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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

Menlo Park Karate club December 2023 after Karate test

November/December 2023 SKSV Shinsa (grading) Results

December 7, 2023

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| Club Gradings Information and Results, General Club News

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

June to August 2023 Training Schedule and Enrollment

June 12, 2023

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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

Available on Amazon: Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō: Desk Reference – Volume 1: Introduction & Historic Chronology

May 17, 2021

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The Definitive Resource: Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference After seven years of dedicated research, writing, and over 950 revisions, the Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō Desk Reference (剛柔流空手道参考書) - Volume 1: Introduction & Historic Chronology (武道, 武術の歴史) is officially available worldwide. Spanning 450 pages and encompassing over 130,500 words, this volume is not

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

November/December 2023 SKSV Shinsa (grading) Results

June to August 2023 Training Schedule and Enrollment

Available on Amazon: Gōjū-Ryū Karate-Dō: Desk Reference – Volume 1: Introduction & Historic Chronology

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