Lower Hutt Seido Karate

It was the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning….karate training at the beach…

Hosted by Senpai Karen Milane and her team of students from Seido Karate Kapiti Dojo, the morning on the beach was just fantastic..

A great turnout indeed with well over 50 karate-ka all enjoying the sun, the surf and each others company doing karate…

And to round it all off, a yummy BBQ sausage sizzle at Senpai Kern and partner Jeff’s beach bach just over the sand dunes of the beach…

Thank you Senpai Karen, Jeff and Dojo team for hosting such a wonderful morning..

OSU
Ken Szeto and all students from Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo

It’s not everyday that a karate superstar drops into your Dojo… That’s exactly what happened when Karate Superstar and former 9 times World and European Karate Champion Wayne Otto dropped in to see family friends and Lower Hutt Dojo junior students Max and Thomas Rankin…. It was straight onto the dojo floor for Sensei Wayne where he was chief judge of the junior kids class speed punching contest…. It was a demonstration of how unifying karate can be…..after all the underlying tenets of karate being family, friendship and love… Thank you Christy-Anne (mum of Max and Thomas) for arranging for Sensei Wayne and family to visit our little Dojo and thank you to Sensei Wayne for joining in the fun with all our wonderful kids… Safe travels as you and family holiday in New Zealand… OSU Ken Szeto

Wishing you Happiness, Fun and Love on your Birthday today…. Warmest wishes OSU All the students, families and friends of SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt

Wishing you Happiness, Fun and Love on your Birthday today….

Warmest wishes
OSU
All the students, families and friends of SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo

Despite the early morning start for the Lower Hutt Dojo students..we all made it in time to reach Otaki Forks for the 6am run, walk or jog to start the days activities, it was a great day out right from the get go…

The early morning walk was followed by the customary 1,000 punches and kia’s to start the day…dan grade specific classes in the training hall and kyu grade classes in the fields taking us to breakfast and then lunch…

The afternoon sessions outside testing everyone with sun, humidity and heavy rain showers…what more could you ask for while enjoying learning about karate…

The day’s training finishing with the other customary activity, 1,000 kicks and kiai’s before social time by the pool and in the courtyard…and to top it all off, a scrumptious BBQ dinner cooked by the brown belts…

Thank you to the Wellington Dojo organising committee for a great day out, well run and student friendly…

Thank you to the Sei Shihan Ben and Michael, Jun Shihan’s, Kyoshi’s and Sensei’s for all your wonderful teaching…

And a “BIG HIGH FIVE” to my wonderful kyu grade morning group for your fun attitudes towards learning karate…
You all know who you are number 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11…well done and see you all next year
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto

Pictured: Lower Hutt Dojo students with Sei Shihan Ben Otang, Sei Shihan Michael McIvor and Jun Shihan Tony Gaeta

Another year and another group of super talented young karate-ka selected for this year’s Junior Academy Group…

The Group’s gathering for photo’s and video’s highlighting the growth of the Dojo and it’s many special junior karate-ka and the families and friends that surround them with support and encouragement as the progress with their karate journey’s…

Looking forward to another spectacular year of positive challenge and reward for all…..

Pictured: Junior Academy Group students 2017

Pictured: Combined Junior Academy Group students to 2017

Greetings Everyone and Welcome to 2017

Welcome back classes next week….

THURSDAY 19th JANUARY
5.00pm to 6.00pm – ALL JUNIORS
6.00pm to 7.30pm – ALL ADULTS
Please see the new 2017 Weekly Class Schedule..

MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS:
4.30pm to 5.15pm – Juniors Beginners / White Belts 8-12 years
5.15pm to 6.00pm – Juniors Blue Belts (ALL Junior Blue Belts)
6.00pm to 7.00pm – Juniors Green Belt and above
7.00pm to 8.00pm – Black Belts (Monday Only)
Tuesdays and Thursdays:
4.30pm to 5.15pm – Juniors Beginners / White Belt 4-7 years
5.15pm to 6.00pm – Juniors Yellow Belts (ALL Junior Yellow Belts)
6.00pm to 7.30pm – Adults / Collegiate (16 years and above) General – (ALL Collegiate (16 years and above) / Adults)
Fridays:
5.00pm to 6.00pm – Junior Academy Group (ALL Junior Academy Group students)

The Year of the Rooster 2017
According to the Chinese Calendar 2017 is the Year of the Rooster……

Element: The Rooster is subject to the Fire Element; fire expresses inner warmth and insight as well as well as the quietness of privacy and family ties.
The Rooster is the dawn announcer waking people on time in the morning.
The people born in the year of the rooster also have the ability to discern what is coming.
They like to plan ahead when dealing with things.
The Rooster is warm, generous, diligent, sociable and very capable speakers.
They have quick wit and think fast, sometimes appearing impatient.
One big trait is Roosters usually pay great attention to appearance; they dress well casually or business attire, they like to show off.

Thank you to everyone, students, parents, families and friends for the best of karate years this year….full of energy, enthusiasm and lots of challenges all mixed with loads of fun…..
Time to put time aside now to celebrate “togetherness and love”
Wishing everyone the very, very best for an Amazing Christmas and a Fantastic New Year
Warmest wishes
OSU

Sensei Ken, Senpai Leighton and family

It was a busy grading night last night for the last Junior grading of the year…

The mix of young personalities making the evening an interesting one for all who came to support and encourage…

The many lessons to be learnt for these talented Juniors becoming evident as they each overcame the challenges placed in front of them…

Well done to a great bunch of young people, their families and friends…

A nice way to end your karate year…full of new goals and new aspirations for the future….

Kindest regards
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto

Pictured left to right: Standing Viaskan Ramesh, Jimmy Van der Kerkhoff, Xavier Baldwin, Cairo Amohau, Grace Parker, Jack Gerrie, Finn Bosworth and Mcleod Voller Sitting: Jordan Robinson, Anesh Senthuran, Leo Bialy, Carlo Turner and Wyatt Young