“SEIDO Spirit Never Stronger” – Gradings are a Blessing, a Celebration of One’s Unique Individuality and a Reinforcing of Dojo Togetherness – Grading 8th August 2024
It is often expressed to every student that karate-do is a journey….
A journey that will be unique to you….and along that journey there will be lessons within the lessons and learnings to be discovered and understood over the fullness of time….
The meaning of gradings will change, they will become blessings and celebrations of the unique individuals that we each are and become special occasions where each Dojo’s culture of togetherness is reinforced…
Thursday night the convergence of 10 different individuals and their journeys, a true a reflection of the above….
“SEIDO Spirit Never Stronger”
Karate technique aspiring towards perfection, Physicality reaching exhaustion, Emotion released through KIAI and OSU, and Love expressed towards your life partners and family without reservation….
A memorable night indeed…OSU….Congratulations heartfelt and embraced by all present….
My sincere Respect, Gratitude and Love to all Grading students, your families, and friends and all SEIDO Lower Hutt Dojo Black Belts and Kyu Grade students
OSU
Ken Szeto