These documents are the forms you fill out to apply for the rank of Shintaido Assistant or Shintaido Graduate. You need to complete the appropriate form and submit it to your instructor prior to taking the Assistant or Graduate exam.

Download assistant.rtf (8KB)
Can be opened with most word processors on Mac and PC

Download graduate.rtf (8KB)

This document contains the guidelines for SOA's policy regarding membership, fees, the management and logistics of event organization, examination, and nearly all other practical aspects of our community's organization. Compiled and edited by Eva Thaddeus, August, 2001

Shintaido of America has decided to offer grants to people who have ideas for promoting the growth of Shintaido.  These grants are specifically for activities such as publicity, outreach, or advertising that will help spread Shintaido. Any member of SoA is eligible to apply for a grant.

For the year 2008, there will be $2000.00 available for grants, with a maximum of $750.00 per individual grant.

Click to access the grant application.  If you have questions about grants, please contact Stephen Billias.

Shintaido of America now offers insurance coverage to all students. Instructors and other teachers, please collect signed waivers from people (SoA members or not) who join classes and are practicing regularly.

You may download the waiver from this web site or request printed copies from Stephen Billias, (413 773-1926, sbillias@comcast.net)

Stephen is the insurance liaison for SoA with our insurer, karateinsurance.com. Please contact Stephen if you have any questions.

Please send signed waivers to:

Stephen Billias
595 River Road
Deerfield, MA 01342

Thank You!

Download InsuranceWaiver.pdf (56 KB)