This is a link to my Dojo in Largo Florida where I have been training since 2/14/1996 Currently I am a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Uechi Ryu Karate do. I tested for my 3rd degree in May of 2007 and this fabulous forum of people sent me the flowers I am smelling in my Avatar pic.!
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Chinese Energetic Medicine by Grace
I love the unity I have with my karate brothers and sisters from all over the world! It is why I love being involved in tournaments, to be able to meet wonderful, loving, and dedicated people.
This is a link for more information concerning the Uechi Ryu World cup for Peace.
In Argentina in August of 2005 I took home 2 Gold medals for Kata in my style; Uechi Ryu Okinawan Karate. This youtube link is me sparring in Argentina for the Uechi Ryu World Cup for Peace. I am wearing a blue vest on my chest with a loose pony tail at the top of my head. I am in a few scenes close to the end of this youtube video. I am sparring with Master Gondra's Daughter Maria Gondra who at the time was a 3rd Degree Black Belt. I am trying to tag her with a front kick, then side kick!
Grace Sparring in Argentina!
In Canada in July of 2007 I was able to bring home 2 Silver medals and One Bronze for Sparring and Kata. I was elated as there were more women involved this time and the competition was much more intense! I hope to post pics soon.
In Orlando Florida in October of 2007, I competed in Disney's Wide World of Sports Old Style Karate Tournament. I was in 6 divisions, and I brought back to my Karate school 3 Gold medals, 1 Silver medal, and 2 Bronze Medals for Kata and Sparring. I hope to have some pics for this soon too.
I am very excited that My School will be hosting the 2009 Uechi Ryu World Cup for Peace! We are looking forward to everyone from all over the world enjoying the Florida sunshine training hard, and HAVING FUN!! 
Here is a demonstration of my style of Karate by Master Shinjo and his Son. It is the Kata Sanchin which is a Kata that strengthens the whole physique. I have personally trained with Master Shinjo Many times now, and trained last with Master Shinjo in the summer of 2007 in Austin Texas, for our yearly Karate KoshuKai Workshop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWfXX5aQhjc
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