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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

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

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

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

7.10.22 Seiwakai Gojuryu Karatedo Silicon Valley in Japan July 2022 Sunday

July 10, 2022

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Today the Omagari municipal gymnasium is being used for the election therefore, we will train at the Kamioka Gymnasium (at the Kamioka Argicultural Development Centre 大仙市神岡農村環境改善センター) in Daisen City. The Gymnasium in a 15 to 20 minute walk from the Kamioka Road station (Jinguji train station) which is located just

Japan’s 99th Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga 菅義偉 is 2nd Dan Gojuryu Karatedo 空手

September 17, 2020

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The original article - https://www.karatedo.co.jp/news/20200916/19124.html Yoshihide Suga holds a 2nd Dan Gojuryu Karatedo and is the President of the Parliamentary Federation for the promotion of Karate-do. He became the 99th Prime Minister on September 16th 2020. On Wednesday, September 16, Yoshihide Suga, the president of the Liberal Democratic Party, was

September 26th – Karate at the Beach

August 24, 2020

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The 25th anniversary of Gojuryu Karate Beach Training is re-scheduled for September 26th! (Unfortunately, the air quality index reports for the original date of September 12th were double that of Sept 11th instead of the projected 1/2, therefor, our Karate event at Montera State Beach is rescheduled to September 26th) From the roots

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

A message from Fujiwara Seiichi, Shuseki Shihan Hanshi

April 3, 2020

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A message from Fujiwara Seiichi Shihan at our Seiwakai Goju Ryu Karate Dojo headquarters in Omagari Daisen Akita Japan https://www.facebook.com/528596559/posts/10156821458746560/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/seiwakaiinternational/permalink/2511576165613369/?sfnsn=mo&extid=uiIiVu6k2n2nK1O3&d=n&vh=i

Seiwakai Karate of Silicon Valley has a 2nd location

August 8, 2019

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Beginning Sunday August 8th, Seiwakai Karate of Silicon Valley will commence training at our 2nd location in San Jose's own Japantown at the Akiyama Wellness Center (Yu-Ai Kai). https://g.page/KarateJapantown

JKF Gojukai USA and Seiwakai USA questionnaires

August 2, 2019

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In an effort to further organize equitable efforts for Seiwakai USA members in addition to all member dojo of the JKF Gojukai in the USA we have organized two questionnaires hosted in Google Drive for both current and potential or future members. The questionnaire for Seiwakai USA members can be

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