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

Hole in 1 today! Can take off my bucket list!

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Articles of Interest, George Mattson's Corner

by George Mattson

November 19, 2017

Good day at golf today. . . Hole in one (160 yards) #1 in “B” division Closest to the pin #3 hold #1 Team competition   😊 Best, George

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Nov 11 2017

Darin Yee Visits Cuba

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Articles of Interest, Chairman's Corner, Cuba IUKF

by George Mattson

November 11, 2017

Dear Sensei Darin Yee: I hope that you arrive home well and that everyone is well. Thank you so much for everything. All my students and I are very grateful. I can go to seminary with any teacher and I can receive advice from any teacher, but you can sleep peacefully and confidently that MY …

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Oct 03 2017

Teaching tips-Sanchin stepping

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Articles of Interest, NewsLetters, PR Director's Corner

by George Mattson

October 3, 2017

While we are teaching this system, our sanchin stepping is our first hurtle.  I feel my students are very well balanced and extremely stable within their fighting positions because of their understanding and usage of the sanchin stance. First, I explain why our back foot is expected to be straight regardless of how awkward it …

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Sep 04 2017

Teaching Tips

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Articles of Interest, I.U.K.F., PR Director's Corner, Real Training Articles

by George Mattson

September 4, 2017

This article is about the difference between teaching children and adults.  In most dojo children are the primary source of your income.  I realize teaching a children’s class takes a different path than teaching an adult class.  We need to be mindful of who is in front of you and how things can be said …

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Jul 27 2017

IUKF Teaching Suggestions

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Articles of Interest, Successful Dojo Advice

by George Mattson

July 27, 2017

  I have noticed a lot of Uechi-Ryu dojo declines these past 10 years.  I do admit I have not been to every dojo to assess the causes of our dojos shrinking but what I can do is write suggestions every few weeks or when I get a chance.  I have since 1970, gone to …

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