Official JKF Gōjūkai Newsletter (Kaihoshi Vol. 111) – March 2025
By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan
The Transmission of Knowledge: Connecting to the Honbu
For dedicated practitioners of traditional Gōjū-Ryū Karatedō (剛柔流空手道), remaining connected to the historical center in Japan is a matter of both technical and philosophical integrity. The official JKF Gōjūkai Newsletter (会報誌 Kaihoshi) serves as a vital bridge, ensuring that organizational standards, biomechanical insights, and cultural directives are maintained globally.
In This Issue (Volume 111 Highlights):
- Spring Directives: New Year reflections and structural goals from the JKF Gōjūkai executive committee.
- Taikai Planning: Official guidelines and athletic benchmarks for the upcoming summer national and international competitions.
- Shinsa (Grading) Results: Commemorating recent rank advancements and detailing updated evaluation metrics.
- Global Budo Education: Reports on international seminars and the preservation of the “Hard-Soft” tradition.
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JKF Gōjūkai Newsletter (Kaihoshi) Vol. 111
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