We never hurry students through the curriculum because we want them to learn well and develop patience. Seichou Karate has won this award 7 consecutive years running - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. We offer classes 6 days a week, so students may attend as many classes per week as they choose from Monday through Saturday.
We offer a dedicated program, called Harmonize & Flow, for differently abled, neurodiverse kids and adults. All of our instructors possess at least masters degrees and have ten or more years of Seichou Karate experience. With a state-of-the-art training hall, changing rooms with lockers and showers, and a dedicated classroom for cultural arts, we have the best-equipped, most beautiful, serene dojo in metro DC.
We offer a dedicated program, called Harmonize & Flow, for differently abled, neurodiverse kids and adults. All of our instructors possess at least masters degrees and have ten or more years of Seichou Karate experience. With a state-of-the-art training hall, changing rooms with lockers and showers, and a dedicated classroom for cultural arts, we have the best-equipped, most beautiful, serene dojo in metro DC.
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Romero was a point system champion in the 1970s and a knock-down tournament champion in the 1980s. He taught karate in New York City at the World Oyama Karate headquarters from 1980 to 1986. During that time, Romero represented the U.S. in Tokyo at the Kyokushinkai-kan World Championships (1984), and he demonstrated karate with Soshu Shigeru Oyama in the U.S. and Europe.
Seichou Karate has 2 convienent locations throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. If you have questions or would like to inquire about classes, schedules, or need directions, please feel free to contact us. Four and five-year-olds are entitled to attend 2 karate classes and 2 Story Time classes per week via Seichou LIVE.
Students come to Seichou Karate for a variety of reasons including self-defense, physical fitness, and because they're interested in learning about Japanese culture. They rely on Master Karate Instructor and Seichou Karate Founder Richard Romero and his team of instructors to provide quality Japanese martial and cultural arts education in an environment that is characterized by safety, learning and growth and enjoyment.
In 1966, a 30-year old karate instructor who had just completed 100-kumite traveled from Tokyo to New York at the request of the owner of the White Plains School of Self-defense. He came with the intention of doing his teacher's bidding: to build the reputation of Kyokushinkai Karate in the United States.
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Reviews (11)
Mamae J.
Apr 14, 2021
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I can't thank enough Shihan Romero and all the senseis and senpais. This place is not just a martial arts school, it goes beyond that. Initially, I found Seichou karate because they teach Japanese abacus. I had enrolled my child to abacus but since we were there anyways, I ended up enrolling to karate and Japanese language. The beginning was rough because my child has behavioral problems and ADHD, but with support and consistency I could see improvements in my child. My husband ended up joining also and he is greatly enjoying the karate as well. I felt Seichou has provided something I could
Georg H.
Aug 18, 2019
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I have trained at Seichou Karate since 2001. Before I joined, I already had a history of martial arts training, but my first conversation with Shihan Richard Romero convinced me immediately that Seichou was the right place for me, because I could speak so openly with him about the challenges of someone who is a nice person who nevertheless realizes that the world out there is not always so nice. Since then, Seichou Karate has helped me overcome old fears and self-doubts in way no other dojo did in the past. This is accomplished by a mix of teaching of solid basic technique, thoughtful and detailled
Jill S.
Jun 03, 2018
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We had my son's 6th birthday party here this past weekend, and it was just SO fantastic. I have never seen an adult be able to hold children's attention for more than an hour so well (ages 4-6). There were 12 kids and 2 instructors who were great at explaining why we do karate, how it can help our mind and body and then showed the kids how to do moves but also follow instruction. Then there were Japanese games at the end. The girls and boys were moving for 90 minutes and all slept well that night! My shy son even was drawn out of his shell to 'lead' part of the lesson. All
Jon V.
Dec 07, 2017
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I started taking classes at Seichou about four months ago, and I consider myself very fortunate to have found a great dojo.
Shihan Romero is has spent decades mastering Karate. He is a former Kyokushin knockdown champion and taught karate at the Oyama Karate headquarters in New York. He has a deep respect for the art and is passionate about passing on his knowledge and love of Karate to his students.
Shihan Romero and Sempai Gautherine excel at knowing the progress of each of us. They are patient, yet push us contantly. In every class I feel like I am making progress and learning something
Shihan Romero is has spent decades mastering Karate. He is a former Kyokushin knockdown champion and taught karate at the Oyama Karate headquarters in New York. He has a deep respect for the art and is passionate about passing on his knowledge and love of Karate to his students.
Shihan Romero and Sempai Gautherine excel at knowing the progress of each of us. They are patient, yet push us contantly. In every class I feel like I am making progress and learning something
Ed A.
Aug 30, 2017
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This past weekend we had an awesome birthday party for our now five year old son. He and all of his guests (and parents) were very impressed by the entire experience the dojo provided. Thank you.
We are also thankful for the photos and all the other extra touches the staff and Shihan Romero provided.
We will highly recommend the dojo to others.
We are also thankful for the photos and all the other extra touches the staff and Shihan Romero provided.
We will highly recommend the dojo to others.
Marilyn M.
Mar 12, 2017
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I signed up for an eight week Spanish course through Spanish Blackbelt to supplement a Fairfax County advanced conversation class I was taking. My hope was to get some individualized attention to help me progress at a greater speed. It worked. My tutor, Gonzalo, from Venezuela, was an excellent tutor. He was always prepared and ready to go. I downloaded the assignments during the week, and we went over them in "class". Gonzalo was immediately able to assess my ability to comprehend the lessons and put them into practice. When we finished the homework, we would engage in fun and
Darren B.
May 10, 2016
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James C.
Feb 27, 2016
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After hopping from dojo-to-dojo in the DC area for years, I finally found a home at Seichou Karate. I have been training there for almost five years. The style is at its core Kyokushinkai and training is very traditional and holistic (which is what I was looking for). Head Instructor Richard Romero is fluent in Japanese, very experienced (he trained under Kyokushinkai founder Masutatsu Oyama) and he demands the best from his students. Everyone is welcome, classes are well managed and no one is left behind in the training. The assistant instructors are accomplished DC professionals, many are parents
Lucy L.
Jun 03, 2012
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This is the best karate program for children! Hands down. Nothing more needs to be said (but I will :-)).
Sensei has an innate ability to connect with the children on their level. He immediately commands respect and the children LOVE to please him by following closely to his direction. I love the yoga integration into the karate. Sensei is "true" to the art of karate in keeping it very Japanese culutre -- eg., there is no American dumbing-down (they also offer art and calligraphy classes!!!). The dojo is really nice. I have recommended to several families and enjoy them now as
Sensei has an innate ability to connect with the children on their level. He immediately commands respect and the children LOVE to please him by following closely to his direction. I love the yoga integration into the karate. Sensei is "true" to the art of karate in keeping it very Japanese culutre -- eg., there is no American dumbing-down (they also offer art and calligraphy classes!!!). The dojo is really nice. I have recommended to several families and enjoy them now as
Peter R.
Mar 23, 2011
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I moved down to DC from NYC a few months ago. Having trained at Seido Karate under Kaicho Nakamura, who originally brought Kyokushin to the US in the 60's, I had been searching for months for a real traditional Japanese karate without much luck...
Then I found Seichou in a google map search. It is run by Sensei Richard Romero, who also comes from Kyokushinkaikan, and brings a great mix of this and his own style to his classes. The dojo is really nice, very clean and professional... I couldn't be happier!
If you're looking for a traditional japanese karate dojo, I've checked
Then I found Seichou in a google map search. It is run by Sensei Richard Romero, who also comes from Kyokushinkaikan, and brings a great mix of this and his own style to his classes. The dojo is really nice, very clean and professional... I couldn't be happier!
If you're looking for a traditional japanese karate dojo, I've checked
Rob B.
Feb 03, 2010
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I had trained in martial arts for over 15 years, and wanted to find a studio in northern Virginia.
I spent two months searching, and knew I had found what I was looking for when I walked into Seichou Karate.
Sensei Romero is focused, very well organized, and helps students reach their potential rather than just coaching them through the motions.
I spent two months searching, and knew I had found what I was looking for when I walked into Seichou Karate.
Sensei Romero is focused, very well organized, and helps students reach their potential rather than just coaching them through the motions.
