https://www.karateseiwakainm.com/https/wwwbloggercom/blog/posts/9004326083256174133pli1 daily 0.75 2025-06-30 https://www.karateseiwakainm.com/about daily 0.75 2026-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/5a3d3e5e-e865-468f-897d-bc74f4b595eb/Dojo+Kids+1221.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/3e87ed4f-e676-49a1-8db4-741ecbb4af50/IMG_7546.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/39c2c90c-b357-4741-a660-60fe76ccf6fa/Johnpaul+%26+Jim+-+Sasebo+2018.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/732a9d71-26b2-4143-8e8c-6c6476fcedee/Tyler+%26+Sensei.jpg https://www.karateseiwakainm.com/home daily 1.0 2026-01-01 https://www.karateseiwakainm.com/our-instructors daily 0.75 2026-01-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/06b0d8a0-33cd-4577-b79c-1a9efb2d4774/Sensei+P+2024.jpg Our Instructors - James Pounds, Shihan James Pounds, 7th Dan Seiwakai, 6th Dan JKF Gojukai, has been training in Japanese (Shito-Ryu) and Okinawan karate (Goju-Ryu) since 1973. He has had the opportunity to train under and learn from some amazing practitioners in his career - Fujiwara Seiichi Hanshi, Tasaki Tsuji Shihan, Vassie Naidoo Shihan, Chinen Teruo Shihan, Don Coslet Shihan, and Joe Alvarado Sensei. He has trained exclusively in Goju-Ryu since 1991 and has been a member of Seiwakai International and the Japan Karate Federation Gojukai since 2004, training in Japan at least every other year. He is the Past-President of USA Seiwakai Organization and is the Head Instructor of Seiwakai of Texas and Seiwakai of New Mexico.. Mr. Pounds is also a yoga practitioner and instructor, and a former kobudo student of Akamine Hiroshi Hanshi (Okinawa Shimbukan). He also has senior students in Austin and Dallas. In his other than karate life, Mr. Pounds is a father, a building contractor, a Building Designer, and a writer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/094d0ba2-022c-4c11-8a2e-f32981335448/Terri+Sensei+2024.jpg Our Instructors - Theresa Herrera-Pounds, Shihan Terri Herrera-Pounds has been training in karate since 1989, starting at The Hills Shito-Ryu Dojo in Austin Texas under her Sensei (and future husband) James Pounds. She received her Shodan in Shito-Ryu and her Nidan and Sandan in Goju-Ryu from Chinen Teruo Sensei of Jundokan International. Her Yondan came under Tasaki Shuji Hanshi of Seiwakai International and her Godan in 2021 under Fujiwara Seiichi Hanshi. Terri Sensei is on the Seiwakai Women’s Advisory Board (SIWAB), is Secretary of USA Seiwakai, and Chair of the USA Seiwakai Women’s Committee. In her non-karate life, she is a yoga instructor and practitioner, mother of 12-year old Jacob, and a project manager. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/1353194a-e072-4285-afba-41987b66987b/Jim+%26+Terri+Demo+in+LA.JPG Our Instructors Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/82b2dffb-1f34-43dc-b966-9e26a45562de/IMG_7495+%28002%29.JPG Our Instructors - Fujiwara Seiichi - Hanshi Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.karateseiwakainm.com/location daily 0.75 2024-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/f3cd77af-0743-41e7-8586-fcbdf870a927/Y+Dojo.jpg https://www.karateseiwakainm.com/classes daily 0.75 2026-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/7dcde6f1-debb-4c82-8d38-c8d6e028994e/DSC_0750.JPG Classes - What to Expect Expect a full mental and physical regimen of warm-ups, strengthening and stretching exercises; karate kihon (basic) techniques — both moving and stationary; partner drills; traditional Goju-Ryu katas; various sparring methods from pre-arranged kumite, to randori (light contact), to jiyu kumite (free sparring), and effective self-defense training. Expect great camaraderie in an environment that both pushes your limits and nurtures you to be the best you can be. Expect to leave tired but satisfied with your progress. Proven traditional Karate training! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/a16e9c41-190f-4f3b-8c07-6bdddc3d6434/IMG_2178%285%29.JPG Classes - Youth Classes (6-12 years) Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 - 6:00 pm @ McLeod Family YMCA We teach the values of traditional Japanese karatedo, which stresses strong physical bodies, self-defense skills, cooperation, resistance to bullying, respect for self and others, sportsmanship, personal excellence in all endeavors, as well as good caliber and character. Our youth do real karate, not a watered-down version. In addition to the work, we also have some FUN! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61d0c39bee4d39787374a26a/66402cce-7a0d-4df3-ba8c-7a3a943291b1/Jim+Demo+in+LA.JPG Classes - Adults/Sr. Youth (13 and Up) Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 9:00 am - 10:15 am @ 12900 Tierra Montanosa Ct. NE 87112 (Home Dojo) Strong traditional Goju-Ryu karate instruction for men and women as part of an international highly regarded organization. High intensity strength and cardio building. Get strong, flexible, and focused! Did you know that the Goju-Ryu style is particularly well suited for older participants? That’s why there are so many practitioners in their 50’s through 80’s practicing in Japan and Okinawa. We don’t stress high or leaping kicks, we stress breathing similar to yoga, and many of our katas (forms) can be run at a Tai Chi pace. Not sure? Take a trial class or a Karate Private Lesson. Give yourself permission to get into exemplary shape, relieve stress, and learn effective self-defense in the company of good practitioners! Build the new YOU! 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