By Johnpaul Williams – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Introduction: The Question That Sparked This Article Earlier this week, I received a brief yet meaningful inquiry via Facebook from a gentleman in India named Mr. Samarjit Mullick, who wrote: “Oss Sensei. I am from India. I am interested and curious to
Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley – April / May Newsletter New Season, Renewed SpiritCross Posted to email and on our websites - Gojuryu.net 🌸 Welcome to Spring 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。 As the days grow longer here in California and cherry blossoms bloom in Kyoto, our dōjō 道場 enters a season of renewal. This
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
Break Free from the Screen: How Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Helps Adults Build Strength, Confidence, and Focus January 16, 2025 by Johnpaul Williams. In the fast-paced world of tech, startups, and corporate life, stress, long hours at a desk, and a sedentary lifestyle can take a toll on your health
Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley (SKSV) Media & Online Resources by Johnpaul Williams. At Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley (SKSV), we are committed to preserving and promoting traditional Gōjū-Ryū Karatedō. Our goal is to provide students and enthusiasts with high-quality resources to deepen their understanding of karate history, terminology, and techniques. Whether
How Martial Arts Helps Develop Teamwork November 14, 2024 by Johnpaul Williams Martial arts is often perceived as an individual journey, where practitioners focus on personal goals such as strength, skill, and discipline. However, at Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley (SKSV), teamwork is an essential component of our training philosophy. Our
November / December 2023 SKSV Grading (Shinsa) Results By Johnpaul Williams – December 7, 2023 Karate is a journey with obstacles and setbacks, goals and milestones. Fortunately, Karate training also builds tenacity, mental pliability and fortitude. Congratulation to those who successfully graded. Club certificates are not preprinted in anticipation however are created
For our Menlo Park, San Jose, Silicon Valley and remote participants, please see the PDF below. [pdf-embedder url="https://gojuryu.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SKSV-Grading-application.pdf" title="Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley (SKSV) Grading (Shinsa) Application"]
