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Martin Luther King MLK holiday

January 15, 2023

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We hear that all municipal facilities are closed tomorrow due to the Martin Luther King holiday. We'll do a double check however; we believe there's no training as the Menlo Park Recreation (Arrillaga) will be closed. Please check the SKSV WhatsApp for faster updates or to chime into the conversation.

Training postponed tonight

January 4, 2023

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Unfortunately, due to our major storm (category 5) tonight, training is postponed. We will work with Arrillaga Family Recreation Center for a make up class. This includes both the 5:45 pm beginners' class and the 7:00 experienced training. Stay safe out there. JP

January 2023 Training Schedule and Enrollment

January 1, 2023

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Due to a technical issue, the Beginners Traditional Karate classes are listed under “adult sports” and Experienced Traditional Karate classes are listed under “adult classes” on Menlo Park Recreation's egovlink.com registration page. To simplify finding the registration we have sourced the registration pages listing them below. Beginners training on Mondays and

JKF Gojukai Newsletter 2022 November 21

November 2022 – JKF Gojukai Newsletter (Japanese only Kaihoshi)

December 16, 2022

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JKF Gojukai Newsletter (Kaihoshi) November 2022 (Japanese only) All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – December 16, 2022 While the Gojuryu.network (www.gojuryu.network) page is being reconstructed, we occasionally re-syndicate media such as the JKF Gojukai Newsletter December 2022 which is distributed twice a year, Enjoy! Best wishes, Johnpaul Williams JKF

Changelog: V1 Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference 剛柔流空手道参考書 Introduction & Historic Chronology 武道, 武術の歴史

September 17, 2022

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Dear readers, friends, colleagues, and associates. The educational guide "Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference 剛柔流空手道参考書" - "Volume 1: Introduction & Historic Chronology 武道, 武術の歴史," has received a vast update and is now in the 3rd Edition. This posted CHANGELOG from the previous edition includes names, translations, and references as well

Menlo Park Karate Registration is open for Palo Alto, Stanford, Mountain View, Redwood City & Peninsula

September 1, 2022

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Registration for the Fall 2022 Traditional Karate is now open! Visit Menlo Park Recreation, click "advanced search" and type "karate" to enroll. Please contact Menlo Park recreation by phone at 650-330-2200 or Email [email protected] if you are experiencing any issues or need help navigating the online registration process. More than just

7.12.22 Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley in Japan July 2022 Tuesday

July 12, 2022

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Today we finally returned to the Omagari Budokan in Daisen Akita Japan! Training at the facility has evaded us for a few years now since the structure had been under a major remodel prior to the Covid shutdown. Our last international training at the site was in 2017 so this

7.11.22 Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley in Japan July 2022 Monday

July 11, 2022

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Thunder and lightning oh my! Today our training was again at the Kamioka Gymnasium. The side doors of the facility beautifully look over lush fields of rice where they eventually meet the mountain's edge. After a break for lunch, we return to training to drill more kata, going further into

7.10.22 Seiwakai Gojuryu Karatedo Silicon Valley in Japan July 2022 Sunday

July 10, 2022

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Today the Omagari municipal gymnasium is being used for the election therefore, we will train at the Kamioka Gymnasium (at the Kamioka Argicultural Development Centre 大仙市神岡農村環境改善センター) in Daisen City. The Gymnasium in a 15 to 20 minute walk from the Kamioka Road station (Jinguji train station) which is located just

7.8.22 Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley in Japan July 2022 Friday

July 8, 2022

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There are not too many people in the Akita / Daisen (Omagari) region taller than I unless it is summer and 'Jan' (residing in Canada on loan from Slovakia) comes to town! After training this morning I discovered that Abe Shinzo, the former Prime Minister of Japan, had been assassinated

7.7.22 Seiwakai Karate Sillicon Valley in Japan, July 2022 Thursday

July 7, 2022

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Today we train at the Omagari Gymnasium which is located adjacent to the Omagari Budokan. Unfortunately the Budokan is still being used by the local community for PCR testing. Next year (if foreigners are allowed to come to Japan for conventions) we must remind members to bring tape for the

7.6.22 Seiwakai Gojuryu Karate Silicon Valley in Japan July 2022 Wednesday

July 6, 2022

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On Monday, July 4th 2022, Independence Day in the USA, we ventured off for our flight to Los Angeles connecting in LAX and then on to Narita Airport. We landed in Japan on Tuesday evening July 5th at approximately 5 pm or so. Japan is 17 hours ahead of California

Chojun Miyagi Society Hall of Fame induction

June 24, 2022

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A big bowl full of Humble Soup and many thanks for the induction into the "Chojun Miyagi Society Hall of Fame."

Karate training Summer 2022!

June 8, 2022

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Welcome back to summer! Last week, Wednesday June 1st, was our last day of the Spring karate training season. We've had SO MUCH progress and clear change in every participant and I'm humbled, having the opportunity to work with all of you. Our summer training season continues next Monday and Wednesday, June

Addressing Bullies

April 20, 2022

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As Sensei (先生), coaches, leaders, and teachers, we are not only tasked with imparting martial arts skills but also bear the weighty responsibility of safeguarding our students and communities from the influence of fascists and bullies. This privileged leadership position demands the constant exhibition of exemplary moral character, serving as

Gojuryu.net (SKSV) backend website has been updated

March 17, 2022

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Thank you everyone who sent messages about out website having problems. We have updated the backend to the latest version of PHP which seems to have addressed the issue. Please keep an eye out for the launch of www.gojuryu.network where we are bringing back the forums of "The All Gojuryu

Book revision: Budō Breathing Techniques Harmonized: Gō & Jū Ibuki 武道の剛柔呼吸

March 14, 2022

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On π (3.14) or March 14 2022 we updated Volume 1 the book "Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference 剛柔流空手道机参照" with several clerical revisions and cleaned up a few chapters including the below article. On January 1st 2024 we made further clarifications with another fundamental rewrite while restricting the document to

Opening & Closing Class

January 2, 2022

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From "Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference 剛柔流空手道机参照: Volume 2: Dōjō Auxiliary, Glossary & Terminology 道場の補助、用語集と辞書" Opening & Closing Class The opening and closing of class although ceremonial is necessary to establish order in the class as well as: Respect for the training, Those who have created the training,

2021 Pan-America Seiwakai Seminar in LA – November 2021

October 8, 2021

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2021 PAN-AMERICAN SEIWAKAI KARATE SEMINAR & SHINSA NOVEMBER 12 - 14 TRAINING SESSIONS Goju-Ryu Kihon Ido & Partner Drills Sanchin & Tensho Kata Instructions Seiwakai Shinsa JKF Goju-Kai Shinsa Beach Training Advanced Training NEW USA SEIWAKAI HONBU DOJO SPACE IS LIMITED TO 60 *MUST BRING PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION

Seiwakai & JKF Gojukai training in Japan – June 2022

September 14, 2021

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I'll update this post in the very near future. In the meanwhile I've already reserved 8 rooms for our group in Yokohama for the 2nd leg of the trip. It's on! 2022 Seiwakai International Seminar & Shinsa – Omagari, Daisen, Akita, Japan July 6, 7, 8 – Seiwakai Goju-Ryu Karate-do Training

Chen Emechete takes 2nd place at the USA Karate 2021 Nationals in Chicago, Illinois

Chen takes 2nd place at the USA Karate 2021 Nationals in Chicago, Illinois

September 6, 2021

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Lets wish a huge congratulations to Chen Emechete for his achievement at the USA Karate 2021 Nationals in Chicago, Illinois! [caption id="attachment_1716" align="alignright" width="225"] Chen Emechete takes 2nd place at the USA Karate 2021 Nationals in Chicago, Illinois[/caption] Division S407 - 18-34 Make Adv Kumite +75Kg Competitor: Results: View Chart

Updating the schedule

August 13, 2021

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Now that the debut of Karate-do is completed in the Olympics, we are back with on site - in person training combined with "ZOOM"! All access doors (for indoor training) will remain open, regardless of climate and face masks shall remain MANDATORY, unless the Covid / Corona transmission rate is R0≤1.

Big moves on the horizon! Los Gatos & Menlo Park locations

July 9, 2021

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Hi SKSV team. A few big details all in one week. I'll also push this to many participants via email. Next Saturday July 17th we will meet at Lake Vasona park in Los Gatos at 9:00 am for a few (3 or 4) hours. Bring edibles to share, your Sai,

Suparinpei kata as we close out June

June 23, 2021

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This month we close out June having extensively reviewed Suparinpei. For tutorial purposes, please use the following example of Suparinpei kata with Furukawa Tetsuya, noting he exemplifies a basis for competition where-as, for our club we are using the basics 1st method (hands then feet and hands) along with other

Karate Olympians

June 15, 2021

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The list of qualifying Olympians for the 202one (2020 / 2021) Olympics has been updated after this past weekends qualification event in Paris France. This list now includes: EVENT NAME COUNTRY RYUHA Male Kata Damian Quintero Spain Shito-Ryu Male Kata Ryo Kiyuna Japan Ryuei-Ryu Male Kata Ali Sofuoglu Turkey Shotokan-Ryu