Lower Hutt Seido Karate

It was a special day indeed for the Dojo’s favourite “Old Timer” Neil Barkess….

Affectionately known as “Senpai Grumpy”…

Senpai Neil demonstrated his true grit and determination throughout a most challenging shodan grading taken by Kyoshi Avis Macadam at Wellington’s Brooklyn Dojo on Saturday 26th November…

Well supported by family, friends and fellow students the grading day ended with Neil gaining his shodan…and even managing to show all his rarely seen Neil Barkess “wry smile”….

Well done Senpai Neil and thank you to your family, friends and all our wonderful Lower Hutt students for supporting you throughout….

Warmest regards
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto

Pictured: A proud Senpai Neil Barkess and happy supporting fellow Lower Hutt Dojo students

Once again, what a wonderful place to have a tournament…this year’s Junior Academy Group enjoying the privileges of their hard work and getting to enjoy the sights and activities of Sydney with parents and fellow students…

It was a perfect trip in all respects, great company, great weather, great shopping and a wonderful day of hard fought competition on tournament day…

Well done to all students who competed with tremendous dojo pride and thank you to all parents who shared in the fun activities and the successes of all on tournament day….I guess the smiles say it all…

Thank you also to Sei Shihan Ino and Kyoshi Leigh and all Seido students throughout Australia for welcoming us so warmly and providing such great competition on tournament day…

Best wishes for Xmas and we will see you all again next year…

Warmest regards and best wishes
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto and all the 2016 Sydney Trip Group

It was all smiles and happiness as the Dojo’s Junior Academy Group students received their wonderful sponsored Back Packs, Hoodies and CamelBak drink bottles at the Dojo yesterday afternoon…

Students fortunate to be selected for the Junior Academy Group making the annual trip to compete at the SEIDO Australian National Tournament held in Sydney each year…

A special mention must go to all the amazing parents who tirelessly encourage their children to do their very best…and to work hard in achieving their goals…

Your energy, dedication and support with fundraising and sponsorships is truly appreciated by us all…

Sydney here we come….

Kindest regards and deepest thanks to everyone…
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto

Pictured: Junior Academy Group students for 2016 with wonderful sponsored gifts: Back Packs, Hoodies and Drink Bottles

Pictured: Junior Academy Students for 2016

It was indeed a special day for Seido Karate’s Palmerston North Dojo…..

The Dojo’s first ever Junior Black Belt grading warmly supported with the attendances of the large gathering of Seido seniors, kyu grades, friends and families….and made even more special with the grading being taken by Hanshi Andy Barber….

The 4 talented Juniors Ayana and JP (sister and brother), Christina and William (also sister and brother) all demonstrating wonderful technique and spirit throughout the challenging grading test….

Koyshi John Rounce, playing a huge role in all their karate journey’s not only being proud dad to Ayana and JP but also being guiding instructor and mentor to all 4……

A wonderful day of celebration indeed for everyone….and Congratulations to the new Senpai’s Ayana, JP, Christina and William….

Warmest regards
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto and all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo

Pictured left to right: Before the grading Kyoshi John (Proud Dad) with Ayana and JP

Pictured left to right: Senpai’s Christina, Ayana, JP and William

Pictured: the fantastic supportive group at the grading….

It was a wonderful demonstration of the lessons learnt from their training as a great bunch of Juniors worked their way through the challenges of their first grading….

Each student in their own unique ways overcoming the many challenges placed in front of them on grading night…..proudly supported by families, friends and fellow students, all emerged with smiles of personal achievement as they gained grading success…

Well done to all Juniors and thank you as always to all families, friends and fellow students for your amazing support of a great bunch of Juniors..

OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto

Pictured left to right: Michael Li, Dhruv Gandhi, isabella Willis, James Baldwin, Elizabeth Baldwin, Fraser Bialy, Alex Chao, Matisse Clamp, Rosie Stackhouse, Skylah, Connor Gregor and Arden Snelgrove

It is with great pleasure that Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo CONGRATULATE

Hanshi Andy Barber on his award for the Queen’s Service Medal for his
amazing dedication to Karate and service to Community….

You are a true inspiration to us all in the SEIDO Community not only in New
Zealand but worldwide…

Article….
……On Friday 21st October, Hanshi Andy was honoured to be awarded a Queens
Service Medal by the Governor General of New Zealand, the Right Honourable
Dame Patsy Reddy….
The award was presented to Hanshi for services to Karate and the
community…..
Hanshi was proud to receive the award on behalf of the Nelson Seido karate
community and the Worldwide Seido Karate Organisation – OSU

Pictured: Hanshi Andy Barber and the Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy

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

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

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

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