Hombu dojo of 
Shorin-Ryu Karate
    U. S. A.

The Spring Northeast road trip will take place at the Mt. Airy Casino Resort, Mt. Pocono, PA, on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm. Weather permitting, we will train on the 18th hole Green which sits on a lake and is surrounded by sand traps for Nihanchi kata. The pro shop will be open for bathrooms and changing and a light lunch will be served after the workout for anyone needing nourishment before their ride back. The Grand Ball Room has been reserved in the event of rain. Domo arigato gozaimasu to Sensei Chris Barnes for making the numerous arrangements for this workout.. 

Although Northeast Road Trips are intended to be simple half-day conferences in high-caliber training, there are many opportunities for participants to enjoy the area's attractions. Feel free to make this a weekend getaway for you and your family.

For Driving directions visit www.mountairycasino.com. For those using on-board Navigation, type in "Mount Airy Golf Course" for best results.

Barnes Sensei may be reached at cbarnes@mtairycasino.com

A week of celebration in honor of Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro's 75th birthday. Expect many katathons and other tributes.

Domo arigato gozaimasu to Jon Cohen, Ik-Kyu, for designing and producing a full-color flyer about the Ueshiro Midtown Karate School.  Please pick up several copies of the brochure and distribute to family and friends.  Extra copies are available in the left hand side of the storage cabinet, and be sure to thank Jon next time you see him.  An online copy is available here.

The April Green Belt Emphasis class, conducted by Sensei Kevin Reymond, will be held Wednesday, Mar. 12. Students of all levels, including white belts, are encouraged to attend. Additional green belt emphasis classes are scheduled for May 7 and June 4.

A tip test will be held for all eligible candidates on Tuesday, Apr. 8 beginning at 5:30 pm.  Applicants should review the requirements and submit their materials no later than Apr. 7

The April Black Belt class will be held on Thursday, Apr. 3 beginning at 5:30 pm and continuing at 7:15 pm.  Reminder:  black-belt only classes are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month.

The March Green Belt Emphasis class, conducted by Sensei Steve Lott, will be held Wednesday, Mar. 12. Students of all levels, including white belts, are encouraged to attend. Additional green belt emphasis classes are scheduled for Apr. 9, May 7 and June 4.

The USRKUSA Spring 2008 newsletter has just been published. Catch up on what is happening around the world at the various Shorin-Ryu USA Dojo. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu to Sempai Lyle Kleusch, Ni-dan of the Ueshiro Hong Kong Karate Club for producing this edition.

The March Black Belt class will be held on Thursday, Mar. 6 beginning at 5:30 pm and continuing at 7:15 pm.  Reminder:  black-belt only classes are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month.

Our semi-annual full rank promotion will begin at 10:00 am on Sunday in the St. Barts Gymnasium. The workout/test will run until about 1:00 pm. All candidates, judges, and supporters are encouraged to show up and train with much spirit.

Saturday, January 26th, 10:30 am is the grand opening of the Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate U.S.A. East Rockaway Dojo, under the direction of Sensei Boris Grossman. Students of all levels, particularly beginners, are encouraged to attend the workout; advanced students: be prepared to participate in demonstrations.

Regular classes will be held next Monday, Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. All students are encouraged to reflect on Dr. King's philosophy of non-violence, and especially on how such values become mandated the higher we progress in rank.

The Weapons Workshop is this Sunday, January 20, 2008 from 10:00 am to noon in the gymnasium at St. Bart's. Brown belts and above are welcome to participate.

The green tip test, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 15, will be held for those white belt candidates prepared to test at this time.  White belts unable to make this Tuesday's test will have another opportunity on Sunday, February 10.