May / June 2025 SKSV Grading (Shinsa) Results By Johnpaul Williams – June 4, 2025 Karatedō is a profound journey fraught with obstacles and setbacks, yet filled with goals and milestones. Fortunately, rigorous Karate training inherently builds tenacity, mental pliability, and formidable physical fortitude. Congratulations to all those who successfully
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
Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley – Winter 2025 Newsletter New Year, Renewed Focus (新年、新たな目標) By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley [caption id="attachment_2531" align="alignright" width="300"] Traditional karate tournaments are back, and SKSV is in the house![/caption] As we step boldly into the new year, our dōjō is alive with
December 1, 2024 by Johnpaul Williams. Are you looking for a kids’ martial arts program in Menlo Park that builds self-defense skills, confidence, and respect? Look no further than Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley (SKSV)! As one of the leading karate schools in the Bay Area, SKSV is dedicated to empowering
The Illusion of the Solitary Warrior: How Martial Arts Develops Teamwork By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan In popular culture, martial arts is often depicted as a profoundly solitary journey—a lonely practitioner meditating on a mountaintop, focusing entirely on personal strength, isolated skill acquisition, and stoic
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
Territorial Possessiveness in the Dōjō All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams - Feb 13, 2024 Introduction "At our club in the 1990s, I wasn't the 'King of the Dōjō'—that was a tacit moniker reserved for our Shihan (Sensei). I was the Big Man on Campus (BMOC)
Cross-posted from the All Gōjū-Ryū Network & SKSV. Originally published Feb 6, 2024. Author’s Note: Konjō (根性) as a concept, a demeanor, a theory, or an emotional state could easily be the subject of a standalone thesis. The following entry was initially written for inclusion in a thesis for journal
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
Karate Sports Disciplines from the Spotlight of the Paradigm Shift of Japanese Combat Systems: Analytical Study By: Anatoliy Lozovyy - February 2023 Published by: Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - ISSN: 2956-4581 Abstract: Nowadays, many karate organizations hold their own competitions at various levels, up to and including the
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
JKF Gojukai Newsletter (Kaihoshi) November 2022 (Japanese only) All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – December 16, 2022 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, Enjoy! Best wishes, Johnpaul Williams JKF
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 csd@menlopark.org if you are experiencing any issues or need help navigating the online registration process. More than just
