What does S.E.M.K.A. stand for?
- Samurai – Honourable Japanese Warrior
- Enlighten – Reaching One’s Goals
- Mushin – Clear Mind
- Karate – Wado-Ryu Style
- Academy – A School of Excellence
The Samurai Enlighten Mushin Karate Academy (S.E.M.K.A.) is led by Sensei Paul D. Elliott, 8th Dan (Shogo Kyoshi), and is dedicated to teaching the Wado-Ryu style of Karate. The academy brings together a group of passionate and like-minded instructors who aim to preserve, develop, and pass on the teachings of Wado-Ryu as founded by Master Hironori Ohtsuka.
In addition to Karate, S.E.M.K.A. offers:
- Self-Defence
- Tai Chi
- Tensho Chi
- Healing Practices
- Meditation
S.E.M.K.A. Student Code of Conduct
- Understand the ‘Way’ and practice the art to the best of my ability
- Commit fully to my training
- Respect myself and others
- Know myself
- Keep my promises
- Speak well of others
- Be unafraid in the face of challenges
- Value and respect the opinions of others
- Show compassion and understanding to everyone
- Always be appreciative
- Never lose my “Beginner’s Spirit”