EIKO HANSHI JUNIOR & COLLEGIATE KATA TOURNAMENT – Saturday 25th JULY 2026
What an amazing EIKO HANSHI KATA Tournament Day it was….
A Fantastic and Energy filled TAIKO DRUMMING performance kick started the competition events for our tournament day…it was simply adrenalin pumping…
The morning session was “SUPERCHARGED” with Individual KATA performances, Super loud “OSU” and “KIAI” from our region’s talented young karateka and Incredibly Talented Collegiate students…
The afternoon only got better, we were treated to amazing 3-Person Team Kata performances across all age and belt groups…
But it was the Parent and Child Kata event and WOW, WOW, and more WOW….ALL Parents were truly next level in their KATA performances with their children…
“Spectacular, Inspirational, Out of this World”….
Kyoshi Karen, special acknowledgement your Kapiti Dojo Barker and Vasta Parents and Children….Simply Inspirational…..
Thank you to our Amazing Lower Hutt Tournament Team members who are always so giving of their energy, time, knowledge, and expertise making the day run so smoothly for everyone to enjoy…
Thank you to also to our Japan Tournament Parents who always magically work together to get things done without fuss, complaint or bother…no matter the challenge…
Your exceptional team efforts in the CAFÉ certainly kept everyone happily fed and energised throughout the day with the many delicious food offerings and hot coffees…especially on such a chilly winter day…
Thank you to Eiko Hanshi Renzie and Sei Shihan Aaron for your tournament messages, your presences were greatly missed this year…
We all wish to acknowledge and thank our EIKO HANSHI for their lifetimes of guidance and support and the significant legacies created which make each of our own SEIDO Karate journeys so unique…may we continue to be guided with your light and wisdom….
Thank you to all our Wellington Region SEIDO Dojo Heads, all your students and Dojo families…totally enjoyed sharing the day with you all…
See you all again next year…
Warmest and best regards always
OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
