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Welcome visitor from Singapore to Lower Hutt Dojo – 1st May 2014

3 May 2014
Former student Mike Henderson paid a surprise visit to the Dojo on Thursday 1st May 2014….
 
Now based in Singapore, Mike was back only for a couple of days…
 
It was a wonderful opportunity for us all to catch up with him….and especially for his adorable daughter Nichola
 
Great to see you Mike and great to hear that you are doing so well overseas..
 
Come back as often as you can…and remember to bring your gi next time
 
OSU
From us all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Chance meeting with a most wonderful family at Brisbane Airport – 17th April 2014

27 April 2014
It was the best of chance meetings….
 
On a recent trip to Brisbane with my lovely wife Tracy, I was lucky to have had a chance meeting with the most wonderful of former families of the Lower Hutt Dojo….
 
The Feagaiga family of Vao, Fea, Marcus and Damian moved to Brisbane in April 2012 and it was so nice to give them all big hugs at Brisbane Airport as we waited for our check in activities…
 
One of my all time favourite juniors Damian has grown into a very handsome and mature young man…and his older brother Marcus excelling with his sports by being chosen to attend a representative softball camp in Auckland over the Easter Holiday period…
 
Great to see you all looking so well and doing so well living in Brisbane….hope to see you all sometime again sometime soon….
 
Love to you all
 
Ken Szeto
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Another Black Belt to the Szeto Family – 19th April 2014

26 April 2014
It was wonderful news when I received notification from Australia that my beautiful niece Bex had passed her Black Belt grading….and even more wonderful that she was able to pay a flying visit home over the Easter break…
 
Bex who trains with Sei Shihan Ino at his famous Seido Dojo in Broadway, Sydney had to endure a month long grading process at the Dojo before being allowed to participate in the final stages of the grading during the Australian Seido Black Belt Camp outside of Sydney….
 
Well done Bex, we are all so very proud of you and your wonderful achievement….
 
Thank you to Sei Shihan Ino and all his students at Seido Broadway Dojo for your guidance and encouragement of Bex…..
 
Warmest regards to you all….
OSU
Ken Szeto
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

“Truly Inspirational” Junior Martin Parker inspires all at Dojo– 28th April 2014

He’s only 8 years old and full of enthusiasm and true grit and determination…..
 
Despite having moderate cerebral palsy and not being able to walk or stand unaided, Martin is the absolute epitome of a true karate-ka…
 
While physically supported by his father Brett during Saturday morning classes the pair get to participate in and enjoy the challenges of the class along with everyone else…
 
Such is Martin’s enthusiasm and positivity when training that he has now encouraged his little sister Natasha to join in as well…
 
The Parkers are one of our Dojo’s most truly inspirational families…Well done to you all, Mum Kitty, Dad Brett, twin brother Eric and little sister Natasha….
 
OSU from us all
Ken Szeto
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Multi-talented junior qualifies for 2014 “Jetstar Junior Super Swim Squad”

9 April 2014
We are so proud to announce the recent success of Sam Kilduff, one of our Dojo’s stand out juniors
 
Sam has qualified for the 2014 Jetstar Super Swim Squad after finishing fastest of all 8 year olds in the State Sand to Surf event in Mount Maunganui last month…
 
He will now get the chance to attend a 3 day weekend squad camp in Auckland where he will share time with New Zealand Olympic swimmers and specialist swim coaches…
 
Awesome reward for a wonderfully talented and hard working student…
 
Well Done Sam, don’t forget to thank mum and dad for all their love and support….
 
Ken Szeto
 
Sam Kilduff

Successful “Shavees” lose their locks for worthy cause “Shave for a Cure” March 2014

26 March 2014
Two of the Dojo’s most dedicated students had their locks shaved to fundraise for a very worth cause….”Shave for a Cure”
 
Both successfully raising funds for Cancer research….well done to you both
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Multi-Talented sisters gain “Annie Stage Show” Success – March 2014

16 March 2014
We are so proud to announce the wonderful success of two of the Dojo’s most talented juniors….
 
Sisters Amelia and Bronte Walshe were amongst the hundreds of aspiring youngsters that recently auditioned for a place in the stage show ANNIE…
 
Bronte has been selected to play the orphan Molly which is a very significant role, and Amelia has been cast as one of the three Annies….
 
With enthusiasm, energy and charm to burn we are all absolutely positive that they will be a huge success on stage…
 
Well Done and Good Luck Amelia and Bronte…..we all look forward to hearing of your amazing experiences in the show…
 
Don’t forget to thank Mum and Dad girls…..
 
Check out their interview on TV ONE Breakfast….via the link http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/meets-stars-annie-video-5861625
 
A BIG OSU from us all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 
Annie
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Seido Karate United Kingdom visitor to Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo 18th March 2014

10 March 2014
Greg Gibson a student at Seido Karate United Kingdom’s Chiswick Dojo was a welcome addition to classes this week…
 
Back in New Zealand for the week on holiday and visiting family in the Hutt Valley, Greg popped in to enjoy a week of training with everyone at the Lower Hutt Dojo…
 
That’s the wonderful thing about the SEIDO philosophy of embracing everyone as part of the SEIDO family…
 
Whoever and wherever you are in the world you are always greeted with warmth at any SEIDO Dojo around the world….
 
Warm greetings and well wishes to Kyoshi Bede Brosnahan, Chiswick Dojo’s inspirational Head Instructor and his wonderful students….
 
OSU
Ken Szeto
 
 
 
 

Courage, Determination and Perseverance in bucket loads at Adult Grading – Friday 7th March 2014

7 March 2014
The first adult grading of the year saw a wonderful demonstration of Courage, Determination and Perseverance from 3 of the Dojo’s hardest training white belts….
 
All 3 deservedly gaining grading success and attaining their blue belts…..
 
Well Done to you all….keep up the hard work….and thank you to all the families and students for the fantastic support…
 
Ken Szeto
 
 

LOCKS TO BE SHAVED FOR LEUKAEMIA RESEARCH…….March 2014

28 February 2014

Save For A Cure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dedicated mum, Plunket Nurse and karate student Debs Phillips will be shedding her locks on Sunday 23rd March to raise much needed funds for Leukaemia Research….
 
Her fundraising target is $800 so please get behind her and help her to exceed her targeted goal….
 
You can support her by donating via the link
 
 
Let’s all make a difference and support this very worthy cause…
 
Ken Szeto
 
Save For A Cure
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Welcome to my Shave For a Cure Fundraising Message….
 
I've decided to do this crazy thing for an amazing cause and set myself a fundraising target to achieve of $800
 
Shave for a Cure is Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand's signature fundraising event.
 
Every year thousands of individuals, schools and businesses across the country whip out the clippers and shave their locks in a bid to help the 6 Kiwis a day diagnosed with a blood cancer or related condition..
 
Shave-tastic! LBC receives no government funding.
 
Please sponsor me and help me support this great cause.
 
It's simple, fast and totally secure.
 
Just go to the link and click the 'sponsor' button to your right on my Shave Fundraising page, whip out your credit card, and LBC will email you a receipt directly.
 
 
I will be having my Head Shaved on Sunday March 23rd at 2pm at Rodney Wayne Hairdressers Queensgate Mall, Lower Hutt
 
Many thanks for your support……
 
Debs Phillips
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