Maryland branches:

What is Seido Karate?
History and Lineage

Serious Martial Arts Training
What makes Seido Karate different?

Frequently Asked Questions about Seido Karate

General questions? Contact the webmaster

Books, videos, and more at the Seido Online Store


Maryland branches:

What is Seido Karate?
History and Lineage

Serious Martial Arts Training
What makes Seido Karate different?

Frequently Asked Questions about Seido Karate

General questions? Contact the webmaster

Books, videos, and more at the Seido Online Store

2011 Calendar

Kata on the beach
Kata on the beach. Cape Henlopen State Park (Delaware), August 1998

Howard County YMCA Events

Kagami Biraki

  • January 15, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Promotion (Belt Testing)

  • Winter - Saturday, February 19
  • Spring - Saturday, May 7
  • Summer - Saturday, July 30
  • Fall - Saturday, November 5

All promotions are held at the YMCA of Central Maryland, Dancel Family Center, Ellicott City, MD. Promotions begin at 3:00 PM, after the beginner class, and should end by 5:30 PM. Additionally, students promoting to Advanced Green, Brown, or Advanced Brown belt must be present at the 12:00 PM Advanced class and may be asked to participate in other classes as well. Please ask Jun-Shihan Kate for detailed instructions prior to promotion.

Special Events

  • Breaking Clinic - TBD
  • Beach Training - TBD

Honbu Events

See the Honbu calendar at http://seido.com/events/calendar

35th Anniversary Celebration and Benefit Tournament, and Johshin Honzan Grand Opening: October 15-16