Silicon Valley Karate hosted internationally-acclaimed self-defense expert and author Mr. Rory Miller on Thursday, April 12, 6-9pm for a special workshop. Various subjects were discussed and trained. We covered two subjects. The first was “Context of Violence; an overview of the seven things that any self defense class must cover: • Legal and Ethical dimensions […]
On Saturday, December 23, 2017, Sensei Keeling taught Karate and Self-Defense to over 130 participants in Kolkata, India. Shotokan practitioners from various organizations across eastern India gathered to take part in the all-day event.
Our annual charity kick-a-thon event took place the week of December 11-16. This year’s fundraising effort is for Direct Relief, a non-profit organization that helps where it is needed most. In the past, we have donated to Direct Relief International. This year we are focusing on domestic needs, in reaction to the recent storms and […]
Our annual charity kick-a-thon event is taking place the week of December 12-17. This year’s fundraising effort is for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, a non-profit organization that helps kids in need. Please see online donation page here. If sponsoring a specific dojo member, please indicate their name in the donation form. For those who […]
The next Instructors’ Class will be taking place this Sunday, 1-3pm, in our Redwood City dojo. The focus for this session is “Stances.” https://www.svkarate.com/instructors-training/
Our annual charity kick-a-thon event is quickly approaching. This year, we are raising money for Pediatric Cancer Foundation, a very worthy cause. During the week of December 14, in the kids’ and teens’ classes, we will be doing “best efforts,” which may be a couple hundred kicks or well over 1000. In our adult class […]
We are happy to announce that Steve Ubl Sensei will once again be visiting our dojo to teach several seminars in August. Ubl Sensei has a reputation around the world for doing and teaching karate at an extremely high level, with movement that transcends what you will see anywhere else. One of the most personal students of Senseis […]
Silicon Valley Karate will be serving chili at the annual Chili Cook-off at Mitchell Park in Palo Alto this coming Saturday. Please let us know (jon@svkarate.com) if you are able to help. Set up and prep work will begin by 8:00am and serving will begin at 1:30pm. We will have a very short demonstration at […]
Sensei Kim began his Shotokan Karate training in 1977. He currently serves as official Instructor, Examiner and Judge for the World Traditional Karate Organization (WTKO) in the Mid-America Region. His passion is to share his love of karate with his students through personalized, motivating and insightful instruction. His focus is on conveying the importance of […]
Richard Amos Sensei will be visiting our dojo May 1-2 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 Shotokan […]
