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By Manuel T. Neves, Jr., Hachidan Uechiryu KarateDo, Godan, Okinawan KobuDo Recently, I, along with my son, Jared and daughter, Juliana had an opportunity to visit Okinawa. The main purpose of our visit was to see Yoshiharu Arakaki, Kaicho (Chief) of the World Uechiryu KarateDo Syoubukai Federation. He was moving the hombu (head) dojo of the …
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A member of the “ Band of Brothers” died June 17, 2009. This article was written by Mark Pfiefer We’re hearing a lot today about big splashy memorial services. I want a nationwide memorial service for Darrell “Shifty” Powers. Shifty volunteered for the airborne in WWII and served with Easy Company of the 506th Parachute …
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George E. Mattson’s Eastern Arts’ Newsletter Archives Before going any further, please sign-up for future newsletter. The process is painless and fast. Oh yes, if you change your e-mail address, be sure to re-subscribe. You don’t want to miss a single issue. Subscribe to G.E.Mattson’s Newsletters Issue # Issue # Issue # …
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What a fantastic SummerFest! [View photos HERE] I’m getting quite a few e-mail from students and teachers who attended and all the reviews were extremely favorable. As one of Uechi-ryu’s “senior” citizens, (72 next month) I try to get involved in as many of the seminars as possible and whenever appropriate, will demonstrate one of …
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Testing Kids at SummerFest: I want to thank you Sensei George Mattson for allowing me to run my junior black belt test at this years’ summer camp. I must say this has been the high light of all my students’ martial art achievements. This is something my students will remember and cherish for the rest …
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Update from the Cape! Susan and I are enjoying a few days on Cape Cod prior to SummerFest. We arrived in Providence yesterday and was greeted with a nasty rain storm that covered most of New England. Not what we wanted to see with camp only a few days away. This morning (Wed) Bill Bauknecht, …
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Sensei David Lamb: “WOW! In spite of the rain, another invigorating SummerFest! Every year, you find a way to help us rekindle old friendships, initiate new ones, experiment with new techniques and ideasl . . . and have fun! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and learned at the same time. From Sanchin on the beach, to …
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SummerFest Special Newsletter You deserve to be with us at this year’s SummerFest! 24 – 25 – 26, 2009 July 16, 2009 – Vol. 3 Issue 24 Dear George, More really great seminars for this year’s SummerFest. . Robb Buckland, the founder of FEARS Ltd., is a veteran of over 30 years in the martial …
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Greetings, Here is the latest Newsletter regarding this year’s SummerFest: Susan informs me that the deadline for all applications sent by mail must be postmarked by July 15th. Faxed and email applications will be accepted until July 15th. We will not have access to mail, emails and faxes after that. All discounts end today! (July …
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SummerFest Updates. . . 7/15/2009: Good news! Joe Pomfret just called and he will be coming to SummerFest and will be teaching seminars in ground fighting. No question – Joe is the absolute best MMA teacher . . . anywhere! Be sure to bring an old Gi or shorts and a tshirt. You will love …
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