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Seishindo? What does it mean? and why Seishindo? As Argelander began to develop his new training methods in the 1970's, that employed the merging of Taekwondo and Kenpo Karate's Natural Weapon together, Argelander would introduce new concepts, principles and ideas of how these two system work in harmony. These concepts of physical movements, balanced together with the understanding of our own self awareness, is the completeness, or whole that every student needs, to achieve that level of completeness in their action, or way; Seishindo, "Way of the Mind"; to find the center or core, of life's force itself.
"WAY OF THE MIND"
Frank "Argelander" Landers

Seishindo (Seishin: mind; soul; heart; spirit; intention), (Do: The Way) together translate into "Way of the Mind" which is the understanding of the conscious thought that goes into formulating an action as well as the subconscious understanding of how action can deceive us in battle.

To achieve Seishindo you must find harmony between physical action, and compassion for those you face in battle. Physical fighting skill is only half of a students total development. Complete understanding of Concepts, Principles and Ideas of motion is the other half of a martial artist training. Without Seishindo, a student physical abilities, may become strong and powerful, but will always lack that completion needed to achieve harmony in their live.

In 1979 there was no uses of the name Seishindo or SeishinDo Karate in the USA martial arts community. Frank Argelander would travel to Little Tokyo in Los Angeles California, and meet with an old gentleman who would translate for Argelander the meaning of "Way of the Mind" as; Seishindo. (Seishin: mind; soul; heart; spirit; intention), (Do: The Way), together "Seishindo".

"Seishin", when joined together with "Do" making one word "Seishindo" translated into "Way of the Mind". When "Seishindo" is joined together with "Kenpo" Chinese art of self-defense, "Fist Law", it becomes a sophisticated form of self-protection encompassing advance concepts, principles and ideas of movements, Frank Argelander would refer to it as his developing art form, or Style.

 
~ Founder/Originator ~
Seishindo - 1979-1984
SeishinDo Karate - 1979-1984
SeishinDo Kenpo - 1984 to present
 
 
(Note: The translation of "Way of the Mind" is one of many ways that "Seishindo" can be translated into. "Seishindo" has a very broad meaning and does not have one certain way it can be defined. Frank Argelander in 1979, wanted the specific meaning of "Way of the Mind" translated into a Japanese word. Explaining to the old Japanese gentleman, that the word used to define "Way of the Mind" should embody the spirit or harmony between the Minds thoughts and physical action of the Kenpoist, he replied "Seishindo"; and birth was given.)  
 
   

Sincerly, Honorable Senior Grandmaster Seishindo Kenpo, Frank Landers (aka Frank Argelander)

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