Jun 10 2016

2nd Visit to Cuba Uechi-ryu IUKF organization

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Articles of Interest, Cuba IUKF, PR Director's Corner

by George Mattson

June 10, 2016

I will be going back to Cuba on September 29th and returning home on October 13th.  I’d promised to visit them once a year.  During that time, I have been asked to preside over dan promotions, conduct seminars and play a little golf. I may have a chance to visit their beaches this year. Instead …

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Apr 12 2016

Spirited Seminar with Wonderful Students!

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George Mattson's Corner, Seminars

by George Mattson

April 12, 2016

I spent a really great extended weekend   in N.H. with Buzz and Judy Durkin. They invited me to teach a class on Friday that that I really enjoyed. What hard working, energetic students and teachers. Thanks to all who attended. See you all in August at my annual Martial Arts Summerfest. This will be a …

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Mar 24 2016

2016 Black Belt Celebration

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Newsflash

by George Mattson

March 24, 2016

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Mar 20 2016

Hit Fast – Hit Hard Program Tested at Winterfest

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Articles of Interest, George Mattson's Corner, Newsflash, Real Training Articles, Reviews, Seminars, Summer/Winter Fests

by George Mattson

March 20, 2016

This year’s Winterfest featured, what I consider to be, a very interesting and important self-defense topic and test.The ability to combine a calm alertness with the skill to go from a normal walking or standing posture into a reaction-ready fighting mode able to deliver a strike within a fraction of a second . I’ve been training …

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Mar 02 2016

Russ Chase Passes. . .

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Memorial Site

by George Mattson

March 2, 2016

Russell Chase died on Okinawa from respiratory failure do to an infection in his lungs. Russ was a wonderful roll model for his students and a dedicated hard working Uechi practitioner. He will certainly be missed.

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Jan 17 2016

Time for us all to Winterfest!!

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Articles of Interest, George Mattson's Corner, Summer/Winter Fests, WinterFest

by George Mattson

January 17, 2016

Hi to all my martial art friends: Tired of shoveling snow and dealing with the freezing cold weather? You deserve a mini vacation to warm and beautiful Mount Dora Florida. . . . As an added bonus, why not sign-up for a special weekend working out and training with George Mattson and a really great …

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Dec 27 2015

Another Dear Friend Passes. . .

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George Mattson's Corner, Memorial Site

by George Mattson

December 27, 2015

David Finkelstein Passes A great intellectual, martial artist, writer, and friend passed away peacefully yesterday, on Christmas Eve. David Finkelstein did so shortly after the passing of his longtime companion Evelyn. If you believe in heaven, they’re now together forever. My first Uechi Ryu instructor was the late Rad Smith – a man who came …

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Nov 19 2015

Great Holiday Gift Suggestions

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Newsflash

by George Mattson

November 19, 2015

Valentine’s Day  is quickly approaching. We would like to suggest giving a Uechi ring.  We recently placed an order, but there have been some requests for info since then. If there is enough interest, we will place another order. Rings must be ordered by January 14 to ensure delivery by Valentine’s Day. Here is the …

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