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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Nov 14 2015

Wauiki Bunki Seminar

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PR Director's Corner, Seminars

by George Mattson

November 14, 2015

Hello to my Brothers and Sisters of Uechi-Ryu,            Due to some over zealous training at my age, I will be facing some serious shoulder surgery this December 16th.  I could be sidelined for about 6 months.  If this surgery is successful, I will then have the same surgery performed on my left shoulder.  This …

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Nov 08 2015

Canada West Coast Promotions and Seminar

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George Mattson's Corner, I.U.K.F., International IUKF, IUKF Member Section, Seminars

by George Mattson

November 8, 2015

Hi Sensei Mattson and Susan Just wanted to share this photo with you. On October 24th, the Chilliwack Uechi Ryu Dojo and the West Coast Uechi Ryu Academy, hosted Sensei David Mott. The day consisted of an IUKF Dan test in the a.m. Successful candidates were: Mathieu Vena, Shodan. Alexandra Tonn, Nidan. Matt Tonn, Nidan …

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Oct 30 2015

Budo International Interview with G.E.Mattson

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George Mattson's Corner, International IUKF, Magazine Reviews

by George Mattson

October 30, 2015

Kyusho Self Protection, Health & Wellness Centers Kyusho Discussion 7 October 9, 2015 | Add a Comment Hanshi George Mattson – Florida, USA Going back to 1996, I was introduced to Hanshi George Mattson through a new friend I had met at a Jujitsu America convention, Steve DiOrio. From that introduction, Steve and I asked permission (yes folks …

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Oct 07 2015

Okinawan Masters Seminar

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Seminars, Submitted by Other Authors

by George Mattson

October 7, 2015

Okinawan Masters Seminar Sunday, November 8th 2015 Okinawa Prefectural Government The Okinawa Karate-do-Shinko-kai (The Society for the Advancement of Traditional Okinawa Karate) The Okinawa Prefectural Government believes that Traditional Okinawan Karate is a unique cultural asset of Okinawa that has been shared throughout the world. To promote Traditional Okinawan Karate, the Okinawa Prefectural Government is sending …

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