For more information about Seido Karate and Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura, check out this site.

For more information about Thousand Waves and co-directors, Kyoshi Nancy Lanoue and Sensei Sarah Ludden, check out this site.

In 1991, my friend Theo, who has studied Aikido and Tai Chi, talked me into going to Special Training sponsored by the National Women's Martial Arts Federation (NWMAF). I enjoyed myself so much I started training in karate. NWMAF is a great opportunity for women and girl martial artists. Check out for yourself how to join.

Check out these sites for other martial arts schools headed by women who have been trainers at Special Training.