Learn Seido Karate As A Family

Many parents are very dedicated to taking their children to karate classes.  Most are even good at praising their children when they do well.  It’s time that parents realize that karate classes don’t have to be just for their children; it is training that’s good for both kids and their parents.

Pamfilis Karate Academy  is offering training to the parents of their students.  If a parent feels it is too expensive, they’re certain to be able to afford free trial.  A month of free karate training that will help parents better understand their child’s training, the karate experience and themselves.  This month could start them on a very special journey that results in the strengthening of their mind, body and spirit.

Seido Karate is a form of martial arts designed to help followers achieve the most advanced physical skills possible.  In addition to the physical abilities, it tries to develop unshakable moral character.  Karate is more than just physical training; it is also a way of life.

An important aspect of training in Seido Karate is learning all the benefits associated with Zen meditation.  The incorporation of meditation into the physical aspects of martial arts training is not new, but is an essential aspect of Seido Karate.  Students learn that Zen has nothing to do with any religion.  The unison and inseparability of karate and Zen is explained and understood by its students.

The only belief taught during karate training is that any obstacle can be overcome.  The ability to trust that any problem can be handled no matter if it is physical, emotional or financial is the modern equivalent of the samurai’s bushido spirit.

It is always good for parents to share experiences with their children. Pamfilis Karate Academy provides a special opportunity for parents and their kids to learn and grow together as they experience the many benefits of martial arts training.

For more information or to register, call Kyoshi Karen at 410-499-2476 or email at pamfiliskarate@gmail.com

Seido Karate: Teach Your Kids Respect, Love, and Obedience

Founded by Kaicho (Japanese for “Chairman”) Tadashi Nakamura in Brooklyn, New Yorkin 1976, Seido karate is a Japanese form of martial arts that promotes the principles of respect, love, and obedience.

Seido, meaning “sincere way”, was developed by Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura after he came to the United States to teach Kyokushin Karate. Kayokushin karate was exploding in the USA and its fast expansion made the instructors neglectful of the quality of karate and the principles they taught behind it. Nakamura wanted to go back to the basic disciplines and tranquility of karate and thus he developed his own “sincere” way of doing Japanese martial arts.

Seido karate aims to develop students both physically and mentally, the mental aspect lacking in what came with Kayokushin karate’s explosive popularity. Seido’s goal is to create complete and balanced individuals. This form of karate, though catered to mind-body individual growth also promotes the development of love and community between family and friends.

The 3 main principles of Seido karate are respect, love, and obedience.

1. Respect: For your elders, your parents and their wisdom and experience, and for your fellow karate ka (or, “karate colleagues”).

2. Love: Peace within yourself to love and respect yourself and an openness and love for others.

3. Obedience: To understand and follow governmental and moral law and the desire to become someone concerned with ethics and humility. Obedience does not mean subservience; kids are taught to both understand morals but also to think for themselves in a peaceful mindset.

Contact us for more information about classes, programs, and other activities we offer! We offer full-day or half-day classes, a 6-week summer program, and summer camps for kids of all ages to cater to your schedule and budget needs. We also offer an array of activities besides traditional karate training such as arts and crafts, meditation, children’s self-defense, anti-bullying information, and more!

For information on camps and programs, please contact Karen at 410-499-2476 or email at pamfiliskarate@verizon.net