Karate in Kawartha Lakes

From a car load of hot dogs and hamburgers, buns, drinks, and condiments to 5 full tables of food. Thanks to all who joined us at the Karate In The Kawartha Lakes Year End BBQ.
About 55 students plus their parents and siblings attended.

Special thanks to Rodger King for being our barbecuer again this year. To Senseis Seth DeSouza, Maria Grace Dobbs, and Dave Cunning for the fun and games on the lawn, and to Sensei Craig McCleary for helping with organizing the food. And thanks to Alexis Wright and Teel for getting everyone parked safely.

We are so proud of our students…67 graded to their next rank a couple of weeks ago from the just over a 100 registered in September. A successful year all around.

Looking forward to registration in the fall for Lindsay and Mariposa.

PS if you have pictures from the Grading or the BBQ post then in the comments!

Today’s the day! It looks like we will have good weather for our Year End Barbeque. Come anytime after 5:30 and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Check your emails from the past couple of weeks and you will see the address in parking instructions.

You are invited to view the live broadcast of the 2026 Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation Reach Awards, taking place this Saturday, May 23, following the conclusion of the National Tournament.

The REACH Awards are our definitive opportunity to formally recognize the extraordinary achievement, contribution, and hard work of the individuals who continually elevate the standard of the SWKKF. Join us following the national tournament to stand behind our top leaders, athletes, and ambassadors, and celebrate the relentless dedication that drives our community forward.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time (5:00 PM Mountain Time)
Live Stream Link: https://youtu.be/JNUNL8NQSOI

We look forward to recognizing these achievements with you this weekend.

Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation - 2026 Reach Awards Presentation Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Don't Wait. The Deadline for the REACH Awards is Monday!

The deadline to nominate a deserving SWKKF member is MONDAY April 20th!

Click the link below and follow the steps to submit someone for a R.E.A.C.H. Award category.
You can nominate someone from your club or anyone who has stood out, worked with you or left an impression on our Federation.

Don't forget to nominate your Male and Female Athletes...those dedicated karateka that train hard, attend tournaments and clinics, and show their spirit in all that they do.

Urgent: We are looking for nomination reviewers as well. We need 8-10 people to take a few moments and rate the nominations against the category criteria. It really is a painless way to volunteer. All black belt ranks are invited to submit their names in the same form below under Selection Committee Volunteer.

Links:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYHXDdjw5xVFZ15J4NJNuwvpxIUZIE3J2z1ZMGJEpY4RvZdw/formResponse

Website:
https://www.shintani.ca/reach-program

Deadline is approaching!

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Deadline to nominate a deserving SWKKF member is April 20th

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYHXDdjw5xVFZ15J4NJNuwvpxIUZIE3J2z1ZMGJEpY4RvZdw/viewform

https://www.shintani.ca/reach-program

This was a full weekend of Karate.
Clinic. Tournament. Bunkai

What an incredible weekend. The energy, the effort, and the spirit in the dojo and tournament space were something special.
A heartfelt thank you to our parents and guardians. You made this possible. Between busy schedules and March break commitments, you still showed up, supported, and filled the stands with encouragement. That kind of support matters more than you know. We also extend our appreciation to the Clubs who travelled from outside the Kawartha area. Your presence elevated the entire experience.

To our karateka—every one of you—well done. Whether this was your first time stepping onto the floor or you’ve competed before, you showed courage, focus, and respect. For some, this was pure excitement. For others, it took real determination to push through nerves and uncertainty. That’s what growth looks like. You represented your clubs with pride. It was also wonderful to see the level of attention and respect during the Black Belt and Shindo demonstrations. That is the path. That is what you are building toward.

Behind every smooth event is a team of dedicated people. Thank you to our registration and food volunteers, scorekeepers, judges, and all those working quietly in the background. A special thank you to Sensei Maria for organizing the food, and Sensei Craig for coordinating equipment and medals. And to Sensei Randy Quarrell and Sensei Rick Leveille—thank you for travelling such a distance to teach, judge, and share your experiences of Sensei Shintani. Your presence added tremendous value to this weekend.

Lindsay Wado Kai and Mariposa Wado Kai karateka: please wear your medals to class on Tuesday and Wednesday. We want to celebrate you and capture the moment together. If any one has pictures from the weekend, please send them along to me and I will post them on the FB page for all to enjoy.

One final reminder for those in the Ambassador Program: don’t forget to submit your clinic, tournament, and photo updates.

Thank you again for making this weekend one to be proud of.

Some photos from last week's family fun night at Mariposa! You have pictures from the 5-6 year class or from the Tuesday Lindsay Wado Kai classes, please share them and we can post!

Notice to Karateka and Parents.
Due to weather, Mariposa classes are cancelled tonight.

As well - we have been informed that our classes are also cancelled for next week due to March Break.

Please remember to register asap for our karate clinic and tournament.

Practice your Katas!

Note:
Registration is now open.
All Students are strongly recommended to attend all three of these events below!

Eastern Ontario 2026 Karate Championship Clinic Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

IE Weldon High School – 24 Weldon Rd, Lindsay, ON K9V 4R4, Canada

*** FREE Clinic for Tournament competitors *** or $25.00 if not competing in the tournament the next day.

Open to all ages and ranks

https://www.shintani.ca/event-details/eastern-ontario-2026-karate-championship-clinic

Eastern Ontario 2026 Karate Championship Mar 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

IE Weldon High School, 24 Weldon Rd, Lindsay, ON K9V 4R4, Canada

Karate Kawartha Lakes is pleased to announce the 14th annual Eastern Ontario Shintani Karate Championships.

Check In at 8:00 am. Pre-Registration Required

$50.00 (Kata and/or Kumite)

https://www.shintani.ca/event-details/eastern-ontario-2026-karate-championship

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REACH Awards🏆
Nominate that deserving person today!
https://www.shintani.ca/reach-program