Mar 07 2009
WinterFest 2009 Everyone had a great time this year. The seminars were energetic, educational and fun. The feedback so far has been helpful and will assist me in planning next year’s event. A lot of this year’s emphasis was focused on Okinawan Bo techniques and how working with the Bo can help the student understand …
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Feb 17 2009
WinterFest Update. . . Bill Glasheen called and told me he will be coming to WinterFest this year. He is especially proud of the fact that one of his students (Vicki) will be testing and he wants to enjoy the experience first hand by volunteering to be her “Uke” in the dan kumite and seisan …
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Jan 04 2009
Here is a segment of the “Masters’ Celebration ceremony, conduted during the 2008 Martial Art SummerFest: Low image resolution clip (last half of celebration ceremony): Higher resolution clip of Mattson performing Sanseiryu High resolution clip of Mattson performing Sanseiryu at Buzz Durkins 2008 Promotional Celebration Thanks to the Board of Directors for helping organize …
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May 09 2008
SUMMERFEST 2008 Just in from Robb Buckland!!! I spoke to Joe Lewis last night and he has finally confirmed that he’ll be accompanying myself and Dr. Ian Marshall for Summerfest in celebration of Georges 50th !!!!!!! Robb Buckland Joe Lewis: In his era as a heavyweight World Champion fighter and martial artist, Joe Lewis has …
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Jan 09 2008
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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Nov 14 2007
The upcoming 2008 Summer Fest promises to be a most special one. It will take place from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10, 2008, at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, on Cape Cod. There will be the chance to get together and make new friends, see old friends, share knowledge, and learn new techniques and …
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Jul 04 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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Mar 27 2007
Happenings of interest around the Uechi World. . . . I am constantly amazed at how many people still have difficulty navigating the Internet. Naturally I’m comfortable with our website. . . after all, I designed and created it! 🙂 However, I get at least one or two email a day from frustrated loyal followers …
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