” is a component of the grading. Hold your stance/position until the sensei instructs you to relax or change stances.

If you leave the floor, for any reason, your grading is over. Karateka (students) are reminded to use the washroom before the grading begins as permission to leave the floor during the grading process will NOT be granted.

Grading participants are reminded that no jewelry is permitted on the training floor. Finger and toe nails should be clipped.

Belts must be tied.

Participants should not be talking during the grading.

Observers are asked to remain quiet during the grading. It is important that participants hear the instructor clearly. Any distractions around the dojo can have an adverse affect on the grading outcome.

Good luck, everyone!

See you at the dojo.

Just a reminder to everyone that the grading is TOMORROW EVENING! Be sure to arrive early and do your own warm up so we can begin on time.

Just For Kicks – arrive by 5:45 – Grading begins at 6:00 pm.

Jr/Adult – Grading begins at 7:30 pm. Be sure to arrive early.

See you at the dojo.

All students are reminded about the grading that is being held this coming Tuesday, December 16, 2014.

The Just for Kicks class should arrive at the dojo by 5:45 pm and the grading will begin promptly at 6:00 pm.

The Jr/Adult class should arrive by 7:15 pm (or earlier) and warm up so the grading can begin promptly at 7:30 and end by 9:00.

There is a special surprise in store for us at this grading as well!!

See you at the dojo!!

The Harmonizer is the national publication of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation. In it you will find many interesting articles on karate techniques, Federation events/info, and stories of Shintani tournaments and events.

This issue is the inaugural issue of the newly formed Harmonizer committee. The new committee consists of members from across Canada and includes our own Sensei Kevin! Congratulations to Sensei for being selected to the committee.

Click the link and check out their first issue. Check out some previous issues as well for articles of interest and to see the changes the new committee has made. If you have any suggestions for articles, please let Sensei Kevin know and he’ll share them with the committee. Or write an article yourself and you may find it published in The Harmonizer! The next issue comes out in February.

The Harmonizer

The Melita Tournament is being held on Saturday, January 24 in Melita, MB.

This is an excellent small tournament hosted by Sensei Alby Morris. Sensei considers this tournament to be a “teaching” tournament is an excellent event for all of our members, especially our members just getting used to attending tournaments.

9:00 am – The day will begin with a Score Keeping/Judging clinic. The score keeping component is open to anyone who may wish to assist in this way at any Shintani event. The judging clinic is geared more towards brown/black belt members of the Shintani Federation.

10:00 am – Noon – Self Defense Clinic – Self-Defense Class focused on Female Assault. Everyone should try to attend one of Sensei Alby’s Self Defense classes! Male or female, he gives practical, “street” karate advice to use in situations that threaten personal harm. They are great clinics for everyone.

There is a lunch for competitors and family.

1:00 pm – Tournament begins.

This is an excellent small event and only 2 hours away from Carlyle. We strongly encourage as many of our members to attend as possible. You’ll enjoy your day!

Just a reminder to pay your outstanding fees. 

This week is the 2nd class of Session 2, so please be sure to get your fees cleared up. There is a grading coming up and you won’t be allowed to participate if you have any fees owing. This includes money owing for jackets, sign-in tags, tournament fees, or session fees.

See you at the dojo!

Tuesday’s class was the first class of Session 2.

Please be sure to bring your session fees to Sensei Cara. If you still have outstanding fees for Session 1, a jacket, or equipment, please get those cleared up as well.

Members will not be allowed to participate in a grading until all fees are paid.

Being responsible with fees is part of the Code of Conduct with which we should all be familiar. Click the link or check our “Code of Conduct” page.

See you at the dojo!

Regular classes are on tap for tonight. Be sure to place your shoes neatly in the entry area to allow for a clean, unobstructed entrance to the dojo.

See you at the dojo!

Thanks to The Observer and Sempai Ashton for providing the images below.

Here’s a link and some photos from the Carlyle Observer newspaper who ran an article on the club and tournament in this week’s issue. Thank you to The Observer for their continued support of our club!

Observer Article on Tournament

Observer Photos of Tournament