May 27 2014
Good friend and early Uechi-ryu pioneer, Harry Brawley loses his life to cancer. Although Harry was one of the Mattson Academy’s first instructor and dojo owner, he will probably be best known for his famous post workout gourmet breakfasts and weekend parties where everyone would congregate in Harry’s kitchen and where he would act as …
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Sep 19 2013
I just received this email from Al Bennett: I heard that Sensei Hiroshi Inada had passed. I am truly sorry to hear that. I am going to Okinawa in 6 weeks and was planning to see if I could visit him. Sincerely, Al.
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May 25 2013
Bret Howard Earle, 1970 –2013, Shodan Uechi Ryu karate It is with a great deal of sadness that I announce the untimely passing of Bret Earle. He and his brother Ted Earle, (currently Yondan) were two of the earliest students at the San Jose dojo. Bret and Ted Earle, and my son Mike Allen …
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Mar 04 2013
FAYETTEVILLE – Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Richard Allen Perkins, 83, of 1520 Palmer Drive, died on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in Autumn Care of Raeford. Mr. Perkins was one of the original Special Forces Decaders. He was a Vietnam veteran and he received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He is survived …
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Feb 27 2013
I am truly very sorry to report the passing of our very good friend and Uechi-ryu brother, Kyoshi Paul Haydu. Paul suffered from an incurable form of cancer for many years, but he never allowed his illness to limit his activities or curtail his enjoyment of life, whether it be vacationing with his family, taking …
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Jan 03 2013
DOMETRICH William “Hanshi” Joseph Dometrich, Sr. Age 77. Resident of Union, KY formerly of Covington, KY. Passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the St. Elizabeth Hospice, Edgewood, KY. Born March 15, 1935 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to William Herman and Clara Mae Berger Dometrich. Survived by his wife of 56 years Barbara Ellen …
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Nov 29 2012
The Uechi-ryu world mourns the loss of a great martial artist and teacher Shinyu Gus
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Aug 21 2012
Joe passed away this morning (8/31/2012) at 10:45AM. NEWS RELEASE For immediate release World Karate and Kickboxing Champion Joe Lewis is continuing his valiant 13 month battle with brain cancer. Medical tests given to Mr. Lewis this past Thursday and Friday have shown signs of his condition spreading to his left shoulder and …
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May 15 2012
Thanks to Joe Guidry for submitting this article: The picture shows Bill being tested by Scott Higi in Sanchin at the Brandon Recreation Center in Brandon, Florida. Bill Bannon was a 3rd degree in Uechi Ryu and a 1st degree in kobudo under Master Shinju Gushi. He trained with me since the late 80’s in Brandon and Center Hill, Florida. In 2006, Bill …
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Mar 10 2012
S. Henry Cho passes. Sadly, it must be announced that another long-time friend of mine is no longer with us. Sihak Henry Cho, a pioneer of Korean Karate on the East Coast, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Many of my senior students will remember Henry, who attended all of my tournaments, with many …
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