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Hello Sensei Mattson I wanted to update you on the Canadian National Karate Championships and how well I did as a Official. First the tournament was a huge success. The venue was held in Richmond BC from March16-18 at the Olympic Oval which is an amazing building. There was about 350 of the top Kumite …
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George, Greetings hope this finds you well and in the best of health. When you get a chance please share this link with everyone – http://www.ei8t.com/m/p/bNjPP9G9WWF It is the information on the new CORE Certification on US Fighitng Systems and how we are introducing to the martial arts schools. FInally we are all set to …
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S. Henry Cho passes. Sadly, it must be announced that another long-time friend of mine is no longer with us. Sihak Henry Cho, a pioneer of Korean Karate on the East Coast, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Many of my senior students will remember Henry, who attended all of my tournaments, with many …
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At this year’s JLFS Annual Research Conference, the executive board passed a resolution to create National Joe Lewis Day. This initiative gives martial arts schools an opportunity to honor Joe Lewis on his birthday-week, with either a Kick-a-thon or Spar-a-thon fundraiser. Mr. Lewis’ birthday is March 7th and Joe Lewis Day is set for the …
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2012 FireDragon Challenge Mission Statement: The FireDragon Challenge was conceived by George E. Mattson in 2001 as a way to motivate karate students and teachers to test their physical potential with a challenging set of exercises that measures their martial art potential. Mattson asked Dr. William Glasheen, a scientist and martial art teacher, to design …
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Don’t forget Sunday’s WinterFest Webinar – 8PM – 9PM The purpose for this get-together is to discuss the class schedule for this year’s webinar. We have a great group of senior instructors participating and I want to hear what everyone has to say about how we should schedule the seminars. This may be the first …
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2013 Uechi-ryu WinterFest March ?? 2012 Note: (we are working on the dates) Friday & Saturday- Event will be held indoors at the “Park” Building (see picture) on corner of Donnelley and 5th Ave. Click Here for map from Orlando Airport Schedule: Thu, , 9AM: – “Warrior Golf Tournament” 18 holes of Championship golf. I …
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Hello all Directly following the AGM on March 3rd we will be hosting the first OURA workout of the year. It will be from 1PM to 3PM with a short break after the fist hour. The first hour will be for all ages and ranks with the second hour being for adult or advanced juniors. …
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This seminar will cover: * Knife vs. unarmed attackers * Knife vs. stick attackers * Knife vs. knife attackers * Knife vs. dealing with gun threats * Knife grappling and knife takedowns * Countering the ambush * Standing and ground knife problems * Special sessions on Filipino knife * Knife skill and flow exercises * …
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