Seido
Karate "The Sincere Way"
 eido Karate is a traditional Japanese style of karate founded by Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura geared towards all students regardless of age, size, gender, and physical limitations. Seido focuses on developing each student mentally, physically and spiritually. Physical training in Seido emphasizes progressive development of strength, flexability and aerobic capacity. One of the goals of Seido karate training is to develop strong bodies, which contributes to health and a general sense of self-confidence and well-being. In addition to developing students with the highest level of physical skills, Seido aims to develop individuals of the highest moral character, individuals who can then make significant contributions to a better life in the family, the work place, and in society at large.
This goal is achieved by the integration of Zen meditation into the practice of each and every student. Seido is unique because it stresses the unity and inseparability of karate and Zen. Zen is not taught as a religion in Seido. It is a practice, i.e., seated meditation, which has no religious overtones or content. The samurai, whose lives and values gave so much to karate, strived to develop 'bushido' spirit. Today, our lives are much different from the samurai's, but the bushido spirit can still be translated into our milieu. This is not a new idea. Rather, it is a return to the origins of the martial arts. By returning to the roots of karate, it can be made extremely valuable for students.
"Sei" in Japanese means "sincere" and "do" means "way". In Seido, the belief is that karate is not just about kicking and punching, but about building the individual from within. Competition is not with others, but within yourself. Seido seeks to develop in each student a 'nonquitting' spirit. No matter what the obstacle or difficulty -- emotional, physical, financial -- though the student may be set back, they will never be overcome by any of these problems. The sincere practice of karate can impress this idea into the spirit. This is the modern interpretation of the bushido spirit.
The World Seido Karate Organization officially opened its headquarters (Honbu) on October 15, 1976, in New York City. It is a worldwide organization with over 150 branches in such places as Australia, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, South America, and United Kingdom.
Physical training consists of kihon (basic kicking, punching, blocking), kata (forms), self-defense strategies, and when the student has obtained an intermediate belt level, kumite (sparring).
Seido Karate is beneficial for people looking for:
- Physical Fitness
- Self-defense
- A safe and supportive environment to be challenged and grow spiritually, mentally, and physically
- A way to take part in group organized events such as annual karate retreats, beach training, tournaments
Meditation
Meditation or zazen is performed at the beginning and end of every class to clear the mind and achieve a calm, focused state. Just as practicing karate will strengthen and discipline your body, practicing meditation will strengthen and discipline your mind. And just as a strong body without an equally strong mind is limited, karate is incomplete without meditation. When an individual has a well-developed body and a clear mind working as one, their actions flow honestly, powerfully, and appropriately.
Love, Respect, and Obedience
The plum blossom emblem consists of the five-petaled blossom, which is Kaicho Nakamura's family crest, with three circles within each other representing Seido's three founding principles: love, respect, and obedience.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
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Sunday July 27, 2008
2008 Beach Training
Point Dume State Beach
8:00am
Directions
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Saturday June 21, 2008
3rd Anniversary Celebration and Dinner
The Seido Karate Hollywood Dojo Anniversary Celebration and Dinner will begin at 6pm. There will be Japanese food, our Anniversary Slide Show, Awards, and entertainment.
Dinner tickets are now on sale. Guests are invited but tickets must be purchased in advance. In order to get a total headcount, please purchase your tickets by 6/14. Dress is business attire.
Dinner prices are as follows:
Adults: $20.00
Children: $15.00
Please join us for this special occasion!
Saturday May 24, 2008
Outdoor Training CANCELLED
Vasquez Rocks Park, Agua Dulce
Due to heavy thunderstorms, Outdoor Training has been postponed until a further date (TBA). There will be regularly scheduled classes on Saturday.
Saturday March 15, 2008
Spring Interdojo Tournament
Our spring interdojo tournament is a fund raiser for our non-profit organization, Hollywood Dojo. All proceeds will go to support our outside programs and the dojo. The tournament is open to children and adult competitors - events include kata, kumite (for green belts and up), self-defense, technique shiha, and tameshiwari. Entrance applications are now available at the dojo.
Family and friends are encouraged to come and watch. Adult admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Children (ages 8 and up) admission is $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Admission ticket will automatically enter into drawing for door prize. Doors open at 9:00am, tournament begins at 10:00am.
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Sunday February 17, 2008
Judo Locks and Holds Seminar
Informative hands-on seminar taught by Kyoshi John demonstrating judo locks, holds, and throws. Seminar costs $15 and begins at 10:00am. Please wear your gi.
Sunday January 13, 2008
Kagami Biraki Training and Ceremony
Training begins promptly at 9:00am, dojo opens at 8:30am.
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December 16, 2007
Holiday Party
All students are welcome to bring guests to the annual Hollywood Dojo Holiday Party. There will be a talent show, games, and potluck dinner.
October 27, 2007
Food Drive
Bring your non-perishable donations to the dojo on the last Saturday of every month. Thanks, osu!
October 9, 2007
Taiko Drum Fund
We are beginning to raise money to buy a traditional Japanese Taiko Drum for the dojo. Please continue bringing your recyclable bottles and cans, osu!
October 7, 2007
Shonen Shodan Promotion
Congratulations to Melissa and Christian for obtaining their shonen shodan black belts, well-deserved after many years of dedication. Osu!
October 1, 2007
Seido Karate 31st Anniversary & Benefit Tournament
Celebrate 31 years of Seido Karate history at Hunter College in New York on Saturday, October 20th, 2007. Visit link for details.
*Update: Congratulations to Senpai Crystal for winning first place in women's middleweight kumite. Osu!
August 26, 2007
2007 Annual Beach Training
We had a great time at Point Dume doing meditation, katas, team competitions, and street self defense on the beach. Click below for pictures!
July 15, 2007
Dojo Anniversary Tournament
The tournament was a great success!
Thanks to our guest judges Sensei Bobby from the Santa Cruz dojo, Senpai Todd from the Berkeley dojo, and Sensei Fintan from Nevada for coming.
Pee-wee and junior students competed in kata and technique shihan. Teens and adults competed in additional categories of self defense, kumite, and tamashiwari. Every competitor brought great spirit and heart, osu!
Congratulations to Senpai Matt for being awarded Sogo (Overall) Tournament Champion! The photo gallery has been updated with pictures from the tournament:
June 1, 2007
Promotion News
Congratulations to Senpai Crystal for obtaining her nidan (2nd degree) black belt! She flew back to Honbu in New York and tested with 100 other black belts. We are extremely happy and proud of her, osu!
May 24-27, 2007
Yosemite 2007 Pictures!
Pictures from our annual karate training retreat at Yosemite National Park have been added to the photo gallery. We went during Memorial Day weekend, and the weather was beautiful. We had three days of training, hiking, sight seeing, and team challenges of strength and endurance and skits. Senpai JT's team the "Furious Karate Coyotes" ended up with the most overall points to win the Yosemite Cup. A fun time was had by all!
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