aicho (Grandmaster) Tadashi Nakamura is the founder and Chairman of the World Seido Karate Organization. He holds a 9th Degree Black Belt in Karate and a Dan ranking in Kendo, and is a recognized expert in the use of Oriental weapons. Born in Japan on February 22, 1942, Kaicho Nakamura began his martial arts training at the age of eleven. As a teenager and young adult, Kaicho won numerous championships in Japan, competing in both contact and non-contact matches. He moved to America in 1966 and has, over the years, in addition to his teaching, conducted seminars and clinics in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and the South Pacific. His countless demonstrations include appearances on ABC’s Wide World of Sports and at Madison Square Garden. Under Kaicho Nakamura’s guidance, Seido Karate now has over 50 schools around the world. A multifaceted individual, Kaicho holds university degrees in architecture and psychology. "Karate is a way of life, a way of being. I have committed over 35 years of my life to study, practice and teaching of the martial arts. I am convinced that karate has much to offer modern men, women, and children as we move into the twenty-first century. My purpose in founding Seido Karate was to show what I feel is the true essence, the kernel of true karate-do: the training of body, mind and spirit together in order to realize the fullness of human potential." The practice and study of Seido Karate develops a healthy mind, body and spirit through physical and spiritual training. In Seido Karate, meditation along with physical discipline build self-awareness and a strong "non quitting" spirit. The benefits not only encompass physical and spiritual well being but also develop self-esteem, confidence and the ability to defend oneself. For more information on Kaicho visit http://www.seido.com.