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.
2025 Seiwakai in Daisen and JKF Gojukai in Sendai – Seminars & Competition By Johnpaul Williams – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Our Menlo Park travelers returned from the annual summer expedition to Japan! We participated in the weeklong seminar in the Omagari Daisen region of Akita and continued onward
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
[caption id="attachment_2531" align="alignright" width="300"] Traditional karate tournaments back and SKSV is in the house[/caption] As we continue into the new year, our dojo is alive with renewed energy! Many of us are returning from the winter holidays, and new members are joining our ranks, bringing fresh enthusiasm to our training
By Johnpaul Williams Introduction: Understanding Karate Pedigree Martial arts, particularly traditional karate, place great importance on lineage and legitimacy. A karate pedigree refers to a direct and documented connection between a karate instructor and the historical lineage of their style. This lineage serves as a marker of authenticity, tradition, and
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
March 2024 SKSV Goju-Ryu Karate Club Newsletter by Johnpaul Williams. Dear Club Members, I hope everyone is having a fantastic month! I want to remind you that after next week, we will have a 2-week training break, as indicated in our club calendar. Here are a few important updates for
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]
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