Information about Seido Karate and our Program
Boston Area Seido Karate is part of the World Seido Karate Association. Seido Karate was founded in New York City in 1976 by Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura. It is a traditional Japanese style of karate that integrates physical skills training with meditation for spiritual and emotional benefits. The Seido headquarters, Honbu, is in NYC. There are Seido schools 10 U.S. states and in 14 other countries.
We integrate Empowerment Self Defense into our classes, to increase personal confidence and strength, and equip us with skills for assertive communication, bystander intervention, and deescalation.
Boston Area Seido Karate strives to be a school with diversity of heritage, languages, gender identities, religions/beliefs, ages, economic groups, and body types.
Tuition is $100 for 3-month terms, unlimited classes. Students may attend any classes they are eligible for (based on age + belt rank).
Carmel’s karate training and teaching includes a strong emphasis on inclusion and social justice. She is experienced with making classes and workshops accessible to people who may have thought they wouldn’t be good at karate due to age, gender, body type, limited sports/athletic background, or physical limitation. Carmel herself has trained with a mobility impairment in one leg throughout her entire martial arts career so she is well-versed in finding modifications or accommodations.
Classes are held downstairs of First Parish Stoughton (790 Washington Street, 02072) in Stoughton Center — enter through back door
2026 Schedule:
- The first two weeks of each term are free trial classes for new students.
- Winter Term: December through February
- Spring Term: March through May
- Summer Term: June through August
- Fall Term: September through November
Monday
- 3:45-4:30pm: New Elementary Students (Kindergarten through 5th grade)
- 4:30-5:30pm: Advanced Youth (Blue or Advanced Blue Belts and Above)
- 5:30-6:30pm: Teens & Adults (Middle School, High School, and Adults) All Levels, including new students
- 6:30-7:00pm: Black Belts (Youth & Adults)
Wednesday
- 3:45-4:30pm: New Elementary Students (Kindergarten through 5th grade)
- 4:30-5:30pm: Advanced Youth (Blue or Advanced Blue Belts and Above)
- 5:30-6:30pm: Teens & Adults (Middle School, High School, and Adults) All Levels, including new students
Friday
- No early class on Fridays
- 4:30-5:30pm: Advanced 2 Green through Black Belts
- 5:30-6:30pm: Teens & Adults (Middle School, High School, and Adults) All Levels, including new students
To Attend a Trial Class:
- Email SeidoBoston@gmail.com or contact Carmel at 617-302-7565
- Complete this online permission form: