Van Canna died today from Covid 19, after a brief illness. The Uechi-ryu world has lost a true friend and wonderful person. Van was a moderator for the popular Uechi forum found on this site. He also wrote frequently on a special posting called “For Sale – This Old House”. Below is his last entry, …
Category Archive: George Mattson’s Corner
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Sep 26 2020
RIP Sensei Warren Chaille
RIP Warren Chaille (1928-2020). Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of this great master, warrior, man and friend . Warren was a Dojo treasure and still performed a strong Sanchin at the age of 92! He passed away peacefully at his home this past Saturday. Warren began his Uechi …
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Mar 09 2019
John Sullivan. . . R.I.P.
Posted on Facebook by Judy Durkin The world lost a wonderful, kind and gentle friend today…John Sullivan was a US Marine, a Vietnam Combat Veteran, police officer, a Uechi Ryu International Master, 9th Dan and, most importantly, an amazing husband, dad, family man. Rest In Peace, our friend. 🙏❤️ John was a warrior in the true …
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Feb 05 2019
2019 Winterfest Schedule
Deadline for Registering is February 8th! Susan must have a paid, filled out registration form (Found Here) in hand by this Friday. Of course seminar presenters don’t have to pay. . . but must register with a filled out application. . . Weapon training will be outdoors and we can take additional registrations for Gushi …
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Dec 30 2018
Happy New Year!
Last workout in 2018 was a great class with Tim and Patty Dado and Joe Bellone , special guest from New England. Joe is an amazing Uechi-ryu practitioner who has a boxing and mixed martial background that gives him an insight into the many layers often overlooked in traditional martial arts. We are looking forward to seeing Joe …
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Mar 10 2018
Peter McRae – R.I.P.
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 08 2018
WinterFest 2019 Update
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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Nov 19 2017
Hole in 1 today! Can take off my bucket list!
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Aug 28 2016
David Mott’s New Book!!
David sent me this wonderful book on the day Sue and I were leaving for Summerfest. I had time to open the package and scan the contents before heading for the airport. With all the lugage. . . nearly all Susan’s of course. . . I forgot to put the book into my backpack! My …
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Apr 12 2016
Spirited Seminar with Wonderful Students!
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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