George Mattson

Author's details

Name: George Mattson
Date registered: July 23, 2012
URL: https://uechi-ryu.com

Latest posts

Dennis DesJardin – RIP — September 2, 2018
Darin Yee – New IUKF President — August 29, 2018
John Thurston Passes. . . — July 26, 2018
Sensei John Bassett Passes — May 24, 2018
Peter McRae – R.I.P. — March 10, 2018

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Sep 02 2018

Dennis DesJardin – RIP

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Memorial Site

by George Mattson

September 2, 2018

Submitte by Al Bennett Dennis DesJardin (6/2/50 to 8/23/18) was a Third Degree Black Belt in Uechi-ryu Karate-do. He passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Last time I did Uechi-Ryu with Dennis was at the Sebring Race Track in 2005. He started Isshin-ryu karate in high school and started Uechi-ryu in Kalamazoo in the …

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Aug 29 2018

Darin Yee – New IUKF President

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Chairman's Corner

by George Mattson

August 29, 2018

I want to thank Sensei George Mattson for his trust in me to carry on the IUKF as president. Along with this position comes a huge responsibility involving fairness, compassion and understanding while keeping in mind our enormous affiliations throughout the world. We must also maintain our insistence to all rules and guidelines with no …

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Jul 26 2018

John Thurston Passes. . .

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Memorial Site

by George Mattson

July 26, 2018

John Thurston, an Attorney and long-time resident of Marshfield, passed away on July 21, 2018 at the age of 72. John was a beloved husband and father and was a man of many interests. He achieved a 6th degree blackbelt in Uechi-Ryu Karate, and taught classes for many years.He was the beloved husband of Joan …

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May 24 2018

Sensei John Bassett Passes

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Memorial Site

by George Mattson

May 24, 2018

Good Afternoon Sensei George Mattson, I was tasked with forwarding this information to your attention Re: the passing of our Senior Sensei – John Bassett. My Teacher Sensei Curtis Smart will be hosting a memorial service “Celebration of Life” for family friends Saturday May 26 at 1393 Pineapple Avenue, Eau Gallie, FL 32935 at 5 …

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Mar 10 2018

Peter McRae – R.I.P.

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Articles of Interest, George Mattson's Corner, Memorial Site

by George Mattson

March 10, 2018

The Uechi Ryu Karate Do family lost one of its most significant members on February 26, 2018 with the passing of Master Peter McRae. Peter was eloquently eulogized privately and publicly throughout the course of his wake and funeral. Rather than eulogize, I would like to pay tribute to a life truly well lived. Peter …

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Feb 20 2018

Harry Skeffington – Winterfest Presenter

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Newsflash, Summer/Winter Fests, WinterFest

by George Mattson

February 20, 2018

Notice: Notice to Winterfest Participants Friday’s party will be held at the 1884 Restaurant in Eustis. 6PM. Thanks. BTW golf begins at 11am on Thursday. The old course at Mount Dora. Presenter: Harry Skeffington Seminar Name: hojo undō is not a mindless drill Description: Last Winterfest, we examined hojo undo as a two-person drill. …

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Feb 08 2018

WinterFest 2019 Update

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George Mattson's Corner, Newsflash

by George Mattson

February 8, 2018

NOTICE: Notice to Winterfest Participants Friday’s party will be at the 1884 Restaurant in Eustis. 6PM. Thanks. BTW golf begins at 11am on Thursday. The old course at Mount Dora. WinterFest – 2019 2019 Uechi-ryu WinterFest March 1st,2nd and 3rd, 2019 I am pleased to announce that the 2019 Uechi-ryu WinterFest will again be held …

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Dec 05 2017

Holiday Wishes

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Articles of Interest, PR Director's Corner

by George Mattson

December 5, 2017

It’s that time of year again where we remember all the good people we have in our common training interest. I’ve heard many say how elementary our system is when in truth, it is the most diverse system I know and I’ve studied a few. Straight and hard simplifies it’s intent where the target is …

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Nov 30 2017

Teaching Tips

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Articles of Interest, I.U.K.F.

by George Mattson

November 30, 2017

Some of my students are looking in my Black Belt Test Guide by Sensei George Mattson and questioning some of the content. Our discussions were mainly on the section of “time in grade”. Seems every student and their mothers think their little ninja is an exceptional student. If not, it’s the sensei’s fault and they will …

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Nov 19 2017