Dear Students, Parents and Families
Welcome back everyone we have an exciting year ahead with some key Dojo events happening this year…..
1. SEIDO Karate Regional Juniors Tournament – Saturday 30th June 2018
Venue: St Oran’s College, 550 High Street, Lower Hutt, 9am start…..
This year, SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo will be hosting the SEIDO Karate Regional Juniors Tournament to be held on Saturday 30th June at St Oran’s College, 550 High Street, Lower Hutt…
SEIDO REGIONAL JUNIORS TOURNAMENT – Saturday 30th JUNE 2018
This will be an annual Regional Juniors Tournament for 5 to 15 year old SEIDO students across the Wellington Region where there are now 7 SEIDO Karate Dojo’s…so we will be expecting a super-sized Junior student turn out this year….
2. SEIDO Karate Regional “AROHA” Walk for Life Day Cancer Society Fundraiser – Saturday 22nd September 2018
Venue: Hutt Recreation Grounds, Lower Hutt, 10am to 5pm Walking…..
Followed by a POOL PARTY and BBQ at HUIA POOL 6.15pm to 9.15pm….
This year, SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo will be collaboratively hosting a new SEIDO Karate Regional Event with all 7 SEIDO Dojo’s across the Wellington region…
SEIDO KARATE REGIONAL “AROHA” WALK for LIFE DAY – Saturday 22nd September 2018
We have all experienced the loss of loved ones, friends and even family members through Cancer…and to remember our loved lost ones we will be having our own “AROHA” Walk for Life Day to remember our loved lost ones and to celebrate the privileges in our own lives…
It is a Fundraising event for the Cancer Society and is much like the famous “Relay 4 Life” event held at Frank Kitts Park on the Wellington waterfront each year…
There will be a cordoned off walking track for the day where everyone can walk around from 10am to 5pm…
We are hoping that each SEIDO Dojo will invite all their Dojo families and friends to make it a very special and memorable day of Fundraising based upon remembrance, celebration and appreciation for LIFE…..
So come along dressed in your favourite costumes to add a festive and celebratory atmosphere to the event…
Dojo heads and senior students please get together to start approaching your local businesses to see whether they will sponsor a marquee so your Dojo can have a Dojo base for the Day and students and families and friends start thinking of who you will approach to get sponsorship monies from for your walking energies over the day…
3. SEIDO Karate International Tournament Sydney – 12th to 14th April 2019
SEIDO Karate Head of Australia: Sei Shihan Ino Macquirang (6th dan)
Host Dojo: Broadway Dojo, Darlington, Sydney
Venue: Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre, Darlington, Sydney
This year the Lower Hutt Dojo Black Belts and Junior Academy Group Parents will be working together to organise a DOJO wide “Tournament Group” to attend this once in a lifetime tournament in Sydney, Australia….
Once in a lifetime because Kaicho, the founder of the SEIDO style of karate will be attending from the USA along with some of his most senior students…
KAICHO NAKAMURA HANSHI’S CHARLES, RENZIE & ANDY
Pictured left to right: Hanshi Charles Martin (Honbu New York), Hanshi Renzie Hanham (NZ Shibu Christchurch) and Hanshi Andy Barber (NZ Shibu Nelson)
The Junior Academy Group of students from the last 4 years and those selected for this year’s Junior Academy Group will form the base group of students for regular training in preparation for this special tournament…
For all other Dojo students (juniors, collegiate and adults) wishing to go, please email me to let me know…..The trip is an amazing experience and well worth the investment to go…..the event will be especially unique with the attendance of Kaicho and the many other SEIDO students coming from around the world…
Emails will be sent regarding this trip soon so please ready to assist and support….
SEIDO KARATE INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT – 12th to 14th APRIL 2019
Looking forward to another busy and exciting karate year with everyone…
Kindest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto
Pictured: Lower Hutt Dojo Camp Students
Some interesting things about those born in the Year of the Dog
Honest and loyal, Dogs are the truest friends and most reliable partners
Personality and characteristics
A Dog’s most defining characteristic is their loyalty. They will never abandon their friends, family or work.
Honest and just, they are popular in social circles. Everyone needs a Dog friend for advice and help. They are also good at helping others find and fix their bad habits.
Despite how they act, they are worried and anxious inside. However, they will not let this stop them. Once they decide on something, no one can persuade them against it.
Lucky things for Dogs
Colors: green, red, purple
Numbers: 3, 4, 9
Mineral: emerald
Directions of auspiciousness: north, northwest
Directions of wealth: southeast
Directions of love: south
Unlucky things
Colors: blue, brown
Numbers: 1, 7, 8
It’s going to be a great year for everyone…..
Pictured: Diane Cummings and some of the Junior Academy Group students….
Pictured: Attending Group
Pictured: Black Belt Group
Pictured left to right: (standing back row) Susan de Grutolla, Alexandria de Boer, Devery Foster, Marcellus Fernando, Tim Hyndman, Dylan Budge and Phil Simms Left to right: (kneeling) Shae Bennett, Gabriella Geris, Emerson De Vos and Felix Middleplaats
Pictured left to right: Finn Bosworth, Sam Phillips, Jack Gerrie, Xavier Baldwin, Visakan Ramesh, Grace Parker, Rayan Jina, Eshaan Jina and Carlo Turner