Welcome to Kodokan-Seiler Dojo Website
About Our Dojo: Kodokan-Seiler Dojo currently has two locations with a third under development. All locations are official members of the World Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do Association (WMKA) and conform to the same high quality standards. Our Dojo locations are:
Lakeville, MN - Sensei Don Seiler
Guam - Sensei Kevin Seiler (Coming in late Spring 2008)
The Dojo Name: "Kodokan" is a Japanese word meaning place where one can receive instruction in "the way". This is meant to convey that our members study much more than just the physical techniques of Karate-do. "The way" refers to a way of life where the dedicated practitioner seeks the perfection of character and mastery over the self. Seiler is the last name of the Dojo founders and chief instructors, Kevin and Don Seiler. Kodokan-Seiler Dojo = Kevin and Don Seiler's place for learning the way.
What is taught: We teach Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do. This is a traditional Okinawan martial art founded in 1947 by Shoshin Nagamine (1907-1997) and based on the karate-do taught to him by Ankichi Arakaki (1899 - 1927), Choki Motobu (1971-1944), and Chotoku Kyan (1870-1945). This includes the physical elements of Atemi (Striking), Tuite (joint locks and manipulations), and Tai Sabaki (Body shifting) as well as the non-physical elements of Zazen practice (meditation and mind calming techniques). The WMKA is currently under the leadership and guidance of Soke Takayoshi Nagamine, son of O'Sensei Shoshin Nagamine and successor of the Matsubayashi-ryu Karate-do Lineage. Matsubayashi-ryu is a traditional martial art born from man's instinct for self-preservation and cultivated by generations of gifted masters who served to improve and pass on effective and useful techniques. This is a martial art designed for personal development and self-defense. We do not teach or engage in activities for showmanship or competition.
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00pm Beginner Class
Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00pm Advanced Class
Saturday 09:30 - 10:30am Beginner Class
Saturday 09:30 - 11:30am Advanced Class
Lakeville, MN - Class Schedule
by appointment only (214) 663-4843 or Don Seiler
Guam Class Schedule
Coming Spring 2008
For more class information please contact Don Seiler or Trevor Parks.