INFORMATION ON SEIDO KARATE
INFORMATION ON
SEIDO KARATE
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KAICHO (GRANDMASTER) TADASHI NAKAMURA
Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura is the founder and Chairman of the World Seido Karate Organisation. He holds a 9th Degree Black Belt in Karate and Dan ranking in Kendo. He is a recognised 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 came to the United States in 1966 and has, over the ensuing years, in addition to his teaching, conducted seminars and clinics in the US, Latin America, Europe and the South Pacific. Under Kaicho Nakamura's guidance, Seido Karate now has over 150 schools around the world, and each year students travel thousands of miles to train at the New York Headquarters (Honbu).
A multifaceted individual, Kaicho holds university degrees in arcitecture and psychology. He lives in New York with his wife and their three children. Nidame (Akira) his oldest son is Vice Chairman and sucessor to the style.
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 came to the United States in 1966 and has, over the ensuing years, in addition to his teaching, conducted seminars and clinics in the US, Latin America, Europe and the South Pacific. Under Kaicho Nakamura's guidance, Seido Karate now has over 150 schools around the world, and each year students travel thousands of miles to train at the New York Headquarters (Honbu).
A multifaceted individual, Kaicho holds university degrees in arcitecture and psychology. He lives in New York with his wife and their three children. Nidame (Akira) his oldest son is Vice Chairman and sucessor to the style.
Timaru Seido Karate Shinzen (see above)
SHINZEN
The symbolic centre of the Dojo, Shin-Zen means spirit mind original human spirt.
The flower design with the five petals is Kaicho Nakamura's family emblem. The three circles enclosed in the petals stand for:
Love - Concern for the good of others
Respect - Aspect of our daily practice
Obedience - To the high moral values that allow us to grow
Seido Juku Emblem (on right hand side)
Seido Juku Emblem (on right hand side)
"Sei: (say) Means - truth, honesty and sincerity
"Do" (doe) Means - way, road or path to follow
"Juku" (jew q) Means - special place, unique
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Taikyoku |
Overview; Birds eye view
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Pinan
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Peace and harmony
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Sanchin
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3 parts or 3 phases - Sanchin seeks to develop three elements at a time:
Mind / Body / Techniques Tento (top of the head) / Hara (diaphram) / Tanden (lower abdomen) |
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Yansu
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Purity of Principles - striving to maintain the purity of your principles and ideals rather than compromising your beliefs.
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Skina
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Fortune and Luck - Good fortune does not come by simply waiting. Each time we punch in this kata, imagine we are breaking down barriers. Strong and persistent effort directed at our problems will bring good fortune.
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Gekisai-Dai
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Breaking down a large fortress - To develop fluidity, flexibility, mobility and combinations in our techniques. This will always overcome rigid and inflexible brute strength.
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Saiha
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"Big Wave" - Through determination and bushido (warrior spirit) we can overcome any problem, no matter how large. Strong persistent effort directed at our problems will bring us good fortune.
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Tensho
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Rolling or fluid hands - it refers to the 3 points as in Sanchin Kata
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Geikisai-Sho
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Breaking down a small fortress. Sai means fortress or stronghold. Geki means breakdown. Labelling such as dai/sho is simply an alternative to using numbers.
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Seienchin
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"Calm before the storm" - The Samurai warriors would go on long expeditions. They needed to maintain their strength and spirit over these long periods of time. Stances in this kata such as kiba dachi need to be maintained, and this is where our strong spirit becomes evident.
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Bo Kata Chion
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"Sound Knowledge" - of each movement and technique is the first step towards performing a kata properly. Seeking out sound knowledge is the foundation to achieving any goal you have set for yourself.
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Koryugojushiho
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Literally means 54 steps. The principle is that each step you take is a link to the next step. Your past is linked to your present, your present is linked to your future. In the same way, the modern is inextricably connected with the traditional. It is important to realize that whatever you achieve, it is always as a result of the steps you have taken to get there. You should never forget, therefore, or fail to appreciate, our parents, our teachers and the roots and tradition from which you come from.
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Fusetsu-Dai
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Wind and Snow
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