Jun 29 2012
Three Conflicts: Three treasures David Mott Cold Mountain Dojo Probably most, if not all, of us have heard that Sanchin Kata translates as Three Conflicts. And we have certainly heard that “all is in Sanchin”, as though the key to unlocking the mysteries of Uechi-ryu is simply in practicing that very basic but all inclusive …
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Jun 09 2012
I don’t know about you, but my e-mail in-box is overflowing with junk messages every morning. No matter what programming trick I create or anti-spam program I buy, the “spammers” always prevail and somehow end up in my “in” box. Although a hundred or so junk e-mail get through every day, my anti-spam systems get …
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Apr 26 2012
David Michael Ferruolo Life Success A Practical Guide for Making Your Dreams Reality Excellence is achieved through Hard work and determination… When David Ferruolo sent me his soon-to-be published manuscript to review, I was more than happy to oblige. After all, David is a former Navy SEAL, successful businessman and most importantly, a Uechi-ryu black …
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Apr 02 2012
View highlights of the Florida FireDragon Fitness Challenge HERE. Everyone had a great time. . . especially the competitors. The Florida FireDragon Fitness Challenge was held in Mount Dora, Florida on Saturday, March 31st and everyone in attendance thought this was going to become an important program for children and adults of all ages.
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Mar 31 2012
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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Mar 30 2012
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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Oct 12 2011
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty …
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Sep 28 2011
We’re having our third tournament in this year’s “Uechiryu Karate Championship Series” on Sunday, October 2, 2011. It’s being held at the JunglePlex in Plymouth. I hope you’ll attend and see it as a positive ingredient in your development as a well rounded martial artist. Let me share with you something I learned many years ago. There’s primarily …
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Jun 12 2011
. . .I publish a number of free newsletters during the month, mostly relating to martial arts generally and quite a lot of issues involving the uechi-ryu community. Should you like to receive an occasional “from the gut” communications from me, click the “Subscribe” link. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Thanks, George
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Mar 06 2011
Suggestions for Generating Power in Uechi-ryu Understand the nature of force: Li is muscular and is observable as effort. Chi is a metaphor for our naturally occurring and flowing energy. Jin is the expression of power which is the result of optimal channeling of chi, by direction of the will. Visualize, and it will happen, …
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