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Wonderful demonstration of true determination and self belief – Thursday 6th September 2018

9 September 2018
Absolutely inspirational….the efforts of all grading candidates last night was simply inspirational from both young and old…
 
It was a demonstration of the true invincibility of the human spirit when faced with physical, emotional and personal challenge….
 
Patience, honesty and a deeper appreciation of the importance of the support and love of those around you key lessons learnt from the evening…
 
I am so very proud to have you all as students and friends…it is my privilege to be able to guide you all on your individual journeys through the way that is karate-do….
 
Thank you to all students and families for attending and supporting an amazing bunch of people…
 
Warmest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto
 

Pictured left to right: Nicholas Hill, Neev Mackenzie, Abbie Kincaid, Connor Barkess, Phil Simms, Nissa Mackie

“A Tough Day at The Office” – Shodan Grading – SEIDO South Wellington Dojo Saturday 11th August 2018

11 August 2018
Right from the word “GO” it was going to be a tough day at the office for Pepe, Tanya, Jon and Leonardo…
 
Kyoshi Debbie pushing and challenging all 4 students throughout their shodan grading day….
 
All demonstrating strong determination and endless spirit….
 
CONGRATULATIONS and WELL DONE to you all, a very good day at the office indeed…
 
The smiles and grins in the photos saying it all…..
 
Warmest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Talented Juniors battle through grading challenges with true determination and perseverance – Friday 3rd August 2018

3 August 2018
It was a night that needed an attitude of “determination and perseverance” for all grading Junior students..
 
Physical challenges were merged with mind testing challenges throughout the evening…
 
The big picture meaning of karate and what it was all about becoming crystal clear at the very end of their hard earned efforts…
 
“Karate is about appreciating and celebrating Love, Love of family, Love of yourself and Love of life”…..
 
Well done to you all…keep training and learning….and thank you to your amazing families for their amazing support…
 
Warmest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto
 

Pictured left to right: Dhruv Gandhi, Mez May, Hikari Le Pine, Naomi Le Pine, Maia Teng and Thomas Rankin

 

Nidan and Shodan grading day “A challenging affair for all” at Wellington Dojo – Saturday 23rd June 2018

23 June 2018
It was an early morning 5am start  for all, as 3 of Wellington Dojo’s black belt students Geoff, Ann and Anthea we put ably their paces by Kyoshi Avis….
 
Well supported and encouraged throughout, all 3 emerged with smiles as big as houses….their hard work and efforts deservedly rewarded with grading success…
 
Then it was time for the 4 Shodan candidates, Ben, Megan, Hing Yee and Daniel…ranging in ages from 13 to 48, each gave their all throughout the grading in front of the large and enthusiastic group of supporters, fellow karate-ka, family members and friends
 
Jun Shihan Glenys officiating the grading and happy enough with their efforts to award them all with their shodan belts…
 
It was an awesome day of gradings followed by a yummy BBQ lunch..time for everyone to celebrate and catch up…
 
Well done everyone….
 
OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured left to right: New Nidan Senpai’s Ann, Geoff and Anthea

Shodan Group in attendance

Nidan Black Belt support group

 

 

 

Grading Success All Around for Northland Dojo Juniors – Saturday 16th June 2018

16 June 2018
A very talented group of Juniors demonstrated their SEIDO spirit at the Northland Dojo’s general grading on Saturday 16th June 2018…
 
Well supported by Black belts and fellow karate-ka from all 6 SEIDO karate Dojo, families and friends, all faced a challenging grading taken by Kyoshi Bruce and Sensei Garry…
 
Well done Juniors on your grading success…
 
Warmest regards
OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Inspirational Juniors overcome challenges of first grading – Friday 1st June 2018

3 June 2018
It was an evening of inspiration and awesomeness as 7 of the Dojo’s Junior students overcame the challenges of their first grading…
 
Despite the differences in ages, all demonstrated true “SEIDO Spirit” and powered their way through each of the mental and physical grading obstacles placed in front of them…
 
Well Done to you all and thank you to your wonderful families, friends and fellow students for your amazing support..
 
Thank you also to all instructors and the many fantastic mums who help so much behind the scenes…
 
Onwards and upwards as you each set your new goals for the year ahead…
 
OSU
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured left to right: James Spence, Finn Hurdle, Lewis Bassett, Hari Swallow, Perrin McKenzie-McCarten, Nrismahdev Chandra and Ava Gray

CONGRATULATIONS from us ALL Jun Shihan Clive and Kyoshi Tome – Honbu Grading Success Monday 9th April 2018

10 April 2018
Congratulations to Jun Shihan Clive (SEIDO Sydney Dojo, Darlinghurst) and Kyoshi Tome (SEIDO Richmond Dojo, Melbourne) on your amazing senior  grading successes at Honbu…
 
Well Done on your wonderful achievements…
 
OSU from us all at SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo, New Zealand
 

True SEIDO spirit demonstrated by Awe Inspiring Juniors at Shodan Grading – SEIDO Karate South Wellington Dojo Saturday 24th March 2018

25 March 2018
True SEIDO spirit demonstrated by Awe Inspiring Juniors at Shodan Grading – SEIDO Karate South Wellington Dojo Saturday 24th March 2018
 
It was an awe inspiring shodan (black belt) grading from two of South Wellington SEIDO Karate’s very talented Juniors, Dominic and Rushil…
 
Right from the start it was challenge after challenge for the pair, with both boys being pushed to physical and mental limits by Jun Shihan Tony…
 
Huge Congratulations to you both for your demonstrations of True SEIDO spirit throughout…
 
Well Done Boys….
OSU
Ken Szeto and all from SEIDO Karate Lower Hutt Dojo

Small Grading Group, BIG SPIRIT, GREAT BBQ to Celebrate – Wellington Dojo Adults General Grading Saturday 10th March 2018

10 March 2018
It was a small but determined grading group for the day….All were supported with BIG DOJO Spirit and a great Dojo BBQ afterwards to celebrate at Wellington Dojo…
 
Congratulations Isabella, Thomas, Otis of Wellington Dojo and Arie from Kapiti Dojo….great efforts from you all….
 
Well Done…..a great mornings effort and celebration…
 
Ken Szeto and all from Seido Karate Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured: Black Belt Group

Pictured: All in attendance

Pictured: Kapiti Dojo Sensei Karen and students

Juniors Rise to Challenges at Northland Dojo Grading – Saturday 16th December 2017

16 December 2017
It was the last event of the year at Sensei Garry Szeto’s SEIDO Northland Dojo in Wellington today….
 
His 4 Juniors students were joined in the days grading by Elisabeth from SEIDO Brooklyn Dojo, Wellington…
 
Well supported by black belt and kyu grade students from Brooklyn and Lower Hutt Dojo all juniors rose to the challenges placed in front of them by Kyoshi Bruce Millard of Brooklyn Dojo…
 
All grading students were successful and should be very proud of their efforts…
 
Congratulations to Flynn, Dana, Phoebe, Ezra and Elisabeth….
 
Ken Szeto and all at SEIDO Lower Hutt Dojo
 

Pictured: Attending Group

Pictured: Black Belt Group

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    Upstairs Studio (next to Laughalots Play Land)
    499 Hutt Road
    Lower Hutt
    Ken Szeto, Instructor