Our main objective at Seigido Ryu is self-defense. Students of Seigido Ryu will become well rounded in both skill and knowledge, being able to adapt effectively to many different situations. Kyoshi DeAngelo trained in a number of different Martial Arts styles which naturally had an influence in the development of Seigido Ryu.

Seigido Ryu is a unique blend of traditional Karate with a kick-boxing influence and traditional Ju-Jitsu with an Aikido influence. Both Seigido Ryu Karate and Ju-Jitsu are easily interchangeable. In defending oneself the student can instantly change or blend their skills to adapt to their situation.

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• In the Martial Arts since 1972
• Completed Calvary Chapel Bible School - 1985
• Founded Seigido Ryu - 1986
• 10th Degree Black Belt in Seigido Ryu
• 9th Degree Black Belt in Kar-Do-Jitsu-Ryu
• 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shiho Karano Kenpo Karate
• 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shiho Karano Ju-Jitsu
• 2nd Degree Black Belt in Aiki Ju-Jitsu
• Inducted into the Action Portrait Studios Martial Arts Gallery of Fame - 1995
• Inducted into the World Karate Federation Hall of Fame - 1999
• Inducted into the North American Federation of Martial Artists Hall of Fame in 2008
• Received a "Lifetime Service Award" from the International Fellowship of Christian Martial Artists - June 26, 2010 - for pioneering Christian Martial Arts through Seigido Ryu
• Inducted into Gary Alexander's International Association of Martial Artists Hall of Fame - 2010
• Member of International Fellowship of Christian Martial Artists
• Member of Shiho Korano Kai International

Seigido Ryu is recognized and sanctioned as a legitimate Martial Art with Kyoshi Frank J. DeAngelo as the Shodai Soke by:

* Shidoshi John F. Manniel III - Soke of Kar-Do-Jitsu Ryu
* Dr. Clement G. Riedner - Soke of Shiho Karano Nippon Karate-Do
* Soke Remmel - Soke of Shiho Karano Kai International (A gathering of Martial Arts Head Families)

* Interview with Frank J. DeAngelo - Warrior of Peace by Shihan Diane Vella
* Competition vs. A Competitive Spirit by Kyoshi Frank J. DeAngelo
* Journey of a Disciple by Victor Guarino
* Attitude and Character by Sensei Tim Sizemore