Karate is a Japanese martial art meaning "empty hand." Develop self-defense skills that will strengthen you not only physically, but mentally, as well. Instructor Tom Tanaka has been teaching karate since 1980 and currently teaches & supervises Seido karate programs at the Downtown YMCA, Northshore YMCA, Dale Turner YMCA, and Washington Athletic Club. Want to enroll in a Karate class? New student tuition rate is only $50! For existing students, tuition is $100 per person for the 8-week course. Tuition must be paid by the first week of class. Register now by clicking here. For more information about Sensei Tanaka and his Seido Karate style visit the Seattle Seido Karate website.