13 December 2013
It was an evening of “High Fives and Smiles” as parents, families and friends urged their loved ones through a challenging and testing grading….
Pushed to their limits all emerged feeling Awesome and Proud….and so they should be
Well Done to a most talented bunch of juniors…
Ken Szeto
Physical and mental challenges overcome to gain grading success Thursday 12th December 2013
12 December 2013
The limits of personal perseverance were well and truly tested on Thursday night as 3 of Lower Hutt Dojos adult students faced the rigours of being graded for their next belt level
Spurred on by families, friends and fellow students, each demonstrated their amazing determination to push themselves beyond their own physical and mental expectations..
Well done to you all….
Ken Szeto
Encouragement, guidance and support rewarded with grading success on Saturday 7th December 2013
7 December 2013
Despite an age difference of 30 years between them, Phil and Neihana showed everyone the true value of encouragement, guidance and support when they faced the challenges of a grading at Brooklyn’s Seido Dojo with Sei Shihan Ben Otang…
Each one demonstrating exemplary technique and spirit throughout their grading experience…Well Done
Ken Szeto
“Ten out of Ten” attitudes for determination and spirit at Juniors grading Friday 6th December 2013
6 December 2013
The determination and spirit of our juniors were clearly evident on the night with all 10 achieving grading success
Well done to to great bunch of talented and wonderful juniors….
Ken Szeto
“Epically Awesome Trio” gain grading success Saturday 9th November 2013
9 November 2013
“Epically Awesome” that’s how the trio were described after enduring the rigors of a challenging early morning grading on Saturday 9th November 2013…..
Well supported by families, friends and fellow students all 3 pushed themselves to new levels of karate performance and understanding….
Well done and Congratulations to all….
Ken Szeto
“Fabulous Four” gain grading success on Friday 11th October 2013
13 October 2013
The efforts of 4 of the Dojo’s adult students were rewarded with grading success on Friday 11th October…
Spurred on by families, friends and fellow students the grading highlighted the many wonderful and diverse personalities that make up the adult membership at the Dojo….
Physical perseverance and personal challenge interspersed with frequent laughter, tears and a barrage of questions being asked by our one and only Sam throughout the grading….
Well done to you all…..
OSU
Ken Szeto
“Six of the Best” gain grading success on Friday 27th September 2013
27 September 2013
Six of the Dojo’s “Most Awesome” juniors faced the rigours of their first grading on Friday 27th September….
Each student dealing with the challenges put in front of them in their own and unique ways….
Well supported by vocal parents and families throughout, all 6 triumphed on the night to gain grading success…
An “Awesome” effort indeed kids…..Well Done
Ken Szeto
Juniors battle their way to grading success on Friday 20th September 2013
20 September 2013
Amidst a backdrop of thunder, lightning and heavy rain, 8 of the Dojo’s Juniors faced the challenges of their first grading….
The slow start to the evening eventually gearing up with all demonstrating their desire to succeed and achieve grading success….
Well Done to you all and thank you to your wonderful families for cheering you all on….
Ken Szeto
Talented Ten achieve grading success on Saturday 14th September 2013
14 September 2013
Ten of the Dojo’s most talented Juniors worked their way through the challenges of a Yellow belt grading on Saturday 14th September
Buoyed on by family, friends and supporters the ups and downs of the group made the afternoon one of tears and adulation as they persevered to achieve grading success…
Well done to a great bunch of proud and talented Juniors…..
Ken Szeto
Fabulous Five gain grading success on Friday 13th September 2013
13 September 2013
The wonderful efforts of the Dojo’s Fabulous Five orange belt group were rewarded with grading success on Friday 13th September….
The groups loud kiai’s backed with strong techniques and absolute focus throughout the grading….
Support from family and friends making the evening enjoyable and memorable…
Well done to a wonderful group of determined Juniors….
Ken Szeto










