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Thousand Waves teaches martial arts as a holistic fitness program to help you build strength, stamina and spirit. Immediate benefits include increased flexibility, balance and muscle tone. Workouts are vigorous and challenging for adults of all ages, physical abilities and fitness levels.
Training also offers the benefits of stress relief, self-empowerment and the capacity to build a non-quitting spirit to face life's challenges and win. As students grow in body, mind and spirit, they are able to make positive changes in their lives and significant contributions at home, work, school, and in their communities.
The name Seido means "sincere way." Learning comes naturally as the syllabus is organized into manageable, skill-building units. A respectful spirit of giving and receiving support characterizes the relationships between senior and junior students. Students' progress is honored at periodic tests for rank advancement. Over 100 people have trained the 5+ years required to earn an adult black belt. A corps of twenty professional trained instructors teaches the 38 Seido Karate classes per week. 
Kaicho Nakamura still teaches full time at the Honbu (headquarters) dojo in the Chelsea district of Manhattan, New York City along with his son and designated heir, Nidaime Akira Nakamura, Vice Chairman of the World Seido Karate Organization.
Beginner Program
Our special Beginners Program allows you to ease into training slowly and safely. You don't need to have any previous karate experience or to be in good physical condition. You'll progress at your own pace, consistent with your ability and level of fitness.
Our beginner classes are interchangeable, so you can train at the school without locking yourself into a fixed schedule. There are a number of classes that are immediately available.
Beginner Karate Class Schedule
[Minimum of 2 classes per week recommended]
Monday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Friday 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Saturday 12 - 1 pm
After you have taken 15 classes, you may also take the following karate class:
Adv. White - Black Belts / Kata:
Tuesday 7:30 - 8:40 pm
Other Classes Open to Beginners:
Meditation (once each month – check calendar for schedule)
Wednesday 7:30 - 8:40 pm
Functional X Fitness
Monday 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Free Trial Class
Call us to schedule an appointment to take a FREE TRIAL CLASS to try it out. You will be in a small group with other visitors and our newest members, and an instructor will take you through the basics and answer any questions about our center and its programs. To sign up for your trial class, please call us at 773-472-7663.
Becoming a Martial Arts Member
Membership entails making a two-month commitment and paying two months of fees at the time of joining. If you join on the day of your trial class, you will get your $100 registration packet (which includes a uniform, Seido patches, and a one-year membership in the World Seido Karate Organization) for FREE! After two months, members pay monthly on either an Auto pay plan (discounted) or on a Non-Auto pay plan.
Fees
Up to 10 classes per month:
$95 / month [auto pay]
$110 / month [non-auto pay]
Unlimited classes:
$115 / month [auto pay]
$130 / month [non-auto pay]
Scholarships
We have a scholarship fund for those who need financial aid in order to participate.