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Collegiate students demonstrate true determination and perseverance in the face of grading challenges – Thursday 3rd August 2017

3 August 2017
It was a true demonstration of determination and perseverance by 2 of the Dojo’s most wonderful collegiate students….
 
Both facing the challenges of their grading head on without reservation or doubt….
 
Well supported on the night by families, friends and fellow students, both emerged with smiles and new belts after their hard fought achievements….
 
Congratulations to two wonderfully talented and determined young adults….
 
Well done Kerenza and well done Nissa…
 
Thank you to all the many families, friends and fellow students for your vocal support and encouragement throughout the grading..
 
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto
 

New SEIDO Northland Dojo, Wellington celebrates with first Dojo Grading – Monday 26th June 2017

27 June 2017
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to my little brother Sensei Garry, his wonderful junior students and their families on celebrating their first Dojo grading last night….
 
The Northland Dojo is the latest SEIDO Karate Dojo to open in the Wellington region…
 
Talented junior students Phoebe and Esera showcasing their karate in front of a very supportive group of parents and students from other SEIDO Karate Dojo’s….
 
Thank you for an enjoyable grading demonstration and yummy pizza afterwards…Well Done…..
 
Kindest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto and all students of SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured: All attending students before grading

Pictured: Smiles all around with Sensei Garry, Esera and Phoebe

Pictured: SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo support crew

Collegiate students shine at Black Belt grading – South Wellington Seido Karate Dojo Saturday 24th June 2017

Despite the cold weather start to the morning, collegiate students Kai and Addison rose to the challenges of a most demanding grading undertaken by Kyoshi Debbie at South Wellington Seido Karate Dojo in Brehampore Wellington…
 
The pair were well supported by family, fellow Dojo students and students and instructors from the other Wellington region Dojo’s…
 
Well done to you both from us all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo…..a great effort throughout…
 
Kindest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured left to right: Sensei Bruce Millard, Sensei Garry Szeto, Senpai Kai, Sensei Ken, Senpai Addison and Sensei Graeme Jarvis

CONGRATULATIONS TEAM EMIRATES NEW ZEALAND – AMERICA’S CUP VICTORY

What an amazing day for all of New Zealand…..
 
And what an exciting racing series it has been against Team Oracle and Jimmy Spithill……
 
Congratulations from Everyone at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo….

A Wonderful Dojo Day Out at Karate New Zealand Lower North Island Kata Champs – Sunday 11th June 2017

12 June 2017
It was a wonderful Day Out for the Dojo at the Karate New Zealand Lower North island Kata Champs held on Sunday 11th June at South Wellington Intermediate School in Newtown, Wellington….
 
The Dojo’s contingent of 47 competing students well supported by enthusiastic parents, friends and fellow students….
 
It was another fantastic morning of exciting and close competition under the Karate New Zealand tournament format and a great learning experience for all SEIDO students…
 
A key feature of the day for me being the exemplary competitive behaviours and attitudes of our talented young karate-ka….
 
You will be great Junior Dojo ambassadors for the future…
 
Well done to everyone for having a go and “Congratulations” to the many many new Karate New Zealand Lower North Island Kata Champions and place getters…
 
A very proud OSU to you all and a big THANK YOU to your amazing parents, families and friends….
 
Sensei Ken Szeto
 

KARATE NEW ZEALAND Wellington Secondary Schools tournament a new and enjoyable learning experience for all…..21st May 2017

26 May 2017
It was a new and enjoyable learning experience for all at the Karate New Zealand Wellington Secondary Schools Champs held on Sunday 21st May 2017…
 
Many of the Dojo’s Collegiate age students competing in the new format tournament for the first time and many of Dojo’s black belts experiencing the refereeing under the disciplined rules of World Karate Federation for the first time also…
 
It was a great day for all students, in particular getting to see the beautiful kata of Goju-Ryu and Shotokan performed at an extremely high competition level by the more experienced students from other Dojo…
 
Thank you to the Lower North Island Council for organising an enjoyable tournament…
 
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto and all Lower Hutt Dojo students
 

Talent, personality and spirit demonstrated at Junior Grading Wednesday 12th April 2017

13 April 2017
What a night of talent, personality and spirit at the Junior white belt grading last night…
 
All families, friends and fellow students enjoying the many personalities that presented themselves as the grading wore on…
 
Thank you to the wonderful parents and families of these wonderfully talented kids for allowing us to be a guiding part of their development..
 
Well done kids and Congratulations on an awesome evening of achievement..
 
Sensei Ken and all students of SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured left to right: Dexter Cooper, Maia Teng, Hikari Le Pine, Thomas Rankin, Naomi Le Pine, Angus Beveridge, Mez May, Harry McIndoe, Jonty Jennings and Jake Roberts

Congratulations Senpai Matt – Shodan Grading Success at SEIDO Australia Black Belt Camp Wagga Wagga 9th April 2017

11 April 2017
Sending our heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to Senpai Matt Barker on attaining his Shodan at the SEIDO Australia Black Belt Camp over the weekend held in Wagga Wagga…
 
Well deserved and well earned…..
 
Wishing you all (Rachael and Jacob) much love and happiness on such a special achievement…
 
Sensei Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured: Senpai Matt Barker and proud son Jacob Barker

Juniors white belt grading – “I feel proud of myself and everyone else that graded” Friday 7th April 2017

7 April 2017
It was a challenging nighty for many of the grading group…their physical capabilities pushed to their individual limits….
 
Parents, families and fellow students cheering them on throughout the grading…
 
But as always, at the very end when their is nothing left in the tank…their true feelings about their karate and their families bringing a tear or two to their ever loving parents…
 
Well done kids, a great effort from you all….
 
Sensei Ken Szeto
 

Pictured left to right: Sam Phillips, Nikhil Choudry, Coby Dixon, Shae Bennett, Gabriella Geris, Sasha Boyce, Ezra Webster-Willis, Troy Blythen and Blake Dixon

Father and son shodan grading an “inspiring experience for all” at South Wellington SEIDO Karate – Saturday 25th March 2017

26 March 2017

It’s not often that a father and son get to grade together for their black belts…but that’s what happened this weekend..

It was an inspiring experience for all who attended both on and off the dojo floor…

Jun Shihan Tony taking a physically and mentally challenging grading for Stephen (dad) and Luke (son)…

Well supported the pair overcame challenge after challenge to emerge with pride and success…

OSU Senpai Stephen and OSU Senpai Luke…

Our heartfelt congratulations to you both and your families….well done

OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto and all Lower Hutt SEIDO Karate students

Pictured: Seido Karate Lower Hutt support crew with Stephen and Luke before their grading

Pictured: Attending Black Belts Group with new Senpai’s Stephen and Luke (kneeling in front row) after their grading

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    Ken Szeto, Instructor