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A new SRKUSA Ueshiro Dojo opened at high noon today, September 3^rd 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.

#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

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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

#82

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:25 pm
Subject: Florida Cocoa YMCA Ueshiro Dojo August Testing Results

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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

#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

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

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

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 3^rd 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

#80

From: Kurt@...
Date: Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:08 pm
Subject: Karate am class

Kurt@...

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

#79

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Mon Jul 10, 2006 11:28 am
Subject: FW: Thought of the week

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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 4^th and 5^th 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

#78

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Thu Jul 6, 2006 3:59 am
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Hanshi Conducts - Monday Evening - St. Bart's Church

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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BIGFIGHTS@...
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 7:40 PM
To: DESHI-SRKUSA@YAHOOGROUPS.COM; Hanshi-SRKUSA@...
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Hanshi Conducts - Monday Evening - St. Bart's Church

Hanshi conducted the class this evening at the Ueshiro Midtown at St. Bart's Church.

The following points were stressed:

1. Hold the pose for strength. When you are performing kata and you have an arm extended in chest punch position, or any other position, and the instructor begins to speak – use this time to work the arm. Work the arm, shoulders, chest, legs and any other muscles while the instructor speaks. Also focus on the exact target. This will strengthen the arm and make it easier to hit the target when performing the technique during kata.

2. When performing kata within a group the most important thing to do is to stay together in the group. If you have a problem about when to begin the move, here is a technique which will help. While working with the group, be the last to begin to move – but be the first to finish the move..

3. If you are performing kata within a group and you make a mistake just fix it. Be confident of your kata. If someone else in the group makes an error – do not copy the same error – continue to perform the kata in the proper way.

4. Be aware of your surroundings during the kata. This is especially important when there is a large class in a small room. When making big turns use your peripheral vision like radar to “get a feeling” for the proximity of the person next to you or even behind you. If there is any question about the proximity of the person next to you execute the technique at half power. The awareness that you practice on the deck is the exact same awareness you would use when you walk down the street, ride a bike, or ride on the subway.

5. The second move in P1 has the head block arm dropping down to break and the chest block arm becoming the punching arm. When the head block arm drops during this technique - do not move the chest block arm out of the its chest block position. The punch is delivered from the chest block position. It travels only a very short distance. The power in the punch comes from the head block arm’s elbow being driven backward after the break.

6. In Naihanchi the feet are constantly adjusting so the heels may be placed in the correct “outward” position.

7. Toward the end of the class, before any “cool down” half speed katas and any stretching, be sure to challenge the body to move the fastest and hit the hardest. In the same way a marathon runner would run the last 200 yards at maximum speed to win the event.

Arigato,

Steve Lott

#77

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Thu Jul 6, 2006 3:58 am
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Hanshi Conducts at St. Bart's in Manhattan

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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BIGFIGHTS@...
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 6:58 PM
To: DESHI-SRKUSA@YAHOOGROUPS.COM
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Hanshi Conducts at St. Bart's in Manhattan

Hanshi conducted the Ueshiro Midtown Karate class this afternoon at St. Bart’s Church.

We all thank Hanshi for his time and the great “attention to detail” that gave all those present a wealth of knowledge. Some of the points that Hanshi stressed were:

Do not look at the floor during the class at any time. This is true for the warm-ups as well. The exceptions in the warm-ups are the exercises in which the complete range of motion of the body and head cause us to look toward the deck. The only person on the deck who may look at the floor during the class is the instructor who should observe the feet of the deshi so corrections may be given.
Chamber soft and then explode the technique. But, do not “hold the chamber” during blocking – this takes timing. One of the exercises that the class did to emphasize this was the following: in each blocking technique do not move the hands at all until the foot steps first. Then, once the stepping foot is completely planted with the toes gripping the deck, chamber the hands and explode the technique, in one fluid motion. Once this is practiced enough, the next step is to time the motion of the arms and hands so that the hands are moving as the feet are moving. The timing should be practiced so that arms and hands are in constant motion. This practice is best accomplished when you are alone on the deck with the mirror in front of you. All this is true for every blocking technique. Instructors, please keep in mind that beginners may need to practice the “hold the chamber” position in the very beginning of their training just so they know where the “chamber” actually is. But, once they demonstrate that they know where the “chamber” is, have them work on the arms being in “constant motion.”
In the basic technique of “step and slide” be sure that the heals make contact first, not the balls of the feet.
In basic walking across the deck keep the feet as close to the deck as possible. If it is a choice of actually sliding the rear foot across the deck to the next position – or – picking the rear foot high off the deck to move it forward – choose slide the foot.
During the basics there is a tendency for a great deal of noise to be generated by the feet while moving from one spot to the next. To avoid this “stomping” keep the feet close to the deck while moving so there is no pounding as the foot stomps on the deck as it reaches its next position. This is especially true for down block stance and chasing punch stance where the back foot has a tendency to raise significantly off the floor as we travel.
Do not pre – turn the forward foot as you travel. There is a tendency for the forward foot to turn first before the back foot begins moving toward the opponent. For example in the technique of walking reverse punch – keep the forward foot planted in it place – move the rear foot forward and grip the deck with the toes – then turn the back foot and punch.

Arigato,

Steve Lott

#76

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Thu Jul 6, 2006 3:55 am
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Karate in Hong Kong

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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Matthew S Kaplan
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 1:54 AM
To: deshi-srkusa@yahoogroups.com; Andrew Kleit; Anne Beattie Moss; Jeffrey and Patrick Zhao; John Hanold; John Pierce; Lee Liang; Lihong Huang; Lynn Pellas; Mark Feinberg; Stan Lembeck; Steve Miller; Susy Sulami; The Beattie-Moss's; The Lembeck-Edens; The Ma's; The Pletchers
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Karate in Hong Kong

Dear Shorin-Ryu Karate U.S.A. members,
I just returned from an wonderful week of intensive karate training at the Hong Kong Ueshiro Karate Club, with Sensei Alan Lai (Go-Dan), Sensei Steven Wong (Yan-Dan), Marco (Ni-kyu), Tytus (Ni-kyu), Dick (Go-kyu) and Rayfle (Go-kyu).

The great workouts, exquisite meals, breathtaking scenery, and very warm and welcoming spirit of the club members all blended in to make this an unforgettable experience for both me and my 9 year-old son Noah (San-kyu) who joined in on the trainings.

If any of you have a chance to be in Asia for business or pleasure, I highly recommend a visit to the Hong Kong Ueshiro Karate Club.

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu,

Matt Kaplan, Shihan
Ueshiro Okinawan Karate Family Club

#75

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Wed Jun 14, 2006 2:16 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Downtown Karate Dojo TOTW: Zenkutsu-dachi VS. Neko-ashi-dachi

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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dkdojo@...
Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 12:07 PM
To: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com; Directors-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Downtown Karate Dojo TOTW: Zenkutsu-dachi VS. Neko-ashi-dachi

TOTW:

Zenkutsu-dachi VS. Neko-ashi-dachi

Zenkutsu-dachi:

From the ready stance, the practitioner steps forward with either the left or the right leg. Make sure the front leg is bent far enough so that the front knee is over the toes. The practitioner's back leg should be straight with the rear knee locked out. The practitioner distributes 70% of their weight to the front foot and 30%of their weight to the back foot. The front foot should always be pointing in the direction of the target and the rear foot pointing out in a 45 degree angle.

Neko-ashi-dachi:

From the natural walking stance (shizentai-dachi), the practitioner has either the left leg or right leg forward. The practioner then drops straight down so that 90% of their weight is placed on the rear foot and 10% of their weight on the front foot. Most of the practitioner's weight is then focused on the rear of the rear foot. Both legs are bent (Imagine sitting on a chair), the rear foot is flat on the ground and the front slightly touching at the toes (heels up). The front foot should always be pointing in the direction of the target and the rear foot pointing out in a 45 degree angle.

Both these stances vary in how they look and how they distribute their weight. But that is not all. When performing the zenkutsu-dachi stance, the practitioner sees with the eyes first, then "gets low" and sneaks into the stance, finds their foundation, then performs the technique. For example, performing Gedan Uke in the first move of Fukyugata 1.

When performing the Neko-ashi-dachi stance, the practitioner sees with the eyes first, "stays high", then drops into the stance, finds their foundation, then performs the technique. For example, performing Chudan soto shuto-uke.

Do a few katas that incorporate these stances. Then ask yourself: "Do I "STAY HIGH?" or "Do I GET LOW FIRST?" before I perform the technique in those stances. The katas have the answers!

Domo Arigato,

Sensei Lorenzo Aguon

Downtown Karate Dojo

Aloha Activity Center

725 Kapiolani Boulevard #101

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

808-533-1111

dkdojo@...

#74

From: Kurt@...
Date: Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:09 pm
Subject: Karate - 7am, June 16 at CB Rec Center

Kurt@...

Onegaishimasu Hanshi, Sensei's and Deshi,

I will be conducting a karate class at 7am on Friday, June 16 in the Cocoa Beach Rec Center.

Arigato,

Sensei Tezel

#73

From: Kurt@...
Date: Sun Jun 4, 2006 1:11 pm
Subject: Fwd: : [USRKUSA - Deshi] 1989 karate video

Kurt@...

http://www.todayvideo.com/1989.mpg

Onegaishimasu Hanshi, Sensei's and Deshi,

It appears many deshi never received this email when it was originally sent. This DVD is a great resource and a must for the serious karate student.

Arigato,

Sensei Tezel
-----Original Message-----
From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Motobu@...
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 1:25 PM
To: deshi-srkusa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] 1989 karate video

Dear Fellow Deshi,

Hope all is well. The other day

I shipped the dvd

of the 1989 karate history to

Alan Lai Sensei.

I had forgotten

how awesome it is.

This can only be purchase by shorin-ryu members

DVD is $50 plus 5 shipping.

I made a clip for all of you.

click on link below or cut and past into your browser.

Enjoy.

Kyoshi

#72

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Tue May 30, 2006 12:57 pm
Subject: RE: Memorial Day Class & Cook-out

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Domo Arigato to Sensei Tezel for organizing and leading a spirited beach workout on Memorial Day. Also domo arigato to his wife and children for participating in the workout and hosting a great afternoon BBQ at their beautiful home. My family and I enjoyed it very much and at the same time I felt that our kata and warrior training on the beach was most appropriate in memory of our nation’s soldiers who gave their lives defending our country.

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu,

Sensei Tamir.

From: srkusa-cocoa-deshi@yahoogroups.com [mailto:srkusa-cocoa-deshi@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kurt Tezel
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 4:07 PM
To: CB Karate Deshi; Cocoa Karate
Subject: [srkusa-cocoa-deshi] Memorial Day Class & Cook-out

Onegaishimasu Hanshi, Sensei's and Deshi:

In celebration of Memorial Day, I will be conducting my 6pm karate class at 10 am on Monday, May 29 on the beach. We will meet behind Lori Wilson Park (next to the Holiday Inn). Afterwards everyone (including non-karate family members) are invited to the Tezel home for a cook-out and pool party.

We live on Merritt Island, three miles south of SR520 on South Courtenay Pkwy/State Road 3. Our subdivision is on the east side of the road. Pull into the sub-division, turn left at the "T" and we are the second to last house on the right - 2240 Marsh Harbor Avenue. No need to bring anything besides a bathing suit and towel! Please RSVP if you can attend by either responding to this email or calling us at 453.6326.

Arigato,

Sensei Tezel

#71

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Thu May 25, 2006 4:40 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Grand Opening - Ueshiro Midtown Karate at St. Barts

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-----Original Message-----
From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Mackay, Michael
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 12:37 PM
To: deshi-srkusa@yahoogroups.com
Cc: MOJ8681@...
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Grand Opening - Ueshiro Midtown Karate at St.
Barts

The Ueshiro Midtown Karate Dojo held it's grand opening
workout/celebration Saturday at St. Barts Athletic Center.  Hanshi
Robert Scaglione led the group through the traditional set of basics
across the LONG gym floor, followed by a vigorous review of kata, many
of them high-level black belt kata.  The workout concluded with intense
pre-arranged fighting and then a cool-down.  Domo arigto to the many
blackbelts, brown belts and determined green belts for attending.  Also,
a congratulations to Scott Modrzynski who attended as our first new
white belt recruit for the Dojo at St. Barts.

During the course of this week we will be formalizing a schedule of
instructors and assistant instructors to offer consistent, high-level
training for beginners and advanced students alike.  Until the schedule
is formalized, please continue to train at the regularly scheduled
times.  The Friday class, conducted by Sensei Garcia, will be
permanently switched to 5:30 - 6:30 (instead of 6:00 - 7:00).  Also, Mr.
Neff will begin offering two Saturday classes as of this weekend, May
27th:  10:45 - 11:45 and 12:00 - 1:00pm.  Starting June 1, 2006 we will
be offering monthly memberships for $75.

Domo arigato, Hanshi, and all the deshi who have put in countless hours
to bring this karate studio into being.

Sensei Mackay

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#70

From: "Kurt Tezel" <Kurt@...>
Date: Wed May 24, 2006 9:07 pm
Subject: Memorial Day Class & Cook-out

Kurt@...

Onegaishimasu Hanshi, Sensei's and Deshi:

Arigato,

Sensei Tezel

#69

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Sat May 20, 2006 1:51 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Grand Opening - Ueshiro Midtown Karate Dojo at St. Barts - Saturday, May 20 11:00 am

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If any of you are traveling to NYC, please visit our dojo there.

Domo Arigato, Sensei Tamir.

-----Original Message-----
From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Mackay, Michael
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 2:59 PM
To: deshi-srkusa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Grand Opening - Ueshiro Midtown Karate Dojo at
St. Barts - Saturday, May 20 11:00 am

Onegai shimasu,

Hanshi Robert Scaglione will be leading the opening ceremonies at the
St. Barts Athletic Center this Saturday, May 20, beginning at 11:00am
(starting time changed from 12 noon).  All are encouraged to attend.
The studio is located at 109 East 50th street between Park and Lexington
Avenues.  Take the elevators at the end of the hall to the basement
level and proceed to the basketball court.  The karate studio is on the
right side just before the court.  In the event the 50th street entrance
is closed, enter through the outdoor restaurant at the front of the
church and ask for directions to the elevators.

Reasonable parking (by NYC standards) is available at the garage on 46th
street between Lexington and Third (Just north of the old dojo).  Their
usual fee for Saturdays is $12, but they are not always consistent.

Bring gi and weapons (nunchukas should be kept in your gym bag). There
are changing facilities and showers in the Athletic Center.  However,
the showers are part of the pool complex (dating back to the 1950s) and
are coed.  We therefore ask that if you plan to shower, please bring a
bathing suit.

Most of all, bring joy and vigor.

Domo arigato gozaimasu, Hanshi,

Michael Mackay, Director
Ueshiro Midtown Dojo at St. Barts

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#68

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Tue May 16, 2006 6:10 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Technique for the week

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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Matthew S Kaplan
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 12:54 PM
To: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Andrew Kleit; Anne Beattie Moss; Jeffrey and Patrick Zhao; John Hanold; John Pierce; Lee Liang; Lihong Huang; Lynn Pellas; Mark Feinberg; Stan Lembeck; Steve Miller; Susy Sulami; The Beattie-Moss's; The Lembeck-Edens; The Ma's; The Pletchers
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Technique for the week

Shorin Ryu Karate U.S.A. - Technique for the Week

"Modify Techniques When Necessary"

Occasionally, an injury requires an alternative technique. For example, if a student is training with a splint around a broken finger, it makes sense to use an elbow strike instead of delivering a punch with the injured finger pointed at the opponent. Particularly when training kata with a "real situation" mindset, it is appropriate to explore ways to work around injuries. For example, if an arm has a dislocated shoulder, try a head block using the other arm, or if a big toe is broken, try kicking with different surfaces of the foot.

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu,

Matt Kaplan, Shihan

Ueshiro Okinawan Karate Family Club

State College, PA

#67

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Fri May 12, 2006 8:23 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Save the date: St. Barts' Grand Opening - May 20, 2006

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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Mackay, Michael
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 12:51 PM
To: deshi-srkusa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Save the date: St. Barts' Grand Opening - May 20,
2006

The students of the Ueshiro Midtown Dojo are working feverishly to
complete construction of our temporary training quarters at St. Barts'
Athletic Center.  Regardless of the final completion date, we will be
hosting an official opening workout on Saturday, May 20th,* starting at
12 noon.  All are invited to attend.  The workout will be conducted by
Hanshi Robert Scaglione.  Directions and other details to follow.

Domo arigato gozaimasu, Hanshi.

Michael Mackay
Director, Ueshiro Midtown Dojo

* Please note this has been rescheduled from May 13th.

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#66

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Fri May 12, 2006 8:22 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro - Battery Park Commemorative Workout

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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Mackay, Michael
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 10:45 AM
To: deshi-srkusa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro - Battery Park
Commemorative Workout

Hanshi Robert Scaglione led a group of students through a vigorous
workout to honor Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro's birthday last April 24th,
2006.  The outdoor class, organized by Sensei Kevin Reymond, took place
at the Rockefeller Park near Battery Park City against a dramatic
backdrop of the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building.  "Master
Ueshiro loved this city," Hanshi told the group.  "He always considered
it the center of the universe."  The workout included demonstrations of
advanced kata, including the bo, and many repetitions of Fukugata
Sandan.

Domo arigato gozaimasu, Hanshi, for keeping Ueshiro Sensei's passion for
New York City and Karate-Do fresh in our hearts.

Michael Mackay
Director, Ueshiro Midtown Karate Dojo

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#65

From: Kurt@...
Date: Wed May 3, 2006 3:41 pm
Subject: (No subject)

Kurt@...

Onegaishimasu Hanshi, Sensei's and Deshi:

There will be a karate class held at 6:30 am (no, that is not a typo), Friday, May 5 at 4th Street South on the beach. Come enjoy the dawning of a new day karate-style!

Arigato, Sensei Kurt Tezel

#64

From: <ceddy@...>
Date: Mon May 1, 2006 11:53 am
Subject: Re: Karate introductory class

ceddy@...

Hi Kurt, I wish I could help, I would have loved it.  I'm Miami during the week
and home (on the Island) only on weekends.

I have a favor to ask that you might be able to help me with.  There is this
website called treasure hunt. com that is run by the state that contains
information about unclaimed sums of money.  I went and did some searches and
found my father's name.  Now he is deceased and we have closed the estate.  The
fund I found for my father consist of un exchanged stock in Boeing.   I tried to
get help from Boeing directly but they were no help and I don't know where to
look for the answers to these questions.

If we claim these funds, do we have to reopen the estate, redue his personal
taxes and ours based on the year he pasted away and we inherited the estate
funds?

If it is unexchanged stock, if we simply transfer the shares into our name (and
don't cash them out) are they considered income?

Finally, my oldest brother is now deceased also without a will, what happens to
his part of these funds?

Any assistant on whom I should ask or where I could look myself would be greatly
appreciated.

Finally, I have a friend who has a special little girl who wants to begin taking
karate classes.  I say special because she has a difficult time with her
attention span.  She is and has been epileptic her whole life.  Between the
seizures and the medication she has had a very difficult life.  I would like to
get her into karate because of all the way it would help her (the concentration,
discipline, self confidence, just every thing).  Her parents will always be
there at every class session so you will not have to be afraid of what to do if
something happens.  I would really appreciate it if you would allow her to
attend one of you class sessions to allow both you and she decides if this is a
doable situation.

When are you classes during the weeks?  I will be home the week of Memorial day
and plan to attend as many of the Cocoa Beach and Cocoa classes as I can so I'll
be able to help during that week.  Let me know your thoughts about the idea of
Amanda taking classes and I'll get with her parents about what they will need to
do.

In advance, I appreciate any assistance you could provide for any of the above
and look forward to hearing back from you, Carla.

>
> From: Kurt@...
> Date: 2006/04/29 Sat PM 12:12:34 EDT
> To: "Cocoa Karate" <SRKUSA-Cocoa-Deshi@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [srkusa-cocoa-deshi] Karate introductory class
>
> Onegai-shimasu Hanshi, Shihan, Sensei and Deshi,
> On Wednesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 10, I am conducting beginning karate
classes from 9:30am to 12:00pm at Tropical Elementary on Merritt Island. These
classes are being taught as part of the school's yearly mini-mester program in
which 6th grade children are introduced to a variety of activities that may be
of interest to them. I have seven 6th graders signed up and could use some help
from any deshi who may be available during one or both of these time frames.
Please respond to this email or call me directly at 321.536.6516 for additional
information.
> Arigato,
> Sensei Tezel
>
>
>
>

#63

From: Kurt@...
Date: Sat Apr 29, 2006 4:12 pm
Subject: Karate introductory class

Kurt@...

Onegai-shimasu Hanshi, Shihan, Sensei and Deshi,

On Wednesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 10, I am conducting beginning karate classes from 9:30am to 12:00pm at Tropical Elementary on Merritt Island. These classes are being taught as part of the school's yearly mini-mester program in which 6^th grade children are introduced to a variety of activities that may be of interest to them. I have seven 6^th graders signed up and could use some help from any deshi who may be available during one or both of these time frames. Please respond to this email or call me directly at 321.536.6516 for additional information.

Arigato,

Sensei Tezel

#62

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:57 am
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] SRKUSA TOTW: April 16th, 2006

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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of phillyryu93
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 10:19 PM
To: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] SRKUSA TOTW: April 16th, 2006

Technique Of The Week

Utilizing Both Arms/Hands

When executing a blocking, striking, or punching technique, maximum
velocity and power cannot be realized without the complimentary
counter movement of both arms & hands. A common mistake with new and
intermediate deshi is to focus on the striking/blocking arm while the
opposite arm weakly counters. This is analogous to ripping a piece of
paper using one arm to hold and the other arm to rip.  Ripping the
paper simultaneously with both arms is the more efficient technique.

When performing class punching and blocking drills in jigotai-daichi,
focus on accelerating both arms for every technique. When executing
the chest punch, imagine punching an attacker in front to the solar
plexus while simultaneously elbow striking an attacker in the rear to
the ribs. Adding the elbow strike give urgency to the counter-movement
and also provides more power to the chest punch. The added
acceleration for the elbow strike also results in a fully contracted
chambered hand that is ready to launch the next technique.

When practicing chest blocking techniques, extend/wind-up both arms
with equal tension when covering- then explode into a simultaneous
front block and rear elbow strike. Imagine "ripping" your opponent in
two from the covering position- using both arms/hands equally.

Domo Arigato-
Sensei Joe Knight
EMW Karate Club of Northern Virginia

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#61

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:52 am
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Sincere Condolences-Sensei Dan Nichuals/&Family

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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of hanshi-srkusa@...
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 9:23 AM
To: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Sincere Condolences-Sensei Dan Nichuals/&Family

With a heavy heart and deep regret, I must inform you that Sensei Dan
Nichuals passed away on 14 April 2006 at 4pmm. He was a most honorable man,
a devoted husband, a wonderful father and a skilled sensei/karateka, well
respected by his students and by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Dan was not one to back down from a challenge/responsibility and never gave
up his battle against pancreatic cancer. This past Sunday 09 April 2006, he
was wearing his gi, I had the honor of training with him in his dojo at
Pelham Manor, NY, a memory of him I will always remember. Dan will be missed
by all of us of UeshiroSRKUSA.

We have lost one of our longstanding and most valuable members, a Sensei who
trained hard and, by virtue of his upstanding conduct and merit throughout
25 years in karate, played an integral part in setting the exceptional
standards of our organization today.

Sensei Dan Nichuals leaves behind his wife Barbara and their two sons,
Connor 9years old and Matt 8years old. Please allow the family the privacy
to grieve at this time. I will post further information regarding the
funeral as soon as possible.

May God Bless Dan Nichuals and his family.
With sadness and great respect,
Hanshi Robert Scaglinoe.

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#60

From: Kurt@...
Date: Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:01 pm
Subject: Karate class Friday 8am

Kurt@...

Onegaishimasu Hanshi, Sensei's and Deshi,

There will be a karate class on the beach at 8:00 am, Friday, April 14. We will meet on the beach at Lori Wilson Park. Lori Wilson park is located next to the Holiday Inn in Cocoa Beach.

Arigato,

Sensei Tezel

#59

From: "SCRI " <scri@...>
Date: Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:47 am
Subject: Karate Bio Pic

scri@...

Sensei

I added your pic to your bio – looks good!

Thanks much for your help today!

Cheers

Des

From: srkusa-cocoa-deshi@yahoogroups.com [mailto:srkusa-cocoa-deshi@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kurt@...
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 2:59 PM
To: CB Karate Deshi; Cocoa Karate
Subject: [srkusa-cocoa-deshi] Karate

Onegaishimasu Hanshi, Sensei's & Deshi:

There will be a karate workout on Friday, April 7 at 7am on the beach at 5th Street South. All are encouraged to attend.

Arigato,

Sensei Tezel

#58

From: "SCRI " <scri@...>
Date: Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:08 pm
Subject: CB Karate Trains Girl Scouts

scri@...

Founded in 1962 by Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro,
Under the direction of Hanshi Robert Scaglione

Today the Cocoa Beach Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate School conducted a karate and self defense training class for a Cocoa Beach Girl Scouts group. Twenty five girl scouts belonging to the Freedom Seven Unit attended the class along with their scout leaders and showed much spirit in learning about focus and respect as well as the basics of karate training (punching, kicking , blocking) and a basic self defense. Several Coca Beach karate students showed up to assist in the training. The girls were divided into several groups, each led by one or two regular karate students. To round out the event, local Cocoa Beach Karate students demonstrated kata, bunkai (kata application), yakasoku kumite (prearranged fighting) and breaking (JD McCormack did his flying side kick to break a board).

The following karate students showed up to assist:

Black Belts: Sensei Des Chaskelson, Sensei Kurt Tezel, Sempai Trevor Tezel

Brown Belts: Sheila Gagne, JD McCormack

Green Belts: Sarah Parker, Wade Parker, Alexis Appelgate (Cocoa YMCA)

Yellow Belts: Joshua Adams; Nick French, Alex Appelgate (Cocoa YMCA)

#57

From: "SCRI " <scri@...>
Date: Thu Apr 6, 2006 12:31 am
Subject: Karate Demo for Girl Scouts of America

scri@...

Founded in 1962 by Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro, Under the direction of Hanshi Robert Scaglione

This Monday (April 10^th) at 3.45pm to 4.45pm, Cocoa Beach Karate will be conducting a karate and self defense class for about 20 local girl scouts at the Cocoa Beach Recreation Center.

I encourage everyone to attend and show support and help out with this class – especially the children. Parents are encouraged to have the children show up and help out.

Contact me with if you can make it and/or if you have any questions.

Arigato

Sensei Des Chaskelson

Shihan

www.CocoaBeachKarate.com

321.693.7831

Des_chas@...

#56

From: Kurt@...
Date: Wed Apr 5, 2006 6:59 pm
Subject: Karate

Kurt@...

Onegaishimasu Hanshi, Sensei's & Deshi:

There will be a karate workout on Friday, April 7 at 7am on the beach at 5th Street South. All are encouraged to attend.

Arigato,

Sensei Tezel

#55

From: "Sensei Tamir" <tamiryu@...>
Date: Mon Apr 3, 2006 9:24 pm
Subject: FW: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Technique of the Week - April 2, 2006 - Stepping

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From: Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Deshi-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Emiliano Mazlen
Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 2:18 PM
To: DESHI-SRKUSA@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [USRKUSA - Deshi] Technique of the Week - April 2, 2006 - Stepping

Onegai-shimasu Hanshi, Kyoshi, Sensei, Sempai and Fellow Deshi,

In most of our moves, only one foot steps to a new position.  The other foot
generally pivots to a new angle but rarely moves to a new spot.  This way of
stepping yields stronger foundation in transition because we usually have
one foot solidly on the ground. In addition, this footwork is simple (not
"fancy") and, thus, in keeping with Shorin-Ryu's general emphasis on natural
movement.  There are exceptions, but they are rare.

Keep stepping forward.

Domo arigato gozaimasu to all.
Emiliano Mazlen

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