Karate with Boston Area Seido Karate
Seido Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art with a focus on individual and community well-being. The introductory classes include physical karate skills (blocking, kicking, striking), Japanese terminology, meditation, general physical skills (strength, flexibility, balance, coordination), and empowerment self defense, taught in age-appropriate ways. Our classes are adaptable to people of any fitness level and of all abilities. Introductory classes for elementary school students (K—5th) are Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:45–4:30pm. Introductory classes for middle school, high school, and adults are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 5:30–6:30pm.
Please note: Pre-registration required unless otherwise noted. Programs are drop-off programs unless otherwise noted. Registration cannot be transferred to another participant. Refunds or credits will not be issued within 24 business hours of the program start time, and programs will not be pro-rated for missed classes. Participants may be eligible for a refund or account credit on a case by case basis prior to the first day of a program. Any approved cancellations resulting in a refund will incur a 5% cancellation fee, unless the cancellation of the program is initiated by the Recreation Department. In the event that the minimum registration requirement is not met, the program will be canceled. In such instances, participants will receive a full refund, and notification of the cancellation will be sent via email. Periodically, the Recreation Department photographs/videos program participants for promotional use. Unless the participant/guardian informs us of their desire not to be photographed in writing, the Recreation Department will use photographs/videos for their promotional purposes. Registration is first-come, first served. Participants are not fully registered for a program until payment is received in full and a completed waiver has been received. Our programs are open to all participants. Please note that activities may include sensory-rich environments and experiences which can sometimes involve loud noise and messy, hands-on materials. If your child has specific needs, we encourage you to reach out so we can discuss accommodations within our means. Outdoor programs are weather dependent.