A martial art for men, women and children

The goal of Seido Karate is to attain physical, mental and spiritual growth. For those interested in self improvement, what is learnt in the Dojo can be used to enhance their everyday lives.

Physical Fitness

Our training is of a progressive nature. Even unfit people can safely begin karate and enjoy the benefits, as they progress at their own pace. The motivation that comes with group training, and the incentive of learning and developing skills, brings students to a high degree of all round fitness. Our students range in age from 5 - 75.

Self Defence

Seido Karate is one of the most effective and efficient forms of self defence. Students learn to use the entire body as a weapon, developing the ability to defend themselves against much larger and stronger assailants. Accordingly each person grows in confidence and develops an awareness of how to avoid confrontation.

A Reputation for High Quality Teaching

Seido Karate is a traditional school. It teaches that, while karate is an excellent means of physical conditioning and self-defence, the real purpose of this martial art is cultivation of character.

In Nelson we have our own Dojo or training hall. Over the past 35 years it has developed a strong reputation worldwide, for the high quality of its teaching and the standard of its students.

We also offer meditation classes.

One of the many benefits of being part of Seido Karate is the close and lasting friendships that are formed.

The Founder of Seido Karate

Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura

Born in Japan in 1942 Kaicho started Karate at an early age and rose to become the worldwide Chief Instructor for Kyokushinkai Kaikan Karate. Disillusioned with the way Karate was heading and its emphasis on competitiveness, Kaicho formed Seido Karate in 1976 based on the principles of LOVE, OBEDIENCE and RESPECT.

Kaicho wanted to return Karate to its original root values - that is that everybody, men, women and children from all walks of life should be able to safely practise this beautiful martial art.

A 9th Degree Black belt, Kaicho’s ideals, beliefs and philosophy of living have given strength and inspiration to thousands of students around the world.

Kaicho,with his son Nidaime Kyoshi Akira - Vice Chairman of World Seido Karate, teach and practise Karate daily at the World Headquarters in Manhattan, New York.

About Nelson’s Chief Instructor Hanshi Andy Barber (8th Dan) Click here

Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura.
Head of the World Seido Karate Organisation

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