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World Seido Karate Organization
4.8 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Elmsford, New York
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule seido.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (914) 909-5000
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The children's program is wonderful and puts exceptional credence to safety, development, and building confidence among the kids and teens.”
“The children's program is wonderful and puts exceptional credence to safety, development, and building confidence among the kids and teens.”
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What students say
From the reviews
Westchester County is incredibly lucky to have The World Seido Karate Organization right in our own backyard. Under the leadership of one of the truly few World Renowned Martial Arts Grandmasters, Kaicho Nakamura and his son, successor, and Chief Instructor, Nidaime Nakamura, Seido has become an integral part of not…
This is a very special karate school with very caring compassionate teachers When when you start taking classes you really feel like part of the family and everybody is treated with respect Seido Is what you’re looking for if you want to study Karate Seido Karate is like no other school around
Amazing traditional Japanese dojo. Run by the grandmaster of an international complex of karate schools. If you know anything about martial arts, there are not a lot of grand masters in the world. To find one in your own backyard? Priceless! This dojo is truly a gem!
New to Karate? Start at World Seido Karate Organization
World Seido Karate Organization comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at World Seido Karate Organization
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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