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Juniors show Amazing Results in Summertime “Running Fit” karate classes

28 February 2014
 
The Dojo’s introduction of it’s Summertime Running Fit karate classes have proved very popular with all Junior Blue and Yellow belt level students…
 
Enjoying the challenges of pushing themselves around the pavements of the riverbank and then the school fields at Eastern Hutt School, all Juniors students have shown amazing gains in their cardiovascular levels of fitness…
 
Well Done juniors and supporting adults…..keep up the fantastic efforts
Ken Szeto
 
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MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE…

14 December 2013
Saturday signalled the end of the Dojo Year for our Wonderful and Amazing Kids
 
And what an end to their Year it was…..big kids and little kids all engaged in a “Dojo Water Fight” before enjoying a fantastic BBQ
 
The senior student water pistol gang drenching the kids with liquid encouragement….
 
The Dojo also celebrating the Birthday of our own and much loved “Dojo Nana”…Happy Birthday Maureen 21 again….
 
Wishing everyone a Wonderful and Fantastic Xmas and New Year…….see you all in 2014
CLASSES RESTART MONDAY 13th JANUARY 2014….
 
Much love to all…
 
Sensei Ken, Senpai Leighton and family
 
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“High Fives” all around as talented juniors gain grading success on Friday 13th December 2013

13 December 2013
It was an evening of “High Fives and Smiles” as parents, families and friends urged their loved ones through a challenging and testing grading….
 
Pushed to their limits all emerged feeling Awesome and Proud….and so they should be
 
Well Done to a most talented bunch of juniors…
 
Ken Szeto
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Physical and mental challenges overcome to gain grading success Thursday 12th December 2013

12 December 2013
The limits of personal perseverance were well and truly tested on Thursday night as 3 of Lower Hutt Dojos adult students faced the rigours of being graded for their next belt level
 
Spurred on by families, friends and fellow students, each demonstrated their amazing determination to push themselves beyond their own physical and mental expectations..
 
Well done to you all….
 
Ken Szeto
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Encouragement, guidance and support rewarded with grading success on Saturday 7th December 2013

7 December 2013
Despite an age difference of 30 years between them, Phil and Neihana showed everyone the true value of encouragement, guidance and support when they faced the challenges of a grading at Brooklyn’s Seido Dojo with Sei Shihan Ben Otang…
 
Each one demonstrating exemplary technique and spirit throughout their grading experience…Well Done
 
Ken Szeto
 
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“Ten out of Ten” attitudes for determination and spirit at Juniors grading Friday 6th December 2013

6 December 2013
The determination and spirit of our juniors were clearly evident on the night with all 10 achieving grading success
 
Well done to to great bunch of talented and wonderful juniors….
 
Ken Szeto
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Lower Hutt Seido Dojo features in TV3 Third Degree Programme (27th November 2013)

30 November 2013
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Wow, what an amazing feature article on Gentiane Lupi on TV3’s Third Degree Programme
 
She is truly one of the amazing mums of Lower Hutt’s Seido Karate Dojo
 
Not only was she inspiring with her dedication to her training but Bella was as well with her own perseverance with her karate
 
The whole family must be commended for the wonderful way in which they support and love each other
 
Thank you to Alison Horwood, Phil Vine and Afa for the great way with which you all put the footage and interviews together
 
Well done to you all…
 
Ken Szeto

Dynamic duo win “GOLD” at Australian Nationals 16th November 2013

26 November 2013
Dynamic father and son duo, Matt Barker and son Jacob enjoyed a day of tough competition at the recent Seido Juku Karate Australian Nationals held in Sydney on 16th November 2013
 
Both competing in the green belt divisions Matt winning gold for kata and Jacob winning gold for kata and points sparring
 
Well Done to you both and Well Done to Sei Shihan Ino and Sydney students for hosting such a fantastic event……see you next year
 
We are all very proud of your wonderful achievements….
 
Ken Szeto
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

“Epically Awesome Trio” gain grading success Saturday 9th November 2013

9 November 2013
“Epically Awesome” that’s how the trio were described after enduring the rigors of a challenging early morning grading on Saturday 9th November 2013…..
 
Well supported by families, friends and fellow students all 3 pushed themselves to new levels of karate performance and understanding….
 
Well done and Congratulations to all….
 
Ken Szeto
 

“Fabulous Four” gain grading success on Friday 11th October 2013

13 October 2013
The efforts of 4 of the Dojo’s adult students were rewarded with grading success on Friday 11th October…
 
Spurred on by families, friends and fellow students the grading highlighted the many wonderful and diverse personalities that make up the adult membership at the Dojo….
 
Physical perseverance and personal challenge interspersed with frequent laughter, tears and a barrage of questions being asked by our one and only Sam throughout the grading….
 
Well done to you all…..
OSU
Ken Szeto
 
 
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