Minnesota in May: Save the Date!
At the Florida event this past weekend, our upcoming Minnesota in May event was officially announced to the USRK organization. On May 16, 17, and 18, the Ueshiro Northfield Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo of Minnesota, together with our Ueshiro Carleton Karate Dojo, will host karate practitioners from across our system...
February in Florida 2025
This past weekend, USRK USA held its annual all-ranks gathering in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and the surrounding area. Our Minnesota dojo sent a delegation of seven to participate in training, research, and friendship with members of dojo from around the country and across the world. We bonded with our...
Learning a New Kata
It is always a special moment when my Sensei says, “Let’s learn a new kata.” It happened for me just this past weekend, and over eight years into my training, it is still a thrill. While I know that there is always more to learn within the kata I...
Fall 2024 Tip-Test
Onegai shimasu, Hanshi, Kyoshi, and all Deshi – The Ueshiro Northfield and Ueshiro Carleton dojo recently held a joint fall tip-test at Carleton’s Cowling Gymnasium. The session opened with Sempai David Huyck running through warm-ups, kihon, and basics. The class then proceeded to several performances of Fukyugata Ichi, starting...
World Karate Day
Okinawa celebrates World Karate Day each year on October 25th. Enjoy this clip of what appears to be hundreds (or thousands?) of karateka performing kata Fukyugata Ichi in the street....
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...
First Step (Step First!)
Domo arigato gozaimasu to the 27 karateka who joined me on the deck for our very first class in the Ueshiro Carleton Karate Dojo! A special thanks to Sempai Cailin Huyck Orr and Sempai Zoe Kortes for demonstrating Fukyugata Ichi with me for the 25 new white belts. I...
Sho-Shin: “Beginner’s Mind”
In the beginner’s mind, there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. Shunryū Suzuki Today, we received the endorsement from Hanshi Robert Scalione to found this new branch of Ueshiro Shorin-Ryu Karate. In the spirit of Sho-Shin (初心), “beginner’s mind”, I welcome everyone who is...
