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Shintani Wado Kai Karate is a karate style that encompasses Shorin Ryu and Wado Kai.
Wado is a Japanese karate style founded in 1939 by Hironori Otsuka, which combines the techniques and philosophies of shindo yoshinryu jujutsu and shotokan karate techntsuka. Wado translated means the “way of peace/harmony”. Wado is one of the four major styles of karate in Japan and perhaps the purest form of karate-do (the way of the empty hands).
Wado techniques include: punching, kicking, blocking, striking with open hand, joint twisting, and trapping techniques. Wado students use kata (a sequence of techniques done in certain order against imaginary opponents), kihon kumite (prearranged sparring) and kumite (free style sparring) as tools to develop students. Kumite (free style sparring) is usually judged on a point system; one referee and four corner judges determine which techniques are given a point. In free sparring, there is no contact allowed to the head, below the waist except for foot sweeps, or to the spine; only light to medium contact is allowed to the torso. Attacks to the head and torso can all score points in a tournament; therefore, Wado karate-ka tend to fight with explosive, close movements with an emphasis on well-controlled techniques. Wado karate uses taisabaki (body shifting to avoid the full brunt of an attack) extensively in training exercises.
Shindo
Shindo is the art of the 3 foot staff. Shindo was developed in the 1970’s by Sensei Masuru Shintani. Sensei Shintani developed the Shindo over a 12 – 15 year period before introducing it to his students in the mid 1980’s. Techniques in Shindo are extensions to the body and incorporate many of the principles taught in Wado Kai Karate. Typical techniques include: strikes, blocks, control holds and take downs.
Hapkido
Although the origin of Hapkido dates back centuries, Hapkido as it is known today did not exist until the 1940’s. The term Hapkido is derived from the following Korean words: “Hap”, meaning harmony, coordinating or coming together; “Ki” meaning life energy or force; “Do” meaning the path or way. In essence, Hapkido is “The way of power and coordination”. Hapkido is a mixture of Aiki-Jujitsu, native Korean arts and new innovations; therefore Hapkido techniques consist of a variety of techniques from various martial arts. Typical Hapkido techniques include : strikes, kicks, blocks, holds, joint locks, chokes, throws, break falls, tumbling, ground fighting and weapons.
Sensei Darren Humphries teaching class.
- Dynamic Karate Calgary
Head Instructors
Club Founder & Chief Instructor - Sensei Darren Humphries (7th Degree Shintani Wado Kai, 7th Degree World Traditional Karate Association, 7th Degree World Kobudo Federation, 6th Degree Shindo)
Club Founder & Chief Instructor - Sensei Darren Humphries (7th Degree Shintani Wado Kai, 7th Degree World Traditional Karate Association, 7th Degree World Kobudo Federation, 6th Degree Shindo)
Club Founder & Chief Instructor - Sensei Darren Humphries (7th Degree Shintani Wado Kai, 7th Degree World Traditional Karate Association, 7th Degree World Kobudo Federation, 6th Degree Shindo)
Dynamic Karate Association karate school (Karate Calgary Northwest) was founded by Sensei Darren Humphries in Tuscany in 2006. Since 1986, Sensei Darren has been an active instructor and an active member in the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF). He is on the SWKKF Senate and continues to be active on several SWKKF committees inc
Dynamic Karate Association karate school (Karate Calgary Northwest) was founded by Sensei Darren Humphries in Tuscany in 2006. Since 1986, Sensei Darren has been an active instructor and an active member in the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF). He is on the SWKKF Senate and continues to be active on several SWKKF committees including the Grading Committee (Chair), the Technology Committee (Chair), and the Bunkai Committee. Sensei Darren has been a three time member of the Shintani National Team (1996-1997, 1997-1998 and 2002-2004). He also holds the rank of Rokudan (6th Dan) in Shindo (art of the 3 foot staff) and actively promotes it across Western Canada. To gain additional martial arts experience, Darren started training in Korean Hapkido in 1993 (received his 1st degree black belt in 1997) and started training Jiu Jitsu in 2006. During the pandemic, he started training with Bill Superfoot Wallace and in October 2022, earned his 1st degree black belt in the Superfoot System. Sensei Darren also attends and teaches seminars across North America. He is a Shintani Wado Kai Karate Level 4 Instructor, World Traditional Karate Association Level A Instructor, World Traditional Karate Association Level A Examiner, and NCCP Certified.
Sensei Paul Klein - Yodan (4th Degree - Shintani Wado Kai, 4th Degree - World Traditional Karate Association, 4th Degree World Kobudo Federation)
Club Founder & Chief Instructor - Sensei Darren Humphries (7th Degree Shintani Wado Kai, 7th Degree World Traditional Karate Association, 7th Degree World Kobudo Federation, 6th Degree Shindo)
Club Founder & Chief Instructor - Sensei Darren Humphries (7th Degree Shintani Wado Kai, 7th Degree World Traditional Karate Association, 7th Degree World Kobudo Federation, 6th Degree Shindo)
Sensei Paul began Wado Kai Karate under Sensei Dudley Driscoll (Godan) and Sensei Pam Driscoll (Godan) in 1994 at the University of Calgary. Sensei Paul trained until 1999 and took a hiatus from karate as a blue belt. In 2005, Sensei Paul returned to karate, training at Calgary North Wado Kai Karate where he achieved his Shodan rank (firs
Sensei Paul began Wado Kai Karate under Sensei Dudley Driscoll (Godan) and Sensei Pam Driscoll (Godan) in 1994 at the University of Calgary. Sensei Paul trained until 1999 and took a hiatus from karate as a blue belt. In 2005, Sensei Paul returned to karate, training at Calgary North Wado Kai Karate where he achieved his Shodan rank (first degree black belt) in May 2010. Sensei Paul instructed both the family and adult classes at the Calgary North Wado Kai club until November 2010. While preparing for his Shodan grading, Sensei Paul trained under Sensei Darren Humphries and has since joined Dynamic Karate as a permanent member. Sensei Paul earned his Yodan (4th Degree) black belt in June 2021. Sensei Paul has been an active member of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation for the time he has been doing karate. He is a Shintani Wado Kai Karate Level 1 Instructor, World Traditional Karate Association Level B Instructor & Level B Examiner.
Sensei John Burnell - Godan (5th Degree - Shintani Wado Kai, 5th Degree - World Traditional Karate Association)
Club Founder & Chief Instructor - Sensei Darren Humphries (7th Degree Shintani Wado Kai, 7th Degree World Traditional Karate Association, 7th Degree World Kobudo Federation, 6th Degree Shindo)
Sensei John Burnell - Godan (5th Degree - Shintani Wado Kai, 5th Degree - World Traditional Karate Association)
Sensei John began Wado Kai Karate under Sensei Dudley Driscoll (Godan) and Sensei Pam Driscoll (Godan) in 1991 at the University Of Calgary. John joined Dynamic Karate in 2010. Sensei John attained his Godan (5th Degree) in 2021. Sensei John assists with the Monday and Wednesday night classes. He has been an active member of the Shinta
Sensei John began Wado Kai Karate under Sensei Dudley Driscoll (Godan) and Sensei Pam Driscoll (Godan) in 1991 at the University Of Calgary. John joined Dynamic Karate in 2010. Sensei John attained his Godan (5th Degree) in 2021. Sensei John assists with the Monday and Wednesday night classes. He has been an active member of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation for the time he has been doing karate. He is a Shintani Wado Kai Karate Level 1 Instructor, World Traditional Karate Association Level B Instructor & Level B Examiner.
Black Belts
Sensei Teresa Graup - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Cynthia Brocklebank - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Cynthia Brocklebank - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Teresa started karate in 2011 in Turner Valley under Sensei Rathe Mokelky. In 2014 Teresa started training under Sensei Chad Roberts (Nidan - 2nd Dan) who was asked to take over the Turner Valley club by Sensei Rathe Mokelky. Teresa earned her 2nd degree Shintani Wado Kai & 2nd Degree World Traditional Karate Association in the fall of 2020 in Calgary, AB. She is very active in the Shintani Shindo program and takes every opportunity she can to promote Shindo. She is active with the Karate Alberta Para Karate program with her son Sensei Conrad Graup. She is a Shintani Wado Kai Karate Level 1 Instructor, World Traditional Karate Association Level D Instructor.
Sensei Cynthia Brocklebank - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Cynthia Brocklebank - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Cynthia Brocklebank - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Cynthia has been active in karate since 2005, and began training with Sensei Sandro Reffo at the Arbour Lake Club in 2006. She attained her 2nd Degree Shintani Wado Kai & 2nd Degree World Traditional Karate Association in fall of 2019. Sensei Cynthia assists with family classes at both Tuscany and Arbour Lake clubs. She is very active in the Shintani Shindo program and has received an intermediate shindo rank. She is a Shintani Wado Kai Karate Level 1 Instructor, World Traditional Karate Association Level D Instructor.
Sensei Dianne Dickinson - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Cynthia Brocklebank - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Dianne Dickinson - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Dianne has been active in karate since 2009 and began with Sensei Darren at the Tuscany club. She attained her 2nd Degree Shintani Wado Kai & 2nd Degree World Traditional Karate Association in the fall 2019. Sensei Dianne assists with the family classes at both Twelve Mile Coulee School and Eric Harvey School. She is very active with the club. She is a Shintani Wado Kai Karate Level 1 Instructor, World Traditional Karate Association Level D Instructor.
Sensei Thomas Lee - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Brent McGregor - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Dianne Dickinson - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Thomas began his martial arts training in the Canadian Army studying unarmed combat. He started Wado Kai Karate in September of 2009 under Sensei Darren Humphries in the family class to support his 8-year old daughter. Thomas continued training in the family and adult classes, earning his 2nd degree Shintani Wado Kai & 2nd Degree World Traditional Karate Association & 2nd Degree World Kobudo Federation in the fall 2020. He is also active in a program called "Reading Karate" at the Edge School for Athletes in Springbank, which combines a love of reading with a passion for karate. Thomas believes his karate journey is now just beginning. He is a Shintani Wado Kai Karate Level 1 Instructor, World Traditional Karate Association Level D Instructor.
Sensei Gordon Zhang - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Brent McGregor - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Brent McGregor - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Gordon has been active in karate since 2005, and began with Sensei Sandro Reffo at the Arbour Lake Club in 2006. He attained his 2nd Degree Shintani Wado Kai & 2nd Degree World Traditional Karate Association in the fall of 2020. Sensei Gordon is the club's go to kata specialist. He is very active in the organization and attends every class he can. He is a Shintani Wado Kai Karate Level 1 Instructor, World Traditional Karate Association Level D Instructor.
Sensei Brent McGregor - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Brent McGregor - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Brent McGregor - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Brent began his karate training in Northern Alberta and earned his Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Shito Ryu in Fort McMurray, AB. When he relocated to Turner Vally in 2015, he began training at the Turner Valley cllub. He earned his 2nd Degree Shintani Wado Kai, 2nd Degree World Traditional Karate Association & 2nd Degree World Kobudo Federation in the fall of 2020. He is a Shintani Wado Kai Level 1 Instructor, World Traditional Karate Association Level D Instructor.
Sensei Roy Roth - Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Doug Taylor -Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Rich Rego -Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Roy started his martial arts training in Kendo where he earned a brown belt. He started karate under the instruction of Sensei Darren Humphries in Northwest Calgary. He began training as a family activity to support his daughter and has never stopped training since. He earned his 2nd Degree Shintani Wado Kai in May 2021. He is a Shintani Level 1 Instructor and a World Traditional Karate Association Level D Instructor.
Sensei Rich Rego -Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Doug Taylor -Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Rich Rego -Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Rich began his Wado Kai training under the instruction of Sensei Darren Humphries in Northwest Calgary in 2010. He began training as a family activity participating to be a part of and to support his daughter's training. He earned his 2nd Degree Shintani Wado Kai in October, 2019. Sensei Rich has been instrumental in the Wado Kai karate training and development of other youngsters and adults in the family class and continues his own development in the adult training sessions. He is a Shintani Wado Kai Karate Level 1 Instructor.
Sensei Doug Taylor -Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Doug Taylor -Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Doug Taylor -Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Doug began his Wado Kai training with Sentonashi Karate. After taking a break for 15 years, he joined Dynamic Karate under the instruction of Sensei Darren Humphries. Sensei Doug has been instrumental helping out with all of the technology needs of the organization. He earned his 2nd Degree Black Belt in December 2002.
Sensei Glen Woo - Shodan (1st Degree)
Sensei Conrad Graup - Shodan (1st Degree)
Sensei Doug Taylor -Nidan (2nd Degree)
Sensei Glen began in Wado Kai Karate under Sensei Sandro Reffo at the Hokusei Karate Club in Arbour Lake. Sensei Glen is the first Black Belt in Arbour Lake. He was instrumental in helping run the Arbour Lake club for many years. He earned his 1st Degree Shintani Wado Kai in the fall of 2012. Sensei Glen is an active member of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation for the time he has been doing karate and has been the club representative for many years. He is a Shintani Wado Kai Karate Level 1 Instructor.
Sensei Paityn Roth - Shodan (1st Degree)
Sensei Conrad Graup - Shodan (1st Degree)
Sensei Conrad Graup - Shodan (1st Degree)
Sensei Paityn attended her first karate class with her dad as part of the family program. Paityn is the first student to earn a Purple Belt & Red Belt in the Dynamic Karate Association grading curriculum. She is a role model to many of our youth students. She earned her 1st Degree Black Belt in May 2021.
Sensei Conrad Graup - Shodan (1st Degree)
Sensei Conrad Graup - Shodan (1st Degree)
Sensei Conrad Graup - Shodan (1st Degree)
Sensei Conrad started karate in 2012 under Sensei Rathe Mokelky in Turner Valley. Conrad has been a member of the Karate Alberta provincial team since 2017 and a member of Karate Canada Para-Karate team since 2019. He earned his 1st Degree Black Belt in April 2021. Conrad traveled to Dubai in the fall of 2021 and competed as a member of Karate Canada's national team at the World Karate Federation World Championships.