Shintora-Kai Canada Technical Structure

    Shintora-Kai Canada's technical Committee and grading Board consist of our Senior most Instructors, who are charged with technical training, and testing. The minimum rank for the technical Committee or Grading Board is Sandan. As senior Udansha are graded to this rank, they may be considered for one or more of these committees, either direct or within their region. Sitting presently on these Committees are:

Technical Committee and Grading Board:

• Oliver Kancho -NKA 5th. Dan, and Shihan
• Paul Jimmo-5th. Dan, Shihan-Technical Chairman
• Laurie Roy -4th. Dan - Shidoin-Technical Member

Shintora T.C. Chairman Paul Jimmo Sensei

   5th Dan Shintora-Kai Shihan, Paul Jimmo, is the Chairman of the Technical Committee. Jimmo Sensei has trained in karate for over 30 Years and is Currently the Chair of the KNB-Officials Committee. Jimmo Sensei, along with Roy Sensei has the responsibility of Technical Development of Shintora-Kai dojos under Oliver Kancho. Jimmo sensei is also responsible for Officials Development, and sits on the grading Board.

Shintora T.C. Member Laurie Roy Sensei

   4th Dan Shintora-Kai Shidoin, Laurie Roy, is the Senior Instructor at Oliver Kancho's Dojo. Roy Sensei has been training Karate for over 22 years, and has been an active member under Oliver Sensei, since he first joined Karate. Roy Sensei is responsible for assisting the TC-Chair and Oliver Kancho in all their Technical duties. Roy Shidoin also sits on the Grading Board.

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