Padrón toro DOJO
seireikai kyokushin karate
our MISSION
Our Mission is to provide authentic traditional Japanese karate instruction. Our school is deeply connected to the surrounding communities through our relationships with local schools and recreation centers. We aim to empower individuals, to discover themselves through the practice of karate that has been passed down from our mentors. To provide training in a safe environment that is inspiring, integrating old and modern training concepts that aims to build self esteem and confidence within our students to become contributing individuals in the community through the training of Budo Karate.
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about Padrón toro dojo
Padrón Dojo has been in operation since 1994 and is the first Kyokushin/Oyama Karate school in the State of Ohio. USA Seireikaikan Karate Kyokushin-ken Organization is an independent kyokushin karate group located in Columbus, offering structured classes for children to adult, all skill & fitness levels.
Learn the skills and techniques to gain the confidence needed to defend yourself and face your attackers when confronted. Develop coordination, agility, balance, speed, and strength, while burning calories through the physical training of karate.
Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will be taught the basic to advanced techniques of real fighting karate and full-contact competition to achieve your goals. Strengthening your mental and physical abilities. Increasing your skill level and mind set as you learn to challenge yourself and reach beyond your limits to overcome obstacles.
Contact us to schedule for a free week trial or to observe our training in this exciting martial art or any of our other programs. We look forward to training with you!
精 - SEI: Skill, Energy & Vitality
励 - REI: Diligence & Encouragement
会 - KAI: Organization or Association
SEIREIKAI (Pronunciation; Say-Ray-Ky):
Seireikai Kyokushin karate is traditional Japanese fighting karate. It is Shihan Padrón's view on kyokushin through his studies and training. Seireikai Kyokushin style incorporates throws and takedown techniques creating a practical urban effective style of self-defense. Body conditioning and mental & physical strengthening are the necessary elements of our karate.
Shihan Padrón, 7th Dan instructor is the founder of the Padrón Toro Dojo is the result of his 50 years of training in the art of Kyokushin & Oyama Karate. He has trained under the leading Kyokushin masters in the U.S. and Japan and he truly believes in the complete meaning of the Ultimate Truth through the way of karate. His passion for real karate and the fundamental elements of his mentors shines through his teachings in Seireikai Karate Kyokuishin, his BUDO KARATE.
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our logo: the zen-ken/seiken
The ZEN-KEN/SEIKEN; The logo is a very important symbol to our organization. It is worn on the left sleeve of the members. The symbol represents what our karate has become today. Description listed below the symbol.
#1 The GLOBE represents that martial arts is for everyone, without biasness and prejudice .
#2 The SEIKEN (Fist) thrusts forward, representing an empty hand prepared for battle in the fight for justice.
#3 The GLOBE & Seiken are encircled by a red “ENZO” (Zen circle), symbolizing continuity of movement and mind. The ENZO is a also a symbol of yielding to the Fist, a reminder to the practitioner to keep from misguided actions through the martial arts.
#4 The KANJI that is on the sides of the symbol says "LION", this is the spirit of Kancho-Shihan Padron, the President and founder of our school.