Auckland Seido Karate Club

Six intrepid Masters graduated from our 2026 class on Sat 1 August after a grading run by Jun Shihan Ed. We are pleased to officially welcome Marion, Yaylene, Liz, Ree, Paul & Ellie to the dojo and were thrilled that every one of them turned up to the first general class on the Monday after the grading. Marion, Yay, Liz & Ree successfully graded to 9th kyu. Paul & Ellie have prior experience with Seido and have graded to 8th kyu.

Some photos (thanks Meriane) from the big day. Well done to all Masters! You are indeed never to old to be a ̶n̶i̶n̶j̶a̶ karateka.

It’s been a while, but we wanted to share some pictures from the last Shodan grading in our old dojo, and the first one in our new dojo. Here’s the Fab Five grading to Shodan in our Three Kings dojo in March – Senpai Cathy, Senpai Kirsten, Senpai Cheryl, Senpai Susan and Senpai Gabe. Photo credit: https://www.sidelinestudios.co.nz/

It’s been a while, but we wanted to share some pictures from the last Shodan grading in our old dojo, and the first one in our new dojo. This was the last Shodan grading in our Morningside Dojo last July – Senpai Kristal, Senpai Sumaya, Senpai Andrew.

Congratulations to everyone who graded in our general promotion on Saturday. Everyone showed great technique, knowledge of their syllabus and strong bushido spirit. Thank you to Jun Shihan Lou for creating a space for everyone to shine (and spend lots of time in plank..!) and special shout out to Ingrid and Georgia whose day started extra early with a drive down from Whangārei. Osu!

What an awesome turnout for our Pink Ribbon Breakfast class this morning! 🩷A huge thank you to everyone who turned up to train or give karate a go for the first time, To Senpai Alexander for taking the class, to our talented bakers, and to everyone who has donated to help the Breast Cancer Foundation do their amazing work. So far we have raised over $800! 🙏 There’s still time if you’d like to make a donation here https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/seidoauckland Osu!

This is on THIS Saturday!

Come along to our dojo in Three Kings, Auckland... it is next to the Fickling Center, the white pumphouse. Karate at 9am, cake at 10am... all proceeds to the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ ...or donate here if you can't make it 👉 https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/seidoauckland

1 in 9 kiwi women+ develop breast cancer at some time in their life. That means all of us will be affected in some way... a spouse, a friend, a parent, sibling, colleague, aunty, or grandparent. The Breast Cancer Foundation do an amazing job funding research, education and care to achieve their vision of zero deaths from breast cancer. So we’re putting on our gi to throw some punches at breast cancer and raise money for the cause. Come along to a fun class followed by coffee and delicious baking. Everyone is welcome, bring friends and family too, extra points for wearing pink.

Date: Saturday 30 May
Time: 9am

Please donate what you can here: https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/seidoauckland

We have some amazing bakers in our dojo so if you’re keen to contribute some baking let Senpai Viv know. Osu!

Osu! A huge thank you to Seido Karate Wellington for hosting a fantastic tournament last weekend. Team Tāmaki Makaurau Three Kings dojo trained hard and did us proud on the day, with everyone bringing home some shiny metal.

Senpai Gareth
🏅Veteran kata
🏅Veteran weapons kata

Senpai Viv
🥈 weapons kata

Senpai Adriana
🏅Collegiate weapons kata
🥈 Collegiate kata
🥈 Collegiate points sparring
🥈 Collegiate contact sparring

Senpai Kristal
🥈 Veteran kata
🥈 Veteran points sparring

Senpai Sumaya
🥉Points sparring

Flynn
🥉Collegiate points sparring

1 in 9 kiwi women+ develop breast cancer at some time in their life. That means all of us will be affected in some way... a spouse, a friend, a parent, sibling, colleague, aunty, or grandparent. The Breast Cancer Foundation do an amazing job funding research, education and care to achieve their vision of zero deaths from breast cancer. So we’re putting on our gi to throw some punches at breast cancer and raise money for the cause. Come along to a fun class followed by coffee and delicious baking. Everyone is welcome, bring friends and family too, extra points for wearing pink.

Date: Saturday 30 May
Time: 9am

Please donate what you can here: https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/seidoauckland

We have some amazing bakers in our dojo so if you’re keen to contribute some baking let Senpai Viv know. Osu!