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Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Q4 2024 message

September 12, 2023

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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] To our new members, a warm welcome to our group. We typically send out informational messages to the club and affiliates at

Group joint training with Tri-Valley Pleasanton Seiwakai Karate

Calendar updates

August 5, 2023

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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 sheet sooner and posting for everyone, so here we go. I'll also cross post this to the "Schedule & Calendar" so it

June to August 2023 Training Schedule and Enrollment

June 12, 2023

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The Menlo Park recreation registration page has been updated with a much better flow and experience. To assist with finding the registration links, visit the links below! Beginners training - Mondays at 5:45 pm. Beginners training - Wednesdays at 5:45 pm. Experienced training - Mondays at 7:00 pm. Experienced training

SKSV March / April 2023 for new and returning club members

March 28, 2023

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Welcome back to training and for those new, congratulations on your start. We generally try to send out group email approximately two times per year. However, with the new influx it seems we should send a message out with the new session having just started. In the message below, I'll

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

Karate: Martial Art or Military Science…

January 26, 2023

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Karate is a martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan and it is a system of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. Karate involves the use of various forms of unarmed combat, utilizing striking techniques (e.g. punches, kicks), grappling techniques, joint locks, takedowns, and throws. Karate is considered

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

Training postponed tonight

January 4, 2023

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Unfortunately, due to our major storm (category 5) tonight, training is postponed. We will work with Arrillaga Family Recreation Center for a make up class. This includes both the 5:45 pm beginners' class and the 7:00 experienced training. Stay safe out there. JP

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

7.11.22 Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley in Japan July 2022 Monday

July 11, 2022

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Thunder and lightning oh my! Today our training was again at the Kamioka Gymnasium. The side doors of the facility beautifully look over lush fields of rice where they eventually meet the mountain's edge. After a break for lunch, we return to training to drill more kata, going further into

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