Links and Readings

Take a look at some links we suggest! This section is updated frequently with suggested reading materials and videos on martial arts and overall fitness. Also included are links to other clubs in the area.

Associations

• Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation
• The BKA is a Member of the Edmonton Sport Council
• Instructors certified through the Alberta Provincial Fitness Unit
• Instructors certified through the NCCP Coaching Association of Canada
• Sensei James Freeman, Sensei Craig Pettie, Sensei Scott Knowles, and Sensei Elliott Knowles are certified Instructors in Sensei Iain Abernethy‘s methods.
• Sensei Scott Knowles and Sensei Bernadine Jugdutt were selected as elite athlete members of the Shintani Wado-Kai Canadian National Team.
• Sensei Cristina Iordache, Sensei Stefan Iordache, and Sensei Kira Slator have been developmental members of the Shintani Team.

Connected SWKKF Clubs

• Three Elements Karate Club (Calgary, Alberta)
• South Calgary Karate Club (Calgary, Alberta)
  
• Dynamic Karate Association (Calgary, Alberta)
  
• Okotoks Wado-Kai (Okotoks, Alberta)
• Whitecourt Wado-Kai (Whitecourt, Alberta)
• Edson Wado-Kai (Edson, Alberta)
• Peace Region Wado-Kai (Grand Prairie, Alberta)
• Whitemud Karate Club (Edmonton, Alberta)
• Millwoods Karate Club (Edmonton, Alberta)
• Westcoast Wado-Kai (Victoria, British Columbia)
• Midnight Sun Karate (Yellowknife, NWT)
• Wolfpack Wado-Kai (Niagra Region, Ontario)
• Welland Martial Arts Centre (Welland, Ontario)
  
  For A Full Listing of SWKKF Clubs, Please Visit The Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation Website.

Funding

• The BKA receives funding from the city of Edmonton Community Investment Operating Grant Program
• The BKA receives funding from the Community Spirit Program

Health and Wellness

• Sensei Freeman has trained with Aerobic Power Training Systems
• Sensei James Freeman recommends Massage therapy from Anita Grof at High-level Sports Massage

Recommended Readings on Martial Arts and Self Protection