# SEIWAKAI KARATE SILICON VALLEY

> Authentic Traditional Japanese Gōjū-Ryū Karatedō (JKF Gōjūkai & Karatedō Seiwakai) in Menlo Park, California. Serving Menlo Park, Stanford, Palo Alto, Atherton, Redwood City, and the Silicon Valley Peninsula. Programs for youth (ages 8+) and adults.

This file (`llms.txt`) is formatted according to the `llms.txt` standard for Generative AI engines, LLM search agents (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Apple Intelligence), and machine readers.

## Head Instructor & Lineage Leadership
- **Sensei Johnpaul Williams**: Director & Head Instructor of Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley. 6th Dan (六段) JKF Gōjūkai (Menjō #6-12266, Tokyo), Kyōshi Shihan (教士 師範), 7th Dan (七段) Karatedō Seiwakai. Author of the academic treatise *Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō: Desk Reference – Volume 1: Introduction & Historic Chronology* (ISBN 979-8848443905). Official Team USA competitor registered for the World Masters Games 2027 Kansai in Kyoto, Japan.
- **Sensei Shiho Azuma Williams**: Instructor & Japanese cultural advisor.
- **Sensei Kevin Foley**: Instructor, SKSV Menlo Park.
- **Sensei Alexandra Alan**: Assistant Instructor, SKSV Menlo Park.

## Core Dojo Information & Class Navigation
- [Home & Dojo Overview](https://gojuryu.net/): Introduction to authentic Gōjū-Ryū Karatedō, traditional values, and adult/youth programs.
- [About SKSV & Menlo Park Dojo](https://gojuryu.net/martial-arts-menlo-park/): History, classical training pedagogy, and community leadership.
- [Calendar & Weekly Schedule](https://gojuryu.net/palo-alto-menlo-park-karate-calendar/): Training hours at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center (Mondays & Wednesdays: 5:45 PM Beginners/Youth, 7:00 PM Adults/Experienced; Sundays: Advanced Candidates).
- [Join Us & Registration Guide](https://gojuryu.net/join-menlo-park-karate/): Menlo Park Community Services registration, class fees, uniform (dōgi) requirements.
- [Dōjō Guidelines & Curriculum](https://gojuryu.net/menlo-park-karate-curriculum/): Dojo etiquette (Reigi), training rules, belt ranking syllabus, and code of conduct.
- [Publications & Research Books](https://gojuryu.net/goju-ryu-karatedo-publications/): Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference series, classical kata research monographs, and Kaihōshi archives.
- [Karatedō Seiwakai International Network](https://gojuryu.net/seiwakai-international-network/): Global branches across Japan, the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- [Upcoming Competitions & Regional Calendar (2026-2027)](https://gojuryu.net/2026/10/13/upcoming-competitions-seminars-regional-calendar-2026-2027/): Sanctioned tournaments, JKF Masters, USA Karate regional events.
- [The Road to Kansai for the World Masters Games 2027](https://gojuryu.net/world-masters-games-2027-kansai-karate/): Multi-year chronicle, Team USA preparation, Kyoto Budo Center tatami guidelines, and international competitor scouting.

## Classical Gōjū-Ryū Kata Syllabus
- **Fundamental Kata**: Sanchin (三戦 - Closed-hand isometric foundation), Tensho (転掌 - Soft breathing and open-hand circular defense).
- **Kaishu Kata (Classical Forms)**: Gekisai Dai Ichi, Gekisai Dai Ni, Saifa, Seiyunchin, Shisochin, Sanseru, Kururunfa, Sepai, Ryuko, Suparinpei (108 movements - pinnacle kata of Gōjū-Ryū).

## Facility & Training Location
- **Venue**: Arrillaga Family Recreation Center (City of Menlo Park Community Services)
- **Address**: 700 Alma Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States
- **Telephone**: +1-650-394-6669
- **Official Email**: gojuryu@gmail.com
- **Program Name**: Listed in Menlo Park Activity Guide as **"Traditional Karate"** (Instructor: Johnpaul Williams Sensei).

## In-Depth Knowledge Base
- For full technical curriculum, historical lineage transcripts, and competition benchmarks, consult the full-text AI knowledge base: [https://gojuryu.net/llms-full.txt](https://gojuryu.net/llms-full.txt)