George Mattson

Author's details

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

Latest posts

  1. 3 Karate principles taught by the legendary Yoshimi Inoue — September 14, 2019
  2. IUKF President visits Knoxville — June 9, 2019
  3. GrandMaster Ryuko Tomoyose Passes! — April 11, 2019
  4. 2019 Winterest review — March 12, 2019
  5. John Sullivan. . . R.I.P. — March 9, 2019

Most commented posts

  1. Bill Bauknecht Passes — 6 comments
  2. Join us for Buzz Durkin’s 40th Anniversary Celebration! — 4 comments
  3. WinterFest 2015 – March 6th and 7th! — 4 comments
  4. Another Dear Friend Passes. . . — 3 comments
  5. Joe Lewis: R.I.P. — 3 comments

Author's posts listings

Oct 03 2017

Teaching tips-Sanchin stepping

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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

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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

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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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Jul 01 2017

Tim Dando Renshi Thesis – Seiryu bunkai

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Titles & Honors Submissions

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July 1, 2017

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Jun 26 2017

Hope to see you at this year’s SummerFest!

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Articles of Interest, Chairman's Corner, Summer/Winter Fests, SummerFest

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June 26, 2017

As most know by now, there have been many exciting changes to George Mattson’s SummerFest this year. These changes have been brought about after many talks with senior presenters and SummerFest participants. We know that these changes are going to make this year’s training historic on many levels. The biggest change is location. This year’s …

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Jun 06 2017

Buzz Durkin 10th Dan Promotion

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June 6, 2017

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Jun 06 2017

Summerfest 2017

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June 6, 2017

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Jun 01 2017

Alan Dollar’s 2nd Edition Book!

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Book Reviews, Chairman's Corner, Reviews

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June 1, 2017

   

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Mar 27 2017

Art Rabesa’s New Book!

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March 27, 2017

Go to Amazon and get this book today. 

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Dec 31 2016

2017 SummerFest

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December 31, 2016

Very Important Note Regarding SummerFest! I wish to thank Buzz Durkin and the members of the Butokukai, for stepping up after I was diagnosed with cancer last August, offering to help organize and manage SummerFest until I recovered fully from my illness. 2017 SummerFest promises to be one of the best in the long history of …

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