Folks: If you’re interested in seeing it, the National Geo channel will be airing a documentary on the Shaolin Temple one week from today. The show will present both the traditional aspects of the Temple as well as all of its commercial business endeavors of recent years. Please mark your calendar for next Thursday, December …
Category Archive: Articles of Interest
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Dec 04 2008
You’re a master? Sorry, I don’t think so
Dear Sensei George, How are you and the Family? I hope that you’re healthy and strong and practicing regularly. This article, for your site, is for those individuals who may seek another perspective on all the “Masters” floating around given the extreme commercialism today in the MA. Manny You’re a master? Sorry, I don’t …
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May 28 2008
Darin Yee Interview
Check out google – Type “karate” Would you believe our site is on the 2nd page!!!! Workout at the “Hut”: Hi, Sensei, Carlos Ciriza has arrived in Boston and will be teaching the class at the Hut this Saturday, 6/21, from 9:30 to 11:30. Would you mind posting a notice? Thanks. Paul SummerFest 2008 – …
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May 02 2008
Masters’ Celebration
Note:The Board of Directors met on Sunday, May 4th and unanimously approved the recommendations for rank.Masters’ Celebration at SummerFest 2008 I am very proud to announce the following candidates names have been submitted to the “Titles” Committee by the candidates’ instructors and the IUKF Committee of Hanshi and have been submitted to both the “Titles” Committee and the …
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Apr 13 2008
First Tournament
I am happy to inform everyone the first tournament of our “Uechi Karate Championship Series” turned out very well. As usual, most of the active Uechi community in the Northeast took part in these get together. There were more then 120 competitors this tournament and we are looking to improve with each passing tournament. My …
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Jan 09 2008
Website Update
Wow! Kimo Wall just sent me an e-mail, saying he is coming to WinterFest!I’m very pleased with the response this year. Should be a full house. Sunday, Jan20th will be the last day to register. Last Minute WinterFest Registrations!!!! Jan 25-27, 2008 [update: it is fixed!} Click Here If you tried to register on-line within …
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Dec 31 2007
The Student and The Master
The Student and The Master To the reader, please do not make any more of this than a student’s inquisition for knowledge and understanding. I have been a student of martial arts for over 47 years. In 1988, I was honored with “master” status by the Government in Southern China. Although Hung-Gar was my major …
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Jul 04 2007
Pre-Summer Camp Developments 2007
Original students of Sensei George Mattson Van Canna and Art Rabesa will be honored at Summer Camp on Saturday night, where they will receive their 9th Dan certificates from the IUKF. This will be an historic evening. The IUKF Board is currently discussing and developing a set of guidelines for conferring the titles of Renshi, …
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Apr 09 2007
Van Canna Sensei promoted to 9th dan & Hanshi title
Eastern Arts Newsletter Proudly announces. . . Van Canna sensei, awarded 9th degree black belt and Master’s title of “Hanshi”. April 9th, 2007 The I.U.K.F. honors Van Canna’s many years of service to the Uechi-ryu community with this master’s title and rank. George Mattson, the president of I.U.K.F. and Van Canna’s teacher, recommended to …
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Mar 31 2007
Whoon Hei (chi)
I have long stayed away from any comments on this subject for fear of contradictions to another’s belief or understanding of such. The practice of hei ghoun has always been a portion of every kung fu style I’ve learned beginning in 1960 and also in the twenty or so years I’ve been going to China …
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