Some of our New and honored Regular guest instructors scheduled for SummerFest 2015
Notice: A brief description of this year’s presenters will be listed next to their photographs.
Fedele Cacia |
Sensei Fedele will be teaching at SummerFest for the first time this year. He is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. |
Started in Uechi-ryu in 1973 in Providence, RI. Became student of George Mattson in 1994. Began teaching at SummerFest in 1995.In addition to being a 6th Degree in Uechi-ryu, I have Black Belts in Kempo and Filipino Martial Arts. I am also an Instructor of Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts, certified by Guro Dan Inosanto and Sifu Kevin Seaman.I am a full time martial arts instructor and owner of Derderian Academy of Martial Arts in RI. |
Al Wharton |
Sensei Al Wharton is a very popular SummerFest presenter and will be with us for the full weekend, teaching daily. |
John Spencer |
Sensei Spencer has attended every SummerFest since it began in 1983. He will be teaching all three days. |
Victor L. Swinimer |
Victor started training in Uechi-ryu in the fall of 1979 He received his Shodan, November 1984 He received his Sichidan, May 2006 He first learned Supraempei Kata from Sensei Glasheen at the 2000 SummerFest He competed with this Kata for the first time in 2006In 2007 Victor made the Nova Scotia Karate Team and competed in Kumite and Kata at the Canadian National Karate Championship, Richmond BC. in the Master’s Division. That same year he was named Senior male athlete of the year by the NSKA.2011 Victor was honored with the NSKA official of the year.Victor states: “It would be a honor to teach Superempei. I have performed it in several tournaments as well as the Nationals a few years ago. As far as I know I am the only one here in the Province that does this kata”. |
Tracy Capone (Raven Littleriver) |
I will be teaching beginner Okinawan bojutsu technique and kata, focusing on stance and balance transitioning. I will also be available for private lessons, aside from the formally scheduled seminars, for anyone interested in learning the actual form in greater detail. |
Tracy Rose |
Five components of a powerful punch! Watch him here as he works with a student at a past SummerFest. |
John Hwee
Mr. Hwee began his Martial arts training at the age of twelve earning his belts in Kung-Fu and Tae Kwon Do. He trained extensively and became proficient in particular, in the styles of Shaolin Kempo (Five Animals), Wing Chun, Chin Na, Chi Kung. While an undergraduate at Boston College in 1980, he founded and was the chief instructor of the Boston College Kung Fu Club until 1987. Since 1982 he has been an instructor with the Boston College Shotokan Club. In 1996, Mr. Hwee began his formal training in Shotokan under the direct instruction of Grandmaster Kazumi Tabata. He has been actively involved as an instructor with the NAKF and NECKC and is the Chief instructor at the Boston University Karate Club. Currently, He conducts extensive Self Defense seminars with emphasis on utilizing pressure points, trapping, distancing and energy. Mr. Hwee trains under Grandmaster Dr. John M. So O.M.D. to refine his skills in Chi Kung, Kung Fu, and Tai Chi Chuan while continuing his Shotokan training under Grandmaster Kazumi Tabata.
John’s 2016 seminar will be:
Title: Training vs. Reality
Description: What happens when your most relied upon technique(s) don’t deliver the results that you have trained years upon perfecting. This seminar will focus on the realities of street fighting, mind set during a “real” fight, and explore alternative training methods to better prepare the martial artist for non dojo confrontations.
Greg Postal |
Kyu Kumite is something we learn as white belts, use to test for green and brown belts and then largely forget as black belts in favor of other, more “realistic” training. In fact, these (supposedly) simple exercises, practiced correctly can contribute more to self-defense readiness than many hours of sport oriented sparring. Learn ways to teach these often maligned drills in your dojo to minimize rote repetition and hone your students’ abilities to utilize Uechi techniques and principles in real world environments. |
John Thurston |
John ThurstonWe are very pleased to learn that John has agreed to teach at this year’s SummerFest. He will be working with new students who want an indept understanding of our primary kata, Sanchin.”The fighting Heart of Sanchin” . It would be for beginners. He will include “Rooting skills for Uechi Practitioners”. |
David Kelley has been a practitioner of Uechi-Ryu Karate since 1974. He is a senior student of Sensei Buzz Durkin and holds the rank of 8th Dan. His presentation will focus on various practical applications of circular movements found in the Uechi-Ryu kata; specifically as they relate to locks, holds, joint manipulation, and the movement and control of an individual. |
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Mention self-defense & the average martial artist reviews all the techniques he or she has practiced many times. Followed by the statement: This won’t happen to me.” In this seminar, we will explore the statistics, starting with “Most crimes are committed by someone you know, not a stranger in a dark alley”. The most important skill you can cultivate is “awareness”. Learn to trust your 6th sense. Learn the difference between assertive & aggressive. Most people do not recognize a comment or “come-on” as the test of your receptiveness. We will act out some scenarios with a partner. Practicing a realistic response to a actual or perceived threat is much like practicing your karate moves. We will conclude with the discussion of physical techniques. |
I am very pleased to notify everyone that sensei David Hunt will be with us this year at a Presenter. His topic will be:“ Accelerating your Techniques using Rotation and Stance”Not too late for on-line registration. .George Mattson |