George sent a series of letters to me from the cyberdojo on the subject of a woman who came from an abusive relationship who cried during sparring whenever certain types of (nonsexual) contact occured. The individual in the first letter wanted to know if there was a way that a person might “train through” this …
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Aug 16 1996
Sanchin Breathing: Are you hurting yourself?
The following post on the “CyberDojo” represents a popular concern that martial artists have regarding the practice (or I should say incorrect practice) of the Sanchin kata. Bill Glasheen then presents his views on the subject. GEM It has long been known that dynamic tension katas were of questionable value, despite being strongly supported by …
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Aug 15 1996
Aids and Exercise
(Note: Because of the unique nature of the “arm rubbing/pounding” conditioning exercises in Uechi-ryu, I asked one of my medical doctor students to do some research into the dangers of contracting Aids from the practice of these drills. He gave me the following information.) GEM The cumulative epidemiologic data indicates that transmission of AIDS requires …
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Jul 19 1996
Aids and Karate Training
by Robert Kaiser I was pleased to see AIDS addressed in your article forum but would like to make some, I believe, clarifying comments. I have been a volunteer, educator (faculty member Comprehensive AIDS Program, University of Miami School of Medicine, vice president for operations, National Leadership Coalition on AIDS) and direct care provider in …
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Sep 05 1995
Discrimination and Abuse of Rank in the Martial Arts
Jacqueline S. Blackburn If the knowledge and ‘power’ is abused, it can damage emotionally and spiritually those who have come for guidance and self-growth. We all need to remember that without mutual respect in all aspects of our dealings with others, our development and self-growth will be severely hindered in karate and in ourselves. This …
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Jul 26 1995
A Postive Step for the Growth of Uechi Ryu in Nova Scotia
Since our return from Master Mattson’s summer camp, we have had an exciting time for Uechi Ryu here in Nova Scotia. Dave Hunt’s Karate Academy put on a very successful Uechi Ryu Tournament on the 30th of September which was also attended by Master Mattson. There was a superb turn out from all the Dojos …
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Jul 29 1993
George Mattson, Part Two: Swallowing the Pill
July, 1993 TRADITIONAL KARATE MAGAZINE By Simon Lailey
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Jun 13 1993
The Cerebral Art of Sensei George Mattson (Traditional Karate Magazine June 1993)
June, 1993 TRADITIONAL KARATE MAGAZINE By Simon Lailey
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