Bōgu Bags & WKF-Approved Karate Gear in Menlo Park Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley | Menlo Park, San Mateo County & the Greater Bay Area Bōgu 防具, literally “armor,” is essential for practitioners of Kendō 剣道, Karate 空手, and other budō arts where sparring gear must be stored and transported safely.
Fall 2025 – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Newsletter By Johnpaul Williams – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Classes begin September 3, 2025! Join us for a new season of Gōjū-Ryū Karatedō training in Menlo Park. Register online, view the calendar, and see highlights from Japan and our recent promotions. Karate
Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley – June (Summer) Newsletter 新たな季節、新たな精神 — New Season, Renewed Spirit Cross-posted to email and on our website: www.gojuryu.net Summer, Summer, Summer Time 季節の変わり目には新たな意志と共に稽古に励みましょう。暑さの中にも鍛錬の道を忘れず、汗と共に精神（こころ）を磨いていきましょう。 As the golden sun of summer stretches over California and Japan, our dōjō 道場 stands vibrant with purpose. Summer is a time for
Traditional Karate vs. Commercial Martial Arts or Generalized Martial Arts: Why Authenticity Matters In today's diverse martial arts landscape, individuals face an essential choice between enrolling in a traditional karate dojo (道場) or opting for a generalized commercial martial arts club or mixed martial arts (MMA) gym. While each setting
[caption id="attachment_2531" align="alignright" width="300"] Traditional karate tournaments back and SKSV is in the house[/caption] As we continue into the new year, our dojo is alive with renewed energy! Many of us are returning from the winter holidays, and new members are joining our ranks, bringing fresh enthusiasm to our training
March 2024 SKSV Goju-Ryu Karate Club Newsletter by Johnpaul Williams. 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
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
