Training Tips for Gekisai dai Ichi
Training Tips for Gekisai dai Ichi The basic kata Gekisai dai Ni which include the introduction to the basic techniques of Nekoashi dachi, mawashi uke and Shutō Tsuki 手刀突き.
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November/December 2023 SKSV Shinsa (grading) Results
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
USA Karate Update on 2028 Olympics (from the WKF)
USA-NKF Update on 2028 Olympics (from the WKF) Oct 7, 2023, 10:58 AM (ET) by USA-NKF Dear Members of USA Karate, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share an important update regarding our continued efforts to promote and elevate the sport of karate on the
Returned from Japan – COVID exposed and positive 8/21 & 8/23
By Johnpaul Williams – August 23, 2023 Good evening all. We are back stateside. Unfortunately, there is no karate training tonight August 21st and Wednesday August 23rd, Shiho and I have both tested positive for COVID after having been exposed last Wednesday when stuck at Tokyo station during the typhoon. Unfortunately, this
2023 July update + clarified grading requirements
2023 July update + clarified grading requirements By Johnpaul Williams – August 04, 2023 August 2023: As summer ends, we again leave for Japan for our annual Seiwakai training in Akita and the JKF Gōjūkai taikai (convention), in Osaka. I'll make photos available and share them through the website (Gojuryu.net) as well
June to August 2023 Training Schedule and Enrollment
June to August 2023 Training Schedule and Enrollment By Johnpaul Williams – June 12, 2023 The Menlo Park recreation registration page has been updated with a much better flow and experience. To assist with finding the registration links, visit the links below! Beginners training - Mondays at 5:45 pm. Beginners training - Wednesdays
Tutorial video for Kata Saifa at 360°
Training tutorial video for Goju Ryu Karatedo kata Saifa at a 360° viewpoint. Performed by Nishiyama Kakeru 剛柔流 空手道 形砕破 360° 視点 出演：西山 走
SKSV March / April 2023 for new and returning club members
SKSV March / April 2023 for new and returning club members By Johnpaul Williams – March 28, 2023 Welcome back to training and for those new, congratulations on your start. We generally try to send out group email approximately two times per year. However, with the new influx it seems we should send
Japan Gojuryu Karate seminars in August 2023 (Seiwakai and JKF Gojukai)
Update: We have registration and participation forms! Annually, we attend a seminar series in Japan for both Seiwakai and JKF Gojukai, during the summer months of July or August. All club members (past and present) are welcome, however please let me know of your intent well ahead of time. This
Karate Visitors week! March 2023
Visitors week is next week, March 6th and 8th 2023. We'll have several guests popping in through the month of March especially next week. They include long time players on travel, local beginners and visiting dojo. All the visitors will be messaged explaining that: Training in Menlo Park is every
7.6.22 Seiwakai Gojuryu Karate Silicon Valley in Japan July 2022 Wednesday
Navigating the Journey: Traveling to Japan for the Seiwakai Gasshuku On Monday, July 4th, 2022, Independence Day in the United States, we officially began our journey to the Seiwakai Gasshuku. Departing from California, we connected through LAX and boarded our long-haul flight across the Pacific, destined for Narita International Airport.
Chojun Miyagi Society Hall of Fame induction
A big bowl full of Humble Soup and many thanks for the induction into the "Chojun Miyagi Society Hall of Fame."
Karate training Summer 2022!
Welcome back to summer! Last week, Wednesday June 1st, was our last day of the Spring karate training season. We've had SO MUCH progress and clear change in every participant and I'm humbled, having the opportunity to work with all of you. Our summer training season continues next Monday and Wednesday, June
Fukyu Kata dai Ichi
Fukyu Kata Dai Ichi: The Foundation of Karatedō for Beginners For students beginning their journey in traditional Okinawan Karate, establishing a strong technical foundation is paramount. One of the most essential introductory forms taught is Fukyu Kata Dai Ichi. This kata was specifically commissioned by the government of Okinawa in
Seiwakai & JKF Gojukai training in Japan – June 2022
I'll update this post in the very near future. In the meanwhile I've already reserved 8 rooms for our group in Yokohama for the 2nd leg of the trip. It's on! 2022 Seiwakai International Seminar & Shinsa – Omagari, Daisen, Akita, Japan July 6, 7, 8 – Seiwakai Goju-Ryu Karate-do Training
Chen takes 2nd place at the USA Karate 2021 Nationals in Chicago, Illinois
Lets wish a huge congratulations to Chen Emechete for his achievement at the USA Karate 2021 Nationals in Chicago, Illinois! [caption id="attachment_1716" align="alignright" width="225"] Chen Emechete takes 2nd place at the USA Karate 2021 Nationals in Chicago, Illinois[/caption] Division S407 - 18-34 Make Adv Kumite +75Kg Competitor: Results: View Chart
Updating the schedule
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.
Big moves on the horizon! Los Gatos & Menlo Park locations
Hi SKSV team. A few big details all in one week. I'll also push this to many participants via email. Next Saturday July 17th we will meet at Lake Vasona park in Los Gatos at 9:00 am for a few (3 or 4) hours. Bring edibles to share, your Sai,
Kururunfa by Hikaru Ohno – 全少へGO!! 大野ひかる選手 強さのひみつ「クルルンファ」 The secret of strength
Kururunfa by Hikaru Ohno Let's Go to the Zen-Shō!! The Secret of Hikaru Ōno’s Strength
2022 New Years greeting and wishes
Greetings to our family and friends around the world. [caption id="attachment_1802" align="alignright" width="300"] 2021 Seiwakai Gojuryu Karatedo training via Zoom[/caption] January 1 marked our New Year of 2021 and February 12 marks our Lunar New Year of the Bull (牛 Ox). This means we enter a period of hard work
Bōnenkai Keiko: Years End training & Seiwakai 1000 gyaku tsuki challenge
Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 5 PM PST – 8 PM PST Public Hosted by Seiwakai Karate of Silicon Valley 剛柔流 空手道 誠和会-国際 Online event link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84436059902 Link to blog post notification: https://wp.me/pbPfgt-bc Join us on Zoom for our Bōnenkai Keiko (end of the year training) & Seiwakai (SKSV) 1000 gyaku tsuki
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SEIWAKAI KARATE SILICON VALLEY and Goju Ryu Network
SEIWAKAI KARATE SILICON VALLEY and Goju Ryu Network