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Spring 2026 Newsletter: Menlo Park Karate Classes, Seminars, & Japan Training

March 24, 2026
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Spring 2026 – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Newsletter By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan [caption id="attachment_3839" align="alignright" width="300"] Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley competitors medaling at the Silicon Valley Open.[/caption] This past quarter, we finally returned to local competition and were incredibly pleased with our club's results.

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Unveiling the Intricacies: Goju-Ryu vs. Shotokan-Ryu in Karate

February 7, 2023
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Gōjū-Ryū vs. Shōtōkan-Ryū: An Academic and Tactical Analysis of Traditional Karate While both Gōjū-Ryū and Shōtōkan-Ryū share a common genesis in the indigenous martial arts of Okinawa, they represent distinct evolutionary branches of combat. Having spent over five decades on the Dōjō floor—both researching the historical timelines in Japan and

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Karate: The Dynamic Harmony of Budo and Bujutsu

February 2, 2023
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The Rich Tapestry of Japanese Martial Arts Karate emerges as a captivating fusion of Budo and Bujutsu—two philosophies that shape its essence. Delving into the intricate balance of personal development and combat prowess, this exploration unravels the layers of Karate's journey from its roots in traditional Okinawan martial arts to

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