GOJU-RYU KARATE OF LA

2026 Pan American Seiwakai Seminar & Shinsa

Pan American Seiwa-Kai Seminar & Shinsa 2026

The Pan American Seiwa-Kai Seminar and Shinsa is an intensive training event designed exclusively for dedicated Seiwa-Kai students across the United States, Canada and Mexico. This three-day seminar focuses on high-level instruction, unifying regional training standards, and official international rank promotion.

This year's event features direct instruction from the global leadership team of Seiwa-Kai International:

Seiichi Fujiwara Hanshi - 8th Dan, President and Head Instructor of Goju Ryu Seiwakai and Head of JKF Goju Kai Overseas Committee
Vassie Naidoo Shihan - 8th Dan, Vice President Seiwakai International

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

SEMINAR SCHEDULE & LOGISTICS

Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Training (Rustic Canyon Recreation Center)
10:00 PM: Dinner (Honbu Dojo) $30

Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Beach Training (Station 26, Santa Monica Beach) - Bring an extra gi if you plan to participate
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Training (Rustic Canyon Recreation Center)
Saturday Night: Banquet Dinner 7PM-9PM (TBD)

Sunday, November 7, 2026

9:00 AM: JKF Goju Kai Shinsa (Shodan to Godan at Honbu Dojo)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Training (Rustic Canyon Recreation Center)
4:00 PM: Seiwakai Shinsa (Rustic Canyon Recreation Center)

ATTENDANCE DETAILS

Eligibility: Open to all karate practitioners from across the Pan American regions.
Testing Deadlines: All grading an Shinsa applications must be submitted to your respective Sensei before OCTOBER 1st.

Pre-registration is required through Zen Planner to secure your place on the mat.

Date: November 6, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location: Honbu

Date: November 7, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: Honbu

Date: November 8, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Location: Honbu

Event Prices:

$225.00 -	3 x days
$250.00 -	3 x days (after October 1)
$175.00 -	2 x days
$85.00 -	1 x days