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There will be a Brown and Black Belt workout at the Waterford club on Sunday, November 18th.
We will begin with Shindo at 10am, followed by Jujitsu, and then followed by Karate.
The 2018/2019 startup dates for South Western Ontario Region have been confirmed!
Caledonia will host registration night on Monday, September 10th at 7PM. The first class will be on Wednesday, September 12th from 7:00PM - 8:00PM for Intermediates, and 8:00PM - 9:00PM for Adults. If there are enough kids for a class, they will likely run from 6:00PM - 7:00PM.
Hagersville will host registration for new and returning students on Tuesday, September 11th at 6PM. There will be a class for returning students from 6:45PM until 7:30PM for Kids, and continue until 8:30PM for adults. The first class for new students will be on Thursday, September 13th.
Paris will host registration and first class on Tuesday, September 4th beginning at 7:00PM. Beginners will run from 7:00PM - 8:00PM, while Advanced students will continue until 9:00PM.
Waterford will host registration on Monday, September 10th beginning at 7:00PM. First class will be Wednesday, September 12th from 7:00PM - 8:00PM for Kids, and 8:00PM to 9:30PM for Adults.
For regular year schedule, address, contact, and other info, see the Clubs menu at the top of this page.
SWOR fees remain unchanged from last year, and can be viewed here.
There will be a Black Belt Clinic on June 17, 2018, at the Waterford Club.
We will begin with Shindo at 10AM, followed by Jujitsu, and then Karate.
The Waterford club will be hosting a Shindo Clinic on February 25, 2018. The class will begin at 10AM and finish at 2PM. Lunch will be from 12 - 12:30.
This clinic will be for all Shindo ranks. Please bring your own lunch and soft hanbo.
Sign up with your club instructor so they can send the details to Sensei Mike Graves before the clinic.
Club information can be found at the Waterford Club page, and directions from Google Maps.
The annual SWOR Tournament in Caledonia is coming up. It will be Saturday April 7th, 2018 at the McKinnon Park Secondary School.
Doors open at 8:30AM, and the competition begins at 10:00AM. There will be a meeting at 9:30AM for Blue, Brown, and all Black Belts.
Costs are as follows:
| Pre-Registration | At Door | |
| All Events | $25 | $30 |
| Family Rate (3+ People) | $55 | $60 |
| Shindo | $10 | $15 |
| Spectators | $2 | |
A new Synchronized Kata division has been added this year. Participants must be Orange Belt and above, and groups must have either 3 or 4 members to compete. Each participant can only be in one group.
All participants must wear a mouthguard and handpads during the sparring. Anyone not wearing this equipment will not be allowed to compete. Optional equipment such as groin protection, foot guards, and head protection is recommended.
Medals will be given during a break between Kids and Adults divisions, around noon. Medals for Adults will be given after Adult divisions.
Registration can be completed in club, or online via this form.
Directions to the tournament can be found using Google Maps.
Kata Lists:
| Required Katas for MAPDA Members | |
| White | Aihon, Chonan Chonan, Pinan Shodan |
| Yellow | Aihon, Pinan Shodan, Pinan Nidan |
| Orage | Pinan Nidan, Pinan Sandan, San Kyu |
| Green | Pinan Nidan, Pinan Sandan, Tai Sai |
| Blue/Purple | Pinan Sandan, Pinan Yodan, Shopei |
| Brown | Pinan Godan, Kushanku, Sai Shun Tai |
| Shodan | Kushanku, Nihanchi, Nihanchin |
| Nidan | Nihanchi, Nihanchin, Sai Shan |
| Sandan | Chinto, Kempei |
| Yodan | Wanshu, Gohonshu |
| Godan | Wanshu, Gensho, Gensho Shodan |
Kyu belts (White to Brown) may choose from previous ranks' katas (Ex: Green may pick an Orange kata).
Guest Competitors may pick their own katas, or from the list above.
The Kids' Mini Tournament at the Paris club will be hosted on February 15, 2018. This tournament is for White, Yellow, and Orange belts, ages 12 and under.
Pre-registrations are required and can be submitted to your club-instructor. The total cost for entry is $10.
There is some parking at the side of the school, and more around the back of it. See the Paris Club page for more info, or Google Maps for directions.
Green belts and above are welcome to come out to learn about tablework, corner judging, and to help with the younger students.
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