This past Saturday August 19^th, the Florida Cocoa YMCA Ueshiro Dojo tested approximately 20 up and coming deshi including adults, teenagers, and children.  Testing results include 1 new Ik-Kyu, 3 new Ni-Kyu, 3 new San-Kyu, 5 new Yon-Kyu, and several new Go-Kyu and Ro-Kyu.  The quality of the deshi testing was very high.  We prepared our deshi over the past several weeks to emphasize full speed and knock-down power; and so they did.  A special highlight was the body testing of Kris Denny, who tested for Ik-Kyu.  Kris withstood four Sensei at once with Joy and Vigor!.

Co-Shihan Sensei Oscarson and Sensei Tamir led the testing with Sensei Marchetti and Shodan Carla Eddy.  Domo Arigato to Sensei Chaskelson, Shihan of the Cocoa Beach Dojo, who visited the Cocoa YMCA dojo to assist with the testing.  Arigato to Shodan Carla Eddy for arranging a refreshments table following the 3 hour long testing.  Arigato to all the deshi who did not test, but showed up to support their fellow deshi who were testing.

Big congratulations to all who tested.  We look forward to continuing the training with you on the deck tomorrow and perhaps teaching you a new kata!

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu,

Sensei Tamir, Godan

Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA

Co-Shihan, Cocoa YMCA Dojo