Today the Space Coast Florida Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate Schools participated in the annual beach workout on a sunny and warm November Sunday morning.

The two hour spirited workout was led by Sensei Ken Oscarson, Go-Dan and Co-Shihan, Cocoa YMCA Dojo, in his trademark “joy and vigor” style.

The workout included repetition of kata with feet in the ocean, excellent training for balance and foundation and the step-first principle. Each belt level also demonstrated kata and there were other individual demonstrations of kata and weapons in the center of a circle of deshi squatting and performing basics. The workout concluded with spirited yakasoku kumite. Kudos to all who showed up!

Black belts in attendance included: Sensei David Tamir, Go-Dan and Co-Shihan, Cocoa YMCA Dojo, Sensei Des Chaskelson, Yon-Dan and Shihan Cocoa Beach Dojo, Kurt Tezel, Ni-Dan and Chief Instructor, CB Dojo, Joe Motro, CB Dojo, Kashe and Kennar Oscarson, Sho-Dan, Cocoa Dojo. The 2005 Florida beach workout group is shown in the following photo (or online at: http://www.cocoabeachkarate.com/beachnov05.html) :