George Mattson
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by Mark J. Brelsford I would like to share with all the folks out there some of my reflections on spending New Years on Okinawa with Master Uechi. Master Uechi, as it is well know, was an extremely kind and gentle human being in many aspects. One thing that I will always treasure is the …
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I wrote the following, in response to many CyberDojo articles being submitted about the “modern” dojo and “modern” training methods. Much of the discussion included lots of training that had very little to do with karate. Some of the participants asked about training on Okinawa, especially as karate was practiced many years ago. My statements …
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by Johnson, Bill Hi all, I guess this thread illustrates one of the significant differences between budo and sport. In sport karate, one is defeating an opponent. In budo, one is defeating the self. Minamoto Musashi points out that the warrior must learn to keep the mind calm and focused, not afflicted by external distractions. …
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by Lisa DiOrio Being thirtysomething and a working mother of two, I don’t devote much time to personal activities. But last summer, coerced by my husband, I put aside two nights a week to join him in a karate class. Since my experience with karate had previously consisted exclusively of “The Karate Kid” and B-grade …
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by Jacqueline S. Blackburn, Nidan Hello, my name is Jacqueline Suzanne Blackburn and I am currently a 39 year old female Uechi Ryu Practitioner. I was asked to write a few words of what it was like to be a woman and train in Uechi Ryu. At the 1995 Tiger, Crane and Dragon Summer camp, …
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by Ron Klein Introduction and Background Kobudo has been an integral part of the instruction offered at the Uechi-Ryu (NAC/SOKE) dojo in Michigan for several decades. Kobudo kata and kata applications have been introduced from various Okinawan martial arts systems by different individuals. Recognition of proficiency has been demonstrated through invitation of NAC instructors to …
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by Jacqueline S. Blackburn Senseis have a responsibility in their position as a teacher of Uechi Ryu. The higher the rank, the greater the expectation of a junior student of that Sensei. A Uechi Ryu Sensei must display all the skills they have learned which includes the internal, moral, and spiritual aspect as well as …
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From: Dave Hunt on behalf of Sensei Mattson Re: NAC Referee Certification Sensei Mattson asked if I would contact all of you regarding referee certification. He would like to have your ideas and feelings towards the implementation of an official referee program. It would likely involve regular clinics in Nova Scotia to acheive referee status …
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Teaching Martial Arts at the College and University Level by Joan Neide, Ed.D. Department of Health and Physical Education California State University, Sacramento Teaching the martial arts at the university and college level can be a very rewarding experience. The majority of students are eager, excited to try new things, and even though not all …
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by Joan Neide, Ed.D. Department of Health and Physical Education California State University, Sacramento Course: P.E. 032 Uechi-ryu Karate 1. Plan lessons using a standard format. Objectives should be written in the psychomotor, affective, and/or cognitive domain. Activities or tasks must match objectives. 2. Establish a safe environment; have students participate in a safe environment. …
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