Current/Upcoming Events/Announcements: Our weekly schedule now includes 14 youth classes/week, as well as 11 adult classes/week (25+classes/week; several adult classes are open to advanced kids as well). See the latest schedule here. In our weekly kata classes on Saturday mornings, we are now doing Meikyo for the advanced kata and Heian Godan for the beginner […]
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 […]
We are now studying the kata Meikyo (明鏡) for four weeks. The name of the kata literally means “Polished Mirror” or “Bright Mirror,” which may prompt us to think about how our training is like the work of polishing something that ultimately reflects who we are and what we are capable of. Some research points to the idea […]
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 […]
We are next moving to Chinte for the advanced kata in our Saturday classes, from May (Heian Nidan for the basic kata). Our last kata-of-the-month was Gankaku. Gankaku very closely resembles its predecessor kata, Chinto. This next kata is Chinte and some historians believe the two kata to have been linked in some way but […]
Richard Amos Sensei will be visiting our dojo again March 8-10 to teach seminars and administer a dan (black belt) exam. Amos Sensei is Chief Instructor for the World Traditional Karate Organization. He spent many years honing his skills in Japan, including in the exclusive JKA Instructors’ Course. He is an amazing technician who exemplifies the highest standards of […]
Silicon Valley Karate will again be hosting internationally-acclaimed self-defense expert and author Mr. Rory Miller on Friday, January 25, 6:30-9pm for a special workshop. Various subjects will be discussed and trained. We will cover at least two subjects. The first is “Context of Violence; an overview of the seven things that any self defense class […]
