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Karate Pedigree: Why it matters and why it doesn't

Karate Pedigree: Why (How) It Matters and Why (How) It Doesn’t

February 19, 2025

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

Unveiling the Intricacies: Goju-Ryu vs. Shotokan-Ryu in Karate

February 7, 2023

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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

Karate: The Dynamic Harmony of Budo and Bujutsu

February 2, 2023

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The Rich Tapestry of Japanese Martial Arts Karate emerges as a captivating fusion of Budo and Bujutsu—two philosophies that shape its essence. Delving into the intricate balance of personal development and combat prowess, this exploration unravels the layers of Karate's journey from its roots in traditional Okinawan martial arts to

Updating the schedule

August 13, 2021

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Now that the debut of Karate-do is completed in the Olympics, we are back with on site - in person training combined with "ZOOM"! All access doors (for indoor training) will remain open, regardless of climate and face masks shall remain MANDATORY, unless the Covid / Corona transmission rate is R0≤1.

Suparinpei kata as we close out June

June 23, 2021

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This month we close out June having extensively reviewed Suparinpei. For tutorial purposes, please use the following example of Suparinpei kata with Furukawa Tetsuya, noting he exemplifies a basis for competition where-as, for our club we are using the basics 1st method (hands then feet and hands) along with other

May has past to June at last

June 6, 2021

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For all 'experienced' class participants and team members near and far (North Nor-Cal and interstate), June is here and you should now have a firm grasp of: Shimabukuro no Sai dai ichi Nanahon Kumite and Oyo Ido Anan kata We will continue to advance through the coming months with: Shimabukuro

January / February / March training assistance with Seisan, Shimabukuro no Sai Ichi & Oyo Ido

March 8, 2021

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We're rapidly approaching 1 year in Corona Virus lockdown and still going strong via online video training (Zoom) and some outdoor public space training. It's not easy but it is what it is. Beginning next Tuesday March 16 we will hold weekly outdoor classes in Menlo Park at 6:00 pm

September 26th – Karate at the Beach

August 24, 2020

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The 25th anniversary of Gojuryu Karate Beach Training is re-scheduled for September 26th! (Unfortunately, the air quality index reports for the original date of September 12th were double that of Sept 11th instead of the projected 1/2, therefor, our Karate event at Montera State Beach is rescheduled to September 26th) From the roots

Postponed: Seiwakai International Karate-Do August Zoom Training!

August 12, 2020

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Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this is event has been postponed until further notice. Hey everyone, mark your calendars. On Saturday August 29th 2020, we have our next Seiwakai Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Zoom training. Link - https://zoom.us/j/3109684862 Wear your Do-Gi for training. You never know what special guest just might chime

Karate Training under the big tree!

August 7, 2020

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From the roots to the fruits and back again, this Saturday August 15th we'll have training under the big tree, beginning at 11:00 am, next to the Cupertino Senior Center in the park across the street from the entrance of De Anza College. The standard participation fee applies. The GPS