Hanshi Robert Scaglione led students from five different USRKUSA dojo
and clubs in the fifth annual Central Park Workout. On a
characteristically beautiful day, the group reviewed basics for nearly
an hour, followed by kata in smaller groups led by Kyoshi Seeger, Sensei
Mackay and Sensei Lott. Yaku-soku kumite was also reviewed in depth.
The workout ran until 2:15 pm, a total of four hours (excluding breaks),
and culminated in a serious of demonstrations from each dojo. Hanshi
concluded the workout with a tribute to Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro on
the 44th Anniversary of his arrival in the USA, and a reminder to all
that next year's 45th anniversary is only a prelude to the Grand
Fiftieth Anniversary celebration just around the corner.

A special "Domo arigato gozaimasu" to Hanshi for his spirited and highly
informative teachings. Domo arigato also to the many deshi who traveled
from afar. As Hanshi pointed out, it is now up to students from the
Hombu dojo to visit other schools in return.

Domo arigato, Hanshi,

Michael Mackay