The first SWKKF National Team was hand picked by Sensei Shintani himself in 1997. This team paved the way through international training and tournaments, displaying to the world what our organization believes. Subsequent teams have traveled to train and compete all over the Canada, the United States, northern Africa, and Japan often with top coaches, highly ranked athletes and delegates. The purpose of the SWKKF National Team is to represent the organization at various events within Canada and around the world. The team strives to uphold Sensei Shintani’s values of humility and kindness while competing for top spots on the world stage. Our teams have stood on the podium for medals and awards but more importantly, have been complimented on their professionalism and sportsmanship in the ring.