Back From Japan: Daisen, Yokohama and Fall 2026 at Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley September 5, 2026 After several weeks in Japan, the Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley travelers are finally home in Silicon Valley. The luggage is unpacked, the dōgi (道着) are being washed, the jet lag is gradually losing the
Fall 2025 – Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Newsletter By Johnpaul Williams – Director, 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.
2025 Seiwakai in Daisen and JKF Gojukai in Sendai – Seminars & Competition By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Our Menlo Park travelers have returned from the annual summer expedition to Japan! We proudly participated in the weeklong seminar in the Omagari Daisen region of Akita
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
May / June 2025 SKSV Grading (Shinsa) Results By Johnpaul Williams – June 4, 2025 Karatedō is a profound journey fraught with obstacles and setbacks, yet filled with goals and milestones. Fortunately, rigorous Karate training inherently builds tenacity, mental pliability, and formidable physical fortitude. Congratulations to all those who successfully
The Truth About the "Karate Ph.D." – Addressing the Misuse of Academic Titles By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Introduction: The Question That Sparked This Article Earlier this week, I received a brief yet meaningful inquiry via Facebook from a gentleman in India named Mr. Samarjit Mullick,
Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley – April / May Newsletter New Season, Renewed Spirit (新たな季節、新たな精神) Cross-posted to email and on our website: www.gojuryu.net Welcome to Spring 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。 As the days grow longer here in California and the cherry blossoms bloom in Kyoto, our dōjō (道場) enters a season of true renewal.
Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley – Winter 2025 Newsletter New Year, Renewed Focus (新年、新たな目標) By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley [caption id="attachment_2531" align="alignright" width="300"] Traditional karate tournaments are back, and SKSV is in the house![/caption] As we step boldly into the new year, our dōjō is alive with
Does Karate Pedigree Matter? Bridging Tradition and Modern Science By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Introduction: Deconstructing the Karate Pedigree Martial arts, particularly those originating from traditional Japanese and Okinawan roots, place a heavy premium on lineage and legitimacy. In this context, a "karate pedigree" refers to
[caption id="attachment_2236" align="alignright" width="300"] January 2025 Greeting from Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley[/caption] Happy New Year to all and welcome back! January 1, 2025 by Johnpaul Williams. As we step into a new year, our dojo is buzzing with excitement. The start of the year always brings a wave of new
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
Ōssu, Ōss, Ōssss! 押忍: “The Ō word.” Unveiling the Essence of “Ōss”: From Karate Dojo to Linguistic Exploration... All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams - April 1, 2024. The Ōssu Conundrum: Navigating Nuances of a Nonconventional Japanese Martial Arts Vocabulary In the world of traditional
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
Territorial Possessiveness in the Dōjō All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams - Feb 13, 2024 Introduction "At our club in the 1990s, I wasn't the 'King of the Dōjō'—that was a tacit moniker reserved for our Shihan (Sensei). I was the Big Man on Campus (BMOC)
Cross-posted from the All Gōjū-Ryū Network & SKSV. Originally published Feb 6, 2024. Author’s Note: Konjō (根性) as a concept, a demeanor, a theory, or an emotional state could easily be the subject of a standalone thesis. The following entry was initially written for inclusion in a thesis for journal
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
Karate Sports Disciplines from the Spotlight of the Paradigm Shift of Japanese Combat Systems: Analytical Study By: Anatoliy Lozovyy - February 2023 Published by: Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - ISSN: 2956-4581 Abstract: Nowadays, many karate organizations hold their own competitions at various levels, up to and including the
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
JKF Gojukai Newsletter (Kaihoshi) November 2022 (Japanese only) All Gojuryu Network (www.gojuryu.network) & SKSV (Gojuryu.net) cross-post By Johnpaul Williams – December 16, 2022 While the Gojuryu.network (www.gojuryu.network) page is being reconstructed, we occasionally re-syndicate media such as the JKF Gojukai Newsletter December 2022 which is distributed twice a year, Enjoy! Best wishes, Johnpaul Williams JKF
Registration for the Fall 2022 Traditional Karate is now open! Visit Menlo Park Recreation, click "advanced search" and type "karate" to enroll. Please contact Menlo Park recreation by phone at 650-330-2200 or Email csd@menlopark.org if you are experiencing any issues or need help navigating the online registration process. More than just
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"]
