SHINDO INTRODUCTION
Sensei Masaru Shintani developed Shindo from the hanbo (3 foot staff) jutsu techniques
of his samarai ancestors, the Matsumoto clan of Japan. Shindo is now a modern martial
art practiced around the world. It was primarily developed as defensive tactics
for law enforcement agencies but has been adopted by various traditional martial
artists. The Shindo stick is 1.25" diameter, 3 feet long with rounded ends. It is
made from either oak (preferably) or maple and is normally painted black. Sensei
Shintani has certified over 1200 black belts in Shindo.
September 1996 Shindo Ranking
Left to right: Ron Sheyan (4th Dan), Sharon Imeson (4th Dan), Margaret Sheyan (3rd
Dan),
Joe Fagundes (1st Dan), Ian Mador (4th Dan), Steve Borda (5th Dan), Jamie Darker
(2nd Dan),
Sensei Dave Manara (8th Dan), Carlos Garcia (5th Dan), Steve Zulauf (1st Dan),
Victor Bocking (1st Dan), Maria Tam (1st Dan). Not shown Andy Basacchi, (2nd Dan)
Shindo is a stick form utilizing striking techniques, thrusting techniques, blocking
techniques, as well as locking or control techniques. As with all good martial arts
kihon (basic) drills are practiced regularly as well as kihon kumite (pre-arranged
sparring) drills, kata and jiyu kumite (free sparring). A specially designed foam
covered Shindo stick is utilized for both kihon kumite and jiyu kumite. For safety,
head protection is also used for these drills. A hockey helmet with appropriate
faceguard is acceptable.
At Toronto Wado Kai we are presently using 10 kihon katas and have modified the
kata Jion for use with Shindo creating Jion Shindo.
Brooklin WKK Shindo Class - May, 2004
Left to right: Nikolai Cook, Jordan Tumbas, Ron Sheyan, Laura Tumbas, Sharon Imeson,
Heather Cant, Marcus Cook, Anthony Woodward
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