Jan 22 2021

R.I.P. Sensei Van Canna

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George Mattson's Corner, Newsflash

by George Mattson

January 22, 2021

Van Canna died today from Covid 19, after a brief illness. The Uechi-ryu world has lost a true friend and wonderful person.  Van was a moderator for the popular Uechi forum found on this site. He also wrote frequently on a special posting called “For Sale – This Old House”. Below is his last entry, …

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Dec 17 2020

A Master’s Secrets of Uechi-Ryu (Expanded Edition)!

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Book Reviews

by George Mattson

December 17, 2020

A Master’s Secrets of Uechi-Ryu (expanded Edition) ========= this book adds to the wealth of information in Karate: ================ New this edition… 1. A physician’s explanation of the physiological mechanics of Uechi training and conditioning 2. Innovative application for hojoundo, “Defending to the Four Directions” 3. Historical photos of Okinawa and American Karate Summer Camps …

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Dec 03 2020

Let’s examine our Kata & Bunkai!

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Seminars, Submitted by Other Authors

by George Mattson

December 3, 2020

Point of view from Sensei Lee Adams! Presentation topic for Winterfest, 2021 ================ The COVID-19 pandemic and the reduction in dojo time has given me the opportunity to research more of what is presented via social media outlets, many uploaded videos and blogs showing Kata’s and bunkai based around the presenters own understanding or interpretation, …

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Sep 26 2020

RIP Sensei Warren Chaille

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George Mattson's Corner, Memorial Site

by George Mattson

September 26, 2020

  RIP Warren Chaille (1928-2020).   Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of this great master, warrior, man and friend . Warren was a Dojo treasure and still performed a strong Sanchin at the age of 92!   He passed away peacefully at his home this past Saturday.   Warren began his Uechi …

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Jun 28 2020

Unsoku – A foot movement exercise that can be used as a warm up or as training tool for Tai Sabaki

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Articles of Interest, Chairman's Corner, Submitted by Other Authors

by George Mattson

June 28, 2020

By Lee Adams Good avoidance (Tai Sabaki) is often discussed at seminars and in the dojo, however when we get to training our 2 person kumite drills this all seems to go out of the window and we are back using linear movements, not to mention the lack of centre and correct Maai. Unsoku ( …

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Jun 09 2020

Lee Adams Appointed Chairman BAA

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Articles of Interest, Newsflash

by George Mattson

June 9, 2020

From October 2020 I will be assuming the role of Chairman of the British Aikido Association, The BAA was established in 1966, one year before the Japan Aikido Association so is recognised as the oldest official Aikido association in the world, although primarily supporting Tomiki Aikido the BAA today is the Association of choice for …

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Jan 22 2020

RIP Richard Dean Gibbons 1960 – 2020

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Newsflash

by George Mattson

January 22, 2020

The passing this month of Sensei Richard is not only a great loss for his family and friends but the whole Martial Arts world in general & Bermuda in particular. Richard passed after a long battle with Cancer. His practice in Uechi Ryu and Bak Sil Lum Kung Fu has spread over 4 decades. Becoming …

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Jan 10 2020

R.I.P. Edward Reavey

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Memorial Site

by George Mattson

January 10, 2020

REAVEY, Edward Of Dedham Mass died unexpectedly on January 7, 2020. He is survived by his two children Shannon and Edward Reavey, and his brother Fran Reavey. He loved taking care of his salt water fish, dogs, pistol shooting, and brewing beer and wine. He attended Suffolk University and worked as a Boston Police Officer, …

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Dec 28 2019

2020 Winterfest!

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Newsflash

by George Mattson

December 28, 2019

  View this email in your browser WinterFest 2020…March 6,7,8… Time to Plan… Take a week off and enjoy a  Uechi-ryu vacation with George and Susan in Sunny Mount Dora and Eustis, Florida.  Three days of exciting, enjoyable workouts and seminars. A list of experienced senior presenters will provide valuable insights into the hidden treasures, …

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