Strengthen
Your Mind & Body
Traditional Style Seido Karate at the Arts
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Chiswick
Seido, Room 201 E-mail:
seidochiswick@ Classes
are available for girls and boys seven years and older and are held
on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Parents are
welcome to stay and watch, though this is not necessary. |
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Seido, a
traditional style of karate, stresses above all the philosophy of 'Technique
before Strength, Spirit before Technique' and aims to build students with
a strong spirit and attitude towards karate, and life. The physical training
in Seido karate emphasizes four key areas. First and foremost is basic
karate technique, the foundation of all karate training, and which is
practised by all students in the club. Basics lead into practise of the
principles and techniques of self defence, kata (Japanese martial forms),
and finally, for more senior students, sparring.
Seido provides a wonderful environment for learning karate. The discipline
and etiquette of a Japanese-based martial art creates a serious and respectful
atmosphere in the dojo, and yet there is a genuine friendliness between
students. If you feel you would like to visit us, please come and join
in and give it a go - or simply watch a class if you would like to see
what Chiswick Seido is like. We look forward to having you along!
Classes are held at the Chiswick Arts Education School on Mondays (eve),
Wednesdays (eve) and Saturdays (am) with Wednesday being the designated
beginners night. Students train in bare feet. You should wear loose fitting
clothing that will allow you to kick, punch and stretch in.
New members are welcome to train without paying for two or three classes.
There is then a beginner's fee of £30. This entitles you to all
classes until your first grading to blue belt and includes the grading
fee. Alternatively, you can purchase a Beginner's pack for £65 which
includes fees, your insurance, a Gi (karate uniform), belt, and Seido
patches. The Chiswick Seido Branch is a non-profit making group.
It is believed that Karate offers many benefits for children and can improve
their concentration, attitude and self-discipline. Regular gradings provide
a motivating factor, as children seek to move up the belt levels. Karate
can also provide a different kind of environment from activities such
as team sports. Here, the competition is only with the child, and his
or her determination to do karate as well as they can.
In addition to the classes, the group also offers a packed social calendar.
Saturday 27th March: Black belt candidates and supporters fly to New York
March 11, 2004