About Seichou Karate
The opening of our new, 2,100 square foot dojo in North Old Town, Alexandria, in
February 2008, has allowed us to expand programming to serve the entire community and
people of all ages. We offer a unique inter-disciplinary program that includes
traditional karate, sparring, self-defense, traditional Japanese weaponry like the
short-staff, Japanese calligraphy, Japanese language, yoga, and other special courses
for adults and youth, including a 5-day per week martial arts after-school program.
Seichou Karate Limited® was founded in Alexandria, Virginia, in1998 by Richard Romero
Sensei, a former Northeast and Southeast U.S. middleweight, knock-down karate
champion. His goal was to help students to achieve a high level of physical
conditioning as well as mental focus and a balanced attitude that would help them
succeed in their everyday lives.
In 2000, Seichou Karate® began offering classes at the Old Town Sport & Health Club
of Alexandria, Virginia, where it rapidly grew its membership of committed karate
students. At this location, Sensei Romero graduated 12 black belts ranging in age
from 12 to 50, divided equally in number between males and females.
On Feb 25th of 2008, Seichou Karate® Limited opened its doors to a new,
state-of-the-art facility at 807 North Royal Street that boasts 2,100 square feet and
a Japanese-culture-infused environment. The new space allows Seichou Karate to offer
an extended schedule of classes for students of all ages. It includes a childrens
after-school program for ages 8-12 and many hours of teen and adult course offerings
in the afternoons and evenings.
In addition to our main Alexandria, Virginia location, Seichou Karate® offers karate
and self-defense classes at the Tenley Town Sport & Health Club, located in
Washington, DC.
