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by gmattson
Fri May 26, 2023 9:58 pm
Forum: Verbal Self Defense
Topic: This topic is worth a "relook"
Replies: 1
Views: 10

Re: This topic is worth a "relook"

5/26/2023: Another archive on the subject Ignorance is Bliss Post by Kevin Mackie » 01 Feb 2000 17:00 Here's a poser.. Who is better off in the grand scheme of things, those who are sensitive to verbal attacks and feel a need to react, or others who are insensitive to the point where they don't know...
by gmattson
Fri May 26, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: Verbal Self Defense
Topic: This topic is worth a "relook"
Replies: 1
Views: 10

This topic is worth a "relook"

5/26/2023 - Forums Archives - Verbal Self-defense First post I created this topic because I felt the subject should be part of his/her training. I hope you 2023 students will agree with me. Best, George E. Mattson ============ Post by gmattson » 02 Feb 2000 10:29 One of the reasons I was eager to h...
by gmattson
Thu May 25, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Ancient Health Wisdom for Modern Times
Topic: Chinese Characters for Music and Medicine
Replies: 3
Views: 34

Re: Chinese Characters for Music and Medicine

Interesting Eric. . .

Wonder how those 2 lines were chosen to change the definition of the character. Wonder if the horizontal "cross-like" image has its own meaning, or only is an addition that changes another character/s it is attached to?
by gmattson
Sun May 21, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: Bill Glasheen's Dojo Roundtable
Topic: The IUKF
Replies: 0
Views: 23

The IUKF

Unsung Uechi-ryu Hero While I was president of IUKF, (International Uechi-ryu Karate Federation) I did most of the work involved with running the organization. . . And believe me, there was a great deal of work required on a daily basis. . . And when I felt that it was time to turn over the reins to...
by gmattson
Thu May 18, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Kata (All about Uechi Kata)
Topic: Have you read these posts???
Replies: 0
Views: 35

Have you read these posts???

Fascinating and important history of the Uechi system. subject that doesn't get discussed or demonstrated on social media. Hope you will ask questions and/or provide interesting posts on the subject here.
by gmattson
Thu May 18, 2023 9:32 pm
Forum: Kihon (basic training drills)
Topic: Kihon Subject
Replies: 0
Views: 33

Kihon Subject

Interesting subject that gets discussed and demonstrated frequently on social media. Hope you will ask questions and/or provide interesting posts on the subject here.
by gmattson
Thu May 18, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: Fests_News
Topic: 2024 WinterFest
Replies: 0
Views: 27

2024 WinterFest

Pleased to report the dates for next year's WinterFest:

March 8th and 9th. . . (Friday and Saturday!

To be held at the Lake Mary Community Center in beautiful Lake Mary

Make you plans early to attend.

Thanks,
George Mattson
by gmattson
Thu May 18, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Bill Glasheen's Dojo Roundtable
Topic: Uechi Ryu Magazine Articles
Replies: 3
Views: 203

Re: Uechi Ryu Magazine Articles

Hi Glenn: Angel Lemus's death was completely unexpected. I've been attempting, unsuccessfully, to find out the cause of death. Let me know if you find out anything. BTW, my son Erik, is taking on the job of running the Forums, along with Cecelia. I'll be spreading the word with newsletters and posti...
by gmattson
Thu May 18, 2023 7:17 pm
Forum: Introduction & Rules
Topic: Uechi-ryu Principles of Conduct!
Replies: 3
Views: 8506

Re: Uechi-ryu Principles of Conduct!

Just a note to let everyone know that the Uechi-ryu Forums are back! I am proud and pleased to announce that my younger son, Erik, will be assisting Cecelia in regenerating interest and activity in our beloved Forums. His role will be to maintain law and order, by maintaining the rules established b...
by gmattson
Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Bill Glasheen's Dojo Roundtable
Topic: Uechi Ryu Magazine Articles
Replies: 3
Views: 203

Re: Uechi Ryu Magazine Articles

Hi Glenn:
Many thanks for the forums update on Uechi articles in magazines. Hopefully you will continue visiting us here and help to revitalize the forums. I personally believe there will be slow rebuilding of this site as more and more people are leaving other social media.
by gmattson
Tue Dec 20, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Sparring Tips
Topic: Roy Bedard. . .
Replies: 1
Views: 17024

Re: Roy Bedard. . .

Dr Roy Bedard, is a senior presenter at WinterFest and certainly one of the most popular among attending participants. We are lucky enough to also have Roy as a Forum moderator. What is Dr Bedard an expert at??? Roy Bedard is a professional consultant with over 20 years experience in the public safe...
by gmattson
Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:07 pm
Forum: Introduction & Rules
Topic: Uechi-ryu Principles of Conduct!
Replies: 3
Views: 8506

Re: Uechi-ryu Principles of Conduct!

Wow. . . a long time since visiting our Forums. Many thanks to the Forums Guru, Cecilia Salbuchi, for all the time and effort she has spent, rebuilding and restoring our forums. Our goal has been and always will be, exploring the martial arts generally and Uechi-ryu specifically, for all open minded...
by gmattson
Sat Nov 20, 2021 4:02 pm
Forum: Fests_News
Topic: WinterFest 2022
Replies: 1
Views: 941

Re: WinterFest 2022

Update. . .

Susan is working on the Winterfest details and we should have a working application by Monday, November 22.

Thanks
by gmattson
Sat Nov 20, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Introduction & Rules
Topic: Restoring and Revitalizing the Uechi Forums
Replies: 2
Views: 1340

Re: Restoring and Revitalizing the Uechi Forums

Hi Cecelia: As the Uechi-ryu Forums administrator, I hope many participants will jump-in to help us with the rebuilding process. One of the first things we should discuss is the name. Should we leave it as-is or modify it to reflect forum's value as an archive of important and valuable past topics a...