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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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FEATURED NEWSLETTER

Kawase Hasui: Miyajima in Mist

Pan-American Goju-Ryu Karatedo Seiwakai Newsletter – Issue 79: July/August 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 Almost Japan Training Time Again by Jim Pounds
Past Event Senior and Under 21 Pan-Am Karatedo Federation Championships

Seiwakai Around the Globe

Congratulations Pal Gila Hachi-Dan
Upcoming Event SIWAB Seminar – Beja, Portugal
Upcoming Event Seiwakai European Seminar – London, England
Upcoming Event Japan Seiwakai International & JKF Goju Kai Seminars 2026
Upcoming Event Sri Lanka Seminar
Article Some insight into the Essence of Goju Ryu Karate-Do by Bernie Haughey
Past Event China/Hong Kong JKF GojuKai from Hot Ming Liu
Past Event Congratulations Shihan Rastislav Mraz
Past Event Spring Festival at Horakuji Temple, Osaka by Janine Boothroy

Recent Publications

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

Issue 78: May/June 2026

Featured Story: Karate for Life by Jim Pounds
Pan-American News: Goshukan Canada Seminar and Pan-American Seminar.
Seiwakai International News: Seiwakai India Seminar and Championships and Japan Seiwakai International and JKF Seminars.

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

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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