Seido Karate Stoke

09/09/2026

Tick tock…

Time is running out to register for the HGT(Hoki Get Together)!

06/09/2026

Registration is now open for Seido Karate Christchurch’s annual camp!

FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER - SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER REGISTRATION CLOSE 8pm SUNDAY 8th NOVEMBER :) BLUE SKIES SCOUT CAMP, 12 WILLIAMS STREET, KAIAPOI Please fill out this camp form to register for Christchurch Seido Shibu Camp 2026. One form per person please. Please note that this year you will be sent an i...

03/09/2026

Surely, you’ve already registered? Not leaving it until the last minute?

18/08/2026

Yep, we will be ready!

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13/08/2026

Is it the third Saturday of the month tomorrow? 🤔

YES!!!!

🥊 Green belts and above bring your sparring gear! 🥊

​🤜 Black belt weapons 8-9am
🤜 SPARRING 9-10am
🤜 Meditation 10-10:30am
🤜 Syllabus kyu grades 10:30-11:30am

13/08/2026

A wonderful result for the Nelson team! Safe travels home!

08/08/2026

Osu,

As Seido karateka from around the globe gather to celebrate Seido and Zen Shin, those of us who are staying behind wish you all a fabulous time.

Should you come across our brown belt, Ryan Hefford, please say hello. Ryan is the sole karateka from our dojo who was determined and brave enough to embark on this adventure.

Shuseki Shihan Stephen, all seniors and fellow Stokies wish him well.

As you can see from the photo that Ryan shared with us, he is already in good company. 😉

01/08/2026

Best wishes to the New Zealand tournament team as they set off to the USA this week.

A special mention for our very own Stoke student, Ryan, who has trained long and hard in preparation for this event.

Ganbatte!

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

30/07/2026

Yes!!!!

𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙄𝙎 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉
For the Nelson Dojo Junior Top of the South Tournament.

Date: 19th September 2026.
Time: 10.30 – 4.30pm.
Venue: Nelson Girls College Old Gym, Rutherford Street, Nelson.
Ages: 5yrs to 17yrs

For the registration form, information and tournament rules, please visit: https://seido.co.nz/nelson-junior-tournament/