Training Tips for Gekisai dai Ichi
Training Tips for Gekisai dai Ichi The basic kata Gekisai dai Ni which include the introduction to the basic techniques of Nekoashi dachi, mawashi uke and Shutō Tsuki 手刀突き.
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March 2024 SKSV Goju-Ryu Karate Club Newsletter
March 2024 SKSV Goju-Ryu Karate Club Newsletter Dear Club Members, I hope everyone is having a fantastic month! I want to remind you that after next week, we will have a 2-week training break, as indicated in our club calendar. Here are a few important updates for our club:
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)
The Interplay of Ki (気) and Konjō (根性) in Martial Arts Philosophy
The Interplay of Ki (気) & Konjō (根性) in Martial Arts Philosophy All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams - Feb 6, 2024 Konjō (根性) as a concept, a demeanor, a theory or emotional state, could easily be a subject of a thesis standing alone. The
Return to training 2024
Return to training 2024 By Johnpaul Williams – January 11, 2024 Welcome back to training and again Happy New Year! If you hadn't seen the previous Happy New Year message, it is posted at - https://gojuryu.net/2024/01/03/2024-new-year-wishes/ We have returned to training however just as fast as it started, please remember that there
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
JKF Gojukai Newsletter (Kaihoshi) December 2023 (Japanese only)
JKF Gojukai Newsletter (Kaihoshi) December 2023 (Japanese only) All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – December 24, 2023 In the summer of 2023, we attended the 49th JKF Gojukai Taikai in Osaka Japan. The events and results of the convention and competition are reported in the semi-annual JKF Gojukai Newsletter which
Fall 2023 SKSV Grading (Shinsa) Results
Fall 2023 SKSV Grading (Shinsa) Results By Johnpaul Williams – December 7, 2023 Karate is a journey with obstacles and setbacks, goals and milestones. Fortunately, Karate training also builds tenacity, mental pliability and fortitude. Congratulation to those who successfully graded in the 2nd half of 2023. Final club certificates are being painted
Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Q4 2024 message
Cross posted via email (club specific links included) Welcome and welcome back [caption id="attachment_1557" align="alignright" width="211"] Silicon Valley Gōjūkan dba SEIWAKAI KARATE SILICON VALLEY per JKF Gōjūkai registration[/caption] By Johnpaul Williams – September 12, 2023 To our new members, a warm welcome to our group. We typically send out informational messages to
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
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"
Return to Japan 2023 Week TWO
Return to Japan 2023 Week TWO All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – August 21, 2023 Continued from Return to Japan 2023 Week ONE August 16th, 2023 - Wednesday: Travel and Rest. Today marked a travel and rest day, although I use the term "rest" loosely. After a final breakfast at
Return to Japan 2023 Week ONE
Return to Japan 2023 Week ONE All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – August 07, 2023 August 7th, 2023 - Monday: En Route to Narita Airport. As I begin this first entry, I find myself mid-flight on Japan Airlines, en route to Narita Airport. Despite some minor turbulence causing the
Calendar updates
Calendar updates By Johnpaul Williams – August 05, 2023 I've long put off posting a club calendar because there simply wasn't an efficient app that was easily updateable, so I apologize for not just making a Google Calendar sooner and posting for everyone, so here we go. I'll post the full calendar
DUROLANE® Karate Knees
DUROLANE® Karate Knees An ongoing blog post to track knee progression of regression By Johnpaul Williams November 2022 - So after years of abusing my legs and knees, last November during a dinner after a karate seminar in Los Angeles, I was called to receive certificate that I tested for a
Tutorial video for Kata Saifa at 360°
Training tutorial video for Goju Ryu Karatedo kata Saifa at a 360° viewpoint. Performed by Nishiyama Kakeru 剛柔流 空手道 形砕破 360° 視点 出演：西山 走
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