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by George Mattson

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Kanchin Kata

Sensei Bill Glasheen performs Kanchin kata.

©2007 Bill Glasheen – Used with permission.


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Dan Kumite Takedown

Sensei George E. Mattson demonstrates and explains in detail the takedown in Dan Kumite. He also demonstrates a variation of it.

©2003 George E. Mattson – Used with permission.


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Live Kumite

Three clips (edited into one) showing the dynamic potential of Uechi drills such as Kyu kumite, when practiced in a realistic manner.

©2003 George E. Mattson – Used with permission.


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“In Your Face” Sanchin

“Helpers” trying to put as much stress on the perfomer as possible without actually disrupting movements or pushing the person off balance. Very effective way to test your kata, build confidence and test mental toughness.

©2003 George E. Mattson – Used with permission.


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KUMITE

Dan Test controlled sparring emphasizing technique over smash and bash fighting.

©2002 Anthony Licalzi – Used with permission.


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Dan Kumite

Performed at normal speed and then in slow in motion.

©2002 George E. Mattson – Used with permission.


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1993 All Okinawan Karate Championships

Uechi Ryu Kata including Sanchin are demonstrated. Also some board breaking during the 1993 Okinawan championships.

©1993, 2002 G. Breyette – UechiRyu Zankai – Used with permission.


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1992 All Okinawan Karate Championships

Group kata of Kanshiwa, Seichin, and Seiryu. An Individual kata of Sanseiryu.

©1992, 2002 G. Breyette – UechiRyu Zankai – Used with permission.


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Demonstration of Uechi Conditioning

Board & bat breaking and bashing with chins, arms, and toes.

©1991, 2002 G. Breyette – UechiRyu Zankai – Used with permission.


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Sparring Tips

Sensei George E. Mattson instructs on some sparring drills.

©2002 George E. Mattson – Used with permission.


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Suprise Attack

Sensei’s Bill Glasheen and Justin Testa – Suprise attack drill using scenerio 1 from kyu kumite.

©2001 George E. Mattson – Used with permission.


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Uechi Push Hands

George E. Mattson and Bill Glasheen demonstrate “live hands” and finally, touching hands during the drill to help students get the “feel” for using both hands and their bodies.

©2001 George E. Mattson – Used with permission.


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Shoot Demo

Uechi/BJJ stylist & NHB Champion Joe Pomfret along with Uechi stylists Gary Khoury and Steven White, give a shoot demonstration.

©2001 Allen Moulton – Used with permission.


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Dan Kumite Demo

Fidele Cacia and Vladimir Fookson demonstrate Dan Kumite at the New England Open featuring the Uechi-Ryu Grand Championships.


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Uechi Ryu A Level Mens Fighting Grand Championships

Gary Khoury vs. Bobby Spoon


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Shodan Pretest

Sensei Mattson, through the use of videotape, critiques the techniques of a shodan candidate.


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Kotikitae

This clip is a small demonstration of arm and leg conditioning.

©2000 Anthony Licalzi – Used with permission.


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Kyu Kumite

Sensei Mattson demonstrates Kyu Kumite. This clip is from VidMag 18-B. This is an outstanding 2 hour video tape covering the basics of Uechi Ryu Karate.


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Kumite

Kumite during a Uechi Dan Test. This is the free sparring portion of the dan test.

©2000 Anthony Licalzi – Used with permission.


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Dan Kumite

Dan Kumite during a Uechi Dan Test.

©2000 Anthony Licalzi – Used with permission.


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Uechi Techniques

Short clip of some Uechi Techniques.

©2000 Anthony Licalzi – Used with permission.


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Clips Collection

A small collection of clips that were uploaded to the Uechi-ryu.Com FTP