Wearing Pink in October for Breast Cancer Awareness
For years at Silicon Valley Karate, we have been wearing pink belts for Breast Cancer Awareness in October. Join us!
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Mostly For Parents
Sensei Keeling is known for his holistic teaching approach and sharing non-Karate tips in classes. Here is a short list of things he has spoken about multiple times in classes that parents may want to keep in mind and discuss with them further. Some are philosophical and most are intended to make people think. “You […]
Keeling Sensei teaching at Teen Wellness Retreat Nov 13
Sensei Keeling has a long and active history of volunteer work in the area of wellness, mental health and social-emotional learning. As soon as he heard about this Teen Wellness Retreat in Mountain View, he contacted the coordinator to offer his help. He will be teaching 3:00-3:40pm on Saturday, November 13. This event is FREE […]
Join Us for some SQUATS?
For many years at Silicon Valley Karate, we have had a monthly exercise challenge. For September 2021, we are doing squats. How many will you do throughout the month? Some info here on how to do squats: https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a32256640/how-to-do-a-squat/
Join Us for some PUSHUPS?
For many years at Silicon Valley Karate, we have had a monthly exercise challenge. For August 2021, we are doing pushups. How many will you do throughout the month? For those on Facebook who would like to keep up with everyone’s activity – and brag about your own – please see here: https://www.facebook.com/events/372494587563230 No pressure […]
Join Us for some SIT-UPS?
For many years at Silicon Valley Karate, we have had a monthly exercise challenge. For July 2021, we are doing sit-ups. How many will you do throughout the month? For those on Facebook who would like to keep up with everyone’s activity – and brag about your own – please see here: https://www.facebook.com/events/489131919033966 No pressure […]
Inclusivity
Silicon Valley Karate PRIDEs itself on being inclusive. We are accepting of all types of people (and pets as well – but only over Zoom 😉 ). We welcome everyone, regardless of background or preference, provided they are not mean or reckless. 🙂 June is “Pride Month” but we believe that we should not limit […]
Dojo Upgrades
In order to give our dojo members the best possible training options, we are continuing to offer all our classes over Zoom in addition to having the dojo physically available as well. We currently offer 19 classes/week and will soon be adding more. We have a large monitor, condenser microphone, high-quality HD webcam, new computer […]
COVID19 and the Dojo Kun
From Sensei Keeling: As I have explained to quite a few people over the years, I think the “Dojo Kun” is a very important thing. These ethical guidelines of Shotokan are basically the core of my “personal religion.” I try to live by the concepts described within this code of ethics. I have spent quite […]
Kids Karate-based Summer Camp – Registration Now Open
Registration is now OPEN for our popular summer camp for kids. Offering just three weeks in July. Please note that this camp is TENTATIVE, due to limitations as per county officials. For more info, see here: https://www.svkarate.com/karate-summer-camp/