Announcements

7/2/25 - Classes will resume on August 7th. Registration for the coming year can be found at https://rogersfirst.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3015057 or on the website at www.nwawadokai.com

You can find videos of the katas on our NWA Wado Kai YouTube channel. Keep practicing them over the summer so you don’t forget them. 

For anyone wanting additional training, online classes are available. Go to the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation page. Scroll down to the bottom where they list online classes. Reach out to the instructor listed to make sure they are having class, what time zone they are in, and if there are any age or rank restrictions. 

Have a suggestion for the website? Please let me know. 

Important Dates

• Aug 7th - Classes start

• Dec 11th - Grading

• Dec 18 to Jan 1- Christmas Break: No classes

• Jan 8th - Classes resume

• Mar 26th - Spring Break: No classes

• May 14th - Grading

6/1/25 - In June and July, we will be on break. Classes will resume on August 7th. Registration for the fall semester will be available July 1st.

I encourage everyone to practice over the summer. You can find videos of the katas on our NWA Wado Kai YouTube channel.

For anyone wanting additional training, online classes are available. Go to the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation page. Scroll down to the bottom where they list online classes. Reach out to the listed instructor to confirm they are holding class, their time zone, and if there are any age or rank restrictions. 

Have a suggestion for the website? Please let me know. 

Important Dates

July 1st - Registration for the fall semester opens.

Aug 7th - Start of fall semester. 

5/1/25 - End of Semester Grading will be on May 22nd. Practice at home.

In June and July, we will be on break. Classes will resume on August 7th. Registration for the fall semester will be coming soon.

You can find videos of the katas on our NWA Wado Kai YouTube channel.

For anyone wanting additional training, online classes are available. Go to the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation page. Scroll down to the bottom where they list online classes. Reach out to the instructor listed to make sure they are having class, what time zone they are in, and if there are any age or rank restrictions. 

Have a suggestion for the website? Please let me know. 

Important Dates

May 22nd - End of Semester Grading

Aug 7th - Start of fall semester. (Registration coming soon)

4/1/25 - On April 17th, we will hold an in-class tournament. This will allow students to get a feel for what a tournament would be like. Practice your kata and make sure you bring your mouthguard. 

End of Semester Grading will be May 22nd. Be practicing at home.

You can find videos of the katas on our NWA Wado Kai YouTube channel.

For anyone wanting additional training online classes are available. Go to the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation page. Scroll down to the bottom where they list online classes. Reach out to the instructor listed to make sure they are having class, what time zone they are in, and if there are any age or rank restrictions. 

Have a suggestion for the website? Please let me know. 

Important Dates

April 17th - In-Class Tournament

May 22nd - End of Semester Grading

3/26/25 - Remember no class this week for spring break, March 27th. See you next week.

April 17th, we will do an in-class tournament. This allows students to get a feel for what a tournament would be like. Practice your kata and make sure you bring your mouthguard.

3/1/25 - The current Harmonizer is on the SWKKF website. https://www.shintani.ca/issues

You can find videos of the katas on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@nwawadokai9745 There are 2 versions of each kata—one from the front and the other from behind. 

For anyone wanting additional training online classes are available. Go to the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation page. https://www.shintani.ca/ Scroll down to the bottom where they list online classes. Reach out to the instructor listed to make sure they are having class, what time zone they are in, and if there are any age or rank restrictions. 

The new website is up and running. https://www.nwawadokai.com/ Have a suggestion for the website? Please let me know.. 

Important Dates

March 27th - Spring Break No Classes

May 22nd - End of Semester Grading

2/19/25 - Due to the winter storm, we will not have classes on Thursday, February 20th. Practice your katas at home. You can find the videos at https://www.youtube.com/@nwawadokai9745

2/1/25 - The deadline for payment of registration and equipment orders is February 13th. Please contact Sensei Joanne if you need to make payment arrangements. If you haven't already registered please do so. You can also order uniforms and equipment when you register. You can register at https://rogersfirst.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2613834 or through the registration button on the website. Use discount code SWKKFPD if you registered last semester and paid the SWKKF Membership fee. You do not need to fill the liability waiver out again if you have already completed it in the past year. 

You can find videos of the katas on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@nwawadokai9745 There are 2 versions of each kata—one from the front and the other from behind. 

For anyone wanting additional training online classes are available. Go to the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation page. https://www.shintani.ca/ Scroll down to the bottom where they list online classes. Reach out to the instructor listed to make sure they are having class, what time zone they are in, and if there are any age or rank restrictions. 

The new website is up and running. https://www.nwawadokai.com/ If there is something you would like to see on the website, please let me know. 

Important Dates

March 27th - Spring Break No Classes

May 22nd - End of Semester Grading

1/9/25 - Snow is starting to accumulate on the roads. No class tonight. See you next week! 

1/8/25 - Hello everyone! I'm excited to see everyone in class tomorrow, January 8th. I know there is some possible weather, but at this time we are still planning to have class. If that does change I will email everyone and post on the Facebook group. See you soon.