One of the greatest assets of training in traditional Japanese Karatedō is the assurance of a global family. While independent or commercial schools exist in isolation, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley (SKSV) is bound directly to a worldwide network spanning more than forty countries across five continents under the leadership of
Upcoming Karate Competitions, Seminars & Events – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley SEIWAKAI KARATE SILICON VALLEY Upcoming Competitions, Master Seminars & Regional Calendar (2026–2027) Hello SKSV Students and Families, Below is our comprehensive, chronologically organized schedule of upcoming tournaments, national training camps, master seminars, and regional events across Northern California and
Autumn is always a season of sharpened focus and renewed energy on the dōjō floor. As our Fall training session progresses at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center in Menlo Park, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley (SKSV) is gearing up for two major organizational milestones: the upcoming California visit of Hanshi Seiichi
Back From Japan: Daisen, Yokohama and Fall 2026 at Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley September 5, 2026 After several weeks in Japan, the Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley travelers are finally home in Silicon Valley. The luggage is unpacked, the dōgi (道着) are being washed, the jet lag is gradually losing the
Spring 2026 Newsletter: Competition Medals, Registration, and International Seminars By Johnpaul Williams – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Victory at the Silicon Valley Open: This past quarter, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley returned to local competition with incredible results. All five of our competitors medaled! This proud moment for our dōjō
Spring 2026 – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Newsletter By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan [caption id="attachment_3839" align="alignright" width="300"] Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley competitors medaling at the Silicon Valley Open.[/caption] This past quarter, we finally returned to local competition and were incredibly pleased with our club's results.
Winter/Spring 2026 – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Newsletter By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Classes are officially in session! Join us for the highly anticipated 2026 season of traditional Gōjū-Ryū Karatedō training in Menlo Park, California. Register online, view our expanded international calendar, and prepare for
December 2025 SKSV Karate Grading (Shinsa) Results By Johnpaul Williams – December 31, 2025 Karatedō is a profound Budo—a lifelong journey built upon patience, targeted goals, inevitable obstacles, and rewarding milestones designed to forge character. Karate training at our Menlo Park dōjō demands tenacity, mental pliability, and physical fortitude. Closing
Bōgu Bags & WKF-Approved Karate Gear in Menlo Park Presented by Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley | Serving Menlo Park & the Greater Bay Area Bōgu (防具), literally translating to “armor,” is absolutely essential for practitioners of traditional martial arts like Karate (空手) and Kendō (剣道), where specialized sparring gear must
Fall 2025 – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Newsletter By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Classes begin September 3, 2025! Join us for a new season of Gōjū-Ryū Karatedō training in Menlo Park. Register online, view the calendar, and see highlights from Japan and our recent promotions.
2025 Seiwakai in Daisen and JKF Gojukai in Sendai – Seminars & Competition By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Our Menlo Park travelers have returned from the annual summer expedition to Japan! We proudly participated in the weeklong seminar in the Omagari Daisen region of Akita
Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley – June (Summer) Newsletter 新たな季節、新たな精神 — New Season, Renewed Spirit Cross-posted to email and on our website: www.gojuryu.net Summer, Summer, Summer Time 季節の変わり目には新たな意志と共に稽古に励みましょう。 暑さの中にも鍛錬の道を忘れず、汗と共に精神（こころ）を磨いていきましょう。 As the golden sun of summer stretches over California and Japan, our dōjō (道場) stands vibrant with purpose. Summer is a time
May / June 2025 SKSV Grading (Shinsa) Results By Johnpaul Williams – June 4, 2025 Karatedō is a profound journey fraught with obstacles and setbacks, yet filled with goals and milestones. Fortunately, rigorous Karate training inherently builds tenacity, mental pliability, and formidable physical fortitude. Congratulations to all those who successfully
The Truth About the "Karate Ph.D." – Addressing the Misuse of Academic Titles By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Introduction: The Question That Sparked This Article Earlier this week, I received a brief yet meaningful inquiry via Facebook from a gentleman in India named Mr. Samarjit Mullick,
Golden Week 2025 Adventures with the Dai Nippon Butokukai in Kyoto, Japan By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan May 4, 2025 Kyoto’s Butokuden (武徳殿), the architectural witness to over a century of martial discipline, proudly hosted the 7th World Butoku Sai (WBS) during Japan's Golden Week.
Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley – April / May Newsletter New Season, Renewed Spirit (新たな季節、新たな精神) Cross-posted to email and on our website: www.gojuryu.net Welcome to Spring 季節の変わり目には新たな意志と共に稽古に励みましょう。 As the days grow longer here in California and the cherry blossoms bloom in Kyoto, our dōjō (道場) enters a season of true renewal.
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
Official JKF Gōjūkai Newsletter (Kaihoshi Vol. 110) – July 2024 By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Preserving the Global Connection: The JKF Gōjūkai Kaihoshi As dedicated practitioners of traditional Japanese martial arts, staying connected to our organizational roots is vital. We are pleased to provide
Traditional Karate vs. Commercial Martial Arts: Why Authenticity Matters By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan In today's diverse martial arts landscape, individuals face an essential choice between enrolling in a traditional Japanese Karate dōjō (道場) or opting for a generalized commercial martial arts club or mixed
Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley – Winter 2025 Newsletter New Year, Renewed Focus (新年、新たな目標) By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley [caption id="attachment_2531" align="alignright" width="300"] Traditional karate tournaments are back, and SKSV is in the house![/caption] As we step boldly into the new year, our dōjō is alive with
Does Karate Pedigree Matter? Bridging Tradition and Modern Science By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Introduction: Deconstructing the Karate Pedigree Martial arts, particularly those originating from traditional Japanese and Okinawan roots, place a heavy premium on lineage and legitimacy. In this context, a "karate pedigree" refers to
Archive: USA Karate (USANKF) Rules of Competition – January 2025 By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Archival Notice: The document hosted on this page reflects the USA Karate (USANKF) Rules of Competition as they were instituted on January 1, 2025. As martial arts sports science and
Break Free from the Screen: How Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Helps Adults Build Strength, Confidence, and Focus January 16, 2025 by Johnpaul Williams. In the fast-paced world of tech, startups, and corporate life, stress, long hours at a desk, and a sedentary lifestyle can take a toll on your health
The world is a changing... Faster than profiteers can identify unique domain names and unfortunately faster that we can manage them at the same time. While we have consistently taken charge to grasp and hold on to our future we too must change. Last year we gifted the URL www.JKFGojukai.org to
