Nidan and Shodan Grading – Saturday 19th April 2025
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