Since my last post, I've settled in. I moved to SE Centennial close to Smoky Hill and E470. I work on the Thorton/Denver border close to Westminster. If you follow the Uechi Ryu site, I am the one who wrote the "Virtual" article and I was promoted to Sandan. If you would like to see my cre...

I know it sounds a bit early, but for a busy person like myself, it takes a while to plan a solo trip out to Boston. So far I have a flight itinerary to arrive to Logan at 4:10 PM and depart Sunday at 1:30 PM. I plan on renting a car and will probably just stay at the academy. Is anyone willing to s...

I dont think Toyota has anything to worry about. It won't be long before we all forget the great recall of 2010. So Toyota made a mistake. I'm not discounting the fact that people were killed, but we are a people of short memory spans. The Ford Exploder didn't get that label because its witty and wh...

Not to long ago, there was a very interesting article on strength versus power. At a younger age, men may have more strengh but over time there should be a balance of power, no pun intended. Men who dont work out start to lose muscle mass at about age 32. I suppose this is where that tables start to...

My name is Dan Maestas and I'm a Uechi Student here in Denver, CO. I'm currently a student of the George Mattson Virtual Dojo. Once a month I get to film my own 15 seconds of fame and face the greatest critic in Uechi Ryu, George Mattson. Sometimes I win an oscar, but more often its a canned film. I...

My name is Dan and I am a Nidan in the IUKF. I also recently signed up as a virtual student with George Mattson. I am in the process of relocating to Denver, Colorado. I will be working downtown but plan on living in an outlying city; I'm not sure which one yet. If any one is interested in working o...

I have practiced many different martial art styles over the years. I started in American Kempo moved to Kung Fu, started Uechi Ryu, dabbled in Shotokan, almost earned a black belt in Tang Soo Do, and finally returned Uechi Ryu. It wasn't till I earned the rank of Shodan that I really began the see b...

I will be TDY at Keesler AFB for 3 months starting June 15. I am looking for a Uechi workout partner, new or experienced, in the general area (100 mi radius.) Please contact me via email or or phone 505-280-9504.