A strong family values oriented dojo

Talented Juniors show grit and determination to gain grading success – Thursday 20th October 2016

20 October 2016

It was a true display of talent, grit and sheer guts from 8 of the Dojo’s most talented juniors…

As always the amazing support of fellow students and families and friends urging them all to keep going and to overcome the challenges faced during the evening’s grading….

The real appreciation and love that you all have for your families, the true highlight of the evening….

Well done to a great bunch of very talented juniors…and thank you to all students and families….

Kindest regards
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto

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Pictured left to right: Gretta McGrath, Eliza Davies, Mathew Gibbons, James dawson, Jude Dawson, Oscar Davies, Eshaan Jina and James Kerr

Congratulations – Upper Hutt Seido Karate Junior’s gain Shodan grading success – Saturday 15th October 2016

15 October 2016

It was a day of pride and celebration for Senpai Graeme, Upper Hutt Seido Karate’s principal instructor as he challenged and guided 2 of his junior black belt students to grading success…

The special occasion was well supported by senior black belts and students from all 6 of the Wellington region’s Dojo’s….

Congratulations to new Junior Senpai’s Olivia Phillips and Jordan Cocker (both only 15 years of age)….

Well Done…
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto and all students of Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo

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Pictured left to right: Senpai Olivia Phillips, Senpai Graeme Jarvis (Upper Hutt Seido Karate Principal Instructor) and Senpai Jordan Cocker

Congratulations to SEIDO Upper Hutt Dojo – Celebrating 10 wonderful years of karate – Saturday 24th September 2016

24 September 2016
Congratulations to Senpai Graeme (Jarvis) and his many many students….from us all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo..
It was a fun night of celebration with students, families and friends from Upper Hutt SEIDO…
A tasty dinner was followed by speeches, gifts and a challenging quiz night….won by TABLE 1 “Old School” comprised of the combined intellects of Mehta, Tony, Lynne and Ben, Mel and Ken…..
The highlight of the night being the “Michael Jackson” dance off won by Nick…..
Well done Senpai Graeme and Congratulations to you all…here’s to another 10 years of dojo success…
Warmest and best wishes
OSU
On behalf of us all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
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Pictured left to right: Sensei Ken Szeto, Senpai Graeme Jarvis and Senpai Melanie Calversbert

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Pictured left to right: Sensei Ken Szeto, Jun Shihan Peter Flowers, Senpai Graeme Jarvis, Kyoshi Avis Macadam, Sei Shihan Ben Otang, Senpai Melanie Calversbert and Jun Shihan Tony Gaeta

Amazing adults demonstrate true SEIDO sincerity and honesty throughout grading – Thursday 22nd September 2016

22 September 2016
It was an evening of true SEIDO sincerity and honesty as 5 of the Dojo’s adult students worked their way through a challenging grading last night….
I am sure that everyone in attendance learnt a lot about each of those grading and I am sure also that everyone learnt much about the amazing strength of purpose that individuals muster within themselves when faced with the challenges of overcoming their doubts and fears to achieve their personal goals and grading success….
As always all were well supported by their families, friends and fellow students…..
Well done to you all on an amazing demonstration of true human sincerity and honesty…..and thank you to everyone for your wonderful support of all who graded and our wonderful little dojo…
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto
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Pictured left to right: Mya McGrath, Grace Ashworth-Lawson, Devery Foster, Lee Bosworth and Tim Hyndman

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Pictured left to right: Senpai Brendon Young, Kyoshi Dennis Shum, Sensei Ken Szeto, Senpai Melanie Calversbert and Senpai Jon Mackie

Welcome OZZIE visitors drop in for class – Thursday 15th September 2016

15 September 2016
It was a night of welcome and catch ups for us all as former Lower Hutt Dojo student Matt Barker, wife Rachael and son Jacob now living in Melbourne and annual visitor Alex Fox now living in Brisbane turned up to join us for class last night….
It always warms the heart when we get the opportunity to catch up with Seido friends and appreciate the times shared together…
It was also interesting to hear of all the new teachings and learnings of your karate journey’s with your Dojo’s in Australia…
Awesome to see you all….and please pass on our “Hello’s and best wishes” to Sensei Tome (Seido Melbourne)and Kyoshi’s Glyn and Catherine (Seido Brisbane)
Warmest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto
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Pictured left to right: Front row Senpai Jon, Alex, Jacob, Kyoshi Dennis and Senpai Peri Back row: Matt, Sensei Ken

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Pictured left to right: Senpai Brendon, Senpai Jon, Alex, Sensei Ken, Kyoshi Dennis and Senpai Peri

“Open hand, open mind and open heart” karate’s global welcome-ness…..Saturday 10th September 2016

12 September 2016
What great pictures to receive from Lower Hutt Seido student Susan De Gruttola…
Susan who has spent the last month visiting and staying with family in the UK extended her karate family by training at Sensei Hassoud’s Shotokan Dojo in East Barnet….
Thank you Sensei Hassoud for making Susan so welcome and sharing with her your knowledge and passion for karate….
You are a true testament to karate’s globally unifying attitudes to people irrespective of style….
OSU from us all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo, NZ…..
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Deepest Sympathies and Huge Heart felt thoughts from us all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo – Passing of a most beautiful Dojo Mum….

7 September 2016
On behalf of us all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo, just letting you know Montana, that we were all so very sad to hear of the passing of mum….beautiful Kat….
Always ready with a warm smile and hug for her Dojo kids and friends, your amazing mum will be remembered by us as a beautiful and loving person to all….
Remember that we are only a call, a text or an email away Montana….keep in touch as we have certainly missed you since you both moved to Auckland…
Heart felt thoughts and love to you…
OSU
All the students, friends and families of Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
Montana and Kat

Challenging and enjoyable grading tests Lower Hutt Dojo senior kyu grade students at Brooklyn Dojo – Saturday 3rd September 2016

3 September 2016
It was a challenging and enjoyable grading for 8 of Lower Hutt Dojo’s senior kyu grade students at Brooklyn Dojo over the weekend….
Sei Shihan Ben testing them all across all areas of their syllabus…
Well supported by the Lower Hutt Dojo cheer crew and families……all demonstrated their highest levels of ability and spirit and were deservedly rewarded with grading success…
Well done to all students and well done to the Dojo support crew for the noise and cheering….thank you to Brooklyn Dojo for hosting a busy and enjoyable morning…
Kindest Regards
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto
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Pictured left to right: Kent Horan, Nissa Mackie, Don Beattie, Wendy Trimmer, Liam Trimmer-Beattie, Hamish Horan, Neihana Anderson-Clark and Kerenza Robertson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pictured: Lower Hutt Dojo Support Crew

Determination, self belief and amazing individual talent demonstrated at Junior Green Belts grading – Monday 22nd August 2016

22 August 2016
Proudly supported and encouraged by parents, families, friends and fellow students an amazing bunch of Juniors demonstrated their determination, self belief and individual talents last night…
Challenged both mentally and physically, all emerged with grading and self achievement success…
The key message throughout the grading “do not let self doubt influence your approach to life but instead focus upon the many wonders of your karate journey and not the destination”
Well done to all students and thank you to your wonderful parents, families, friends and fellow students for their amazing support and encouragement..
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto
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Pictured left to right: back row Patrick Gray, Neev Mackenzie, Abby Kincaid, Marcus Wong, Joshua Hall, Amy Turner and Harrison Fink Front row: Nicholas Hill, Alex Strickland, Vivek Patel, Jason Chao

Dojo Celebration Day – A Special Day Indeed and Enjoyed by All – Saturday 7th May 2016

11 May 2016

It is with sincere and heartfelt thanks that I thank everyone for being there on Saturday to celebrate the Opening of our wonderful little Dojo…

It was indeed a “Special Day” and in so many ways for so many people…

Congratulations to all those who successfully graded to Nidan under the challenging direction of Sei Shihan Ino Macquirang (Head of Seido Australia), Senpai Jon Mackie and Senpai Leighton Szeto (Lower Hutt Dojo) and Senpai Rob Campbell (South Wellington Dojo)

Congratulations to all those who successfully graded to Shodan under the wisdom of Hanshi Renzie Hanham (Head of Seido New Zealand), Senpai Christine Wilson (Brooklyn Dojo), Senpai Christine Barraud (South Wellington Dojo), Senpai Cole Jones (Upper Hutt Dojo) and Senpai Peri Stackhouse (Lower Hutt Dojo)

Congratulations also to the amazing army of Lower Hutt Dojo students, parents and families that gathered together to offer all our invited guests, senior students, fellow students, families and friends such fantastic Lower Hutt Dojo hospitality….

Thank you to everyone for your compliments and kind words throughout the day, thank you to everyone for acknowledging the specialness and togetherness of our Lower Hutt Dojo students and community….

We must remind ourselves that we are all part of a larger and wider community, a SEIDO community that is strong, respectful and world wide….

With much privilege and sincere gratitude
OSU
Ken Szeto

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Pictured: Post shodan grading

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Pictured left to right: Successful Shodan group Senpai Peri Stackhouse, Senpai Christine Barraud, Senpai Cole Jones and Senpai Christine Wilson

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Pictured left to right: Sucessful Nidan group Standing Kyoshi Tony Gaeta, Sei Shihan Ino Macquirang, Sei Shihan Harry Roeleffs, Sensei Ken Szeto Kneeling Senpai Rob Campbell, Senpai Jon Mackie, Senpai Leighton Szeto

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