From the Mat
Authentic Karate Training Tips & Stories
The Power of Structure: Why Toddlers Thrive in Preschool Karate
For parents of toddlers and preschoolers, summer is a beautiful, high-energy, and often exhausting season. With the sun blazing outside, finding indoor spaces where your little one can
Finding the Essence of Martial Arts
“Understand that the essence of martial arts is not the art itself, but what’s hidden deep within yourself.” — Gogen Yamaguchi At Goju-Ryu Karate of LA, the physical techniques
From South Africa to Tokyo: The Journey of Vassie Shihan
To truly understand the heart of Goju-Ryu Seiwa-Kai Karate of LA, one must look to our founder and head instructor. Vassie Shihan’s journey as a student, teacher, and mentor
5 Practical Self-Defense Tips You Can Use Tonight
When most people think of self-defense, they immediately picture dramatic Hollywood fight scenes, high kicks, or complex joint locks. But in reality, real-world personal safety tactics have very little
Inside the Dojo: A Look at Our Specialized Kids & Adults Classes
Whether you're exploring kids karate classes for your child or looking to step onto the mat yourself as an adult, choosing a dojo means finding a structure that challenges, inspires,
School’s Out. Before the iPad Takeover Begins, Try This.
School is officially out for the summer! The backpacks have been thrown in the closet, the lunch bags have hopefully been unpacked (if not, get on that ASAP before
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GOJU-RYU SEIWA-KAI KARATE OF LA
12416 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025