It was certainly a mix of young personalities and ages as they each lined up to face the challenges of the evenings grading together….
Each one reacting differently to the physical challenges of the evening and each one expressing themselves uniquely when asked about themselves, their families, and their thoughts on the importance of their parents in their young lives at the end of the grading….
Stellar physical efforts balanced with heartfelt expressions of appreciation for their parents and instructors as they progress with their journeys in karate-do….
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to your training and thank you to your parents and instructors for their never-ending encouragement and guidance….
As always, hard earned grading success was followed with generous food and drink offerings brought by all and thoroughly enjoyed with the shared company of all our wonderful families and fellow karate-ka….
Thank you for your ever-present generosity and support, we are a very blessed and privileged Dojo…
It was simply a great demonstration of true ‘Budo Spirit’ from all who graded on the night….
You were all “Simply the Best” and you each gave your very best throughout and right to the very end and beyond….
Your regular and dedicated commitment to your practise of SEIDO life values bringing everyone together in friendship, love and respect for each other…
Thank you to your wonderful families, friends, and fellow karateka for their amazing support throughout the grading and for their always generous gifts of food and drink in celebration of your grading success, dedication and hard work….
A privilege to be a part of your very uniquely individual Karate Journeys….
Welcome to the 2nd SEIDO Karate Wellington Region Eiko Hanshi Tournament
On Saturday June 18th 2022, Kaicho Nakamura (Founder and Head of the World SEIDO Karate Organisation) made the most special of awards to the 3 highest ranked students in SEIDO Karate worldwide.
In recognition of their lifelong dedication and significant contributions to SEIDO Karate globally, each were awarded the special title of “Eiko Hanshi” a title uniquely reserved for these 3 amazing individuals. A title that will never be awarded again.
The meaning of “Eiko”
“Ei” meaning eternal or everlasting
“Ko” meaning “light”
SEIDO Karate’s “Eiko” Hanshi:
Eiko Hanshi Charles Martin 8th Dan (Honbu, New York, USA)
Eiko Hanshi Renzie Hanham 8th Dan (Christchurch Shibu, New Zealand)
Eiko Hanshi Andy Barber 8th Dan (Nelson Shibu, New Zealand)
The significance of their lifetime contributions has been immeasurably heightened with the passing of Eiko Hanshi Andy in July of last year.
So it is with much gratitude and reflective sentiment that we will celebrate these tournament in Eiko Hanshi Andy’s absence.
Special attendances this tournament – Eiko Hanshi Renzie Hanham and Jun Shihan Aaron Barber Once again, we will have the privilege of the attendance of Eiko Hanshi Renzie and his beautiful partner Cath and to make this year’s tournament that much more special we will have Jun Shihan Aaron Barber (and his wife Paola) attending in representation of his father Eiko Hanshi Andy.
Join us as we celebrate SEIDO as a community of teachers, students, parents, children, and families.
REGISTRATION FEES: One Registration Fee Per Student, per Parent or Adult (enter as many events as you are eligible to enter for the one registration fee)
$40 – per participating Junior, Collegiate or Tertiary SEIDO student
$20 – per participating Parent or Adult in Parent & Child Kata and or Whanau Kata FUN events
Age Groups: Age as at date of tournament
Junior:
5-6 years
7-8 years
9-10 years
11-12 years
Collegiate:
13-15 years
16-17 years
Tertiary:
18-23 years
Kata Events: Male and Female divisions combined
Individual Kata – by Age Groups and Belt Divisions
3 Person Team Kata – by All Ages and Belt Divisions
Weapons Kata – Black Belts Only
3-Person Weapons Team Kata – Black Belts Only
Fun Events: Family Fun
Whole Dojo Kata – each attending Dojo to do a Kata of their choice or design
Parent & Child Kata – by All Ages and Belt Level of Parent
Whanau Kata – Extended / Blended Families (maximum of 10 per team)
Scoring: Scorecard System
Only one Judge per attending Dojo per KATA ring
Score Card System – score awarded between 7-10
0.5 scores allowed between 7-8
0.1 scores allowed between 8-10
Top 5 scores play off for 1st, 2nd and 3rd medal placings
We look forward to the attendance of all our flourishing greater Wellington Region Seido Karate Dojo
Seido Karate Wellington Dojo
Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
Seido Karate Upper Hutt Dojo
Seido Karate Northland Dojo (Wellington)
Seido Karate Manawatu Dojo
Seido Karate Kapiti Dojo
Tournament DOJO FUNDRAISING Event
These tournaments are a DOJO FUNDRAISING event for the SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo with funds raised dedicated towards the development of Junior, Collegiate & Tertiary Student Leadership, Tournament & Overseas Travel Programmes.
Yummy food stall
Our Amazing Dojo YUMMYFOOD STALL teams will have our usual selection of yummy foods (BBQ sausage sizzle, pies, tasty sandwiches and home baked cakes, hot coffee, tea and cold drinks throughout the day to keep everyone happy and fuelled up for a great day of competition and SEIDO community mixing, mingling and friendship.
REGISTRATION
Please register for the tournament through the following QR Code or Linked Form:
Important Note:You will need to register each competitor separately. Once you have registered online you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to make payment.
Please reference each student registration with:
Full name of student and
Student Dojo
Please Note:Registration only confirmed when full payment has been received.
