Padrón Dojo: US Seireikai Karate

Jun 2023

The instructors at Padron Dojo are absolutely wonderful. They make learning martial arts fun and engaging.When my son was frustrated and ready to give up on karate, Shihan Leo Padron exhibited exceptional patience and slowed everything down, ensuring we were all comfortable with each basic move before moving to the next. He did so in a way such that the whole family had fun and left feeling excited for a summer, perhaps a lifetime, full of lessons.Sensei Armondo Washington has been equally encouraging and patient. When I showed up for my first kickboxing/self defense class, I was excited but also nervous. Learning martial arts has been a dream of mine for ages, but...read full review

Dec 2021

Shihan Padron has more real life fighting experience than any other man I've ever met, and he also has an extensive amount of traditional dojo experience as well. His passion for the art is something I've never seen anywhere else. If you are looking for self defense, believe me when I say his brand of Karate is formidable, but more importantly, Karate will give you the tools to win battles far outside the arena of fighting. I could have been a better student, but when I had problems later in life Karate was still there for me. Even today because of what Karate did for my spirit there is no obstacle I can't overcome. Shihan Padron has dedicated his life to Karate, and...read full review

Dec 2016

I studied Kenka under Shihan Benalio Padron several years ago. I did not even make it to the grappling portion due to back issues I was having at the time. Regardless I was able to use the techniques I learned to defend myself in altercations against people significantly larger than me on three different occasions, and I am a smaller girl.Shihan Benalio Padron is a great teacher and person in general. I would highly recommend studying with him. The techniques you will learn are definitely applicable to defend yourself in real life situations. I know from experience.