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#110 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Sat Dec 30, 2006 2:56 pm
Subject: New Year's Workout schedule at Suntree YMCA Ueshiro SRKUSA Dojo 		senseitamir
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There will be a Sunday noon (12:00 PM) karate workout at the Suntree
YMCA tomorrow (Dec 31st) to usher in the New Year with Joy and Vigor!

Monday's evening workout (Jan 1st) is cancelled because the YMCA will
be closed early that day for the New Year's holiday.

Our regular workout schedule will resume starting Tuesday (Jan 2nd)
with one exception!  Our evening workouts on Mondays and Wednesdays
will now begin at 7:45 PM instead of 8:30 PM.  Please make a note of
this schedule change for 2007.

The following is our NEW weekly schedule for 2007 at the Suntree YMCA
Ueshiro SRKUSA Dojo:

Sundays:  12:00 PM (Noon)
Mondays:  7:45 PM
Tuesdays:  6:00 AM (*** Taught by Hanshi)
Wednesdays:  7:45 PM
Thursdays:  6:00 AM

All are welcome!  If you have any questions don't hesitate to call me
at 321-795-5775.

Happy New Year and looking forward to 2007's spirited workouts with
all of you, filled with Joy and Vigor under the direction of Hanshi
Robert Scaglione.

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu.

Tamir Sensei, Godan
Shihan, Suntree YMCA Ueshiro Dojo
Shorin-Ryu Karate USA

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#109 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Wed Dec 27, 2006 2:15 am
Subject: Fwd: [USRKUSA - Deshi] TFTW 		senseitamir
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Date: December 24, 2006 11:43:01 AM EST
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi]  TFTW


12/24/2006

 

Thought for the week

 

Onagaishimasu Hanshi, Kyoshi and Deshi;

 

Merry Christmas! Happy Chanukah! Happy New Year!

 

My contribution to the TFTW is the simple. When facing an opponent, look at the neck and focus on the midline targets. Block and Strike. Keep moving forward. The most effective strike is the one you practice the most. Kata is the key for physical and inner strength . Keep practicing.

 

Arigato, Dale Adamson ,San dan




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#108 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Fri Dec 22, 2006 5:08 am
Subject: Fwd: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Cocoa Beach Year-End Workout Conducted by Hanshi 		senseitamir
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Date: December 21, 2006 10:29:21 PM EST
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Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi]  Cocoa Beach Year-End Workout Conducted by Hanshi


Tonight, Thursday 21st December, the Cocoa Beach Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Dojo held our annual year-end workout. Arigato to Hanshi Scaglione for conducting the workout and leading the compai’s and for his tireless commitment to Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate and inspiring the rest of us to keep moving forward.   

 

Arigato to Shihan David Tamir of the Suntree YMCA Dojo for attending, along with visitors from the Cocoa YMCA Dojo: Sensei Ron Marchetti, Carla Eddy, Shodan; Pat Marchetti, Ik-kyu; DJ Johnson, Ni-kyu; & Brandon Springston, Go-Kyu.

 

Kudos to the following Cocoa Beach students for showing up and supporting the event: Sensei Kurt Tezel, Connie Rutkowski, Ni-Dan; Trevor Tezel, Sho-Dan; Julio Cabellero, Ik-kyu; Sheila Gagne, Ni-kyu; Clay Tezel, Orange belt; Joshua Adams; San-kyu; Kevin Tezel, San-kyu; Michael Adams, Yon-kyu; Jean Shaw, Go-kyu; Roy Hill, Go-kyu; Rueben Darancou, Laura Darancou,  Rueben Darancou Jnr, & Sarah Darancou, Ro-kyus.

 

 

Keep training through the holidays. Monday and Friday classes are cancelled for the next two weeks but Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday classes will continue through the holidays. Thereafter we revert to our five day a week schedule, Monday though Friday as we train hard to prepare for the upcoming belt testing in February.

 

Happy Holidays to all!

 

Arigato,

Sensei Des Chaskelson
Shihan / Director
Cocoa Beach Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate
www.CocoaBeachKarate.com
321.693.7831

“A black belt is just a white belt who did not quit”

 

 




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#107 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:53 pm
Subject: Fwd: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Technique for the Week - Dec. 18, 2006: "Deliberate Practice" 		senseitamir
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From: "Mackay, Michael" <Mmackay@...>
Date: December 18, 2006 9:06:33 AM EST
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi]  Technique for the Week - Dec. 18, 2006:  "Deliberate Practice"

Onegai shimasu, and holiday greetings to all.

The attached article from Fortune Magazine, "What it takes to be
great,"* contains a fascinating discussion of training methods needed to
excel. Dispelling the myth that natural talent contributes more to
success than hard work, the author, Geoffrey Colvin, provides a
compelling description of something called "deliberate practice."

To cite one of Hanshi's examples, Tiger Woods' success as a golfer has
nothing to do with hitting thousands of buckets of balls. Rather, it's
"hitting an eight-iron 300 times with a goal of leaving the ball within
20 feet of the pin 80 percent of the time, continually observing results
and making appropriate adjustments, and doing that for hours every day"
that makes Tiger the top competitor in his field.

To practice deliberately:

1. Reach for objectives just beyond your grasp. If you can comfortably
belt out 20 pushups, force yourself to do 25.

2. Continually monitor results and make precise adjustments. Outside
of class: use the mirror, scrutinize your kata on videotape once a
month, count the seconds you can stand on one foot after a front snap
kick or during universal block. In class: constantly check if your
punching arm is straight, your fist is high in the chamber, your stance
is correct. Deliberate practice means nit-picking each detail ad
nauseum.

3. Spend less time practicing mushin ("no mind") and more time
consciously implementing specific corrections.

4. Practice high levels of repetition consistently over time. Few of
us can train as a full-time career, but training has to become a habit
if we expect to maintain, let alone improve, our skills.

5. Set specific, incremental goals, e.g., "This week I'll hit makiwara
30 times at half speed and power; by next month I'll build up to 40
repetitions at 80 percent speed and power." Before you know it you will
reach enough full power repetitions to switch to maintenance mode. Then
shift the focus to improving some other skill.

6. Approach class with a different attitude. Instead of coming to the
dojo for "fun" or to socialize or simply relieve stress, adopt the
mindset of a professional athlete or, better still, a trained warrior
where the outcome of a lethal encounter hinges on your martial skill.

7. Get feedback: from your instructors, your training partner, the
mirror, the makiwara. As cited in the attached article, if you don't
know how successful you are, (1) you won't get any better and (2) you'll
stop caring.

Note that burning calories, sweating profusely, breathing loudly or
training recklessly to the point of injury are not examples of
deliberate practice.

In our style the instructor is responsible for managing "deliberate
practice" by assessing each student's limitations and pushing him just a
little beyond. But at the higher ranks progress is more elusive and
deliberate practice becomes the student's responsibility as the
instructor's role evolves into offering advanced technical corrections.

Vince Lombardi is famous for his quote, "Only perfect practice makes
perfect." The challenge to all of us this week is to find out how.

Domo arigato gozaimasu, Hanshi.
Michael Mackay, Shihan,
Ueshiro Midtown Dojo at St. Barts

____________________

* Fortune, Oct. 30, 2006, p. 88-96. Domo arigato to Mr. Daniel Lax for
bringing this article to my attention.



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#106 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:53 pm
Subject: Fwd: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Okinawan Karate Club - Year-end workout and compai 		senseitamir
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From: "Mackay, Michael" <Mmackay@...>
Date: December 19, 2006 1:09:35 PM EST
Cc: "Barbara Nichauls" <baysidetrvl@...>, "Brian Heese" <heese@...>
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi]  Okinawan Karate Club - Year-end workout and compai

On Sunday, Dec. 17 the annual year-end workout of the Okinawan Karate
Club was held to celebrate the life and karate spirit of Sensei Dan
Nichuals. Black belt participants from the Pelham Manor Club, Ueshiro
Midtown Dojo, and Pine Forest Dojo included:

Michael Mackay
Eddie Garcia
Don Bracken
Kristen Dominger
Lee-Ann Hartley
John Adams

Also visiting from the Ueshiro Midtown Dojo were Shabbir Kazmi and James
Gasca. A total of 25 students worked out for over an hour, emphasizing
the kata and corrections so often heard by Sensei Nichuals on that very
deck. It was an exhilarating and inspiring occasion.

Afterwards the group gathered in the traditional "circle" for a round of
compai which included many fond reminiscences of "Sensei Dan." Barbara
Nichuals graciously welcomed the group and offered an invitation to
everyone in the Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu USA community to come and train. We
then adjourned upstairs for refreshments and informal holiday
celebrations.

Domo arigato gozaimasu to Barbara, Connor and Matthew Nichuals for their
tremendous show of spirit and hospitality. We are all looking forward
to the promise of a strong new year.

Domo arigato gozaimasu, Hanshi,

Michael Mackay, Interim Shihan,
Okinawan Karate Club - Pelham Manor



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#105 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:49 pm
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Due to unique holiday schedule circumstances, our three Florida Ueshiro SRKUSA sister dojo[s] (Cocoa Beach, Cocoa YMCA, and Suntree YMCA) will be jointly holding special double end-of-the year workouts with Hanshi.  All are welcome.  Deshi of the three local dojo[s] are strongly encouraged to attend at least one of these workouts.

The first part of these double end-of-the-year workouts will take place this coming Thursday (Dec 21st) at 6:00 PM, during Hanshi's regularly scheduled workout, at the Cocoa Beach Dojo in the Cocoa Beach Rec Center.  The Cocoa Beach Rec Center is located at 321 Ramp Road between South 5th Street and South 6th Street, off A1A.  This workout will end by 7:30 PM due to a basketball tournament immediately following the workout.  If any deshi strongly wish to bring snacks or drink to make a toast (Compai), it would have to be served after the workout in the parking lot due to the basketball tournament.  I plan to be there to share with all of you in the Joy and Vigor!

The second part of these double end-of-the-year workouts will take place this coming Saturday (Dec 23rd) at 11:00 AM, during Hanshi's regularly scheduled workout, at the Cocoa YMCA Dojo.   The Cocoa YMCA Dojo is located at 1519 Clearlake Road, Bldg. 18, Cocoa, FL 32922, (321) 433-7770.  This workout will include a Compai with minor snacks and (non-alcoholic) drinks making toasts to the new year intermeshed with special kata performances.  I plan to be there as well to share with all of you even more Joy and Vigor!  

With all the special workouts mentioned above, Tomorrow's regular Wednesday evening 8:30 PM workout at the Suntree YMCA will still take place; Thursday morning's 6:00 AM workout at the Suntree YMCA is CANCELLED; Thursday evening's 7:00 PM workout at the Cocoa YMCA will take place; this coming Sunday Dec 24th 12:00 PM (noon) workout at the Suntree YMCA will take place.  Monday's (Dec 25th) 8:30 PM class at the Suntree YMCA is CANCELLED due to Christmas and the YMCA will be closed that day.

Looking forward to training will all of you through this busy and exciting holiday season.  Happy Holidays and keep training; as Hanshi says, it makes the holidays even greater!

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu, Sensei Tamir.



On Dec 17, 2006, at 6:46 PM, SCRI wrote:

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This Thursday, Hanshi we will be conducting a year end workout for all three Space Coast karate schools – Cocoa Beach, Cocoa YMCA & Suntree YMCA. The workout will be held at the Recreation Center and will commence at 6pm as per Hanshi’s usual Thursday Class. All ranks are encouraged to attend. 

The upcoming white belt green tip test will be held on Wed., Dec 20th at 6pm – students testing must bring their paragraph and testing fee to be eligible to test (http://www.cocoabeachkarate.com/fees.html).  All students are encouraged to attend and participate in the workout and demos accompanying the test.

The holiday schedule is as follows:

·       No classes on: Friday 22nd; Monday 25th  Friday 29th; Monday 1st

·       Classes as usual on Tuesday 6.30pm at Boom and Wed & Thursday 6pm at Rec. Center during the next two weeks.   

 

Arigato

Sensei Des Chaskelson
Shihan / Director
Cocoa Beach Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate
www.CocoaBeachKarate.com
321.693.7831

“A black belt is just a white belt who did not quit”

 




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#104 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Sun Dec 17, 2006 1:09 am
Subject: Ro/Go-Kyu Testing Results from Cocoa and Suntree YMCA Dojo[s] in Florida 		senseitamir
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Today the Cocoa YMCA and Suntree YMCA Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo
[s] jointly conducted green tip testing (Ro/Go-Kyu).

Eight deshi tested under the direction of Hanshi Robert Scaglione.
All passed with a job well done.

Promoted to Ro-Kyu:

Mark Potter
Laura Potter
Zac Wagner

Promoted to Go-Kyu:

Brandon Springsten
Daniel Delgado
Samantha Delgado
Dwight Barton
Matthew Snodgrass

Supporting Hanshi with the testing were 6 Black Belts including
Sensei Oscarson, Sensei Tamir, Sensei Marchetti, Sempai Rutkowski,
Sempai Kashe, and Sempai Eddy.  Domo Arigato to Hanshi, the Sensei,
the other Black Belts, and all the deshi who showed up whether
testing or not.  Also Domo Arigato to the parents and other
supporting members who showed up to observe the test.

Of special note, Sempai Kashe Oscarson returned to our deck after
spending the last 6 months in Colorado.  She returned as an 18 year
old with the white stripe on her Black Belt replaced with a solid
Black Belt.  I still remember training with her on the deck when she
was 7 years old (she started even younger than that).

Just imagine how far along the path of Karate-Do our new Ro-Kyu and
Go-Kyu may be in 6 years at our 50th anniversary.  Some of them may
be testing for Black Belt at the 50th.  I look forward to training
with them and all of you along this path.

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu.

Tamir Sensei

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#103 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Sat Dec 9, 2006 2:44 pm
Subject: Fwd: TOTW UHKDOJO Kyobu Shuto Uchi 		senseitamir
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Date: December 7, 2006 2:18:06 PM EST
Subject: TOTW UHKDOJO Kyobu Shuto Uchi

Technique of the week
 
"Kyobu Shuto Uchi"...Chest Knife hand strike (As seen in Fukyugata Nidan)
 
One of the most outstanding moves in Fukyugata Nidan that moves fast and delivers an extremely powerful strike. When delivered in Fukyugata Nidan, "Kyobu Shuto Uchi" considers many motions happening at the same time. Prior to executing "Kyobu Shuto Uchi" in Fukyugata Nidan, the practitioner is in a lower chudan zuki, zenkutsu dachi stance.
 
From here the practitioner sees with the eyes first, looking behind them. The arms and hands now begin to protect the body. The right hand moves to the left ear with palm open and facing the ear, while the left hand (fist) covers the right lateral muscle of the back (making sure elbows are kept clsoe to the body). The body now begins to twist in an upward and right direction, feeling the hips accelerate through the motion. As the hips accelerate and twist, the open hand from the ear begins it's path across the front of the body, remaining above the shoulders. The left hand also begins it's path across the chest.The left hand finishes in the chamber position, as the open hand finishes with a neck strike, palm facing down.
 
As the techniques are executed on the top half of the body, the legs are also playing their important roles in this technique. From the zenkutsu dachi stance, as the body begins to accelerate in its upward and right motion, the front leg remains strong in its foundation, the back (straight) leg, begins to thrust inward, leading with the heal of the foot.
 
As "Kyobu Shuto Uchi" finishes, the practitioner now changes from a zenkutsu dachi stance to a standing natural stance (soto hachiji shizentai dachi). For the first "Kyobu Shuto Uchi" in the kata, you begin facing forward and end the technique facing to the right (standing tall).
 
There are many things to consider in this great technique: seeing with the eyes, covering and protecting the body, accelerating the hands across the body to strike as the hips accelerate and twist upward to a natural standing stance. At the same time, the back heal moves quickly inward as the body begins to stand tall.
 
Practice this technique outside of the kata. Practice it as you walk across the deck. Practice it especially in bunkai. Then you will truly see all the many things that go on that make up "Kyobu Shuto Uchi".
 
Sensei Lorenzo Aguon
Ueshiro Hawaii Karate Dojo
Aloha Activity Center
725 Kapiolani Blvd. #101
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808)375-6688
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#102 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Thu Dec 7, 2006 2:19 am
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To our great Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA Family,

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu for a tremendous weekend!  

I was re-energized by Hanshi's great leadership, Kyoshi Baker's knowledge, Kyoshi Seeger's persona, Sensei Mackay's meticulous kata, working the Tuifa Kata with Sensei Barnes, repeating Kata Gojushiho with Sensei Kaplan, basking on the deck of Sensei Gobillot and Sensei Moriarty's most genuine dojo, Sensei Garcia's magnanimity, and the spirited camaraderie and training with all the other Sensei and deshi.  Congratulations again to those who tested.

I also had the pleasure of visiting the NYC Midtown Dojo at St. Bart's on Tuesday morning.  I enjoyed very much Sensei Lott's early morning workout, interweaving kata training and our traditional exercises with great detail.

Please come visit and train with us in Florida any time.  We will try to match your fantastic hospitality and camaraderie.  I have a guest room waiting for you.  

Best Regards, Sensei Tamir.


On Dec 5, 2006, at 2:39 PM, Dwgobillot@... wrote:

Onegai-shimasu, Hanshi, Kyoshi(s),Sensei(s) and deshi

This past Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2nd and 3rd the Annual Black Belt
dinner, 2006 Black Belt Promotion and seminar were hosted at the
Ueshiro Pine Forest Karate dojo in Northampton Ma. Thank you Hanshi,
Kyoshi Baker and Seeger and all Sensei and deshi who traveled and
participated to make this auspicious event a resounding success. This
dojo has never experienced such a display of soaring spirit, endless
energy and sharing community.

Congratulations goes to the testing group who will begin (or continue)
their karate journey

Promoted to shodan

David Carrigan
Mary McKitrick
Vern Fath
Steve Parsons
Cathie Parsons

Promoted to nidan

Pam Berhens

Hanshi Robert Scaglione presiding over the event attended by
Kyoshi Baker
Kyoshi Seeger
Sensei Mackay
Sensei Barnes
Sensei Kaplan
Sensei Tamir
Sensei Gobillot
Sensei Moriarty
Sensei Knight
Sensei Garcia
Sensei Moore
Sensei Potter
Sensei Bracken
Sensei Powell
Sensei O'Hara
Sensei Klein
Sensei Melton
also traveling to the event
John Bottega
Boris Grossman
Rob Neff
Daniel Lax
John Lee
Emilliano Mazlen
Haven Pell
Amy Mager
from Northampton
Christopher Gobillot
Cindy Gobillot
Jean Gobillot
Louanne Bierwert
Lou Ruvolo
Katherine Burrill
Jen Burrill
Lisa Harvey
Colleen Filler
Jim Bouchard
Tom Marcus
Lisa Salo
Trevor Salo
Cody Salo
Tracy Magdalene
Donna MacCartney
Jennifer Johnson
Angela Pozo

These names are not necessarially in rank order or even rank correct
and please forgive me if you were there and do not show up on this
list. It would be my mistake.

Please look for pictures of this event sent seperately to the deshi
list.

We look forward to the 45th Anniversary celebration of Master
Ueshiro's arrival in the United States being held this August 2007
hosted by Sensei(s) Knight of Virginia. Mark your calander and make
reservations for Washington DC, Aug 16 - 19.

Keep training hard with joy and vigor!

Domo arigato gozaimasu,

Daniel Gobillot , co-shihan, godan, Ueshiro Pine Forest Karate,
Northampton MA

Daniel W. Gobillot
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#101 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 1:25 pm
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On behalf of Ueshiro PineForest Karate School of Palisades, New York
and my fellow Black Belts.
Domo Arigato Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro.
Domo Arigato Hanshi.
Domo Arigato Kyoshi.
Domo Arigato Gobillot Sensei and  Moriarty Sensei.
Domo Arigato to Shihan, Sensei , Ni-Dan and Sho-Dan

Great Job hosting this year's Black Belt Workout and Dinner.
It was great to see long time friends, getting stronger and wiser.
I enjoyed those who tested and look forward to training with all of you.
It is always sad to think of those, no longer with us,  but we move forward with joy and vigor and a back foot that is turned out generously.
See everyone at the 45th.
Kyoshi



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#100 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Wed Dec 6, 2006 1:24 pm
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Date: December 4, 2006 3:31:26 PM EST
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi]  Hanshi to conduct the Tuesday, Dec. 5 class


Continuing the enthusiasm and kiai of an extraordinary weekend in Northampton, Mass., Hanshi Robert Scaglione will be conducting tomorrow night's class at the Ueshiro Midtown Dojo at St. Barts, beginning at 5:30pm.  Please make every effort to attend. 

Our own annual year-end workout and compai will be held on Thursday, December 7, starting at 6:00 pm.  We expect the workout to last about two hours, so it is better to come late than not at all.  After the compai we will adjourn to a near-by sushi restaurant to complete the festivities.

Domo arigato goziamasu, Hanshi,

Sensei Mackay
Shihan, Ueshiro Midtown Dojo at St. Barts




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Subject: RE: [USRKUSA - Deshi]  2006 Annual Black Belt Workout and Dinner


Greetings Hanshi, Kyoshi, Shihan, Sensei and all deshi,

 

Arigato Hanshi for leading yet another Great Event in the history

of Ueshiro Shorin Ryu Karate USA.

 

Arigato Sensei Dan Gobillot and Sensei Pat Moriarty for hosting the week-end.

 

Arigato Kyoshi’s Baker & Seeger for your administration of the test and Sensie Mackay’s

“hands on” execution of the event.

 

To all the deshi of Northhampton you have a very sacred dojo, I am always re-newed

with a sense of spirit and direction leaving your Pine Forest Dojo just off Pine Street.

 

Coincidence?  ….I Think Not.

 

Irony I cam home and put my new Ueshiro Karate DVD in the DVD Player

And there I am sitting on the deck waiting to test for my green belt some 25 years ago.

Demonstrations on the DVD by Kyoshi Baker, Kyoshi Seeger, Sensei Mackay, Sensi Garcia

And Sensei Kaplan all of whom were present and on the deck in Northhampton.

And of course Hanshi leading the the event just as he did this past week-end.

 

I then went to our web site and read the Letter From Hiro Ueshiro to us the deshi of Shorin Ryu.

If you have time… please take a read as we prepare for Virginia, August 2007!

 

Arigato, Sensei Barnes

Shihan/Denshi Bushi Dojo.




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Onegai-shimasu, Hanshi, Kyoshi(s),Sensei(s) and deshi

This past Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2nd and 3rd the Annual Black Belt
dinner, 2006 Black Belt Promotion and seminar were hosted at the
Ueshiro Pine Forest Karate dojo in Northampton Ma. Thank you Hanshi,
Kyoshi Baker and Seeger and all Sensei and deshi who traveled and
participated to make this auspicious event a resounding success. This
dojo has never experienced such a display of soaring spirit, endless
energy and sharing community.

Congratulations goes to the testing group who will begin (or continue)
their karate journey

Promoted to shodan

David Carrigan
Mary McKitrick
Vern Fath
Steve Parsons
Cathie Parsons

Promoted to nidan

Pam Berhens

Hanshi Robert Scaglione presiding over the event attended by
Kyoshi Baker
Kyoshi Seeger
Sensei Mackay
Sensei Barnes
Sensei Kaplan
Sensei Tamir
Sensei Gobillot
Sensei Moriarty
Sensei Knight
Sensei Garcia
Sensei Moore
Sensei Potter
Sensei Bracken
Sensei Powell
Sensei O'Hara
Sensei Klein
Sensei Melton
also traveling to the event
John Bottega
Boris Grossman
Rob Neff
Daniel Lax
John Lee
Emilliano Mazlen
Haven Pell
Amy Mager
from Northampton
Christopher Gobillot
Cindy Gobillot
Jean Gobillot
Louanne Bierwert
Lou Ruvolo
Katherine Burrill
Jen Burrill
Lisa Harvey
Colleen Filler
Jim Bouchard
Tom Marcus
Lisa Salo
Trevor Salo
Cody Salo
Tracy Magdalene
Donna MacCartney
Jennifer Johnson
Angela Pozo

These names are not necessarially in rank order or even rank correct
and please forgive me if you were there and do not show up on this
list. It would be my mistake.

Please look for pictures of this event sent seperately to the deshi
list.

We look forward to the 45th Anniversary celebration of Master
Ueshiro's arrival in the United States being held this August 2007
hosted by Sensei(s) Knight of Virginia. Mark your calander and make
reservations for Washington DC, Aug 16 - 19.

Keep training hard with joy and vigor!

Domo arigato gozaimasu,

Daniel Gobillot , co-shihan, godan, Ueshiro Pine Forest Karate,
Northampton MA

Daniel W. Gobillot
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#97 From: Sensei Tamir <tamiryu@...>
Date: Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:38 pm
Subject: Fwd: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Fw: TFTW from sensei Dadon-Eilat ,Israel 		senseitamir
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Date: November 22, 2006 7:01:00 PM EST
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi]  Fw: TFTW from sensei Dadon-Eilat ,Israel

Greetings everyone, This is an unedited TFTW from Israel. Sensei
Dadon & his group send their most sincere regards to all
UeshiroSRKUSA practitioners.
I include sincere best wishes to all of you & gratitude for the
coming holiday season & for Thanksgiving Day, a reminder how much we
have to be grateful for, even during these times in the history of
the world.
Sincerely, Hanshi.
---------- Forwarded Message ----------
Anigashimasu Hanshi,Kyoshi,Sensei and Karateka
this tftw was writing by Sho-Dan mr.Stav Samir
i gave him to write it due to he is going to the Army next
month for 3years. i want to wish him good luck and to come home
safely from service and to keep the karate all time
thank you stav for all the years in karate.

.WHEN A RIVEL MOVES FORWARD,MOVE FORWARD AND GREET HIM.
IF HE WISHES TO WITHDRAW,BID HIM FAREWELL

Domo Arigato Hanshi and to all

Sensei Shlomo Dadon Go-Dan
Shian/Denshi Eilat
ISRAEL


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#96 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:29 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] TFTW Perfect Target Practice Makes Perfect Techniques. 		senseitamir
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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith.Eng@...
Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 8:40 AM
To: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Keith.Eng@...
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] TFTW Perfect Target Practice Makes Perfect Techniques.

 

Hanshi, Kyoshi, Shihan, Sensei and Deshi, Onegai-shimasu!

When practicing kata, the punch/strike (zuki) should land at the correct target and not ‘float’ during the strike.  Although this has been a popular subject for TFTW, its repetitiveness should signify its importance.  The strike is a linear movement from the pocket to the target.  Only when the zuki is executed in this linear manner, will it have power and utility. The primary reason for kata is to create muscle memory when executing techniques so they become automatic movements.  If the practitioner is constantly correcting their moves during the strike, the punch becomes an ineffective heat-seeking-missile that arcs and bobs to its target.  If the muscles do not practice and ‘learn’ the correct movement, the zuki will be ineffective when it is needed most.  Practice the strike as a linear movement from the pocket to the target.  Only perfect practice makes perfect. 

Arigato,
Keith Eng
Ni Dan
Wilton Connecticut Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate Club

 


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#95 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:27 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] inspiration & perspiration through hard work 		senseitamir
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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hanshi-srkusa@...
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 2:31 PM
To: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] inspiration & perspiration through hard work

 

Greetings to All,
I am proud to announce that on 05 November 2006 two of our Black
belts "finished" the NYC Marathon. Sensei Sal Scaglione co-Shihan
No.VA Dojo & Sensei Dion Scaglione..also Dion's wife Cheryl finished.
I was honored to have witnessed the event from the Finish Line at the
Tavern on the Green in NYC.

My sons join the ranks of other Ueshiro SRKUSA members who have
finished marathons over the years (this is not a complete list...I
apologize if there are other marathon finishers not listed
here...send me your name please):

Kyoshi David Baker-NYC/Sensei Des Chaskelson-Shihan-Cocoa Beach
Dojo/Sensei Pat Moriarty-co-Shihan/Donna MacCartney/Dan Jacobs...all
of the Florence MA-Pine Forest Dojo.
Thank you all for your continued inspiration/perspiration/hard work
in & out of the Dojo(s).
Sincerely, Hanshi.

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#94 From: Kurt@...
Date: Mon Nov 13, 2006 8:21 pm
Subject: Tomorrow morning's 6am class at Suntree YMCA 		Kurt@...
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To all Deshi,

Hanshi?s karate class at 6am, Tuesday, November 14 has been canceled. The 6am class will resume on Thursday November 16 and continue at 6am every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter.

Arigato,

Sensei Tezel


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#93 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Sat Nov 11, 2006 9:15 pm
Subject: Special Open House Demo Workout at Suntree YMCA 		senseitamir
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This coming Monday (Nov 13th), from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Hanshi Robert Scaglione will be leading a one hour demonstration / workout at a special open house event of the Suntree YMCA, located in north Melbourne Florida at 6300 N. Wickham Road, Suite 114, Map.  The normally scheduled 8:30 PM Monday evening workout, at the Suntree YMCA, is cancelled for November 13th due to this special event.

 

Our Shorin-Ryu Karate USA under the direction of Hanshi Robert Scaglione will be setting up the climax for this YMCA open house event.  The one hour special karate demonstration / workout will be immediately followed by the YMCA’s ribbon cutting ceremony for their new expanded exercise space.  The workout/demonstration will take place outside the store-front windows of the YMCA for all to see.  All are encouraged to show up in their karate gi (uniform) and participate.  Please coordinate with your Sensei.

 

The YMCA’s open house includes various other events that day in a “Hollywood Style” Theme.  You may call the Suntree YMCA at Tel. 321.259.2929 for further details.

 

Domo Arigato to Hanshi Robert Scaglione, President of Shorin-Ryu Karate USA, for his leadership and support.  Also thank you to Joe Rowlette, Executive Director of the Suntree YMCA, for inviting us to participate in the YMCA’s open house event.

 

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu,

 

Sensei Tamir

Shihan

Florida Suntree YMCA Dojo

 

 

 


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#92 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:09 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Green Tip Testing of Cocoa and Suntree YMCA Dojo[s] 		senseitamir
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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sensei Tamir
Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 2:27 PM
To: deshi-srkusa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Green Tip Testing of Cocoa and Suntree YMCA Dojo[s]

 

Today both sister dojo[s], of the Cocoa YMCA and Suntree YMCA in Florida, conducted jointly their green tip karate testing.  This was the first test conducted of deshi from the new Suntree YMCA Dojo, which opened almost two months ago.  One dozen deshi all together were tested and passed (11 for Ro-Kyu and 1 for Go-Kyu); 9 deshi from the Cocoa YMCA Dojo and 3 deshi from the Suntree YMCA Dojo.  The test was conducted by Sensei Oscarson, Sensei Tamir, and Sensei Marchetti.  Also assisting with the testing were Nidan Connie Rutkowski, Shodan Carla Eddy, and Shodan Kenar Oscarson.

 

I was inspired this week three times by seeing how we are truly propagating the art of Shorin-Ryu Karate, as did Master Ueshiro when he brought it to the USA in 1962.  I was inspired today by seeing new deshi I helped mold over the past couple of months test for their first rank.  I was inspired on Tuesday evening when I visited Sensei Mackay’s Dojo in St. Bart.  And I was inspired on Monday by the photos sent over e-mail by Sensei Alan Lai from the Hong Kong Dojo.  This has been a great week!

 

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu,

 

Sensei Tamir

Florida Suntree YMCA Dojo

Shorin-Ryu Karate USA

 

 


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#90 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Thu Oct 5, 2006 9:42 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] 2007 Shorin-Ryu membership fee 		senseitamir
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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kyoshibaker@...
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 2:22 AM
To: deshi-srkusa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] 2007 Shorin-Ryu membership fee

 

Dear Deshi,

We hope all is well with you and that you're enjoying the fall weather. We'd
like to remind you that the Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu membership fees for 2007 are
due by November 1 to your Shihan or Club Director. The prices remain the same:
$25 for kyu level and $145 for dan level, in either cash or a check made out
to "Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA". Please be prompt.

If you are a NEW deshi, please include a passport photograph and information
sheet (available from your Shihan) so that a membership card can be produced
for you. All adult Deshi, Ro-Kyu or above as of November 1, are required to be
an official, card-carrying member of our system.

(The card is optional for all Deshi under 18-years of age, and it is optional
for a adult White Belts who have no green tips. You may choose to get a card,
even if you are not required, as outlined in the previous sentence. See your
Shihan if you have a question.)

Please remember the privileges of the Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu card, such as the
ability to train at member dojo and clubs, to transfer to those dojo or clubs
should you move, access to the ShorinRyu.com web site and email, Techniques of
the Week, to help offset Hanshi's travel expenses, and the ability to be a part
of the Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate, USA system, its history and tradition.

With your help we can continue to build our Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA
system founded by Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro and under the direction of Hanshi
Robert Scaglione. To do this, we need you to do your part and meet the above
deadline.

Domo arigato gozaimasu,
Kyoshi David Baker
Chief Operating Officer
Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA
founded by Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro
under the direction of Hanshi Robert Scaglione


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#89 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Wed Oct 4, 2006 4:29 am
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] TFTW - Sept. 25, 2006 		senseitamir
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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mackay, Michael
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 9:17 AM
To: deshi-srkusa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] [USRKUSA - Deshi] TFTW - Sept. 25, 2006

 

"Don't Wait"

One of Hanshi's many corrections during last week's Central Park workout
was to "not linger" when executing certain turning moves. This is
particularly true with combinations involving multiple opponents (fifth
move of P1, knee smash/turn/shuto block in P5). The biggest risk in
turning quickly (or "smartly" as Hanshi would say) is loosing balance
and "falling" into an opponent. Another common problem is executing an
incomplete first move, leaving a viable attacker facing our back (down
block/turn/reverse punch in P5). Students need to push themselves to
cultivate speed in these turns without sacrificing balance, foundation
and accuracy: two key concepts that unfortunately compete with one
another.

Valuable training aids for speeding up the turn between two opponents
are visualization and bunkai. In bunkai extra care is required by the
second attacker in case the punch must be pulled. "Hot coal"
techniques, like the knife hand block/strike in F2, are also excellent
training tools to improve speed without compromising foundation.

This technique should not be misconstrued as an excuse for rushing the
count or for not stepping first. We still show a minimum of
two-seconds' pause between each move, lingering (as it were) to savor
each successful technique (or combination of techniques) while waiting
for the next opponent to make his move. No kata, not even F1, should be
performed as if to a metronome: act smartly and master the art of
knowing when to wait and when to turn without a moment's pause.

Domo arigato gozaimasu, Hanshi,
Michael Mackay, Shihan
Ueshiro Midtown Dojo at St. Barts


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#87 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Tue Oct 3, 2006 9:29 am
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Central Park Workout - Sept. 17, 2006 		senseitamir
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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mackay, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 1:59 PM
To: deshi-srkusa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] [USRKUSA - Deshi] Central Park Workout - Sept. 17, 2006

 

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


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#86 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:55 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] 44th Anniversay of Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro's Arrival to U.S.A. 		senseitamir
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Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 2:23 PM
To: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] 44th Anniversay of Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro's Arrival to U.S.A.

 

Greetings to All,
Wednesday September 20th marks the official arrival date of Grand
Master Ansei Ueshiro to the United States of America 44 years ago.
The trip took several days with a stop over in Alaska. Complete
explanation and details of the historical journey are found in the
30th Anniversary Journal-the White Book.

I suggest this week's workouts, of Ueshiro SRKUSA Dojo worldwide, be
dedicated to the journey and to the memory of Grand Master Ansei
Ueshiro-deceased May 7,2002.
On Sunday 17 Sept 2006 we had a workout in Central Park-in NYC to
start off this commemorative week. Details & photo(s) to be posted by
Shihan/Sensei Michael Mackay- in a separate E mail posting. I thank
you all for your input & support of our organization.
Most Sincerely,
Hanshi Robert Scaglione,
Ueshiro SRKUSA.

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#85 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:29 am
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Technique of the Week - Jodantsuki 		senseitamir
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Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] [USRKUSA - Deshi] Technique of the Week - Jodantsuki

 

Jodantsuki (nose punch)

 

Target:
Jodantsuki is aimed through the tip of the nose. The target, just like in tameshiwari, is on the other side of the head. (“Don’t stop ‘til you get there.”)

 

As with all three primary frontal targets - nose, solar plexus, and groin - jodantsuki is located on the midline of the body. In addition, the nose is located at the midpoint of the face on its length. Therefore, it is in the very center of the face and a near miss will still often impact the face, and thereby retains some potential for damage to the brain or the organs of the face.

 

Advantages and disadvantages of the technique:
On the negative side of the ledger, the nose is one of the easiest targets for our opponent to remove from our reach (think of our style’s body shifting, the flexibility and mobility of the neck itself, and a boxer’s ability to “bob and weave” which uses the legs, back and neck); the face is much narrower and much shorter than is the solar plexus’s chest, so the chance of hitting the general area despite missing the precise, intended target is smaller; and the nose of a much taller opponent may be out of our reach.

 

The inherent advantages of jodantsuki include 1) the brain is directly behind the nose, and 2) it is the weakest point structurally of the entire cranium.

 

Goals of jodantsuki:

 

A) Concussion:
A nose punch can cause a bloody or broken nose, watery eyes, and pain to the sinuses and throat. But with even more force, it will cause damage to the brain, ranging from shock and disorientation, to concussion or even brain hemorrhage.

 

As with chudantsuki, it is useful to view the force as a “shockwave” (force in motion) going into the nose, through the rear of the skull.

 

The brain itself is quite soft and delicate, surrounded by the Cerebrospinal Fluid. (Do a Google search on "brain has the consistency of" and you’ll receive a smorgasbord of responses: soft tofu, firm jelly, gelatin, warm butter, raw egg, cold porridge, cooked oatmeal, ripe strawberry, toothpaste, etc.)

 

Actual trauma to the brain is caused, not only by the strike itself, but even more so by the brain’s collision against the interior walls of the cranium from the whiplash created by the strike. And after bouncing off one wall from the jodantsuki, the brain may then bounce off the others in succession as well. These repeated collisions cause neural damage to the brain, which may lead to a concussion or worse.

 

B) Skeletal fracture:
With even greater force, fractures to the facial bones can result in damage to the sensory organs and to the brain behind those organs.

 

You can see the structural weakness of the nasal area in the first two photos at the bottom of this email, which are from “Atlas of Human Anatomy” by Frank H. Netter, M.D. 1) The “Skull: Anterior View” illustration shows the hole for the nose in the middle of the maxilla bone (upper jaw, indicated in green,) the fissures above and to the sides of the maxilla, and the lack of support below the maxilla. 2) The “Skull: Lateral Radiograph” (x-ray) reveals the relative absence of bone in the entire facial area (bottom left quadrant in the x-ray) when compared to the virtual “helmet” of skull bone protecting the other four exposed surfaces of the head. (Top, rear, and two sides.)

 

In addition, the skull can withstand great pressure vertically because of buttresses (skeletal pillars) in the sides of the face, which is relevant to everything from chewing food to performing a head butt. But it has no such structures against lateral forces from the front, which is significant for our jodantsuki.

 

Therefore, it is a relatively softer area behind the nose that results from a) the fairly contiguous cavity comprised of the orbital cavity (eye sockets), nasal cavity (maxillary sinus), and oral cavity (mouth); b) the relatively thin maxillary plate; c) the nasal opening within the maxillary plate; d) the natural fissures above and to the sides of the maxillary; and e) the lack of support below the maxillary. Together they combine to cause this area to be more vulnerable to damage than any other cranial target. And because of these structural vulnerabilities, it is less likely that we will break our punching hand.

 

(I always cringe when I see a White Belt incorrectly aim his fist at the significantly thicker jawbone in yakusoku shodan.)

 

The importance of these facts is that any damage to the skeletal structure of the face will cause, in turn, even more damage to the internal, highly sensitive organs of the nose, eyes, sinuses, and throat, as well as compound the damage to the brain, by forcing these organs and the sharp-edged, broken maxillary rearward, toward the brain.

 

From http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/topic481.htm#target1:
“Etiology: Maxillary fractures often result from high-energy blunt force injury to the facial skeleton. Typical mechanisms of trauma include motor vehicle accidents, altercations, and falls.”

 

The third photograph below shows a Le Fort II fracture pattern from the emedicine.com site that might result from a massive force applied to the center of the maxillary. Specifically, it shows how those fissures above the maxillary might fracture in a pyramidal shape if sufficient force is applied. (Maxillary fractures are rarely a “pure” Le Fort pattern [I, II or III], but are usually a combination of them.)

 

More on the skeletal structure can be found at the Gray’s Anatomy site: http://bartelby.org/107/38.html

 

Conclusion:
The purpose of jodantsuki is to cause as much damage as possible to the facial structure and to the brain behind. Damage may include breaking the cartilage of the nose and the small nasal bone, causing the nose to bleed and the eyes to water; injuring the facial nerves - especially the infra orbital nerve; damaging the eyes, sinuses, and throat; all the way to what would constitute the ultimate damage, causing trauma to the brain, including shock, disorientation, concussion, and even cerebral hemorrhage.

 

From page 42 of the Red Book, “A focused jodantsuki can deliver 700 foot pounds of force.” And on a recent episode on the National Geographic Channel called “Fight Science,” one martial artist was able to generate nearly 1,000 foot pounds with a nose punch.

 

The shinden picked this target for its unique vulnerability and its potential for injury. As with every technique, accelerate through the target, and keep your fist tight.

 

Domo arigato gozaimasu,
Kyoshi David Baker,
Chief Operating Officer
Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA
     founded by Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro
     under the direction of Hanshi Robert Scaglione

 


P.S. The more I learn about Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate, the smarter the shinden become.


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#84 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Sun Sep 3, 2006 8:38 pm
Subject: Openning Day of the New Ueshiro SRKUSA Dojo at the Suntree YMCA in Melbourne Florida 		senseitamir
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A new SRKUSA Ueshiro Dojo opened at high noon today, September 3rd 2006, at the Suntree YMCA in Melbourne, Florida, with Sensei David Tamir as its Shihan.  Hanshi Robert Scaglione described this event as “historic” and that we will look back 100 years from now and remember it, as we keep on training in the art brought to us by Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro almost 45 years ago.  Members of our two neighboring dojo[s], Ueshiro Cocoa YMCA Dojo and Cocoa Beach Dojo, helped launch the new Suntree YMCA Dojo into the history books with joy and vigor.  50 deshi showed up, filling the deck for the opening workout (about half from our neighboring dojo[s] and half newcomers).  Hanshi led everyone through our traditional workout, introducing all the new potential deshi to our first kata.  Five workouts will be offered weekly at this new location.  Hanshi will be teaching Tuesday mornings at 6:00 AM.  Sensei Marchetti will be teaching Wednesday evenings at 8:30 PM.  Sensei Tezel will be teaching Thursday mornings at 6:00 AM.  And Sensei Tamir will be teaching Sundays at noon and Mondays at 8:30 PM.  All our welcome. 

 

Sensei Ron Marchetti, Pat Marchetti (Ik-Kyu), Kris Denny (Ik-Kyu), and Amber Robertson (San-Kyu) from the Cocoa Dojo helped Sensei Tamir in the setup of the new dojo’s Shinden wall (see photos below).  Many thanks to all who helped and showed up for our first workout.  A special domo arigato gozaimasu to Hanshi Scaglione for his leadership, commitment, support, guidance, instructions, teachings, and also for providing historic photographs for the dojo and the poster of SRKUSA’s mission statement of propagating our art. 

 

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu,

 

Sensei Tamir

Godan – Shihan

Ueshiro Suntree YMCA Dojo

SRKUSA

 

Photos

 

Sensei David Tamir (center) supported by Sensei Ron Marchetti (left) and Ik-Kyu Kris Denny (right), hanging our new dojo SRKUSA Sign.

 

 

Ik-Kyu Pat Marchetti (right) and San-Kyu Amber Robertson (left), helping Sensei Ron Marchetti with mounting of Shinden pictures.

 

 

Sensei David Tamir (left) and Sensei Ron Marchetti (right) hanging the Makiwara.

 

 

New Ueshiro Suntree YMCA Dojo Shinden Wall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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#83 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Wed Aug 30, 2006 12:31 pm
Subject: Weekly training schedule at all three Florida Space Coast Dojo locations 		senseitamir
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Attached, please find the schedule for weekly classes offered at SRKUSA’s three Florida Space Coast Dojo locations: including Cocoa Beach Dojo, Cocoa YMCA Dojo, and starting this coming Sunday at the new Suntree YMCA Dojo.  Combined, we are now offering 11 regularly scheduled classes every week.

 

This is also a reminder that we will have our dojo opening workout for the new Suntree YMCA dojo this coming Sunday at 12:00 PM Noon.  You are all invited.

 

The new Suntree YMCA Dojo is located at:

 

6300 N. Wickham Road, Suite 114
Melbourne, FL 32940
321.259.2929  Map

 

Please visit and train with us soon.  Joy and Vigor!

 

Best Regards

 

Sensei Tamir

Godan, Shihan

Suntree YMCA Dojo


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#82 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:25 pm
Subject: Florida Cocoa YMCA Ueshiro Dojo August Testing Results 		senseitamir
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This past Saturday August 19th, 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


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#81 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:25 pm
Subject: New SRKUSA Dojo Opening Sep 3rd in Florida at the Suntree YMCA 		senseitamir
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The Florida Space Coast (Brevard County) is soon to support a third new Ueshiro SRKUSA dojo.  The new dojo at the Suntree YMCA (in North Melbourne) will be opening on Sunday September 3rd.  

 

The YMCA has approached SRKUSA to expand upon its success at the Cocoa YMCA Ueshiro dojo, which was opened over two years ago under the leadership of Hanshi Scaglione by Sensei Oscarson and Sensei Tamir.  The Cocoa YMCA has almost 4,000 members who fuel our incoming new deshi.  The Suntree YMCA has over 6,000 additional members to fuel more new deshi.

 

Hanshi Scaglione and Sensei Tamir have met with the leadership of the Suntree YMCA and established the following schedule starting this September.  The scheduled times complement the training schedules at the Cocoa YMCA and Cocoa Beach Dojo[s].  Two late evening classes and two early morning classes are being introduced for working adults, and a noon Sunday class will accommodate younger deshi as well.

 

Suntree YMCA Ueshiro SRKUSA Class Schedule:

 

Mon:  8:30 - 9:45 PM under the instruction of Sensei Tamir

 

Tue:  6:00 - 7:00 AM under the instruction of Hanshi Scaglione

 

Wed:  8:30 - 9:45 PM under the instruction of Sensei Marchetti

 

Thu:  6:00 - 7:00 AM under the instruction of Sensei Tezel

 

Sun:  12:00 - 1:15 PM under the instruction of Sensei Tamir

 

 

We invite all of you to join us Sunday September 3rd for a big-bang opening workout to be led by Hanshi Scaglione with Joy & Vigor!

 

Domo Arigato Gozaimsu,

 

Sensei Tamir, Godan

Shihan, Suntree YMCA, Florida

Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA

 

 

 

 

 

 


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#80 From: Kurt@...
Date: Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:08 pm
Subject: Karate am class 		Kurt@...
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Onegaishimasu Hanshi, Sensei's and Deshi:

There will be a karate class held at 6:30 am, Friday, August 18 on the beach adjacent to 5th Street South in Cocoa Beach. Come watch the sunrise!

Arigato, Sensei Kurt Tezel


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#79 From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:28 am
Subject: FW: Thought of the week 		senseitamir
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From: Sensei Tamir [mailto:tamiryu@...]
Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 9:09 AM
To: 'hanshi-srkusa@...'
Subject: Thought of the week

 

Hanshi,

 

The following is my proposed thought of the week for your review:

 

Our kata[s] are designed to deal with multiple opponents attacking us from different directions. The karateka responds by handling each opponent.  We therefore move in certain directions or vectors, usually one per opponent.  Each vector involves a series or combination of blocks and strikes in response to each of these attacking opponents.  The karateka must knockout (disable) the attacker by the end of the vector.  Then the karateka changes to another vector to deal with another opponent.  It may also be possible that an opponent changes his attacking vector midstream, requiring the karateka to adjust his response vector.  However, it is necessary for the karateka to finish his opponent on each vector as soon as possible with the most efficient combination of blocks and strikes (provided to us in kata), so that the next attacking opponent can be dealt with swiftly and disabled, and the next, and the next … until there are no more opponents attacking and the fight is over.

 

Remember that kata is not a game.  It is a most serious battle for life and death.  The purpose of kata is not sport.  It’s not for scoring points.  It’s for teaching and training the karateka to knockout and disable each attacking opponent.  As you practice your kata, finish each vector within your kata with this determination in mind – knockout your opponent by the end of each vector.  Visualize your kata in this manner to make it more meaningful as a training tool.  To help understand this, try once in a while to count once per vector.  In other words, for every count you switch opponents, which means you switch direction (vectors) and carry through the combination of blocks and attacks designed for that vector till the end of that vector.  Then count again.  So in Fukyugata-Itch we have 8 vectors, or essentially 8 attacking opponents.  Try doing this kata with 8 corresponding counts.  Note that some vectors are much shorter than others.  They can be as short as one block followed by one knockout strike.  Also note, that what may appear as a block at the end of a vector is actually a knockout blow.  For example, note the apparent high block at the end of the 4th and 5th vectors of Fukyugata-Itch.  These are actually meant as a combination high block and elbow smash rising from a low stance with full body force upwards to “knock-off” the opponent’s head.  This also occurs at the end of the last two vectors in Pinan-Shodan.

 

Keep training with joy and vigor!

 

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu.

 

Sensei Tamir

Godan, co-Shihan

Cocoa YMCA Dojo, Florida

Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA


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