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“Super Star Sisters” continue with Big Stage Success – 18th November 2014

“Super Star Sisters” continue with Big Stage Success – 18th November 2014
They’ve done it again…..Super Star Sisters Amelia and Bronte Walshe have again won with Big Stage Success…..
Following on from their starring roles in “ANNIE” and then “The Sound of Music” they have both been signed for a season of “The Sound of Music” in China…..
We all miss you both at karate and want to pass on our love and best wishes to your wonderful parents, mum, Hayley and dad, Erin
Have a fantastic time in China….
Everyone at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo….
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Pictured left to right: Amelia and Bronte Walshe

“Amazing, Wonderful, Awesome, JUST EPIC, Perfect Just Perfect – Junior Leadership Tournament Group Trip to Sydney” 12th to 16th November 2014

Those were just some of the words used by our “Tournament Group Kids” to describe their 5 days of “Absolute Fun” in Sydney as part of their trip to attend this years 2014 Seido Karate National Australian Tournament…..

It was all “Fun, Fun, Fun” from the moment we arrived at the York Apartments Hotel in Sydney’s busy CBD….with sightseeing walks and group activities on everyday….

And yes, we even managed to fit in a day of high energy competition on the Saturday at the tournament…

Sei Shihan Ino Macquirang and his Broadway Dojo students ensuring that everything ran like clockwork over the 5 competition mats throughout the day….and making everyone feel welcome and just like part of the Sydney Dojo family….

Sei Shihan Ino advising all that this years tournament was the largest yet with over 165 students competing and all Australian Dojo’s being present including 4 from New Zealand……..(Christchurch, Timaru, Wellington and of course Lower Hutt)….

On behalf of everyone from the Lower Hutt Dojo’s Tournament Group this year

“Thank you so much for making our trip such an enjoyable and fun experience”

Ken Szeto, the parents and students of the Lower Hutt Dojo Sydney Tournament Group…..

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Training session with Sei Shihan Ino at his famous Broadway Dojo

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Happy smiles and Happy hearts with Sei Shihan Ino after the training session

 

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“Happy Tournament Group members” after a big day of tournament competition

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Junior Blue Belt Kata Team Left to right: Brierley Piper, Emily Wong, Gabriel O’Connell and Connor Piper

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Junior Yellow Belt Kata Team Left to right: Angus Horan, Alex Strickland and Marcus Wong

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Junior Green Belt Kata Team Left to right: Kerenza Robertson, Tornissa Mackie and Neihana Anderson-Clark

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Adults Green Belt Kata Team Left to right: Kent Horan, Wendy Trimmer-Beattie, Matt Barker and Hamish Horan

 

Convalescing well at home after quadruple heart bypass surgery….Phil Broadley 24th November 2014

After undergoing quadruple heart bypass surgery last week at Wellington’s Wakefield Specialist Hospital, one of the Dojo’s most loved senior students Phil Broadley looked the perfect picture of health when visited at home by senior students Wendy Trimmer-Beattie, Peri Stackhouse and Senpai Leighton Szeto
“It has been a positive and life changing experience for me” said Phil…..
Recovery will be a challenging time ahead for Phil, but he hopes to be back at the Dojo soon not to train but to catch up with everyone particularly before the Xmas and New Year holiday periods….
You are an inspiration to us all Phil…..we look forward to seeing you very soon up at the Dojo….
Ken Szeto
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Pictured left to right: Wendy Trimmer-Beattie, Peri Stackhouse and Senpai Leighton Szeto Seated: Phil Broadley

“Spirited Juniors Rewarded with Grading Success” – Friday 21st November 2014

It was a wonderful demonstration of “Seido Spirit” by four of the Dojo’s very talented juniors…..
Well supported by families and fellow students all 4 battled through the challenges of their first grading…..
Their KIAI and OSU resounding loudly throughout the Dojo right until the very end….an amazing effort from very determined junior karate-ka
Well done Kids and a BIG THANK YOU to your amazing parents and families for their vocal and proud support…
Ken Szeto
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Pictured left to right: Montana Govorko, Callum Rudge, Oscar Middleplaats and Harrison Raynor

Thank you to our Amazing Junior Leadership Group Sponsors – 29th October 2014

As we all know, Sponsorship contributions form an essential part of any Club’s fundraising activities and success….

It is with much gratitude and appreciation that we thank our Amazing Junior Leadership Group Sponsors who have contributed so generously and significantly to our Dojo fundraising activities this year and helped us to make the Seido Australian National Tournament Trip for this talented group of kids a reality…

 

We have 16 very happy and very excited juniors going to compete at this iconic National Tournament next month… Thank you also to our Wonderful parents and their families for supporting all our Dojo fundraising activities….


Our Amazing Sponsors this year….

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NME Mechanical – Tony O’Connell and Directors Pictured Tony O’Connell (NME Sponsor) and sons Gabriel, Declan and Kian

 

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PSC Consulting – Robyn Armstrong and Directors Pictured Robyn Armstrong (PSC Sponsor) and Kent Horan (PSC Consultant)

 

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Martial Arts Supplies New Zealand – Peter Yu Pictured Peter Yu (Martial Arts Supplies Sponsor) and Lisa Horan (Seido Lower Hutt)

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    Upstairs Studio (next to Laughalots Play Land)
    499 Hutt Road
    Lower Hutt
    Ken Szeto, Instructor