Articles by Sensei George Mattson on many subjects
Feb 06 2021
Join the Mattson Academy and train with Grandmaster George E. Mattson on a regular basis. How much you train is up to you and will be based on the goals you set. If you belong to a dojo and have a teacher, Mattson sensei will act in the capacity of a “coach”. He will help …
Permanent link to this article: https://uechi-ryu.com/okinawa-uechi-ryu-karate-at-home/
Mar 09 2019
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://uechi-ryu.com/john-sullivan-r-i-p/
Dec 30 2018
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://uechi-ryu.com/happy-new-year-2/
Mar 10 2018
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://uechi-ryu.com/peter-mcrae-rip/
Feb 08 2018
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://uechi-ryu.com/winterfest-2018-update/
Nov 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
Permanent link to this article: https://uechi-ryu.com/hole-in-1-today-can-take-off-my-bucket-list/
Aug 28 2016
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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://uechi-ryu.com/david-motts-new-book/
Apr 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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://uechi-ryu.com/spirited-seminar-with-wonderful-students/
Mar 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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://uechi-ryu.com/hit-fast-hit-hard-program-tested-at-winterfest/
Jan 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 …
Permanent link to this article: https://uechi-ryu.com/time-for-us-all-to-winterfest/
