George E. Mattson Classes:
Mount Dora Community Center: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-7PM
Mattson Academy “Virtual” Dojo program.
Private Lessons: Call 321-273-0409
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Jul 30 2008
SummerFest “Grab Bag”
SummerFest “Grab Bag”!
Many Thanks to David Berndt, , this year’s SummerFest “Grab Bag” Sponsor.
David came up with the idea of creating a gift bag for all participants of SummerFest and filling it with neat gifts from various martial art merchants and sponsors.
We won’t have time to implement the program this year, but it certainly sounds like a great idea and one that will be appreciated by our participants.
If anyone reading this wants to participate in this program, please contact me ASAP. We will be limiting the “grab bags” to the first 250 who register.
Susan asked me to notify all participants to pick up their “Grab Bag” along with their T-shirts (A ticket will be in your registration packet and should be picked up at the Welcome Center located next to the dining room)
Note: The Masters’ Ceremony will be held Saturday evening in the auditorium. The room will only hold 200 people. Guests (senior instructors) and ticket holders will be admitted first. If you currently don’t have tickets or haven’t yet registered, you may not be able to get into the auditorium.
We have lots of room still on the field for people who wish to participate in seminars, discussion sessions “under the tent” and eveing parties at the Spinniker Lounge. You may register when you arrive at the Welcome Center. Admission per day is $150, cash only.
The next time you visit Florida, be sure to work out with George and David in our Mount Dora dojo. Also, be sure to spend a day sight seeing in downtown Mount Dora and drop in to say hello to David at the Mount Dora Estate Jewelry Company:
At Mount Dora Estate Jewelry Company we are proud to carry beautiful lines of fine jewelry in our store and, in addition, find it a pleasure to offer the following services: Private Consultations, Confidential Liquidation, Consignment Services, Watch & Jewelry Repairs, Insurance and Estate Appraisals.
Owned and operated by David Berndt, G.G., C.G., Mount Dora Estate Jewelry Company boasts a complete Gemological Identification Lab on-site. David is a GIA Graduate Gemologist, American Gem Society Certified Gemologist and Lake County’s ONLY Certified Gemologist with over 30 years experience in his field.
International Clientele
Mount Dora Estate Jewelry, Lake County’s full service jeweler, is also popular with an international shopper. Now part of the Internet Global Marketplace, our Clients shop with us from far away as Russia, Japan, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Australia, France and Austria, to name a few.
Appraisal services are available for insurance coverage or estate appraisal. David’s appraisals accurately represent each item with reference to age, condition, and gemological details.
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Jul 27 2008
SummerFest Uniforms
LATE BREAKING SUMMERFEST NEWS!Joe Lauzon found out he has a PR commitment this weekend and can’t make SummerFest. Joe Pomfret will be with us on Saturday morning. Sunday’s schedule will remain the same as posted on the SummerFest site. GEM
Joe Lauzon (16-4) will return to action against Kyle Bradley (13-5) in a lightweight tilt at UFC Fight Night 15 at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 17.
Joe Pomfret just called me and suggested the he and Joe Lauzon run a big “Ground Fighting” seminar on Sunday morning from 9:30AM – Noon! Because Saturday has so many seminars, Joe though that having his seminar on Sunday might attract a few more participants to stay over and perhaps might create an incentive to get a few people who weren’t able to attend on Friday and Saturday to join our gang for a little bit of “realism” and warrior “mindset”! Instead of talking about it, why not come on down and actually “do it”!
Sunday has traditionally been a slow day and this is a shame – This year we are going to complete the perfect SummerFest with a seminar by two of countries great fighters. . . one a UFC star! It doesn’t get any better than that. . .
Daytrippers welcome. Beside the ground fighting seminars Sunday, there will be a number of other classes available. So get off your computer, talking about how you will deal with stress and violence. . . come on down and actually do it!!!! Who knows, you might like it!
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Jul 24 2008
2008 Firedragon Test
The FireDragon Honor Role
2008:
Will your name be on this year’s honor role?
Will your name be on this year’s honor role?
Stephen Perry flying during his long-jump last year!
The Test:
Stage 1: Maximum push-ups that can be done in a minute. These will be flat-handed pushups, with elbows rubbing against the body (sort of like karate fist pushups). I’m still debating on whether or not to ask for fist pushups. Right now I think not, but opinions welcome here.
Quickly go to stage 2.
Stage 2: Maximum pull-ups that can be done in a minute. (This is the one I want to do a little more research on). You get one shot here. Once your feet touch the ground, you are done.
Quickly go to stage 3:
Stage 3: Maximum sit-ups that can be done in a minute. These will be bent-knee situps with a partner holding your feet.
Quickly go to stage 4:
Stage 4: You get one minute to do 2 tries at a standing broad jump. Your best effort is your score.
Quickly go to stage 5:
Stage 5 : Maximum number of “squats” that can be done in a minute. A squat is to be done down to thigh-parallel, and then stand completely up. Any squat that doesn’t go down that far, or goes all the way down does not count. Judge will stop you if form gets unacceptable.
Quickly go to stage 6:
Stage 6: A one-mile run.
Congratulations to all who participated in this extreme test of physical fitness and endurance.
George E. Mattson
Bill Glasheen
ps. a Firedragon lapel pin and jacket crest are awarded all who pass the test.
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Jul 14 2008
SummerFest Presenters
IMPORTANT!!!
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO RECEIVE A FREE SUMMERFEST T-SHIRT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION!
New Presenters at this year’s SummerFest. . .
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO RECEIVE A FREE SUMMERFEST T-SHIRT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION!
Also – Only a few more days to have food included with your registration. After the 23rd, Susan must submit a final food tally – so don’t delay – get your registration in today!!! After the 23rd, all late registered participants will have to purchase their food at the door.
New Presenters at this year’s SummerFest. . .
Robb Buckland and Dr. Ian Marshall
FEARS Ltd. "Art Meets Reality"
Fear has the power to control you.
Distort your senses…
immobilize you
when you most need to act.
when you most need to act.
What do you fear?
Are you terrified of assault… abused… a violent, drug crazed attacker?
Criminals thrive on fear… they choose their victims by watching for weakness and vulnerability… they know you will hesitate. Criminals prey on hesitation and compliance… criminals don’t wait for you to be ready and they don’t fight fair… you deserve to be prepared. Confront reality… Master your fears… build the confidence to do what is necessary, before you become a victim.
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Jul 04 2008
Lee Iacocca
Remember Lee Iacocca, the man who rescued Chrysler Corporation from its death throes?
He is now 82 years old and has a new book; Where Have All The Leaders Gone,some excerpts Lee Iacocca Says:“Am I the only guy in this country who’s fed up with what’s happening?
Where the hell is our outrage? We should be screaming bloody murder.
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Jun 28 2008
Rare book sale
Books for your collection!
Get them while the publisher still has them.
Each of these books are selling on Amazon and E-bay for big bucks. . . and that is for used copies!
This package contains brand new, uncirculated books still in their original shrink wrap. George Mattson has signed The Black Belt Test Guide", which makes it even more valuable and collectible.
These books will not be re-printed and the publisher has very few left, so get your set today. Click here to order you valuable books today!
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Jun 22 2008
Rory Miller’s Meditations on Violence
Rory’s new book is receiving lots of positive reviews from the Uechi-ryu community and the accolades are well deserved.
You can order it now by clicking on the photo of the book. G.E.M.
Meditations on Violence
A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real-World Violence.
A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real-World Violence.
Experienced martial artist and veteran correction officer Sgt. Rory Miller distills what he has learned from jailhouse brawls, tactical operations and ambushes to explore the differences between martial arts and the subject martial arts were designed to deal with: Violence.
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May 28 2008
Darin Yee Interview
Check out google – Type “karate” Would you believe our site is on the 2nd page!!!!
Workout at the “Hut”:
Hi, Sensei,
Carlos Ciriza has arrived in Boston and will be teaching the class at the Hut this Saturday, 6/21, from 9:30 to 11:30. Would you mind posting a notice? Thanks.
Paul
SummerFest 2008 – You don’t want to miss this one!!!!
Wow. . . . Click on the photo!
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6-11-2008: SummerFest Update – Dorm rooms for Thursday night are filling-up. (Other programs end Fri morning and we can only occupy one building Thursday) No problem with Friday & Saturday night lodging in the Maritime Academy dorms. If you are planning to stay “off campus,” make your reservations early. August is the “high” season on the Cape and lodging will be very scarce.
Presenters: Please contact me ASAP regarding what your seminar(s) will consist of and please include a photograph for our program guide.
Everyone: Please remember that Susan will not have extra meal tickets to give out. The caterers have a new meal policy and we have a July 23rd deadline to give them our numbers.. If you register after this time, you must purchase your meals at the dining room entrance.
Whoops!
I was reminded by friends this afternoon, when I checked my email – This is June, Not July! SummerFest discount is good until JULY 3rd! Sorry about that.
Get those applications in early anyways please. . . Thanks George & Susan.
“Memories”
I still receive nearly 50 email a day from martial artists, past and present. I used to post some of them to the “MailBag”, but lack of time prevents me from keeping up this activity. I’m in the process of posting a few of my favorite email in the new ”MailBag” (top table of contents), so check it out from time to time. I promise to post some of the best e-mail there every week.
Susan reminds me that the deadline for receiving the SummerFest “early registration” discount is July 3rd. Because of the new food service at the Maritime Academy, we will not be able to issue any food tickets after the July 23rd deadline. After that date, participants will have to pay for their meals at the dining room entrance. Please don’t ask me for tickets, because Susan and I won’t have them.
We will have, it seems, a record number of participants. A huge group from Bermuda and Canada have already signed up. It appears that the Master’s Celebration ceremony, held in the auditorium, will be filled with camp participants. If there is room, visitors will be welcomed. ($20 admission fee)
Get your application in ASAP. Thanks…. George
Memorial Day Spent with our extended Family at Fort Benning!
Susan and I finally had an opportunity to visit Gary and Cindy Khoury over the weekend. Gary and I played golf on Sunday the rest of the time was spent sightseeing around Ft Benning and neighboring Columbus, Georgia.
Gary loves what he is doing and naturally, has a dozen projects he is working on. Cindy is busy being a very supportive wife and mom. Chaz is doing well at school and is growing like a weed! Rachel is an absolutely beautiful three year old, who wanted to come home with us. The baby, Jaclyn is adorable and one of the happiest babies I’ve ever seen. Naturally, “Indy” the dog took a liking to me! 
Gary is trying to get time off for SummerFest so he can show us all some of the neat drills he has learned during training.
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May 19 2008
China Earthquake Help
What one instructor is doing to help out!
John Page: Rising Star East Martial Arts: 9 Depot Square: Ayer www.risingstareastmartialarts.com
sent out this letter to Henry and cc’d me:
Hi Henry:
We are going to be conducting a Kick A Thon at my Dojo on June 7th with the proceeds going to the China relief efforts. In addition to the kids kicking and getting sponsors, we are going to have a raffle, bake sale, dunk tank and anything else that comes up in the meantime to help raise $$.
Maybe some other schools can do the same. There is not a lot of lead time but I figured the getting something happening right away was best. Maybe other IUKF dojos can join us in holding some type of fund raising event on that date or a date close to it?
John
We are going to be conducting a Kick A Thon at my Dojo on June 7th with the proceeds going to the China relief efforts. In addition to the kids kicking and getting sponsors, we are going to have a raffle, bake sale, dunk tank and anything else that comes up in the meantime to help raise $$.
Maybe some other schools can do the same. There is not a lot of lead time but I figured the getting something happening right away was best. Maybe other IUKF dojos can join us in holding some type of fund raising event on that date or a date close to it?
John
George Sensei,
I am requesting your assistance on the China earthquake relief efforts by posting this on your website.
The recent series of natural disasters and tragedies, from cylones to floods to earthquakes in one corner of the globe to the next, are undoubtedly overwhelming our psyche and taxing our ability to help, but help we must. We must do our share.
The news and photographs from the earthquakes in China are heartbreaking. Since our Uechi Ryu was originated from China, it should give us the additional incentive to help.
A picture worths a thousand words and I am not much of a talker, hopefully the two attached photographs will appeal to all those who have not yet taken the step to help. The first photograph shows a desperate son
with his mother on his back, the second photograph shows a tearful soldier being overwhelmed by the tragedies around him.
I am sure there are numerous other photographs and much more heartbreaking ones available online. My point is, we must help and we should count our blessings that we are in a position to help.
The recent series of natural disasters and tragedies, from cylones to floods to earthquakes in one corner of the globe to the next, are undoubtedly overwhelming our psyche and taxing our ability to help, but help we must. We must do our share.
The news and photographs from the earthquakes in China are heartbreaking. Since our Uechi Ryu was originated from China, it should give us the additional incentive to help.
A picture worths a thousand words and I am not much of a talker, hopefully the two attached photographs will appeal to all those who have not yet taken the step to help. The first photograph shows a desperate son
with his mother on his back, the second photograph shows a tearful soldier being overwhelmed by the tragedies around him.
I am sure there are numerous other photographs and much more heartbreaking ones available online. My point is, we must help and we should count our blessings that we are in a position to help.
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