Bōgu Bags & WKF-Approved Karate Gear in Menlo Park Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley | Menlo Park, San Mateo County & the Greater Bay Area Bōgu 防具, literally “armor,” is essential for practitioners of Kendō 剣道, Karate 空手, and other budō arts where sparring gear must be stored and transported safely.
Fall 2025 – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Newsletter By Johnpaul Williams – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Classes begin September 3, 2025! Join us for a new season of Gōjū-Ryū Karatedō training in Menlo Park. Register online, view the calendar, and see highlights from Japan and our recent promotions. Karate
Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley – June (Summer) Newsletter 新たな季節、新たな精神 — New Season, Renewed Spirit Cross-posted to email and on our website: www.gojuryu.net Summer, Summer, Summer Time 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。暑さの中にも鍛錬の道を忘れず、汗と共に精神（こころ）を磨いていきましょう。 As the golden sun of summer stretches over California and Japan, our dōjō 道場 stands vibrant with purpose. Summer is a time for
May / June 2025 SKSV Grading (Shinsa) Results By Johnpaul Williams – June 4, 2025 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
Golden Week 2025 Adventures with the Dai Nippon Butokukai in Kyoto, Japan By Johnpaul Williams – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan – May 4, 2025 Kyoto’s Butokuden 武徳殿, the architectural witness to over a century of discipline, hosted the 7th World Butoku Sai (WBS) during Golden Week. Marking 130 years
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
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
2024 New Year Wishes All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – January 3, 2024 Dear Members, Families, and Friends of Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley, [caption id="attachment_1689" align="alignright" width="300"] Alexandra Alan (MP) Takahashi Satoru (JP), Johnpaul Williams (MP), Shiho Azuma Williams (MP) and Sanjit Mandal (TV). USA representatives in Japan 2023.[/caption]
