SEIDO KARATE
at McBurney YMCA
125 W. 14th Street, New York, NY 10011
212-741-9210 www.ymcanyc.org
212-741-9210 www.ymcanyc.orgEQUIPMENT
Books by Kaicho Nakamura
All uniforms, patches, books and fighting equipment can be ordered directly from
Kyoshi Pam or Kyoshi Dwayne. Please speak to either for prices.
McBurney YMCA does not sell or supply equipment for our program.
Fighting Equipment
Foot Gear
Mouth guard and case
The above equipment is required for all fight classes!
Other specialized equipment may also be ordered as needed.
Shinguard
Seido karate practitioners wear only tradtional plain white cotton uniforms (gi).
Adults have the option of various weights..
A white belt is provided with the purchase of your first gi.
The Uniform (gi) and Belt (obi):
Technique and Spirit
The 2 patches are a required part of your uniform.
The vertical patch is worn on the front left side of your gi and translated to Seido Juku. Seido means "the Sincere Way" ; Juku means "special place"
The round patch is worn on the left sleeve of your gi and is the Seido emblem. The flower design with the five petals is Kaicho Nakamura's family emblem. The 3 circles enclosed inside the petals stand for love, respect and obedience.
One Day, One Lifetime
Karate Kyohon
The Human Face of Karate
Basic principles and techniques of Seido Karate. Includes information on stretching, kicks, hand techniques, meditation, kumite, kata and breaking.
Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura's autobiography. Learn how and why he started the World Seido Karate Organization.
The newest book on techniques includes self defense, kihon and yakusoku.
Read numerous meditation lectures given by Kaicho Nakamura. Gain an understanding of the philosophy behind Seido Karate.
See various seniors explain the fundamentals of Seido Karate. White belt through Advanced Brown belt available.
Fundamentals Videos and DVD's
Hand Gear
Head Protector
Groin Cup
(for men)
Chest Protector
(for women)
