And George's Summer camp is almost here

[gmattson]

Bill Bauknecht is helping me coordinate Friday evening's match by working with the Maritime Academy and by "recruiting" his son-in-law to field a couple teams to insure we have coaches and officials or. . .

Now we just need Canadians and USA players!!!!

[Van Canna]

And if you want to play the soccer game, be sure to wear soccer shoes, or you will slide, trip and fall all over the field.

And don't forget shin guards...your 'Uechi conditioning' is
ok...but marginal against a rolling soccer kick that misses the ball and cathes you square in the shin

Be sure you are in shape to stay in the game to run after the ball...or don't even think of stepping on the pitch...you might end up with a cardiac arrest

And...don't forget to wear a cup...famous last words

You don't have to, but it might be a good idea if you want the old twig and berries to work right when you get a woman over at your place.

Getting kicked in the sack or smacked there with the ball might not help that situation.

[Van Canna]

Let's try and make this camp a success, people, if only for the fact it brings so many of us together in merriment...High-spirited fun and enjoyment, in addition to some quality seminars on technique and self protection.

We should know by now that learning is an ongoing life process, and learning takes many manifestations clad in what we usually take for granted.

And, who knows_ someday these camps may become a thing of the past_and there will be bitter tears to shed whether you know it or not.

Tears at having let our 'diminishing' selves get in the way of the celebration of some of the best moments in the short years of our lives that have become the grist of time.

Get to camp, will you, and lets have a drink together.

[Van Canna]

I am most pleased to learn that Roy Bedard and Adam Faurot were able to clear their hectic and full schedule and will be teaching a fascinating physical/mental program called the "Protectors" on Friday and Saturday.

I've participated in physical elements of the program and special monitoring that is part of the program and I can honestly say. . .

This is the very finest overall fitness program ever created. You will be blown away by the completeness of the program. . . and most interesting, a program that can be implemented by a dojo.

This, in my estimation, is a program that can help a dojo fulfill the promises of offering "A complete self-defense solution!"

This should be interesting.

[gmattson]

You don't want to miss Joe's fine seminars. He is the very best teacher of MMA. . . anywhere!!!!

[Van Canna]

George

More really great seminars for this year's SummerFest. . .

Robb Buckland, the founder of FEARS Ltd., is a veteran of over 30 years in the martial arts. A nationally certified nutritional consultant and personal trainer (IFPA and ACSM), he currently holds a 5th degree black belt (Shihan) in Uechi Ryu Karate where he trained under the systems American pioneer George Mattson , and is an "elder" in Tri Harmony Gung Fu.

Mr. Buckland attained a 6th degree black belt (Renshi) under Joe Lewis in his American Kickboxing/Fighting System while dominating on a national level in professional fights.

Robb is recognized as a 6th degree black belt in AIKIA Karate/kickboxing as well as a 6th degree under the International Federation of Ju-Jutsu (IFOJJ).

Mr. Buckland is a recipient of the prestigious Samurai Lifetime Achievement Award(2007) and the Samurai-Bushi Award (2008) from the IFOJJ.

Mr. Buckland has served in a security/executive protection capacity for such notable performers as Jo Dee Messina, Kevin Bacon, Joan Jett, Seigi Ozawa, Winton Marselles, Diamond Rio, Tony Hawk.

Buckland acted as" Intercept team leader " for the Seminole Hard Rock Casino/Resort in Hollywood Florida. Mr Buckland is a sought after seminar performer for the martial arts and action film industry.

Buckland has appeared in numerous television documentaries including The Discovery channel's "Hollywood's Greatest Stunts", The Learning Channels "Martial Arts: The Real Story", and A&Es "Mystical Origins Of The Martial Arts".

Buckland is also featured in the action films "Miami Vice","Pirate Soul","Red On The Blue", and "Bloodmoon". "Requiem for a Pit Fighter" and "Quan Yin" include Robb in action sequences choreographed by Joe Lewis and directed by Art Camacho. Email Mr. Buckland at Buckland@fearsltd.com

Don't miss this year's SummerFest. . .

And Robb is a hell of a guy too. Very respectful and always accomodating. A great guy to get to know.

[robb buckland]

Thanks for your kind words Van as always , I look forward to seeing you this year..!!

[Van Canna]

Looking forward, Robb...about to meet with Maloney and Bridget in an hour...

Here is another glamour shot



My club's rowing team just days from the national rookies' race...where we ended up third...all at age 16..


I am the 2nd rower from the left...[after the coxswain] the good old days

And this year my club won first place in the same race...1000 meters sprint....Pattison cup.

~~

Met with Maloney and Bridget last night at the Foxhole...all set and eager to get to camp. She looks beautiful as a woman in bloom.

[Van Canna]

And we did get the soccer game after all...it was not far from my house at the Gillette stadium...from 5 to 7PM...exhibition game...Inter Milan v. AC Milan... 42,000 strong in the stadium...

Fabulous game...Inter 2...Milan 0 ...

[Van Canna]

The soccer field at Summer camp was beautiful...all marked and ready to go...but no takers...a shame...but then again...soccer is a game that requires a superb conditioned body and mind...

[Topos]

Van,

Thank you for sharing the wonderful photo from the past and "I am the 2nd rower from the left...[after the coxswain] the good old days

And this year my club won first place in the same race...1000 meters sprint....Pattison cup. "

When I finish my time machine could I invite you back to 45 B.C. [NOT 'B.C.E' garbage ] ... there is a great trireme that needs super rowers for a Mare Nostrum Regatta?

[[Italian dialectal, a contention, regatta, from regattare, to contend, perhaps from recatare, to sell again, compete, from Vulgar Latin *recaptāre, to contend : Latin re-, re- + Latin captāre, to seek to catch, frequentative of capere, to seize; ]]

O.K. no more ... oh heck, I fought substituting "Ricotta" in the above as it would have been a CHEESY pun.

Great weekend to all my Uechi brethren.

[Van Canna]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trireme

Great war ship of the past...very fast.

[Van Canna]

http://upchucky.com/music-jukes/1956/player.html

[gmattson]

Just a reminder. . . This year's camp will be fantastic! Been getting lots of encouraging e-mail from past students and friends who haven't been at SummerFest for many years, saying "I'm coming"!!

I hope to be hearing from you very soon!!!!

July 30, 31 and Aug 1st, 2010

Click here to register.
http://store.fastcommerce.com/EasternArts/summerfest-ff808181178d26e001178f62886b7f27-c.html

[Van Canna]

George,

I hear Victor Swinimer of Halifax will be at our camp this year