2025 -- Year of the Snake -- 63 Years in USA -- 38 Years in Israel
Under the Direction of Hanshi Robert Scaglione, Sensei Kenneth Oscarson (Shihan) with the assistance of Sensei David Tamir (co-Shihan) open the Ueshiro Cocoa YMCA Karate Dojo.
Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA's Hombu (Headquarters) Dojo relocates from 465 Lexington Avenue at 45th Street, to Saint Bart's Athletic Center at Park Avenue and 50th Street, Midtown Manhattan in New York City. In the photo below Shihan David Baker presents certificate and symbolic gift to new incoming Shihan Michael Mackay [both Kyoshi today].
Under the Direction of Hanshi Robert Scaglione, Sensei David Tamir Opens the Ueshiro Suntree Dojo in Melbourne , Florida, at the local YMCA. Sensei Ron Marchetti and Sensei Kurt Tezel facilitated this opening as well.
"Greetings to all Sensei and Deshi of Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate, USA.
The sheer numbers in last month's promotion/review - 23 promoted to San-dan or above, 13 promoted to Sho-dan or Ni-dan, 16 advancing in kyu rank - give only a small glimpse of the depth and strength of our organization since Grand Master Ansei Ueshiro set out 45 years ago on his historic journey. That mission continues unswerving thanks to your commitment to the highest standards as handed down through your Shihan and Sensei.
Many themes were echoed during the days of training in Virginia and at the Washington Monument. While paying tribute to Master Ueshiro's courage and tenacity in coming to a new country, we also addressed the need to bring karate-do into our own communities, propagating the values set forth in our Mission Statement and the karate creed.
As we approach the end of the year many exciting events, visits and grand openings are anticipated throughout the organization, culminating in the Annual Black Belt Meeting on December 2 in New York City. 2008 will then kick off with an open invitation for all to train in Florida during mid-February. Never have students of Shorin-Ryu USA had more opportunities to travel and expand their expertise in the martial arts.
Each of us should also be formulating a five-year plan, setting our sights on the half-century mark of Master Ueshiro's pioneering voyage. The plan may include goals for career, family, travel, education. Whatever such goals, let SRKUSA inspire you on that first step.
There are no secrets or shortcuts in the elusive pursuit of perfection of karate. It is NOT the gathering of more information. Rather the "advanced course" would clearly be: putting into practice the knowledge we possess. We develop by consistently improving our kata and technique through tireless repetition and practice of what we have already learned.
Simply stated....Just Do It!
Keep training,
Sincerely,
Hanshi Robert Scaglione
Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate USA"
Under the Direction of Hanshi Robert Scaglione, Tamir Sensei arranges with the Florida Brevard Parks & Recreation Department the opening of a new Ueshiro Karate Dojo at the newly built Viera Rec Center, adjacent to Hanshi's home. Hanshi decides to be Shihan for this new location, becoming a central location for all the Florida deshi, Sempai, and Sensei to visit and learn from Hanshi.
Under the Direction of Hanshi Robert Scaglione, Tamir Sensei arranges with the Florida Brevard Parks & Recreation Department the opening of a new Ueshiro Karate Dojo at the newly built Rodes Park Rec Center, in West Melbourne, Florida. [At the time] recently promoted Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) Rick Cupoli, from the Ueshiro Suntree Dojo, volunteers to become Shihan of this new West Melbourne location. [At the time] Ni-Kyu (Brown Belt) Miranda Aiken, from the Ueshiro Viera Dojo, volunteers to join Shihan Cupoli as his assisting chief instructor.