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Understanding Ōsu 押忍: Jargon for Respect and Discipline in Karate

Ōssu, Ōss, Ōssss! 押忍: “The Ō word.” Unveiling the Essence of “Ōss”: From Karate Dojo to Linguistic Exploration... All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams - April 1, 2024.  The Ōssu Conundrum: Navigating Nuances of a Nonconventional Japanese Martial Arts Vocabulary In the world of traditional

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Karate Sensei - Leading the dojo

Territorial Possessiveness in the Dōjō

Territorial Possessiveness in the Dōjō All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams - Feb 13, 2024 Introduction "At our club in the 1990s, I wasn't the 'King of the Dōjō'—that was a tacit moniker reserved for our Shihan (Sensei). I was the Big Man on Campus (BMOC)

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Johnpaul Williams receives his Seiwakai Gojuryu Karatedo Kyoshi (advanced teachers license).

2024 New Year Wishes

2024 New Year Wishes All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – January 3, 2024 Dear Members, Families, and Friends of Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley, [caption id="attachment_1689" align="alignright" width="300"] Vassie Naidoo Shihan (LA) Alexandra Alan (MP) Takahashi Satoru (JP), Johnpaul Williams (MP), Shiho Azuma Williams (MP) and Sanjit Mandal (TV). USA

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Senshu Koen Park located in Akita City, Japan, built at Kubota-jo Castle, former castle of the Satake clan, the feudal lords of Akita

The Japan training expedition – it’s not a vacation

Preparing for Your Summer Budo Gasshuku in Japan: A Guide for Participants All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – August 31, 2023 Many Sensei and instructors have undoubtedly prepared their students for summer budo (Karatedō, judo, kendo, etc.) Gasshuku, but sometimes, written instructions can be invaluable. Some portions of

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Gojuryu.net Do-gi comparison chart

Big Karate Kata do-gi review

Do-gi Review for 10 Kata Model Dogi from 8 Brands All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – August 29, 2023 Before my trip to Japan in August 2023, I decided to undertake the task of reviewing 10 Kata model dogi from 8 different brands. As someone who stands at 6'3"

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Elevating Karatedō Practice: Mirror vs. Video for self-training

Elevating Karatedō Practice: Mirror vs. Video for self-training All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – March 27, 2023 Introduction In the sacred space of Karatedō practice at home, the choice between using a traditional mirror or embracing modern video recordings as training aids sparks a fascinating debate. In this

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Akita newspaper featuring karate from 2001

説明が必要な不正確な日本の新聞 Rectifying the Record: Challenging an Inaccurate Newspaper Report in Japan

説明が必要な不正確な日本の新聞 Inaccurate Japan Newspaper Report. All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – March 11, 2023 Introduction 10年以上にわたり、私は背後に潜むこの問題について考え続けてきました。今日、日本の友人からのTwitterメッセージに刺激され、事実を明らかにする必要を感じています。 Background 2001年の夏、具体的には7月28日、合宿中に大曲大仙市の地元新聞社が港沢支局で私に取材を行いました。 The Misrepresentation 掲載された記事は、私が決して行っていない発言を私のものとしています。それによれば、私は米国人として、「子供のころはワルだったが、空手と出会ってからは問題がなくなった。二段昇段試験を控えて少し緊張している。が、きっと大丈夫だ」と述べたとされています。 [caption id="attachment_1325" align="alignright" width="297"] Shoganai - July 28th, the local newspaper in Omagari Daisen Akita, Japan, Minato-Sawa Branch.[/caption] Clarification and Correction 掲載された言葉とはまったく異なる私の実際の発言について明確に述べました。私は具体的に、「子供の頃、いくつかの里親の家にいて、いつでもどこでも空手に戻った。」と伝え、その後、トラブルに巻き込まれないためにポリス・キャデッツ(ジュニア・ポリス・オフィス・プログラム - 警察官バッジ番号185B)に参加し、デアンザ・カレッジの刑事司法訓練課程に入る前に、常設の道場を見つけました。さらに、「私の道場ではすでに三段で、ここでの二段の試験もそれほど緊張していません」と続けました。 Impact and Offensiveness 新聞記事の不正確さは私だけでなく、ホストの道場や藤原先生、そして関わるすべてのアメリカ人に不快感をもたらしました。こうした誤伝には、新聞社または翻訳者が露骨な人種差別主義者であるか、悪意を持って誤りを広めた可能性があるという懸念があります。 Awaiting

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Karate Sports Disciplines from the Spotlight of the Paradigm Shift of Japanese Combat Systems: Analytical Study

Karate Sports Disciplines from the Spotlight of the Paradigm Shift of Japanese Combat Systems: Analytical Study

Karate Sports Disciplines from the Spotlight of the Paradigm Shift of Japanese Combat Systems: Analytical Study By: Anatoliy Lozovyy - February 2023 Published by: Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - ISSN: 2956-4581 Abstract: Background: Nowadays, many karate organizations hold their own competitions at various levels, up to and including

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