SEIDO KARATE EIKO HANSHI TOURNAMENT Junior & Collegiate Student Kata Tournament 25 JULY 2026
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:
Saturday 25 July 2026 (9am start)
St Oran’s College, 550 High Street, 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.
Registrations:
To register, follow the steps in the Registration Form linked below.
Online registrations only, late and on the day registrations will not be accepted.
- $40 per Seido Student / Participant (Junior or Collegiate)
- $20 – per parent kata (Parent-Child kata)
Registrations close on 12 July 2026.
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 Dojo.
Hosted By: Seido Lower Hutt
As a fundraising 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