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Nidan and Shodan grading day “A challenging affair for all” at Wellington Dojo – Saturday 23rd June 2018

23 June 2018
It was an early morning 5am start  for all, as 3 of Wellington Dojo’s black belt students Geoff, Ann and Anthea we put ably their paces by Kyoshi Avis….
 
Well supported and encouraged throughout, all 3 emerged with smiles as big as houses….their hard work and efforts deservedly rewarded with grading success…
 
Then it was time for the 4 Shodan candidates, Ben, Megan, Hing Yee and Daniel…ranging in ages from 13 to 48, each gave their all throughout the grading in front of the large and enthusiastic group of supporters, fellow karate-ka, family members and friends
 
Jun Shihan Glenys officiating the grading and happy enough with their efforts to award them all with their shodan belts…
 
It was an awesome day of gradings followed by a yummy BBQ lunch..time for everyone to celebrate and catch up…
 
Well done everyone….
 
OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured left to right: New Nidan Senpai’s Ann, Geoff and Anthea

Shodan Group in attendance

Nidan Black Belt support group

 

 

 

Grading Success All Around for Northland Dojo Juniors – Saturday 16th June 2018

16 June 2018
A very talented group of Juniors demonstrated their SEIDO spirit at the Northland Dojo’s general grading on Saturday 16th June 2018…
 
Well supported by Black belts and fellow karate-ka from all 6 SEIDO karate Dojo, families and friends, all faced a challenging grading taken by Kyoshi Bruce and Sensei Garry…
 
Well done Juniors on your grading success…
 
Warmest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Inspirational Juniors overcome challenges of first grading – Friday 1st June 2018

3 June 2018
It was an evening of inspiration and awesomeness as 7 of the Dojo’s Junior students overcame the challenges of their first grading…
 
Despite the differences in ages, all demonstrated true “SEIDO Spirit” and powered their way through each of the mental and physical grading obstacles placed in front of them…
 
Well Done to you all and thank you to your wonderful families, friends and fellow students for your amazing support..
 
Thank you also to all instructors and the many fantastic mums who help so much behind the scenes…
 
Onwards and upwards as you each set your new goals for the year ahead…
 
OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured left to right: James Spence, Finn Hurdle, Lewis Bassett, Hari Swallow, Perrin McKenzie-McCarten, Nrismahdev Chandra and Ava Gray

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