About Seido Karate

Seido (literally 'sincere way') Karate is a traditional Japanese style of karate, into which its founder, Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura has distilled the essence of what he has learned about the martial arts in over 50 years of study, practice, and teaching.

The World Seido Karate Organization officially opened its headquarters on October 15, 1976, in New York City. We are now a worldwide organization, with thriving branches throughout the United States and in such diverse places as Asia, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, and South America. Nevertheless, within Seido, growth of our branch schools is not pursued for its own sake.

Seido Karate has a strong presence in New Zealand from its earliest days.

The Seido Karate Shibu in Christchurch is the largest, and longest established, karate dojo in the South Island and is headed by Hanshi Renzie Hanham (8th Dan).

Seido Karate Nelson was established by Hanshi Andy Barber (8th Dan).