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Traditional Karate vs. Commercial Martial Arts: Why Authentic Karate Matters

March 25, 2025

Traditional Karate vs. Commercial Martial Arts: Why Authenticity Matters By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan In today's diverse martial arts landscape, individuals face an essential choice between enrolling in a traditional Japanese Karate dōjō (道場) or opting for a generalized commercial martial arts club or mixed

Karate Pedigree: Why it matters and why it doesn't

Karate Pedigree: Why (How) It Matters and Why (How) It Doesn’t

February 19, 2025

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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

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Traditional Karate vs. Commercial Martial Arts: Why Authentic Karate Matters

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