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September 2008 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday November 16, 2008 from 2 pm to 5pm at New Generation Karate in Franklin Square NY.

Students ranked brownbelt and above are invited to attend. It is suggested that all participants make a discretionary cash contribution to US Shorin Ryu.

August 2008 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday September 14, 2008 from 2 pm to 5pm at the KarateUSA dojo in Patchogue NY.

Students ranked brownbelt and above are invited to attend. It is suggested that all participants make a discretionary cash contribution to US Shorin Ryu.

June 2008 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday June 22, 2008 from 2 pm to 5pm at The East Coast Black Belt Academy on 161 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, NY 11953. Students ranked brownbelt and above are invited to attend. It is suggested that all participants make a discretionary cash contribution to US Shorin Ryu.

March 2008 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday March 16, 2008 from 2 pm to 5pm at The East Coast Black Belt Academy on 161 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, NY 11953. Students ranked brownbelt and above are invited to attend. It is suggested that all participants make a discretionary cash contribution to US Shorin Ryu.

January 2008 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday January 13, 2008 from 2 pm to 5pm at The East Coast Black Belt Academy on 161 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, NY 11953. Students ranked brownbelt and above are invited to attend. It is suggested that all participants make a discretionary cash contribution to US Shorin Ryu.

November 2007 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday November 18, 2007 from 2 pm to 5pm at the KarateUSA dojo in Patchogue NY.

Students ranked brownbelt and above are invited to attend. It is suggested that all participants make a discretionary cash contribution to US Shorin Ryu.

September 2007 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday September 9, 2007 from 2 pm to 5pm at The East Coast Black Belt Academy on 161 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, NY 11953. Participants will celebrate the 70th birthday of Sensei Ferrara at the Doshi Kai.

February 2007 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday April 15, 2007 from 2 pm to 5pm at The East Coast Black Belt Academy on 161 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, NY 11953.

The event is open to both members and non-members of US Shorin Ryu.

Students ranked brownbelt and above are invited to attend. It is suggested that all participants make a discretionary cash contribution to US Shorin Ryu. If you wish to attend please RSVP via email to info@usshorinryu.com

On March 23-26 a trip is planned Dayton Ohio to train with Taba Sensei from Okiana. Please contact Karate USA Dojo Email karate usa1@aol.com for details.

The next Karate USA Tournament will be held Sunday
March 18th at St Josephs College. There will be a separate Kata division for Junior Black Belts 11 and under and 12 to 18 years plus adult Black Belt Kata 19 years and above..

All must Pre-Register before March 5th 2007
Please contact Karate USA Dojo Email karateusa1@aol.com
Telephone 631-988-4533

October 2006 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday January 14, 2007 from 2 pm to 5pm at The East Coast Black Belt Academy on 161 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, NY 11953.

The event is open to both members and non-members of US Shorin Ryu.

September 2006 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday September 17, 2006 from 2 pm to 5pm at the KarateUSA dojo in Patchogue NY.

The event is open to both members and non-members of US Shorin Ryu.Students ranked brownbelt and above are invited to attend. It is suggested that all participants make a discretionary cash contribution to US Shorin Ryu. If you wish to attend please RSVP via email to info@usshorinryu.com

June 2006 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday June 25, 2006 from 2 pm to 5pm at The East Coast Black Belt Academy on 161 Middle Country Road in Middle Island, NY 11953.

The event is open to both members and non-members of US Shorin Ryu.

April 2006 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday April 2, 2006 from 2 pm to 5pm in Patchogue NY.

Sensei Scott Ashley will attend and lead a segment of the event.

The event is open to both members and non-members of US Shorin Ryu.

January 2006- The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday January 15.

All Ueshiro- Ryu students ranked brownbelt and above are invited to attend. It is suggested that all participants make a discretionary cash contribution of $30 to US Shorin Ryu. If you wish to attend please RSVP via email to info@usshorinryu.com

November 2005 - The next US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday November 13, 2005 from 2 pm to 5pm in Patchogue NY.

All Ueshiro- Ryu students ranked brownbelt and above are invited to attend. It is suggested that all participants make a discretionary cash contribution to US Shorin Ryu. If you wish to attend please RSVP via email to info@usshorinryu.com

September 2005 - The eighth US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday September 11, 2005 at 2:30 pm.

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June 2005- The seventh US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday June 12, 2005 from 2 pm to 5pm.

February 2005 - The Sixth US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on February 27, 2005 - 2pm.

November 2004 - The Fifth US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday November 21, 2004 at 1pm.

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September 2004 - Sensei Ferrara is pleased to announce that two new Dojo located on Long Island , NY have joined the US Shorin Ryu association. Details on Zen Nippon Kempo and Excel Karate Academy can be found in the Affiliated Dojo section of usshorinryu.com

September 2004 - Sensei Maccarrone comments on the fourth Doshi kai :

Karate USA Dojo hosted the latest Doshi kai with instruction on kihon basic by Hanshi Ferrara with warmups recommended by Ueshiro Sensei. Yamani Bo and Tuifa kata was taught and reviewed with some application methods by Sensei Maccarrone to apply "osai" and "kazushi" to counter.

Yakusoku Kumite practice included control and takedown application "kote gaiashi" and principle to escapes by direction/force methods, also control of centerline to make application points useful without extra power. Formal kata was practiced with bunkai movements noted in previous applications. Nahanchi kata and "arch theory" was practiced together with ubuki breathing to extend ki (chi) and develop "iron shirt" protections.

Explanations of advanced three nahanchi practice was recommended to develop strength in ALL kata especially stances and proper posture. Eye and looking methods were shown as key to kata changes in directions. Several new members were accepted into US Shorin Ryu. Hanshi Ferrara was very pleased with the workout and the contributions by all that attended.

September 2004 - The fourth US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday September 19, 2004 from 2 pm to 5pm at the KarateUSA dojo in Patchogue NY.

May 2004 - Sensei Ferrara comments on third doshi kai.

First, I would like to congratulate Jeff Brooks on his promotion to 7^th Dan. We were all very happy to have Jeff as a member of the U.S. Shorin Ryu Karate Association. We know that he is eager to learn what we have to share with him and equally to share with us what knowledge he has acquired through his years of training. We learned a lot from his demonstration of Naihanchi and how the stance forms a roman arch on which the energy flows.

Sal Manardi introduced push hands, which we will be incorporating into our training.

Mr. Chris Lee brought samples of makiawara’s to show us. He will custom make them for anyone interested. I purchased one of the samples for my yard. Anyone interested should get in touch with Sensei Maccarone.

It was a small group, this time, but a very strong work out and a lot of knowledge was shared. The energy level was very high.

Hanchi Ferrara

May 2004 - Members of US Shorin Ryu will recognize the 2 year anniversary of the passing of Sensei Ueshiro on Saturday, May 9 at 4pm. Locust Valley Cemetery Locust Valley, New York. Located at the intersection of Ryefield Rd. and Bayville Avenue. Entrance Gate #3 and 4. After entering, make two rights and park in the cul-de-sac. Section 1E Plot #755.

April 2004 - The third US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday April 25, 2004 from 1:30 pm to 4pm at the KarateUSA dojo in Patchogue NY.

March 2004 - The second US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai was held on Long Island, NY on March 7, 2004. Over twenty senior blackbelt participants from various locations in the USA enjoyed a challenging workout and information sharing session.

The event concluded with Sensei Ferrara announcing the following promotions:

Terry Maccarone 8th dan
Arthur Drago 8th dan
Al Irizarry 5th dan
Shaun Wilson 3rd dan
Nestor Ramos 3rd dan

March 2004 - The second US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday March 7, 2004 from 1pm to 3pm at the KarateUSA dojo in Patchogue NY.

January 2004 - Tuesday 8pm January 27 any Shorin-ryu black belt may train at the KarateUSA dojo Patchogue NY. Please call 631-654-2999 for directions. No Fee. Everyone Welcome !!!!

October 2003 - Sensei Parker Shelton Matsubayashi-ryu Black Belt Student of Jim Wax and Robert Yarnall will visit the Karate USA Dojo in Patchogue on Long Island on Saturday October 18th from 12pm to 4pm. Shelton was USKA National Points Champion and Trias International Society President. Everyone is invited to attend and the matt Fee is $35. For more information Email Terry Maccarrone, Karate USA Dojo Patchogue, NY at KarateUSA1@aol.com

September 2003 - The first US Shorin Ryu Doshi Kai will be held on Sunday 9/14/03 from 1pm to 3pm at the following location:

South Nassau Women's Health Center

2750 Merrick Road, Bellmore New York

All Ueshiro- Ryu students ranked brownbelt and above are invited to attend free of charge. If you wish to attend please RSVP via email to info@usshorinryu.com

May 2003 - Members of US Shorin Ryu recognize the 1 year anniversary of the passing of Sensei Ueshiro - photos

October 2002 - Founder Ernest Ferrara is pleased to announce the formation of US Shorin Ryu. The objective of this progressive new organization is to promote the advancement of traditional Okinawan Ueshiro-Ha Karate-Do. Hanshi Ferrara has assembled some of the most distinguised and accomplished karatemen in America as founding members and will continue to add new constituents. Activities and information about the organization will be posted at www.usshorinryu.com

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