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Karate as a Budo and a Bujutsu

February 2, 2023

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Budo is a Japanese term that refers to martial arts that are practiced for personal development, self-improvement, and spiritual growth, rather than solely for combat. The word "budo" is made up of two characters: "bu" which means "warrior" or "military", and "do" which means "way" or "path." Budo practitioners aim

Karate Chain of Command

January 28, 2023

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The Karate chain of command is a hierarchical structure of authority and responsibility within the Karate organization. It is the system of leadership that directs and controls the actions of the personnel in the organization. It defines the line of authority, communication, and responsibility within the organization, from the highest-ranking

Karate: Martial Art or Military Science…

January 26, 2023

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Karate is a martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan and it is a system of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. Karate involves the use of various forms of unarmed combat, utilizing striking techniques (e.g. punches, kicks), grappling techniques, joint locks, takedowns, and throws. Karate is considered

January 2023 SKSV News & Updates

January 18, 2023

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Welcome back family and friends of SKSV and for those just beginning, welcome! The last few years have been... interesting but we persevered. We did it because we are Budo-ka and that's what we do; we endure, and we thrive. Thank you for sticking through with training and apologies ahead

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 December 2022

December 16, 2022

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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. Below is December 2022. Enjoy!

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 a Sensei 先生, coach, leader and teacher we are responsible to protect and stand up against fascists and bullies. it is our responsibility and obligation to display both admirable moral character and to teach by example. Being Sensei is privileged position of leadership. As Sensei 先生, we are under

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

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