Hanshi’s Beiju Celebration
The head of our Ueshiro Shorin Ryu Karate (USRK) organization, Hanshi Robert Scaglione, Ju Dan, celebrates his 88th birthday this October. In Japanese and Okinawan culture, the 88th birthday, or Beiju (米寿), holds special significance — not just for longevity, but as a symbol of abundance and prosperity. This...
August 2026 Testing
Most summers, the Ueshiro Carleton Karate Dojo goes dormant, and we do not have any testing candidates. This summer after a change in plans due to the fires in the Boundary Waters, Sempai Pax Hayman joined us for several weeks of training, earning an invitation to test for Go-Kyu...
Doing the Work
I’ve learned many things about myself as I’ve trained Karate-do and studied its philosophies. One of my favorite principles comes from the discipline of regular practice. The Japanese concept of kaizen — continuous improvement — tells us that we don’t have to rely on “aha” moments to make progress....
Grand Opening
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, the Ueshiro Carleton Karate Dojo officially opened. While our first PE class met on Tuesday the 17th, Saturday’s class was our first opportunity to train together with the Ueshiro Northfield dojo, and celebrate this new beginning. Class opened with a few brief words from...
