Welcome to the Japan Karate Association of Silicon Valley

The JKASV Dojo
Information about the JKA of Silicon Valley dojo in Redwood City, California, with links to a Japanese vocabulary page, information on Instructors' Training classes, special seminar updates and more.

Special Events!
Coming events for JKA of Silicon Valley.

Articles
JKASV chief instructor Jon Keeling's highly regarded monthly articles on a variety of karate topics ranging from introductory to instructional, general to highly technical.  Something for everyone!

The JKA
Information about training at the Japan Karate Association headquarters in Tokyo, with links to JKA tournament history and more.

Shotokan Instructors' Profile Database
A project to collect feedback on Shotokan instructors around the world, with comments on their teaching style and focus.

Instructor's Corner
JKA of Silicon Valley's prolific chief instructor shares some insight into over two decades of karate training in Japan and around the world.