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2024 Gōjūryū Karatedō Pan-American Seiwakai Seminar

Mina-sama,

We are honored to invite you to join us November 8th to November 10th 2024 (Year of the Dragon) with over 100 international karateka at our 8400ft² gymnasium, in the heart of Silicon Valley in Menlo Park, California at the Arrillaga Family Center (ARC), as we host: Seiichi Fujiwara Shihan as Chief instructor (President of Gōjūryū Karatedō Seiwakai and Overseas Director of  JKF Gōjūkai) and: Vassie Naidoo Shihan as assistant instructor (Vice President of Seiwakai International), for the 2024 Gōjūryū Karatedō Pan-American Seiwakai Seminar.

This prestigious event shall include both Seiwakai and JKF Gōjūkai testing, in the and promises to be an enriching experience for all participants. Download the .PDF at www.gojuryu.net/seminar/, return to this page often for additional information as it becomes available.

2024 Gōjūryū Karatedō Pan-American Seiwakai Seminar

FAQ’s:

  • My child is a beginner and only attending one day, is there a discount for them?
      • Yes – please see the fee for one day for Cadets. This will not be available after September 1st.
  • If participating, can I take video?
      • Yes and no. You may take short video clips with the understanding that Fujiwara Shihan does not want seminar video posted online. Setting up a tripod to record the entire event is not permitted.
  • Can you reserve my hotel room?
      • Unfortunately too many have made this request which has restricted our club credit card, capped at $10k. If these individuals do not attend we are still charged.
  • I shouldn’t have to pay for the seminar and dinner if I am 8th Dan (another has asked the same and is 7th Dan)?
      • Why not? It’s not free. Apologies however, the coaching fee, flight and hotel for Fujiwara Shihan is not free. Nor is the facility rental, insurance, banquet, etc. Perhaps if this were a hot date however she already has a ring on her finger.
  • I missed the September 1st deadline to send payment. Can you extend it for me?
      • Possibly however only for two weeks.
  • How do I pay for the seminar?
      • Please make payments for the seminar via the instructions in the seminar package (PDF) at www.gojuryu.net/seminar/ on pages four and five with clear payment instructions.
  • How much is the test?
      • Regarding testing fees: Contact your instructor or director of your country regarding test fees prior to.
  • Can I write a check? Where can I send it?
      • We are a little uncomfortable accepting personal check however if you must, you must.Therefor, If you need to write a personal check, please send a direct message for the delivery address.
  • Are there discounts for second and third family members, like the seminars in Canada and Australia?
      • Unfortunately public sports clubs in the USA do not receive government subsidizations (as in Canada or Australia) or monetary support from the national and regional organizations (Seiwakai USA or Pan-America Seiwakai). There are no funds contributed and the host is carrying the full financial burden of the event.
  • Where is the best nightlife?
      • Downtown Palo Alto – definitely! You’ll want to lodge at Hotel Keen, Palo Alto.
  • What hotel is nearest to the training facility? We don’t want to rent a car.
      • Hotel Lucent, Menlo Park, CA: 5-minute walk to our training facility (the ARC) and is adjacent to a mega-supermarket and restaurants.
  • Are spectators allowed?
      • Spectators are restricted to “by written permission only.” Although the facility is publicly owned, it is privately rented for the weekend for our event. Please understand, there are despicable people in the world. We apply a unique term to despicable people, “Deshabari,” and deshabari suck. Those denied entrance will be pronounced trespassing and escorted next door to the police department. We are very serious about this.
  • I was just told you will give out a special gift for the first 50 registrants. Can you save one for me?
      • Unfortunately, the (potential) gift you are asking about may or may not be distributed to the first 50 paid registrations.
  • Who is organizing the tours and where are they?
      • There is no organized tour. Perhaps next year?