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Successful “Shavees” lose their locks for worthy cause “Shave for a Cure” March 2014

26 March 2014
Two of the Dojo’s most dedicated students had their locks shaved to fundraise for a very worth cause….”Shave for a Cure”
 
Both successfully raising funds for Cancer research….well done to you both
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Multi-Talented sisters gain “Annie Stage Show” Success – March 2014

16 March 2014
We are so proud to announce the wonderful success of two of the Dojo’s most talented juniors….
 
Sisters Amelia and Bronte Walshe were amongst the hundreds of aspiring youngsters that recently auditioned for a place in the stage show ANNIE…
 
Bronte has been selected to play the orphan Molly which is a very significant role, and Amelia has been cast as one of the three Annies….
 
With enthusiasm, energy and charm to burn we are all absolutely positive that they will be a huge success on stage…
 
Well Done and Good Luck Amelia and Bronte…..we all look forward to hearing of your amazing experiences in the show…
 
Don’t forget to thank Mum and Dad girls…..
 
Check out their interview on TV ONE Breakfast….via the link http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/meets-stars-annie-video-5861625
 
A BIG OSU from us all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 
Annie
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

LOCKS TO BE SHAVED FOR LEUKAEMIA RESEARCH…….March 2014

28 February 2014

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Dedicated mum, Plunket Nurse and karate student Debs Phillips will be shedding her locks on Sunday 23rd March to raise much needed funds for Leukaemia Research….
 
Her fundraising target is $800 so please get behind her and help her to exceed her targeted goal….
 
You can support her by donating via the link
 
 
Let’s all make a difference and support this very worthy cause…
 
Ken Szeto
 
Save For A Cure
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Welcome to my Shave For a Cure Fundraising Message….
 
I've decided to do this crazy thing for an amazing cause and set myself a fundraising target to achieve of $800
 
Shave for a Cure is Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand's signature fundraising event.
 
Every year thousands of individuals, schools and businesses across the country whip out the clippers and shave their locks in a bid to help the 6 Kiwis a day diagnosed with a blood cancer or related condition..
 
Shave-tastic! LBC receives no government funding.
 
Please sponsor me and help me support this great cause.
 
It's simple, fast and totally secure.
 
Just go to the link and click the 'sponsor' button to your right on my Shave Fundraising page, whip out your credit card, and LBC will email you a receipt directly.
 
 
I will be having my Head Shaved on Sunday March 23rd at 2pm at Rodney Wayne Hairdressers Queensgate Mall, Lower Hutt
 
Many thanks for your support……
 
Debs Phillips

Lower Hutt Seido Dojo features in TV3 Third Degree Programme (27th November 2013)

30 November 2013
Gentiane
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wow, what an amazing feature article on Gentiane Lupi on TV3’s Third Degree Programme
 
She is truly one of the amazing mums of Lower Hutt’s Seido Karate Dojo
 
Not only was she inspiring with her dedication to her training but Bella was as well with her own perseverance with her karate
 
The whole family must be commended for the wonderful way in which they support and love each other
 
Thank you to Alison Horwood, Phil Vine and Afa for the great way with which you all put the footage and interviews together
 
Well done to you all…
 
Ken Szeto

Farewell to visiting UK Karate Champion Alton Brown 11th July 2013

10 July 2013
It’s not everyday that you get to meet one of the UK’s top and elite Karate Champions…..
 
Sponsored to New Zealand by Sensei Lance Lissette’s Wellington Karate Academy, Sensei Alton Brown has enjoyed an itinerary of coaching and competing in tournaments throughout the country over the last 6 weeks….
 
Experiencing only the tiniest of glimpses of his karate prowess, it is his endearing smile and warm personality that we will all miss at the Dojo…Sensei Alton leaves New Zealand this weekend to further his karate career through competitions around the world…
 
We wish you continued success on the world karate stage…..and hope that you will return again sometime soon
 
OSU
The Students of Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Successful BBQ fundraiser at Mitre 10 Sunday 7th July 2013

7 July 2013
Despite the bitingly cold weather conditions, some of the Dojo’s most amazing students braved the conditions to run a highly successful
fundraising BBQ outside MEGA Mitre 10 in Petone
 
The exercise was a sell out and helping to raise spending money for equipment for the Dojo….
 
Well Done to you all…..and thank you to MEGA MITRE 10 PETONE and all the hungry passers by for their wonderful support….
 
Ken Szeto
Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 
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Dojo Success at Seido National Shihan’s Invitational Tournament held Saturday 22nd June 2013

5 July 2013
WOW what a Sensational day of success for all the tournament squad from Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo…..the event being made extra special with the attendance of Nidaime from New York, Hanshi Renzie from Christchurch, Hanshi Andy from Nelson and many of the country’s Sei and Jun Shihan’s all making the tournament this year…..
 
Despite the atrocious and bitingly cold weather outside, the students of Lower Hutt Dojo competed hard and enjoyed a “Full On” day of competition challenge and success inside the Renouf Tennis Centre Stadium…
 
With a tournament squad of 62 juniors and 10 adult students the Dojo celebrated the day with a total medal tally of 49 medals and the Junior SOGO Award for National Junior Female Champion……
 
The Junior squad making their presence felt across all Junior Kata and Randori Tag events attaining a total of 18 Gold medals, 14 Silver medals and 12 Bronze medals in these events….and of course the SOGO Junior Female Champion Award this year awarded to our very talented Caitlyn Lewin…….
 
The Adults squad also enjoying a day of Kata and Kumite competition and enjoying a tally of 2 Gold medals, 1 Silver medal and 2 Bronze medals…..
 
Well Done to everyone and a BIG THANK YOU to all the families and friends that came to support and cheer our wonderful students on throughout the day….
 
Thank you also to Sei Shihan Ben and Sensei Avis the principal event organisers and their army of event marshal’s, judges and helpers…..
 
OSU
Ken Szeto
Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Congratulations to Sei Shihan Ben 30th April 2013

21 May 2013
Congratulations to Sei Shihan Ben Otang who completed his promotion over the weekend of 26 – 28 April 2013
 
Sei Shihan (Senior Master) is the title reserved for 6th degree black belts who have held that rank for over 5 years…..
 
Well Done Sei Shihan Ben, what a wonderful achievement indeed….
 
OSU
Ken Szeto and Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Seido Karate Wellington Celebrates 30th Birthday – Saturday 30th March 2013

25 March 2013
Current and former students of Seido Karate Wellington celebrated 30 years of Seido in Wellington this weekend….
 
It was a very special weekend with events kicked off with an outstanding black belt grading on Saturday morning taken by Jun Shihan Danny Watson (Seido Devonport Dojo)
 
The Mercure Hotel hosting the Celebratory Dinner attended by noted visitors Hanshi Renzie Hanham, Jun Shihan Danny Watson, Kyoshi John Esposito, Senpai Richard Ivess, Kyoshi Tony Cope and made all the more special with the attendances of several of Wellington Seido Dojo legends from the past…….Kyoshi Archimedes and Senpai Brian Morris
 
Congratulations to Jun Shihan Ben, all the Kyoshi’s, Sensei’s, Senpai’s and wonderful students…..OSU
 
Ken Szeto and all the students of Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo

 
 

 

 

 

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Pictured left to right: Kyoshi Archimedes and Senpai Richard Ivess

Dojo delivers Christmas Presents and Well Wishes to Hutt Hospital’s Children’s Ward – Monday 17th December 2012

17 December 2012

The amazing generosity of the Lower Hutt Dojo’s parents, students and families were once again mustered for a wonderful and worthy cause….

 
This year the Dojo chose the Hutt Hospital’s Children’s Ward to be the beneficiary of their “Dojo Giving Tree” fundraiser….
 
The Dojo’s parents, students and families were asked to go out and buy Christmas gifts for the Children of the Hospitals Children’s Ward by choosing an age and gender specific tag from the “Giving Tree”
 
The results were absolutely astounding with a huge number of presents being left under the “Dojo Giving Tree” for special delivery to the Children’s Ward by the Dojo’s fundraising coordinator and student Trina Far and several of the Dojo’s leading Juniors…..
 
From us all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo……Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful and Happy New Year…..
 
 
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