ALL CLASS OFFERINGS

Outside of our core Karate programs, Seido membership also grants access to a variety of complementary classes such as Self-Defense, Yoga, and Dynamic stretching. These offerings are designed to enhance your overall practice, support recovery, and build well-rounded strength and flexibility. Explore the full class breakdown below to choose the supplementary training that best supports your Seido Karate journey.

  • Open to White belts and Advanced White belts. This class teaches the fundamentals of Seido Karate and focuses on the White belt syllabus. Material includes basic hand and leg techniques, self-defense, pad work, and explanations of terms and protocol. This class not only provides a good physical workout, but also helps students to learn the fundamentals needed for their beginning karate journey. Class length is 55 minutes.

  • Open to Blue belts and up. This class has a faster pace and covers more material than a White belt class. It provides a high-energy workout, and partner work allows students to train with their peers as well as junior and senior members. Class length is 55 minutes.

  • Open only to all Black belt levels.. This class focuses on specific material from the Black belt syllabus from week to week on a 4-week cycle, which includes weapons. This is one of the only classes not open to public viewing. Class length is 55 minutes.

  • Open to Blue belts and up. This class focuses on kata (formal exercises) for each belt level with a review of previous katas for more senior students. Basic techniques plus push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and stretching are done between katas. Class length is 45 minutes to 1 hour.

  • Led by Nidaime, Kata and Conditioning focuses on refining Kata movement and stances while adding in the cardio conditioning element.

  • Open to all students. Breathing exercises, seated meditation, and walking meditation (kinhin) are practiced in every class. A lecture on Japanese philosophy is given once a month. Class length is 30-40 minutes.

  • Punch, kick and move with this high intensity cardio class! Here you’ll build stamina, learn combos and sweat it all out!

  • This class is open to all members and focuses on kata at a slower and more meditative pace. Following this, there is a short meditation class which includes a lecture every third week of the month. Class length is 1 hour.

  • Our Yoga classes focus on poses that both enhance karate training and counter some of the effects of that training, as well as teaching how to calm the mind and relieve stress. These classes are for everyone, no experience necessary. Students can wear gi pants and a Seido t-shirt instead of a gi top. Class length is 45 minutes.

  • Self-Defense teach practical techniques focused on awareness, control, and personal safety for everyday situations. These classes empower students of all levels to build confidence and protect themselves effectively.

  • The dojo floor is open for practice and workout. The basement is open for bag work and weight training. No sparring is permitted.

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  • Open to Green belts and up. This is a sparring class that helps students practice the exchange and point system fighting styles. Mandatory equipment includes mouthguard, hand and foot protectors, headgear, and groin cup for men. Forearm, chest guard and shin guards are optional. Class length is 45 minutes.

  • Open to Yellow belts and up. This is an introductory class to build a foundation for practicing sparring. Students begin to apply basic techniques to develop skills useful in a controlled free fight. We cover beginner combinations and body movement to improve technique and build muscle memory.

  • Open to Advanced Green belts and up. Students must apply to attend this class and are encouraged to observe before doing so; consistent attendance is required. This class teaches semi-contact sparring with hard contact to the body and low leg kicks. Mandatory equipment includes mouthguard, headgear, 10-oz or higher boxing gloves, shin guards, foot protectors, and groin cup for men. Class length is 45 minutes.

  • Open to Black belts only. This class focuses on basic usage and syllabus material for the Bo, Jo, and Sai, as well as knife self-defense. Class length is 45 minutes.