Skills of a Samurai Lessons for Life
Have you ever wondered if karate was for you? Do you want a workout that engages your mind and strengthens your spirit?
Are you looking for a supportive and welcoming martial arts community?
Look no further!
Seido Karate is a global organization based in New York City and founded by Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura, a world-renowned karateka and ninth dan (degree) black belt with over 60 years of experience in practicing and teaching martial arts.
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- ADV. GREEN & UP JUNIOR/YOUTH
- BLUE / YELLOW
- NYC-Endurance
- ALL KIDS (ALL AGES)
- BLACK BELT
- BLUE / YELLOW
- COLOR BELTS
- GREEN BELTS AND UP
- WHITE BELTS
- JUNIOR/YOUTH
- PAD WORK
- NYC-Endurance
- PEEWEE
- KUMITE (Green+)
- WEAPONS
- OPEN FLOOR
- OPEN AT
- PEEWEE (& TRIAL)
- TEENS
- TRIAL/REINTRO CLASS
- YOGA
- MEDITATION
- NYC-Endurance
- KUMITE 101 (YELLOW+)
- KATA
- All Events
- ADV. GREEN & UP JUNIOR/YOUTH
- BLUE / YELLOW
- NYC-Endurance
- ALL KIDS (ALL AGES)
- BLACK BELT
- BLUE / YELLOW
- COLOR BELTS
- GREEN BELTS AND UP
- WHITE BELTS
- JUNIOR/YOUTH
- PAD WORK
- NYC-Endurance
- PEEWEE
- KUMITE (Green+)
- WEAPONS
- OPEN FLOOR
- OPEN AT
- PEEWEE (& TRIAL)
- TEENS
- TRIAL/REINTRO CLASS
- YOGA
- MEDITATION
- NYC-Endurance
- KUMITE 101 (YELLOW+)
- KATA
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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6:45 PM - 7:15 PM
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6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
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9:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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5:45 PM - 6:40 PM
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9:45 AM - 9:45 AM
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
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12:35 PM - 1:30 PM
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1:35 PM - 2:20 AM
Sunday
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9:30 AM - 9:30 AM
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9:45 AM - 10:35 AM
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10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
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11:35 AM - 12:25 PM
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12:15 PM - 1:10 PM
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5:45 PM - 6:40 PM
Tuesday
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7:30 AM - 8:25 AM
Wednesday
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12:15 PM - 1:10 PM
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5:45 PM - 6:40 PM
Thursday
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7:30 AM - 8:25 AM
Friday
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5:45 PM - 6:40 PM
Saturday
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12:35 PM - 1:30 PM
Sunday
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11:35 AM - 12:25 PM
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5:45 PM - 6:40 PM
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12:15 PM - 1:10 AM
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5:45 PM - 6:40 PM
Sunday
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10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
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7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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NYC Dojo Pricing

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Billed Once
Trial Class
- $ 10
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- 30 minute private session
- Experienced Instructor
- No uniform required
- No Obligation

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Billed monthly
Kids Membership
- $ 160
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- Ages 4 - 17
- No long-term contracts
- Peewee, Junior and Teen classes

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Billed monthly
Adult Membership
- $ 175
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- Self Defense, Conditioning and Yoga Classes
- No long-term contracts
- Contact us for current special offers
*Pricing plans vary by location. Please contact your local Seido branch for more information. Or click here to find your dojo here

Skills of a Samurai,
Lessons for Life.
Seido Karate is a versatile, mentally engaging, affordable fitness program that strengthens mind, body and spirit. While we train hard in the dojo and strive to constantly push ourselves, safety and self-control are fundamental to our philosophy. The term “Seido” is Japanese for “sincere way”, and embodies our founder’s belief that true karate comes not only from physical fitness, but involves the improvement of all aspects of a person’s life. Karate is not just a sport, it is a way of living, which empowers students to grown mentally, morally, and physically and to better understand themselves and navigate life with confidence.
Karate for everyone: Kaicho
T. Nakamura’s vision
Seido Juku Benefit Foundation (SJBF)
For over 20 years, he Seido Juku Benefit Foundation provides financial support and instruction for students who would otherwise not be able to train in karate. This includes the visually impaired, hearing impaired, homeless children, and adults with special needs. In addition, the Foundation provides financial support for local community programs, including those benefiting children with HIV/AIDS, victims of breast cancer, at-risk teenagers, and the homeless.
SJBF Community Programs
Veterans

Attention Veterans!
Looking to join a supportive group? Look no further than Seido Karate. Free scheduled unlimited classes 7 days a week. Your Seido Karate membership offers access to instruction to any classes (appropriate for your beginning rank) at our dojo located on West 30th Street.
What do we need from you? Your DD-214 showing an Honorable Discharge and your strong spirit and dedication. For more information stop in or email info@seido.com. We highly recommend each new student take an introductory class when they begin.
Y.A.I.

The YAI adaptive Karate class caters to learning challenged/disabled adults.
Our YAI students are a dedicated and hard-working crew who are very appreciative of the instructors and of the opportunity to study karate.
Classes are held Tuesdays from 4 to 5 PM at Honbu World Seido Karate headquarters, 252 W. 30th Street NY.
The class is led by Sensei Carol Halstead and Senpai Elinor Nauen.
For further information about the YAI program in the city and how to become part of this special adaptive karate class please contact YAI directly:
communications@yai.or 212.273.6182
Blind & Visually Impaired

Blind and Visually Impaired Program
Free classes on zoom (Thursdays at 5PM and Saturdays at 11:00AM) or in person at our 252 West 30th street location on Saturdays at 11:00am.
To sign up you just need a clearance from your doctor and email the instructor Senpai Rachael at blind@seido.com.