Uechi-ryu Martial Arts | Karate

May 25, 2009

You can navigate to our store by CLICKING HERE!

Once you are in the home page of the store, check out the items in the left frame. Click on the category or item listed there and you will be taken to that product’s section.

Select the individual item you wish to purchase or get more information on and click on the photograph or description (If there is no picture).

When you have made your selection, be sure to click any drop-down menue and chose any options for the product selected. Finally, click on “add to cart”. Once you are in your “shopping cart”, you can click “Continue Shopping” or “Check Out”.

When you have finished shopping and have clicked “Check Out”, you will be taken to the “Check Out” section where, if you are shopping here for the first time, you have the option of “Skip Sign-up” or to “Sign Up” in the right frame for a “Quick Check-out Account”. (Once you have signed up, the next time you shop, you can just fill out the short-form in the left frame.)

Be sure to fill all form items containing a * . Be sure to use an e-mail address that you will be keeping and be sure to write down the password you select.

Once your complete filling out the “quick check-out application” or elect to simply “skip sign-up”, you will automatically be taken to the final check-out form.

Fill out the form accurately and click “submit”.

Should you have any trouble with the process, send me an e-mail describing your problem.

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May 25 2009

Post to the Forums

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May 25, 2009

How Do I Post to the Forums?

must register for the forums. It is a different website from Uechi-ryu.com.

1.Go to top of page (of the forums) and click on “register”.

2.In the “registration agreement terms”, click “I agree to. . .” on bottom of page.

3.Fill out the registration form. (be sure to complete every entry with a “*”.

4.Click “Submit”

The registration form goes to me for approval.

5.You will get an “approval” notice at the e-mail address you registered at.

6.Go to the forums and “log-in”, using your user name and password that you used to register. Be sure to click the option to have your computer log you in automatically.

Once you are logged-in and you have read the various posts, we are hoping you will “jump-in” and introduce yourself to the readers.

More information:

Please Read Carefully:

To participate in the Forums, you must register and you must use your real name. Because a few very persistant “children-at-hearts” spend all their free time sending in bogus registrations, I simply delete all dumb “usernames” like “iamadummy” immediately! If, for some reason I deleted your legitimate registration, please send me an e-mail with your full name, address, phone number (which I check) and the username you will be registering. I will then be watching for it and will activate your username.

Thanks. — GEM

Section 1(The Archives) : Uechi-ryu Online Kyohon

This section consists of the “Best of the Best” posts and threads from all the active and retired forums since 1995. The four administrators who monitor and supervise the forums are in charge of selecting the “threads” and posts added to our archives.

Please read and understand our rules!

Introduction & Rules

Section 2: Community Discussions

Here are where the active discussions take place. Our rules are strictly enforced. Offending posts are deleted. Continued inappropriate behavior will result in banning.

These forums are the property of Eastern Arts. a 501-c-3 non profit corporation. The rules under which people are allowed to use these forums will be stictly enforced.

Section 3: Specialty Forums

As the name implies, this section will focus on areas with special appeal and with a smaller audience.

Section 4: Marketplace & Events

We encourage martial art dojo and seminar presenters to post their activities here. News of SummerFest will also be posted and of course, people looking for a teacher or dojo are also invited to post. Spammers please do not waste your time – your spam will be deleted.

Technical Assistance: Computer & Web

Our fourm posters include many people who are both familiar with computers and are willing to share their knowledge with our community. Our on-line learning center is for IUKF members. Monthly meetings and seminars on many subjects take place there.

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May 24 2009

Locate articles and writing articles

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May 24, 2009

I’ll try to locate some of the many hiding places for articles here. I’ll also walk you through the process of submitting articles for publication on the site.Of course you must be registered on the Uechi-ryu.com site in order to do this.

Locate the “MailBlog”. Here you can read interesting current mail and if you register (or are already registered) as a Google member, you can post comments on the various letters. Click Here!
Find recent articles written by martial artists. Just Click Here!
Find some early Title’s thesis. Just Click Here!

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May 24 2009

Find Information regarding I.U.K.F

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May 24, 2009

The general site location: Click Here!
The application can be found by Clicking Here!
Find articles on interesting IUKF members. Just Click Here!
Find out what I need to do for my black belt promotions. Just Click Here!

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May 19 2009

Update. . .

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Newsflash

May 19, 2009

Wow!!!! SummerFest is in Sight!

Time to fill out those applications and get them back to me. This should be a great year. . . quite a few people have been contacting me, saying that they couldn’t find the camp application anywhere. Well, the reason for that was Sue didn’t get the final prices from the Maritime Academy until yesterday. Because many participants don’t eat all their meals at the academy, we have created new price categories to including different meal options. You can still buy your meals at the cafeteria should you change your mind and decide to eat there.

Please print out the application HERE and be sure to make up copies for your friends and class mates. You can either mail it in (be sure it gets to us before the deadline) or Fax it to us.

Just when I had my primary computer working very well, the darn thing crashed and the operating system was destroyed. Couldn’t even boot it with the original system CD. Hired a techi to fix it and after an hour of essentially doing what I had done, reported that I would have to buy a new computer. Naturally, the computer was 3 months over the warranty period!

I’m also having trouble with the website. Not sure what is going on, but I’m having trouble posting some articles. Hope this one makes it. Oh yes, I haven’t been able to modify John Felipes article and he sent in a really neat video clip URL the local TV station shot of his demonstration and open house. It can be loaded by clicking HERE.

If you have tried to contact me by e-mail, please be patient and I’ll eventually get back to you. Nearly 100% of my time is being devoted to the reconstruction of my computer files and programs.

Best,

George Mattson

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May 17 2009

Canadian Uechi-ryu

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The Uechi Community

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May 17, 2009

Canada Uechi-ryu Update. . .

Aidan winimer I just wanted to let you know that Uechi-Ryu katas are starting to make there mark at regional tournaments. My son Aidan is now the 2009 Atlantic kata champion in 12 to 13 yrs old blue to brown belt.

On May 9th Aidan competed in the Atlantic Karate championships in Charlottetown PEI. The best karateka in kata and kumite were in attendance from all four Atlantic provinces.

It has been a lot of hard work and answering a lot of questions from other styles but we are now starting to be understood.

Victor Swinimer

Bridgewater Uechi-Ryu Karate Do’

Nova Scotia

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May 15 2009

John Felipe dojo expansion

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Newsflash

May 15, 2009

John Felipe Open House George Mattson Sensei,

I am sure that you will be happy to hear that John Felipe had a very wonderful and well attended celebration for his dojo’s 15th anniversary and opening of the addition to his dojo today. His dojo expansion has basically doubled the size of his already large dojo in Pittsberg, California.

The celebration started with a prayer by his pastor, followed by speeches from representatives of the City Council and the local Chamber of Commerce, and followed with my presentation on behalf of IUKF and you to John your congratulatory certificate. The ceremony then followed with demonstration by John’s fantastic Demo Teams. The exhibitions by the Demo Teams are just absolutely impressive. They must have practiced hours upon hours to be able to perform at that caliber. The afternoon followed with seminars on advanced Brazilian Jujisu, knife fighting and karate-gymnastic. All and all it was a very successful and impressive ceremony. We are definitely very prouid of John’s accomplishment and wish him further success.

I am attaching a few pictures of the celebration and the dojo.

Take care.

Henry Thom
http://sites.google.com/site/henrythomselfdefenseandkarate/

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May 15 2009

Outstanding Citizen Award!

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Newsflash

May 15, 2009

Town of Atkinson Recognizes
Martial Arts Instructor

Recently Sensei Buzz Durkin was recognized for his contribution to the community and received an “Outstanding Citizen Award” from the town of Atkinson, NH. The award was presented by the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen prior to their regular meeting and was televised to the local community as well. Sensei Durkin was recognized for the numerous community service events and fund raising activities his school has conducted through the years.

A unique plaque was also awarded to Sensei Durkin by the Town of Atkinson acknowledging his promotion to ninth degree black belt.

Pictured above: Selectman Bill Friel, Chairman of the Board of Selectman
Paul Sullivan, Sensei Durkin and Selectman Fred Childs.

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May 10 2009

Harry Benfield Dies!

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Memorial Site

May 10, 2009

Dear George

Apologies for being the bearer of bad news but Harry died, last month, after a long term illness stretching over 5 years known as Pick’s disease (a severe form of alzheimers).

Before that he spent the last 15 years teaching with a small group of loyal students with which he continued to train in a very traditional style but also innovated many techniques within a conditioning routine that we nicknamed ‘Benny ryu’.

Unfortunately, he stopped teaching about 7 years ago after the dojo was demolished but the signs of the illness were there and he had no motivation to look for another dojo.

If you wish to send a card to his wife then she can be contacted at:

Barbara Benfield
14 Rothbury Road
Liverpool
L14 4AL
England

I’m sure she would appreciate it. If I cna be of any further help please don’t hesitate to ask.

John Murphy

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May 10 2009

BJJY Summer Camp in Calif

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Seminars

May 10, 2009

August 14-16, 2009

Canyon Country [Santa Clarita], CA [30 miles north of Los Angeles]

If you do ju-jitsu, this camp is a MUST! This is your opportunity to personally train with Prof. Kirby [and other top black belts] to improve your knowledge of Budoshin Jujitsu. This training camp is sponsored by the Budoshin Ju-Jitsu Dojo, Inc. and the American Ju-Jitsu Association. Testing is available on Sunday for those who prequalify.

Camp Schedule: August 14-16, 2009: [topics & instructors subject to change. *=black belt promo req.]

Day	Time	Topic
Friday	9-10:25am	Seminar A: Location, Location, Location: Manage Your Attacker — Kirby
	10:35-12pm	Seminar B: Multiple Technique Flow* — Prof. George Kirby
	12-1pm	Lunch [on your own]
	1-2:30pm	Seminar C: Applying Empty Hand Tech to Weapons* — Prof. George Kirby
	2:40-4pm	Seminar D: Distance & Timing – Sensei Chris Hendricks
	evening	Vincenzo’s [pizza] or other similar venue
Saturday	9-10:25am	Seminar E: Legal “Stealth” Weapons* — Prof. George Kirby
	10:35-12pm	Seminar F: Nage Footwork: Jujitsu vs Judo: Sensei Marc Tucker [5^th dan]
	12-1pm	Lunch [on your own]
	1-2:30pm	Seminar G: Submissions/GroundWork Part 1* — Sensei Mark Jordan
	2:40-4pm	Seminar H: Submissions/GroundWork Part 2* — Sensei Mark Jordan
	evening	on your own or something might get planned
Sunday	9-10:10:15am	Seminar I: Cane Techniques – Sensei Tony Damigo
	10:15- 12:15pm	Testing: Chris Hendricks [for 5^th dan] & Tony Damigo [for 4^th dan] tentative or Seminar J [if no testing]: Multiple Attackers – Sensei Steven Castorena
	2-4pm	Lunch & promotions at a local restaurant

Seminar Location:
North Oaks Park Community Room, 27824 N. Camp Plenty Rd. Canyon Country, CA 91351. Although MapQuest can give you good general directions, it will not direct you to the park entrance which is on Nadal Rd., just after Canyon High School. There’s an accurate map in the complete registration packet at www.budoshin.com/seminars.htm .

Things your family can do in Santa Clarita while you’re at “camp”:

Within 5-20 minute drive: Six Flags Magic Mountain & Hurricane Harbor, great golf courses, Valencia Town Center Mall, Mountasia [arcade games, rides, roller skating], Ice Station [ice skating], Mentryville.

Within 30-75 minute drive: major studio tours, Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, Disneyland, Pacific Ocean [Ventura/Oxnard], Ojai, lakes & fishing

FOR A COMPLETE REGISTRATION PACKET GO TO www.budoshin.com/seminars.htm

Registration Info

To Preregister up through 8/5/09:
[1] Download a complete registration packet at www.budoshin.com/seminars.htm , including the Participant Agreement.
[2] Mail your registration form to Budoshin Jujitsu Dojo, Inc., P.O. Box 801854, Santa Clarita, CA 91380
[3] Pay for camp in 1 of 3 ways:
a] mail a check for full amount [made out to “Budoshin Ju-jitsu Dojo, Inc.”, & your preregistration [sent

to above address]. Checks MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10AM ON August 5, 2009!

b] To use PayPal go to the Budoshin Jujitsu Store at www.budoshin.com/eventreg.htm & bring the Participant Release & the Registration Fee form with you to camp.

To register after 8/5/09 use PayPal, mail, or register at the door [call or e-mail if space available –

space usually is] & pay by cash, check at the door. All registration materials available at the door.
[4] ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS AFTER 8/1/09!

Registration Fees:

Days & Times:	Package includes:	Pre-registration fees for BJJY members if paid by 8/5/09	Pre-registration fees for non-BJJY members if paid by 8/5/09	Registration fees after 8/5/09 or at the door
Fri-Sun [all 3-days]	training, pizza Fri night & Sunday luncheon	$170*^	$180*^	$190*^°
Fri-Sun	training only [no meals]	$115	$125	$140°
Any 2 days	training only [no meals]	$85	$95	$110°
Fri or Sat [one day only]	training only	$45	$50	$60°
Friday Eve Pizza dinner [You pay for alcoholic beverages]	if ordered separately	$22*^	$25*^	$28*^°
Sunday luncheon [You pay for alcoholic beverages]	if ordered separately	$32*^	$35*^	$40*^
T-shirt if available [incl. CA sales tax]	t-shirt	$14*ⁿ	$15*ⁿ	$18*ⁿ
*includes 9.25% CA sales tax on meals & t-shirts ^Includes 15+% tip on meals		ⁿ XXL add $1 XXL + tall add $2	° group discounts for 2 or more from same dojo if there’s space. Please email Sensei Kirby at senseigk@budoshin.com

Where to stay in Santa Clarita:

Some of the places listed below are very nice & others are very “inexpensive”. Also, check out www.priceline.com , www.travelocity.com, & www.expedia.com [plus other travel sites] for additional places to stay, prices & booking information.

Best Western Valencia 800 528-1234 661 255-0555          Comfort Suites  800 228-5150 661 254-7700
Extended Stay America 800 398-7829 661 255-1044          Fairfield Inn by Marriott 661 290-2828
Hampton Inn 661 253-2400            Hilton Garden Inn  800 445-8667 661 254-8800 [closest to Magic Mountain]
Holiday Inn Express  661 284-2101          Hyatt Valencia [best location] 800 233-1234 661 799-1234
Marriott Residence Inn 800 331-3131 661 290-2800          **Super 8 Motel   661 252-1722

**Travelodge 661 252-1716

**Closest to North Oaks Park but furthest from anything else in Santa Clarita [both on Sierra Hwy]

If you’re flying into southern California, Burbank [Bob Hope] Airport is a lot closer and saner than LAX.

For up to date information, registration materials & maps go online to www.budoshin.com/seminars.htm

FOR A COMPLETE REGISTRATION PACKET GO TO www.budoshin.com/seminars.htm

July 18,’09: AJA National Convention in Towson, MD. Contact AJA President Dennis McCurdy .

Aug 14-16,’09: BJJY Summer Camp [1-3 days], North Oaks Park, Santa Clarita, CA Contact George Kirby

Mid Oct,’09: Camp Budoshin 2009, So. Calif. Contact George Kirby

Check out www.americanjujitsuassociation.org for AJA Calendar of Events

Most respectfully, George Kirby