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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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
Official JKF Gōjūkai Newsletter (Kaihoshi Vol. 110) – July 2024 By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Preserving the Global Connection: The JKF Gōjūkai Kaihoshi As dedicated practitioners of traditional Japanese martial arts, staying connected to our organizational roots is vital. We are pleased to provide
Archive: USA Karate (USANKF) Rules of Competition – January 2025 By Johnpaul Williams – Director, Seiwakai Karate Silicon Valley Gojūkan Archival Notice: The document hosted on this page reflects the USA Karate (USANKF) Rules of Competition as they were instituted on January 1, 2025. As martial arts sports science and
Lets wish a huge congratulations to Chen Emechete for his achievement at the USA Karate 2021 Nationals in Chicago, Illinois! [caption id="attachment_1716" align="alignright" width="225"] Chen Emechete takes 2nd place at the USA Karate 2021 Nationals in Chicago, Illinois[/caption] Division S407 - 18-34 Make Adv Kumite +75Kg Competitor: Results: View Chart
