Upcoming Karate Competitions, Seminars & Events – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley SEIWAKAI KARATE SILICON VALLEY Upcoming Competitions, Master Seminars & Regional Calendar (2026–2027) Hello SKSV Students and Families, Below is our comprehensive, chronologically organized schedule of upcoming tournaments, national training camps, master seminars, and regional events across Northern California and
Winter/Spring 2026 – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Newsletter By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Classes are officially in session! Join us for the highly anticipated 2026 season of traditional Gōjū-Ryū Karatedō training in Menlo Park, California. Register online, view our expanded international calendar, and prepare for
Does Karate Pedigree Matter? Bridging Tradition and Modern Science By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Introduction: Deconstructing the Karate Pedigree Martial arts, particularly those originating from traditional Japanese and Okinawan roots, place a heavy premium on lineage and legitimacy. In this context, a "karate pedigree" refers to
Training Tips for Kata Annan: Biomechanics & Bunkai Study By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Introduction to Annan (安南) Historically originating from the Ryūei-ryū (劉衛流) lineage of Okinawa, the kata Annan (安南) has evolved into one of the most dynamic and popular forms witnessed in modern
