Mar 13 2013
Note: May workout changed to Saturday, May 11th! March 9th, the “HUT” hosted a regional workout lead by Sensei Paul Giella and Sensei Vinny Christiano. This was a classical workout conducted by 2 “down to earth old time instructors” with a lot of skills and teaching experience. The workout was invigorating and intense. We covered …
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May 23 2012
FOLLOW-UP. . . 6-5-2012 Mattson sensei,we closed the Bid on the Book.It went for 1,500.Sensei Larry Isaac Kenpo Karate from North Carolina purchased it.Thank you again for your kind response and support. John Bartusevics
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Apr 01 2012
For all, if you think any can help – do we have a voice…? ~~~~~ Do you have friends, loved ones, family, or a sensei on Okinawa? Do you enjoy visiting Okinawa for travel, training, testing, competition? While here, do you enjoy Okinawan food and drink? Do you love the Okinawan children, and watching them …
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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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Oct 13 2011
In case you didn’t see this issue of Masters’ Magazine, check out George Mattson’s interview on http://issuu.com/gmattson . Masters Magazine is one of the few publications that focus on traditional martial arts. It is published quarterly along with a book of favorite interviews, selected by the editor. Check out the scanned copy of the original 1983 …
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Sep 24 2011
Congratulations!! On September 18th, 2011, Victor Swinimer from the Bridgewater Uechi Ryu dojo, passed his Kumite test and was promoted to “National Kumite Judge B”. Victor has worked very hard to achieve this and deserves much recognition. Please congratulate him on his accomplishment. The clinic was a stunning success with about 40 participants from all …
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Aug 17 2011
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM IUKF A NEW EVENT WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE 2012 SUMMER FEST: SYNCHRONIZED KATA COMPETITION In an effort to allow our Uechi members the opportunity to display their technique and form, IUKF will sponsor this competition to any Uechi-Ryu dojo, or related Uechi-Ryu family of styles, to compete in this event. IUKF …
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May 08 2011
Professional Titles in Uechi-ryu Karate Editors Note: The titles used in martial arts vary according to the different associations. When I tested for my Renshi, this examination took place at the Chairman of the Okinawa Karate Federation’s dojo following my 6th degree black belt test. Upon successfully passing this examination and test, I was allowed …
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Dec 07 2010
I’ve been working very hard reworking the hundreds of archived films in my library. Since many of the films are of the seniors in Uechi-ryu, I’ve decided to start a series called the “Masters of Uechi-ryu”. In checking the many videos, I came across a really fascinating one and a half hour film taken in …
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Dec 03 2010
Click on the “Pictures” gallery in the top frame and check out the latest video clips I’ve uploaded on WinterFest 1985, which was conducted on Okinawa. The first clips were taken during the training sessions and the last were of the All Okinawa Karate Championships. I put the tour together and over 100 participants came …
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