East Bay Seido Karate

Seido karate is a strict, traditional Japanese style of karate, into which Kaicho T. Nakamura has distilled the essence of what he has learned about the martial arts in over 35 years of study, practice, and teaching.

The physical training in Seido is strenuous, emphasizing progressive development of strength, flexibility, and aerobic capacity. One of the goals of Seido karate training is to develop strong bodies, which contributes to health and a general sense of self-confidence and well-being. In addition to developing students with the highest level of physical skills, Seido aims to develop individuals of the highest moral character, individuals who can then make significant contributions to a better life in the family, the work place, and in society at large.

Classes at the Berkeley Dojo are instructed by Senpai Todd Solly [nidan] under the direction and guidance of Sensei Bobby Henderson. Senpai Todd began training in martial arts as a teenager and has been a student of Seido Karate at Dojos in New Zealand, Australia and California as well as attending seminars and instruction by Kaicho Nakamura in New York.