Martial Arts Tauranga
SEIDO KARATE
Tauranga, New Zealand
Seido karate is a traditional, Japanese martial art that aims to develop the mind, body and spirit through the practice of karate techniques and meditation.
About Seido Karate
Seido Karate is a traditional Japanese style of karate, founded by ‘Kaicho’ Tadashi Nakamura in 1976. Now a 9th degree black belt, Kaicho is chairman of the World Seido Karate Organization, based in New York City. Over 20,000 students in 17 different countries train in Seido Karate.
Seido is a style of karate open to anyone, regardless of age or ability. With an emphasis on personal, individual development, Seido focuses on the capabilities of each person, encouraging everyone to see where their abilities can take them.
Seido seeks to develop a “non-quitting” or “bushido” spirit in each student. No matter what the obstacle or difficulty – emotional, physical, or financial – we want students to feel that they can overcome it. The sincere practice of karate can impress this idea into the spirit. This is the modern interpretation of the bushido spirit of the samurai.
“My purpose in founding Seido Karate was to show what I feel is the true essence, the kernel of true karate-do: the training of body, mind, and spirit together in order to realize the fullness of human potential.” – Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura
Seido translates as ‘sincere way’ and is based on the three principles of love, respect and obedience. Seido’s emblem is the plum blossom, which is also the Nakamura family emblem.
Through physical training, as well as focusing on the mind and spirit, Seido assists each student to use those principles to find his or her own non-quitting attitude. Seido Karate aims to help students face the challenges that may come their way, and not to feel overcome by setbacks. It also seeks to develop students to be strong contributors to their families and communities.
Seido Karate is particularly strong in New Zealand as two of Kaicho’s co-founders established bases here: Eiko Hanshi Renzie Hanham in Christchurch (www.seidoshibu.co.nz) and the late Eiko Hanshi Andy Barber in Nelson (www.seido.co.nz); both 8th degree black belts.
Learn more about the Seido philosophy on the website for Honbu – Seido headquarters in New York – or by trying a class at Seido Tauranga.
See below for a full list of Seido dojos in New Zealand. As a member of Seido Tauranga you will be welcome to train at any Seido dojo across the globe.
About Seido Karate Tauranga
Seido Tauranga welcomes anyone who wants to learn karate in a friendly and safe environment. Under the guidance of principal instructor Sensei Rick Harding and a team of experienced black belts, Seido Tauranga offers you the chance to experience an exciting and challenging martial art. Seido Tauranga was founded in 2017 and caters for beginners through to more experienced levels from ages 8-100. The training is progressive and takes you through a structured system that promotes you gradually through the grades
Seido Tauranga encourages parents and kids to train together – a sport for the whole family!
If you think it might be something for you or your family we invite you to give it a try. Come along, introduce yourself to the instructor, and see how it goes. We have a free trial class offer with no obligation.
Seido Tauranga is a not for profit Incorporated Society.
“Get fit, improve flexibility, grow in confidence, learn self-defense, meet friends…. And have fun!”
Sensei
Sensei Rick Harding
“Whatever your ability or whatever your back-ground Seido Karate has something for everyone. I love the moment when you see students just ‘get it’. The look of achievement on their face is so gratifying. These moments motivate me to keep doing what I do”
Sensei Rick began his Seido Karate training by following in his father Dave’s footsteps as a 10yr old in Palmerston North back in 1978. After a stop-start beginning, Sensei Rick gained his Shodan (1st Dan) in 1989 and has placed top in many national tournaments for both Kata and Kumite (sparring) since.
Sensei Rick regularly trains at the dojos across New Zealand to ensure Tauranga club is current. He has also trained in Sydney, Florence, New York, Maryland and Philadelphia.
Sensei Rick works as a Business Development Manager for Glass Art NZ. He is married to Justine and together they have two daughters in their 20’s.
Timetable
Mondays:
6-7pm General class for all grades
7-730pm Kumite (Green belt and above)
730-8pm Black Belts only
Thursdays:
6-7pm General class for all grades
7-8pm Black Belts only
Fridays:
6-7pm Conditioning / Bag class for all grades, ages 12yrs and over
Note: We continue to train throughout school holidays
Fees
First two classes are free, after that:
Adult Beginners: $60 takes you through to your first grading
Junior / School Student Beginners: $50 for your first grading
Normal Yearly / Monthly fees:
Adults: $480 per year or $40 per month
Juniors / School Students: $360 per year or $30 per month
Family discount 50% available for additional family members
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Gallery
New Zealand Seido Karate Clubs
North Island
- Whangarei dojo
- Auckland: Devonport dojo
- Auckland: Morningside dojo
- Tauranga dojo (this dojo)
- Hamilton dojo – Contact: Kyoshi Rueben
- Te Awamutu dojo
- Manawatu dojo – Contact: Kyoshi John (027 739 6496)
- Kapiti dojo in Paraparaumu
- Wellington: Upper Hutt dojo
- Wellington: Lower Hutt dojo
- Wellington: Northland dojo
- Wellington: Wellington City dojo
South Island
- Motueka dojo
- Blenheim dojo
- Nelson dojo
- Stoke dojo
- St Arnaud dojo – Contact: gandrews4088@gmail.com
- Reefton dojo
- Hokitika dojo
- Christchurch: Richmond dojo – Contact: seidorichmond@ts.co.nz
Christchurch Shibu dojo: https://www.seidoshibu.co.nz
- Dunedin dojo: http://www.seidodunedin.co.nz/
- Christchurch: New Brighton dojo
