Lower Hutt Seido Karate

Celebrating the lifelong achievements and significant contributions to Seido Karate of Eiko Hanshi Renzie Hanham and the late Eiko Hanshi Andy Barber, with special attendance by Sei Shihan Aaron Barber, Son of the late Eiko Hanshi Andy Barber.

Tournament Date & Location:

Date & Time: Saturday, 30th August 2025, starting at 9am

Location: St. Orans Girls College, 550 High Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt

Events:

• Individual kata – by age and belt grade.
• 3-person Team kata, – by age and belt grade.
• Individual weapons Kata – Black belt only.
• 3-person team weapons kata – Black belt only.
• Family Event – Parent Child Kata – all ages and by child / collegiate student belt grade (one parent – one child per team)

Categories & Age Groups:

Junior Students

• 5-6 years
• 7-8 years
• 9-10 years
• 11-12 years

Collegiate Students

• 13-15 years
• 16-17 years

A list of the permitted Kata and Tournament Rules is available below and has been emailed to each dojo head.

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Registrations:

To register, follow the steps in the Registration Form linked below.

Registration Form

Online registrations only, late and on the day registrations will not be accepted.

Registrations: registrations open on the 3rd of July and close 16th of August.

• $40 – per Seido student / Participant (junior or collegiate)
• $20 – per parent entry (parent child kata).

Important Notes:

• Each Student / Participant must be individually registered.
• Once registered, payment instructions will be emailed.
• Registration is confirmed upon payment of entry fees.
• Please reference each student registration with: Full name of student and Student Dojo.

Hosted By: Seido Lower Hutt

As a fund-raising event to support the growth and development of Junior and Collegiate student leadership, tournament & overseas travel programmes. Delicious food and hot and cold drinks will be available at the tournament for purchase.

For general enquiries please email: seidotournament@gmail.com

Looking forward to hosting and seeing everyone….
OSU
Jun Shihan Ken Szeto
SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo

The quiet and still of the early morning start for the Nidan grading was broken with the greeting sounds of OSU and warm embraces…

The 2 students nervously eyeing the growing number of black belts arriving at the Dojo…

It was an outstanding effort indeed from the 2 grading students as they were put through their paces under the watchful eyes of so many senior black belts in attendance from Wellington, Kapiti, Palmerston North, and Hamilton Dojos…

Their presence reinforcing the importance of getting together to celebrate these occasions together within an environment of shared encouragement, support, and continual connection…

Congratulations on such and outstanding and high-quality demonstration of personal dedication and commitment…

It was a truly inspiring demonstration for so many reasons…

Thank you to all the senior black belts, Sei Shihan, Jun Shihan, Kyoshi, Sensei and Senpai for making it such a spirit lifting grading for our Dojo and students..

Thank you also to your training partners and families for allowing you the privilege of their time and support…

Shodan Grading

The morning’s grading activities continued after the early Nidan grading…and the intensity of the challenges to be faced did not let up for this very dedicated and committed group of 4….

The levels of physicality and mental challenge pushing every student to their limits throughout…

Of note, their levels of personal resilience and dedication to keep going and never give up….

Warmly supported by families, friends, fellow karateka and the many Dojo Heads, Senior Black Belts and Senpai from the Wellington region Dojo…and beyond (Palmerston North and Hamilton)

Thank you to all for making this another special milestone for our wonderful little Dojo…

Warmest and best regards always

OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt

It was nothing but true SEIDO spirit, dedication, determination, and commitment from start to finish…

Strongly supported and encouraged throughout by fellow students and family, their efforts were pushed to new levels of physical and emotional demand….with each student being asked to find their source of inner strength and to then push beyond…

An outstanding effort equal to the quality of people that each of you are….

Thank you to your partners and families for always being by your side….

A fantastic effort indeed, keep with your unique journeys…

Warmest and best regards always

OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt

As always it was a perfect day to spend training in paradise at Raumati Beach, Kapiti….

Sun, surf, sand and a great bunch of SEIDO people to enjoy a day out on the beach and so kindly hosted by Kyoshi Karen and her welcoming student community of SEIDO Karate Kapiti….

Thank you for putting such a spectacular day and tummy satisfying barbecue at your place afterwards….

See you next year Kyoshi Karen and a big OSU for all your hospitality…

Warmest and best regards always

OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt