Current/Upcoming Events/Announcements: We have 14 youth Karate classes/week and 10 adult classes/week (including two that are open to kids as well). We also have self-defense classes and workshops, along with guest instructor events and more. See our schedule here. In our weekly kata classes on Saturday mornings, we are now doing Gojushiho-dai for the advanced […]
Not sure what to do with the kids at the end of their summer break, just before getting them back to school? How about signing them up for a self-defense class? Please consider enrolling your kid(s) in self-defense and also taking a class yourself. This is an important life-skill that should be on everyone’s to-do […]
Sensei Brodeur has been studying Shotokan since 1982 and has a long history of tournament successes and extensive training in traditional Shotokan with Ubl Sensei and others. For more, please see: http://ecole.shotokan-canada.com/dojos/budokan/professeurs-et-senseis/guy-brodeur Seminar will be Saturday, August 31, 1-3pm. It will be open to adults and teens of all levels but focusing on mostly brown […]
We will again be entering the annual Chili Cook Off in Palo Alto on July 4. If you are interested in volunteering to help prepare and/or serve the chili, please contact jon@svkarate.com. Regardless, all are encouraged to participate in the demonstration that afternoon and of course to come by and sample the chili! For more […]
Sensei Cathy Jarushi has been doing Shotokan for approximately 40 years, including an extended time training in Japan in the 1980s. She normally teaches classes at Mikami Sensei’s dojo in New Orleans. Sensei Cathy is well known for her intensity and passion, both in training and teaching. She will be teaching both youth and adult […]
The Enfields have been teaching Goju-ryu Karate for decades, including at their Goju Karate Center, in southern California. They bring a wealth of knowledge about traditional Karate and we are fortunate to have them leading seminars for the first time in Silicon Valley this April. Schedule:Friday 7:00-8:30pm *Saturday 11:00am – 1:30pm Saturday 3:00pm – 5:30pm, […]
Jess Field successfully graded to nidan (2nd degree black belt) on March 10. On the grading panel were WTKO Chief Instructor Sensei Richard Amos, Silicon Valley Karate Chief Instructor Sensei Jon Keeling, and Chief Instructor for De Anza Shotokan Pete Rabbitt. Mr Field was put through the paces with challenging kihon, two different kata and […]
We are having our traditional “Kangeiko” (literally “cold training”) February 3-9 (Sunday through Saturday), 6:30-7:30am each day). The traditional Kangeiko involves a short jog (if raining, calisthenics in the dojo) followed by training at the dojo. Each day’s training is typically led by a different instructor, working up in seniority. Hope to see you there! […]
In our advanced kata sessions on Saturdays, we are currently studying Sochin (壮鎮). The kata name translates as something like “Magnificent Calm.” It features low, solid stance, mostly fudo-dachi, and slow, powerful moves alternating with explosive speed. It’s excellent practice for developing strong, solid technique and connection to the ground. You can see excellent examples of […]
