Lower Hutt Seido Karate

Thank you everyone for a most rewarding and special year….we have achieved and enjoyed much together as a Dojo community….

Our tournament successes were a very special highlight this year, with many students achieving great results at this years Seido North Island Tournament held in Wellington and at the Seido Australia National Tournament held in Sydney….

Well done everyone for having a go…..

However, the most rewarding and special event to have happened this year, must be the creation of our very own Dojo..a Dojo that is blessed and filled with “JUKU” (specialness)

Created through the dedication and commitment of so many people with endless amounts of positive energy….

I am truly grateful and privileged to be surrounded by the generosity and love of so many amazing people….

Thank you so much for the most special of years…

Domo Arigato
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Ken Szeto

This year the Dojo’s chosen Charity was The Salvation Army and their “Adopt a Family” Programme for Christmas….

The Salvation Army do an incredible amount of work and they are an amazing organisation….

Our Dojo Xmas Tree was flooded with Christmas Gifts from our many generous families who bought gifts for the 2 families adopted by the Dojo under the programme…

We hope that the many gifts will bring many smiles and festive season happiness to our 2 adopted families..

Wishing you much love and togetherness this Christmas….
OSU
From all the Families of Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo

Early morning nerves were soon overshadowed with a wonderful demonstration of “Talent and Spirit” as 8 of the Dojo’s Juniors faced the challenges of their first grading….

Families, friends and fellow students providing vocal and firm support throughout….

Well done to you all…..keep it up Juniors….

Sensei Ken Szeto

Pictured left to right: Emerson De Vos, Rayan Jina, Yazeedh Udhuman, Udha Udhuman, Georgia Baldwin, Levi Harris, Rhiannon Hough and Mackay Hancock

Pushed to their physical limits all grading adult students persevered to overcome the many challenges on the night….

Well supported by families and fellow students, the night ended with smiles and hugs as all were rewarded with grading success…

Well done to a great bunch of people On and Off the Dojo floor….keep up the hard work and effort….

OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto

Pictured left to right: Back Row – Dylan Budge, Peter Fink, Marty Barry, Monty O’Connell, Thomas Baker, Sam Field, Alexandria de Boer and Angus Horan Pictured left to right: Front Row – Devery Foster, Andrea O’Connell, Connor Barkess, Linda Jackson and Susan Cooper

It was an evening of absolute courage and determination as 8 of the Dojo’s talented juniors battled their way to grading success…

Well supported by families, friends and fellow students each one gave their very very best in their own unique ways…

Well done to an amazing and talented bunch of wonderful young karate-ka….

OSU from us all….
Sensei Ken Szeto

Pictured left to right: Carlo Turner, Jimmy van Den Kerkhof, Jack Gerrie, Cairo Amohau, Zion Pou, Dikshal Prasad, Leo Bialy and Kenzi Levi