- Part 4

George Mattson

Author's details

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

Latest posts

Okinawan Uechi-ryu Karate – At Home! — February 6, 2021
R.I.P. Sensei Van Canna — January 22, 2021
A Master’s Secrets of Uechi-Ryu (Expanded Edition)! — December 17, 2020
Let’s examine our Kata & Bunkai! — December 3, 2020
RIP Sensei Warren Chaille — September 26, 2020

Author's posts listings

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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Jul 01 2017

Tim Dando Renshi Thesis – Seiryu bunkai

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Titles & Honors Submissions

by George Mattson

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

by George Mattson

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