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Talent, tenacity and truth on show at Junior Student Grading – Wednesday 20th September 2017

20 September 2017
It was a most amazing display of junior talent, tenacity and truth when 6 of the Dojo’s very talented juniors faced the challenges of with their green belt grading….
 
All students challenged physically and mentally and all emerging proud and triumphant to be rewarded for their efforts with junior green belts around their waists…
 
Well done to you all and a tremendous thank you to your fantastic parents for all their support and commitment in supporting your karate journeys with us at our wonderful little Dojo….
 
Thank you also to all your instructors, we are a very proud bunch indeed…
 
Sensei Ken Szeto and all of us at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured left to right: Callum Rudge, Rukshan Ediriweera, Oscar Middleplaats, Isabelle Bosworth, Kian O’Connell and John Luo

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Congratulations to Jacob from us all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo

18 September 2017
Congratulations to you Jacob…and Congratulations to all the other new Junior Black Belts that graded with you on the day…
 
We are all so proud of your achievement in being graded to Junior Shodan….
 
Much love and happiness to you, mum Rachael and dad Senpai Matt…
 
From us ALL at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Lower Hutt Dojo students rise to challenges of grading at Brooklyn Dojo – Saturday 9th September 2017

9 September 2017
It was an action packed grading day at Brooklyn Dojo…the Dojo floor with standing room only during a challenging grading taken by Jun Shihan Peter..
 
Lower Hutt students shining and rising beyond their expectations on the day…and well supported by the large contingent of fellow Dojo students and families….
 
Congratulations to Anna, Connor and Alex….a fabulous demonstration of spirit and determination by you all..
 
Sensei Ken Szeto
 

Collegiate students demonstrate true determination and perseverance in the face of grading challenges – Thursday 3rd August 2017

3 August 2017
It was a true demonstration of determination and perseverance by 2 of the Dojo’s most wonderful collegiate students….
 
Both facing the challenges of their grading head on without reservation or doubt….
 
Well supported on the night by families, friends and fellow students, both emerged with smiles and new belts after their hard fought achievements….
 
Congratulations to two wonderfully talented and determined young adults….
 
Well done Kerenza and well done Nissa…
 
Thank you to all the many families, friends and fellow students for your vocal support and encouragement throughout the grading..
 
OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto
 

New SEIDO Northland Dojo, Wellington celebrates with first Dojo Grading – Monday 26th June 2017

27 June 2017
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to my little brother Sensei Garry, his wonderful junior students and their families on celebrating their first Dojo grading last night….
 
The Northland Dojo is the latest SEIDO Karate Dojo to open in the Wellington region…
 
Talented junior students Phoebe and Esera showcasing their karate in front of a very supportive group of parents and students from other SEIDO Karate Dojo’s….
 
Thank you for an enjoyable grading demonstration and yummy pizza afterwards…Well Done…..
 
Kindest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto and all students of SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured: All attending students before grading

Pictured: Smiles all around with Sensei Garry, Esera and Phoebe

Pictured: SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo support crew

Collegiate students shine at Black Belt grading – South Wellington Seido Karate Dojo Saturday 24th June 2017

Despite the cold weather start to the morning, collegiate students Kai and Addison rose to the challenges of a most demanding grading undertaken by Kyoshi Debbie at South Wellington Seido Karate Dojo in Brehampore Wellington…
 
The pair were well supported by family, fellow Dojo students and students and instructors from the other Wellington region Dojo’s…
 
Well done to you both from us all at Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo…..a great effort throughout…
 
Kindest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured left to right: Sensei Bruce Millard, Sensei Garry Szeto, Senpai Kai, Sensei Ken, Senpai Addison and Sensei Graeme Jarvis

Talent, personality and spirit demonstrated at Junior Grading Wednesday 12th April 2017

13 April 2017
What a night of talent, personality and spirit at the Junior white belt grading last night…
 
All families, friends and fellow students enjoying the many personalities that presented themselves as the grading wore on…
 
Thank you to the wonderful parents and families of these wonderfully talented kids for allowing us to be a guiding part of their development..
 
Well done kids and Congratulations on an awesome evening of achievement..
 
Sensei Ken and all students of SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured left to right: Dexter Cooper, Maia Teng, Hikari Le Pine, Thomas Rankin, Naomi Le Pine, Angus Beveridge, Mez May, Harry McIndoe, Jonty Jennings and Jake Roberts

Congratulations Senpai Matt – Shodan Grading Success at SEIDO Australia Black Belt Camp Wagga Wagga 9th April 2017

11 April 2017
Sending our heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to Senpai Matt Barker on attaining his Shodan at the SEIDO Australia Black Belt Camp over the weekend held in Wagga Wagga…
 
Well deserved and well earned…..
 
Wishing you all (Rachael and Jacob) much love and happiness on such a special achievement…
 
Sensei Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured: Senpai Matt Barker and proud son Jacob Barker

Juniors white belt grading – “I feel proud of myself and everyone else that graded” Friday 7th April 2017

7 April 2017
It was a challenging nighty for many of the grading group…their physical capabilities pushed to their individual limits….
 
Parents, families and fellow students cheering them on throughout the grading…
 
But as always, at the very end when their is nothing left in the tank…their true feelings about their karate and their families bringing a tear or two to their ever loving parents…
 
Well done kids, a great effort from you all….
 
Sensei Ken Szeto
 

Pictured left to right: Sam Phillips, Nikhil Choudry, Coby Dixon, Shae Bennett, Gabriella Geris, Sasha Boyce, Ezra Webster-Willis, Troy Blythen and Blake Dixon

Father and son shodan grading an “inspiring experience for all” at South Wellington SEIDO Karate – Saturday 25th March 2017

26 March 2017

It’s not often that a father and son get to grade together for their black belts…but that’s what happened this weekend..

It was an inspiring experience for all who attended both on and off the dojo floor…

Jun Shihan Tony taking a physically and mentally challenging grading for Stephen (dad) and Luke (son)…

Well supported the pair overcame challenge after challenge to emerge with pride and success…

OSU Senpai Stephen and OSU Senpai Luke…

Our heartfelt congratulations to you both and your families….well done

OSU
Sensei Ken Szeto and all Lower Hutt SEIDO Karate students

Pictured: Seido Karate Lower Hutt support crew with Stephen and Luke before their grading

Pictured: Attending Black Belts Group with new Senpai’s Stephen and Luke (kneeling in front row) after their grading

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    Ken Szeto, Instructor