SEIREIKAI KARATE is authentic 100% Japanese fighting karate taught by full-contact karate competitor and MMA fight coach Shihan Bernal Padrón. Seireikai Karate is based on old school Kyokushin & Oyama Karate that Padrón has learned and has studied for the past 40+ years. Our Karate incorporates throwing and takedown techniques of Judo which is an extension of our training. We teach a complete curriculum, concentrating on practical defensive fighting as well as semi & full contact competition. Our training is to assist you with your personal development, mind, body, and spirit. Students learn at their own pace in a safe and controlled environment. A few productive classes a week is all it takes to improve your coordination, balance, physical and mental strength as well as your defensive fight skills a healthier lifestyle.
PRIVATE CLASSES: For those who prefer a more personal approach to martial arts training, Shihan Padrón offers private sessions for defensive fight tactics and preparation for Kyokushin full-contact competitions.
LITTLE LIONS: This course was created for the youngsters in your family ages 4 to 6. Students learn the foundations of Seireikai Karate. Learning body mechanics and balance, coordination, and listening skills. Later your child is introduced to basic (child appropriate) techniques of karate, preparing the student for rank advancement learning kata for muscle memory. The program utilizes positive reinforcement tools to encourage young students to achieve their goals (e.g. awards, public recognition, karate games, etc). Teaching Integrity, Respect, and Honesty with an emphasis on physical strength and motor skills under the close supervision. Come join our team. Classes are now forming.
YOUTH KARATE: For ages 8 to 14, your child will experience traditional Japanese karate the way it was meant to be taught. The training will give them confidence and motivation to excel in everything they do. They will acquire the basic foundation of kyokushin karate through the practice of basic to advanced techniques for self-defense and world class competition. We will assist your child in sharpening their focus, muscle strengthening, body conditioning, and coordination.
ADULT KARATE: We offer an Adult Karate class to assist you on your martial arts journey to achieve your personal goals. Learn to surpass your own limits, mentally and physically. The Adult Karate class is designed for the adults to train at a higher mental and physical intensity without the distraction of children. The class involves judo and Kyokushin techniques, developing a keener sense for practical and affective street fighting. The Kyokushin sport aspect is also taught for the competition enthusiast. If you are that person who needs to have more adult stylized training for health, defensive fighting, or is that athlete looking for that edge, there are others like you at Padrón Dojo Seireikai Kyokushin. Join us and lets show each other and the world that no matter what our ages are, we have less limitations then we think.
*Included in the adult program is our "Karate Combative Class" that teaches effective street fighting techniques and conditioning. (Saturdays - 2:30 pm)
SEIREI BUKIJUTSU is our innovative weapons class of Okinawan and Japanese weaponry. The class was created to assist the student learning the weapons of our karate curriculum. Our bukijutsu weapons class is the direct influence of Soshu S. Oyama and Saiko-Shihan Y. Oyama. Expand your martial arts knowledge in the aspects of Japanese weaponry. The weapons of practice are as follows; Bo staff, Tonfa, Sai, Nunchaku, Tanbo (short sticks). *At this time must be a current student of 8th kyu rank (Blue Belt and above) to attend this class.
**(THE BUKIJUTSU CLASS IS HELD 2 WEEKENDS OF EVERY MONTH)**
SEIREI-HA ITTO-RYU KENJUTSU: Our Kenjutsu & Iaido study group class is fundamentally based on the traditional sword style of Sakurai-ha Kogen Itto-Ryu taught by Dr. Kotaka Sadao Sensei in which Padron was a former student for 2 years in the study of Kendo & Iaido. The class starts with learning basic skills Bokken and leading into Katana (Japanese sword). All classes are supervised by Padron Shihan.
*The Katana class is open to all new and current students who wish to add-on to their program*