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Unveiling the Intricacies: Goju-Ryu vs. Shotokan-Ryu in Karate

February 7, 2023

Intricacies between Goju-Ryu vs. Shotokan-Ryu Karate A cross-post from Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley and the All Gojuryu Network by Johnpaul Williams - February 7 2023 Karate, a martial art that transcends physical discipline, encompasses various styles, each with its unique essence. Two such styles, Goju-Ryu and Shotokan-Ryu, stand out for their

Karate: The Dynamic Harmony of Budo and Bujutsu

February 2, 2023

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Introduction: In the rich tapestry of Japanese martial arts, Karate emerges as a captivating fusion of Budo and Bujutsu—two philosophies that shape its essence. Delving into the intricate balance of personal development and combat prowess, this exploration unravels the layers of Karate's journey from its roots in traditional Okinawan martial

Updating the schedule

August 13, 2021

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Now that the debut of Karate-do is completed in the Olympics, we are back with on site - in person training combined with "ZOOM"! All access doors (for indoor training) will remain open, regardless of climate and face masks shall remain MANDATORY, unless the Covid / Corona transmission rate is R0≤1.

Suparinpei kata as we close out June

June 23, 2021

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This month we close out June having extensively reviewed Suparinpei. For tutorial purposes, please use the following example of Suparinpei kata with Furukawa Tetsuya, noting he exemplifies a basis for competition where-as, for our club we are using the basics 1st method (hands then feet and hands) along with other

May has past to June at last

June 6, 2021

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For all 'experienced' class participants and team members near and far (North Nor-Cal and interstate), June is here and you should now have a firm grasp of: Shimabukuro no Sai dai ichi Nanahon Kumite and Oyo Ido Anan kata We will continue to advance through the coming months with: Shimabukuro

January / February / March training assistance with Seisan, Shimabukuro no Sai Ichi & Oyo Ido

March 8, 2021

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We're rapidly approaching 1 year in Corona Virus lockdown and still going strong via online video training (Zoom) and some outdoor public space training. It's not easy but it is what it is. Beginning next Tuesday March 16 we will hold weekly outdoor classes in Menlo Park at 6:00 pm

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

Karate Training under the big tree!

August 7, 2020

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From the roots to the fruits and back again, this Saturday August 15th we'll have training under the big tree, beginning at 11:00 am, next to the Cupertino Senior Center in the park across the street from the entrance of De Anza College. The standard participation fee applies. The GPS