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
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
[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
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
The Interplay of Ki (気) & Konjō (根性) in Martial Arts Philosophy All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams - Feb 6, 2024 Konjō (根性) as a concept, a demeanor, a theory or emotional state, could easily be a subject of a thesis standing alone. The
Preparing for Your Summer Budo Gasshuku in Japan: A Guide for Participants All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – August 31, 2023 Many Sensei and instructors have undoubtedly prepared their students for summer budo (Karatedō, judo, kendo, etc.) Gasshuku, but sometimes, written instructions can be invaluable. Some portions of
We are one - We are Seiwakai: A Message to the Budō and Seiwakai International Family My Esteemed Friends in Budō and the Seiwakai International Family, We are united. The mental and physical fortitudes cultivated through our 空手道 (karatedō) training bind us together, ensuring our resilience and future prosperity despite
For our Menlo Park, San Jose, Silicon Valley and remote participants, please see the PDF below. [pdf-embedder url="https://gojuryu.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SKSV-Grading-application.pdf" title="Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley (SKSV) Grading (Shinsa) Application"]
