Seido Karate Kapiti

28/10/2026

Osu! Don't forget to dress up for spooky karate at kids class
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16/10/2026

We are so sorry to hear this news. A wonderful person who has taught us all so much. We have many fond memories of his kōrero, aroha, humour and kind words. Osu Shuseki Shihan Danny 🩵

It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Shuseki Shihan Danny has passed away.

Shihan Danny founded the Devonport dojo 38 years ago and has taught hundreds of students karate, and helped them in endeavours in life beyond the dojo.

Our hearts go out to his family in this trying time.

Shuseki Shihan's Tangi will begin this Sunday (18th Oct) at 10am at the dojo for those that wish to come and pay their respects.

A service will be held on Monday morning at the He Manu Hopukia marae (which is the dojo and the surrounds.) Time TBA.

23/09/2026

Osu!
Just a reminder there are NO classes tomorrow - Thursday 24 September.

13/09/2026

Osu! Kids class grading Thursday 3 September

These kids were amazing and were made to work really hard by Senpai Nicola. With a sneaky 8 pressups thrown in after each part of the grading for Mollie's 8th birthday.

It's great everyone moving through the grades.

And the Kata was absolutely outstanding with all the practice everyone had put in for the tournament just over a month ago.

Congratulations to our graders, you should be incredibly proud of yourselves!

Mollie, Ellie, Mila & Quinn = 9th kyu 🤍🖤
Ricky, Theo, Amy-Jean & Hadley = 8th kyu 💙
Brynn & Carley = 7th kyu 💙🖤
Ajay = 5th kyu 💛🖤

13/09/2026

From a first grading to a 1st kyu grading, from not knowing what your in for to knowing all too well! A massive congratulations to our senior students who graded on Thursday officiated by Senpai Ari.

Isaac - 8th kyu 💙

Lissie - 2nd kyu 🤎
Fiona - 2nd kyu 🤎

Dom - 1st kyu 🤎🖤

You were all amazing!!! It's really great seeing everyone moving up through the grades and the improvement in your karate.

Another 1st kyu for our wee club! Congratulations Dom, another sucess story from our kids class.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Monday for new syllabus 👊

12/09/2026

Osu! Over the last 2 Thursday's we have had two amazing gradings, with students all showing such incredible spirit and awesome karate! It's so great to see how far everyone has come on their journeys. With graders grading from 9th kyu through to 1st kyu.

On Thursday 3 September was our kids class grading taken by Senpai Nicola with 11 of our youngest students attempting their next grade.

On Thursday 10 September was the turn of our senior students and the 4 candidates were certainly tested by Senpai Ari.

Everyone should be incredibly proud of themselves, and their karate.

Posts for each grading to follow.

10/09/2026

Good luck to everyone grading tonight!

02/09/2026

Kids class grading is tomorrow, Thursday 3 September at 4.30pm. If you are able to make it, please come along and support our juniors as they go for their next grade!

02/08/2026

Osu!

We couldn't have been luckier with the weather Foxton Beach turned on this morning for Winter Beach Training. The sun was out and the water chillingly refreshing! ☀️

Many thanks to Sensei Ryan and Seido Manawatu for hosting us. Our hardy small group had a great time, a run on the beach, basics, partner work, kata and a team kihon challenge, and last but not least kicks into the sea. With everyone getting completely wet 🌊

Followed by fish and chips and catching up with friends old and new.

Special mention to Senpai Trinity for turning up on her 18th Birthday 🎂

01/08/2026

Osu.

As I reflect on the journey ahead, I am reminded that Seido Karate has always been about far more than the destination. It is about the people we travel with, the friendships we build, the spirit we share, and the values that unite us across the world.

Over the coming days, 37 members of the New Zealand Seido Karate family will make the long journey to New York City from Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin, Stoke, Hastings, Hokitika and Christchurch. That is something for New Zealand to be quietly proud of. It speaks volumes about the commitment, spirit and camaraderie that exist within our New Zealand dojos.

For me personally, this journey carries a little extra significance. Some time ago, I made the decision that this would be my final trip to Honbu. Life has a way of reminding us that every season brings change, and with that comes an appreciation that some journeys become more meaningful than others. That is simply part of life's natural rhythm. Knowing this makes the opportunity to once again train, laugh, reflect and reconnect with our international Seido family all the more special.

We look forward to gathering in Westchester for Zen Shin, celebrating the enduring legacy of Kaicho and the tremendous contribution Nidaime has made in guiding and strengthening our global Seido family. It is a chance to honour those who have gone before us while embracing the future of Seido together.

Most of our New Zealand team departs on Monday and Tuesday, while others will follow later in the week. To every one of you, I wish you safe travels and smooth journeys. We look forward to meeting friends from around the world in New York and Westchester and sharing another memorable chapter together.

My sincere gratitude also goes to everyone who has made this possible. To those travelling - thank you for your commitment to Seido. To your families, who support your training, encourage your aspirations and willingly let you disappear overseas for a time, thank you. And to the instructors, dojo members and friends who continue to support each participant throughout the year, your contribution is every bit as important. No one makes a journey like this alone.

Represent New Zealand with humility, respect and strong spirit. Train hard, enjoy every moment, and never lose sight of what a privilege it is to be part of a community that spans generations, cultures and continents.

Cath and I look forward to sharing one more Honbu pilgrimage with you all.

Safe travels, everyone.

Osu.

Eiko Hanshi Renzie Hanham