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Life lessons learnt and shared through grading experience – Thursday 13th September 2018

13 September 2018
It was another evening of tremendous “Human Spirit” in the face of physical and emotional challenge…
 
Many Life lessons were learnt and shared throughout the evening by all…
 
The Dojo is a special place, a place where we all grow as individuals through consistent training within an environment of support and nurturing…
 
Well done everyone on your grading successes and thank you for sharing your dedication and commitment with your journeys with us all…
 
You are all outstanding individuals and karate-ka….
 
Warmest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto
 

Pictured left to right: Luke Hyndman, Marcus Wong, Vivek Patel, Alexandria Linton-De Boer and Lee Bosworth

Great Morning of Effort leads to Grading Success for All – SEIDO Brooklyn Dojo General Grading Saturday 8th September 2018

9 September 2018
It was a great way to spend a morning in Wellington, supporting one SEIDO Wellington’s favourite young personalities Ben Ives as he attempted his 1st kyu grading at Brooklyn Dojo along with 6 of his fellow Dojo students…
 
Jun Shihan Peter challenging everyone as he tested their knowledge of syllabus and then pushing them hard throughout with their sparring…
 
Well done to you all on a great mornings effort…..and thank you Brooklyn Dojo for the warm hospitality and yummy sausage sizzle afterwards……always nice to have post grading catch ups with everyone…
 
Kindest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto
 

Wonderful demonstration of true determination and self belief – Thursday 6th September 2018

Absolutely inspirational….the efforts of all grading candidates last night was simply inspirational from both young and old…
 
It was a demonstration of the true invincibility of the human spirit when faced with physical, emotional and personal challenge….
 
Patience, honesty and a deeper appreciation of the importance of the support and love of those around you key lessons learnt from the evening…
 
I am so very proud to have you all as students and friends…it is my privilege to be able to guide you all on your individual journeys through the way that is karate-do….
 
Thank you to all students and families for attending and supporting an amazing bunch of people…
 
Warmest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto
 

Pictured left to right: Nicholas Hill, Neev Mackenzie, Abbie Kincaid, Connor Barkess, Phil Simms, Nissa Mackie

Wonderful People, Wonderful Dojo – SEIDO Richmond Dojo Melbourne – Thursday 30th August 2018

30 August 2018
Melbourne, what an amazing place to visit, made even more special with a visit to catch up with Senpai Matt Barker and the wonderful people at SEIDO Richmond Dojo…
 
I thoroughly enjoyed meeting everyone and having some floor time with you all….your kids were “fun and outrageously funny” and your adult students were a real treat to train with…
 
Thank you Kyoshi Tome, Kyoshi Pippa and Senpai Sophie for the warm welcome to your Dojo and your kind hospitality afterwards at the great old pub down the road..
 
Thank you to Senpai’s Matt, Matt, Nonni, Nellie, Tepp, Jake and kyu grade students Ben and James for sharing your time training with me…
 
Hope to catch you next time Kyoshi Sandra…wishing you a speedy recovery with your foot…
 
I look forward to seeing you again soon…
 
Warmest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto
 

“A Tough Day at The Office” – Shodan Grading – SEIDO South Wellington Dojo Saturday 11th August 2018

11 August 2018
Right from the word “GO” it was going to be a tough day at the office for Pepe, Tanya, Jon and Leonardo…
 
Kyoshi Debbie pushing and challenging all 4 students throughout their shodan grading day….
 
All demonstrating strong determination and endless spirit….
 
CONGRATULATIONS and WELL DONE to you all, a very good day at the office indeed…
 
The smiles and grins in the photos saying it all…..
 
Warmest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Talented Juniors battle through grading challenges with true determination and perseverance – Friday 3rd August 2018

3 August 2018
It was a night that needed an attitude of “determination and perseverance” for all grading Junior students..
 
Physical challenges were merged with mind testing challenges throughout the evening…
 
The big picture meaning of karate and what it was all about becoming crystal clear at the very end of their hard earned efforts…
 
“Karate is about appreciating and celebrating Love, Love of family, Love of yourself and Love of life”…..
 
Well done to you all…keep training and learning….and thank you to your amazing families for their amazing support…
 
Warmest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto
 

Pictured left to right: Dhruv Gandhi, Mez May, Hikari Le Pine, Naomi Le Pine, Maia Teng and Thomas Rankin

 

“Thank you so much to you ALL” for making our tournament such a huge and enjoyable event….

2 July 2018
Dear Black Belts, Ring administrators, students, parents and families
 
“Thank you so much to you ALL” for making our tournament such a huge and enjoyable event….
 
Everyone played a part and everyone contributed to the family friendly atmosphere for ALL to enjoy…
 
The Black Belts, brown belts and all involved in the administration of the RINGS, really do deserve GOLD medals as well for keeping things running so smoothly despite early morning reshuffles with draws….
 
ALL the Coffee baristas, the BBQ Kings, the mum and dad bakers and everyone who brought the amazing array of food for all to enjoy…
 
“THANK YOU SO MUCH”….your efforts kept the crowd of well over 300 people happily fed and contented throughout what was a busy, busy day of karate…
 
Everyone raved about the soups…thank you to our amazing star soup cookers…..
 
“THANK YOU SO MUCH” to all the Wellington Region SEIDO Dojo Heads and ALL your talented students and ALL the Dojo Black Belts from the region who came along to support and offer their judging expertise throughout the days full program of events…
 
Jun Shihan Tony (South Wellington Dojo) thank you for your experienced management and refereeing of the “high energy” Points Sparring event…
 
Jun Shihan Peter (Wellington Dojo) thank you for your experienced Chief Judge management of the busiest Ring of the day, which covered the the white belts, blue belts and hugely entertaining Parent & Child kata divisions…
 
But most of all “CONGRATULATIONS” to all our exceptionally talented Wellington Region Junior and Collegiate students and your amazingly dedicated parents…you were ALL winners on the day…
 
THANK YOU to EVERYONE from LOWER HUTT DOJO… our Dojo Spirit continues to grow in energy and family-ness with each and every challenge we face as a wonderfully supportive group of community minded people….
 
“OSU” and “Domo Ariagtou Gozaimasu”
 
With sincere thanks and gratitude
 
Ken Szeto
 

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

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