Lower Hutt Seido Karate

We had exciting news over the weekend…one of our former talented juniors, Jacob Barker (now resident with his family in Melbourne) gained grading success at his new Seido Dojo in Melbourne…

Under the watchful eye of Sensei Tome Spasevski, the Dojo’s principal instructor, Jacob was put through his paces and emerged triumphant with grading success…

Proud mum and fellow karate-ka dad Matt were there on the day and sent us these great pictures to keep us all in touch with their karate journey…

Congratulations Jacob…we all miss seeing you all at Lower Hutt Dojo Rachael and Matt….

OSU and much love from us all at Lower Hutt Dojo

Pictured: receiving his grading belt tip by Sensei Tome Spasevski

Pictured: demonstrating his exemplary kata form during his grading

Well supported by mum and grandma and junior students, talented junior Jerry Bian showed wonderful determination and strength throughout his first grading experience…

Off to China to see family for several months, Jerry asked if he could undergo his grading before he leaves next month….

He certainly rose to the challenge…

Well done Jerry….safe travels and see you when you get back….

Best wishes from us all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo

Pictured from left to right: Grandma, Jerry Bian and Mum Amy

Hamish Horan, one of Lower Hutt Dojo’s most talented collegiate aged students has been rewarded with
sporting success in another of his chosen sporting pursuits…”Archery”

Winning double gold in the cadet class target and clout events at the Wellington provincial championships held recently in Wanganui…

Hamish’s sights are now set upon more success at the upcoming Under 20 north island Junior Archery Championships in Rotorua later in the year…

Well done to an outstanding and exemplary karate-ka and young man….

Wishing you success…

Everyone at Lower Hutt Dojo

Just wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Wonderful Happy New Year…..

Thank you for making 2014 such an enjoyable, fun filled and rewarding year….

Time now to stop, relax and spend precious time with families and friends and appreciating the very privileged lives we lead in such a beautiful country….

Wishing Everyone Love and Happiness…..see you all in 2015

Sensei Ken, Senpai Leighton and Family……

Two of the Dojo’s much loved students are departing our shores to live in Brisbane, Australia….

Debs and Mike we all wish you and your beautiful family all the very best for success and happiness in the land of OZ….

Keep in touch and keep up your training while living over there….we will miss you both…..

Everyone at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo…..

The Dojo was filled with a festive season atmosphere as the 2 adults groups gave their all in the final adults grading of the year…..

The grading proving challenging for the group with high temperatures, high humidity and questionable festive season singing by the large support group adding to their distractions on the night…..

Well done to you all it was a wonderful demonstration of commitment, determination and desire…..

Ken Szeto

Pictured left to right: Dave Wade, Monty O’Connell and Debs Phillips

Pictured left to right: Linda Jackson, Lisa Horan and Andrea O’Connell

Water, Water Everywhere……Fun, Fun, Fun

It was the best way to end the year for our Wonderful Dojo kids….It was a game of “Spray and Walk Away”

The Kids tried valiantly to demonstrate their kata in front of the “enthusiastically armed” adult students judging panel……needless to say no-one walked away without getting sprayed…..

The pictures say it all…..Fun, Fun, Fun

Have a Fantastic Xmas Break with Families and Friends and Wishing you all a Happy New Year Kids…see you all in 2015

OSU
Ken Szeto

It was a great way to end the year for 8 of the Lower Hutt Dojo’s junior and senior kyu grade adults…

Spurred on by the vocal entourage of Lower Hutt-ites….it was all go as soon as Sei Shihan Ben asked everyone to line up to start the grading….

All were successful and rewarded with grading success….Well Done to All…..Wonderful Demonstration of Spirit and Perseverance….

Ken Szeto

Pictured Back Row: left to right – Neil Barkess, Connor Barkess, Damon Manning, Sei Shihan Ben, Don Beattie and Kent Horan Front Row: left to right – Nichola Henderson, Anna Gray and Kathy Tilley