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Seishūkan Dojo · 誠修館道場
Where Discipline builds
Confidence
Traditional Shotokan karate taught with discipline, patience, and purpose. A place to grow in character, confidence, and skill.
The way we train
Karate begins and ends with respect.
Seishūkan means “the hall of sincere cultivation.” We teach karate not simply as a method of self-defense, but as a lifelong practice of character.
- 誠 Sei — sincerity; truthfulness in thought and action
- 修 Shu — to cultivate and refine through dedicated practice
- 館 Kan — hall; the place where training takes place
Rooted in the principles of traditional Shotokan, our training balances precise technique with the values that sustain it: humility, perseverance, self-control, and respect for others.
Meet our instructorsDojo Kun · 道場訓
Five precepts. One path.
Traditionally, in every class the Dojo Kun is recited. Each rule begins with Hitotsu (一つ) — no single precept is superior to the others.
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一つ (Hitotsu)
人格
Jinkaku Kansei ni Tsutomuru Koto
Exert yourself in the perfection of character
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Exert Yourself in the Perfection of Character
人格完成に努めること
Karate is not merely for physical defense, but a spiritual craft to build self-respect and emotional strength.
一つ (Hitotsu)
誠
Makoto no Michi o Mamoru Koto
Be faithful & sincere
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Be Faithful & Sincere
誠の道を守ること
Keep an honest, dedicated state of mind. Commit yourself wholeheartedly to your training and stay true to your values.
一つ (Hitotsu)
努力
Doryoku no Seishin o Yashinau Koto
Cultivate the spirit of perseverance
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Cultivate the Spirit of Perseverance
努力の精神を養うこと
Patience and consistency are the foundations of success. Strive continuously to improve and maintain a high work ethic.
一つ (Hitotsu)
礼儀
Reigi o Omonzuru Koto
Respect propriety
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Respect Propriety
礼儀を重んずること
Karate begins and ends with courtesy. True strength expresses itself through kindness, patience, and politeness.
一つ (Hitotsu)
血気
Kekki no Yu o Imashimuru Koto
Refrain from impetuous and violent behaviour
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Refrain from Impetuous and Violent Behaviour
血気の勇を戒めること
A trained karateka is a weapon. Use physical defense strictly as a last resort, utilizing patience and composure first.
Training Ages
Age-appropriate classes
Cubs
Ages 3–4
Little Tigers
Ages 5–6
Tigers
Ages 7+
Adults
Coming soon
Kids Programme
First steps in the dojo — manners, movement, and listening.
Basics and respect — the step after Cubs.
School-age karate; younger teens welcome.
See the calendar for more info.
Teens & Adults
Teen & adult class — details coming soon.