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Seiwa-Kai News & Archives

As part of Goju-Ryu Seiwa-Kai International—led globally by President Seiichi Fujiwara Hanshi and Vice President Shihan Vassie Naidoo—Karate of LA is deeply connected to the global Goju-Ryu community. Explore official Pan-American Seiwa-Kai newsletters, event announcements, and organizational updates below.

Official newsletters compiled and edited by Mark Cramer (Newsletter Editor, President of Seiwa-Kai USA, and Chief Instructor of Great Lakes Seiwa-Kai).

Latest Announcements

2026 Pan-American Goju-Ryu Seiwa-Kai

Seminar & Shinsa

Flyer for the Goju-Ryu Pan-American Seiwa-Kai Seminar and Shinsa on November 6-8, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Featuring instructors Seiichi Fujiwara, Hanshi, 8th Dan and Vassie Naidoo, Shihan, 8th Dan. Advance registration discount ends on October 1, 2026. For more information and registration visit karateofla.com/seiwakai-seminar-2026/

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2026 Japan Seiwa-Kai

and JKF Goju-Kai Seminar

Flyer for the Goju-Ryu Pan-American Seiwa-Kai Seminar and Shinsa on November 6-8, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Featuring instructors Seiichi Fujiwara, Hanshi, 8th Dan and Vassie Naidoo, Shihan, 8th Dan. Advance registration discount ends on October 1, 2026. For more information and registration visit karateofla.com/seiwakai-seminar-2026/

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FEATURED NEWSLETTER

Kawase Hasui: Himeji Castle

Pan-American Goju-Ryu Karatedo Seiwakai Newsletter – Issue 78: May/June 2026

Pan-America Seiwakai

Upcoming Event Pan American Seminar: November 6-8 LA, CA
Upcoming Event Goshukan Canada Seminar: September 25-27 Oromocto, NB
Article Karate for Life by Jim Pounds
Past Event Seiwakai Goshukan Canada Seminar May 1-3 Etobicoke, ON
Past Event Seiwakai USA California Seminar

Seiwakai Around the Globe

Past Event Seiwakai Hungary Seminar February 20-22, 2026
Past Event Seiwakai Germany Seminar
Past Event Seiwakai Portugal JKF Goju Kai Seminar
Past Event Seiwakai Australia JKF Goju Kai Seminar
Past Event Seiwakai Sri Lanka International Championships
Upcoming Event Seiwakai India Seminar and Championships
Upcoming Event Japan Seiwakai International & JKF Goju Kai Seminars 2026

Recent Publications

Seiwakai Newsletter Issue 77 Cover Artwork: Kawase Hasui: Spring Evening at Kintai Bridge

Issue 77: March/April 2026

Featured Story: Grand Opening of Seiwakai Karate of LA with Shihan Vassie.
Pan-American News: Shuseikan & Goshukan Canada Seminars and Fall Camps, Menlo Park Seminar, and Pan-American Seminar.
Seiwakai International News: Japan Seiwakai International & JKF Goju Kai Seminars, Seiwakai Women’s Advisory Board events, Greece recap, and global events in Australia, Europe, and Sri Lanka.

Seiwa-Kai Newsletter Issue 76 - Cover Artwork - Kawase Hasui: Snow at Seichoen Garden

Issue 76: January/February 2026

Featured Reading: “Year of the Fire Horse” New Year Traditions & A Fighting Mindset by James Pounds.
Pan-American News: Dates and registration details for the Shuseikan Canada Winter Seminar.
Seiwakai International News: Seiwakai Seminars in Hungary, Germany, and Japan, WKF World Championships in Cairo with Vokey Shihan, S.I.W.A.B updates, JKF Goju-Kai seminars in Australia and Europe, Seiwakai International Membership Application.

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OFFICIAL SEIWA-KAI LINKS

Official Seiwa-Kai USA Dojo Directory – Find affiliated dojos across North America

Pan-American Seiwa-Kai Facebook Group – Connect with regional practitioners & event updates

Seiwa-Kai International Facebook Group – Join the official global Goju-Ryu network

Seiwa-Kai USA Officers and Directors – Meet the directors and advisor of Seiwa Kai USA

Seiwa-Kai USA Women’s Advisory Committee – Get in touch with our women’s advisory committee

Goju-Ryu Seiwa-Kai Karate of LA Honbu Dojo – More about Vassie Naidoo Shihan, 8th Dan and Vice President of Seiwa-Kai International