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Summer message: Seiwakai Karate SKSV June – August 2023

June 12, 2023

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Happy summer everyone! [caption id="" align="alignright" width="190"] We call this a win[/caption] Another session is behind us, and it came to an end with our own Kevin Foley earning a gold medal for Kumite in Sacramento at the IKF Championship this past weekend. His very first competition! Please ask him

Karate Visitors week! March 2023

March 1, 2023

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Visitors week is next week, March 6th and 8th 2023. We'll have several guests popping in through the month of March especially next week. They include long time players on travel, local beginners and visiting dojo. All the visitors will be messaged explaining that: Training in Menlo Park is every

Training registration: March – June 2023

February 22, 2023

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Due to a technical issue, the Beginners Traditional Karate classes may be listed under “adult sports” and Experienced Traditional Karate classes may be 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

The differences between Goju-Ryu and Shotokan-Ryu Karate

February 7, 2023

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Goju-Ryu and Shotokan-Ryu are both styles of karate, but they have differences in terms of their approach, techniques and philosophies. Goju-Ryu emphasizes circular movements and the use of both hard and soft techniques from close distance, Shotokan-Ryu focuses more on linear movements and the use of power and speed from

The best style of Karate for you is….

February 6, 2023

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The best style of Karate for you depends on your location, your personal goals and preferences. When shopping for a home the 1st rule is location location location and the same applies to searching for a karate club or dojo.A reasonable distance is a must and 50 miles is simply

Karate can make you a better person!

February 3, 2023

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Karate, as a Budo, can help individuals become better versions of themselves in a number of ways: Discipline and focus: Karate training requires discipline and focus, which can help individuals develop self-control and the ability to stay focused on a task. Physical fitness: Karate training is a form of physical

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

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

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

Playing on the beach

September 26, 2020

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SwZSP7B8Ik Well a few of us still made it out to the beach for a few hours if Sanchin, Sanseiru and Saijutsu Kihon. 🙏 Goes to show that even during down times we can still have a good time 👋👋👋. Thank you for the fun in the sun and Em

Cobra Kai is back and proves they have good guys!

September 5, 2020

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The Cobra Kai series has been absorbed by Netflix and is reaching all new highs after originally having been produced for YouTubeTV. Photo of Shihan Vassie Naidoo and William Zabka at the Seiwakai Goju-Ryu Karate Dojo in Santa Monica California. Season 3 was due to release in the spring of

Postponed: Seiwakai International Karate-Do August Zoom Training!

August 12, 2020

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Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this is event has been postponed until further notice. Hey everyone, mark your calendars. On Saturday August 29th 2020, we have our next Seiwakai Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Zoom training led by Shihan Vassie Naidoo - 8th Dan, USA Head Instructor and Vice-President of Seiwakai International. link

Reviews on Google Map & Yelp

March 12, 2020

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Our club never really pushed reviews however now that there are a few posted, feel free to add a few more! We're grateful to have wonderful members training with us. https://www.google.com/search?ei=wEaCXpq6Drez0PEPuPalQA&q=seiwakai+silicon+valley&oq=seiwakai+silicon+valley&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEAM6AggAOgYIABAHEB46CAgAEAcQChAeOgoIABAIEAcQChAeOggIABAIEAcQHjoHCC4QDRCTAjoECAAQDToGCAAQDRAeOgQIHhAKUIB7WJeSAWD_mgFoAHAAeAGAAYoBiAHKD5IBBDEuMTaYAQCgAQE&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp

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