Hi all,
I have been looking at this sight and reading these forums for several months now and I am fascinated with Uechi-Ryu.
I am a Tae kwon Do and ShotoKan practitioner and have been since the mid 1980's. I took a long break from the Arts in general after joining the Marine Corps in 1986 and just got back in to it all this last August.
Unfortunately there are no Uechi Dojo any where near me.
I live in (very) rual Southern Oklahoma so I guess that says it all. We do have several Tae Kwon Do Dojang though.
So until I am able to find an Instructor in your Art, I will be content in watching your videos and all instructional info you have on this sight and related links.
Thanks for a great sight and tons of excellent information.
Dan Smith. Shodan. Tae Kwon Do.
Hi all.
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Danny Smith
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Hi all.
Tomahawk
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Bill Glasheen
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Danny
Our pleasure!
You still serving in The Marines, or is that part of the past? We have a few here and there who either served, are serving, or work with them in Quantico. Rich Castanet has been with the Marine Corp Martial Arts Program since its inception.
I travel quite a bit these days with my new job. If I make it out your way, I'll give you a buzz. Meanwhile, join in and tell us what you think.
Martial arts share a lot from style to style. There's enough common ground for us to have fun.
- Bill
Our pleasure!
You still serving in The Marines, or is that part of the past? We have a few here and there who either served, are serving, or work with them in Quantico. Rich Castanet has been with the Marine Corp Martial Arts Program since its inception.
I travel quite a bit these days with my new job. If I make it out your way, I'll give you a buzz. Meanwhile, join in and tell us what you think.
Martial arts share a lot from style to style. There's enough common ground for us to have fun.
- Bill
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Danny Smith
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Go here and get Lookingglass's e mail off this page. Maybee you're near each other.
http://forums.uechi-ryu.com/memberlist. ... start=1100
http://forums.uechi-ryu.com/memberlist. ... start=1100
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Nice to meet you too Mr. Castanet.
I was stationed at MCAGCC, 29 Palms in "A" Co. 3rd LAR.
what memories! Spent some time in Thailand and got to watch some really good Muay Thai matches.
Actually participated in one with a little guy half my size and
proceded to get my arse handed to me in short order! lol.
Those little guys are fast and hard.
No matter how hard or fast I hit him the little fellow always just popped up and smacked me again.
Live and learn.
Where are you stationed if you don't mind my asking?
Thanks.
Dan Smith.
I was stationed at MCAGCC, 29 Palms in "A" Co. 3rd LAR.
what memories! Spent some time in Thailand and got to watch some really good Muay Thai matches.
Actually participated in one with a little guy half my size and
proceded to get my arse handed to me in short order! lol.
Those little guys are fast and hard.
No matter how hard or fast I hit him the little fellow always just popped up and smacked me again.
Live and learn.
Where are you stationed if you don't mind my asking?
Thanks.
Dan Smith.
Tomahawk
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Bill Glasheen
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Dan
I'm going to step in and brag on Rich for a bit.
Rich is a bit of a renaissance man. He was a manager at GE for years, and started training martial arts with me while going through a bit of a mid-life crisis. Martial arts instead of the red sports car. After a bit of training with me in the west end of the Richmond area, he applied for a unique opportunity with The Marines to be a civilian who would go through the equivalent of boot camp. It was a publicity effort on the part of the military, designed to get the eyes of the everyday man into the world of the miltary man. Out of several thousand applicants, Rich was chosen.
Several articles in major papers later, Rich and The Marines developed quite the strong bond. Before he knew it, he was taking regular trips up to Quantico to start in their MCMAP program. These days, he is the ONLY civilian MCMAP black belt, and is now considered a subject matter expert. In addition, he has added a Marine pistol expert certification to his three NRA certifications (rifle, pistol, shotgun).
Every year, Rich says "This is the last year. I'm getting too old." But by a combination of heart, his special mind, and a bit of Celebrex, he always seems to manage to want to pull off yet one more year.
It's a special relationship that everyone seems to benefit from.
- Bill
I'm going to step in and brag on Rich for a bit.
Rich is a bit of a renaissance man. He was a manager at GE for years, and started training martial arts with me while going through a bit of a mid-life crisis. Martial arts instead of the red sports car. After a bit of training with me in the west end of the Richmond area, he applied for a unique opportunity with The Marines to be a civilian who would go through the equivalent of boot camp. It was a publicity effort on the part of the military, designed to get the eyes of the everyday man into the world of the miltary man. Out of several thousand applicants, Rich was chosen.
Several articles in major papers later, Rich and The Marines developed quite the strong bond. Before he knew it, he was taking regular trips up to Quantico to start in their MCMAP program. These days, he is the ONLY civilian MCMAP black belt, and is now considered a subject matter expert. In addition, he has added a Marine pistol expert certification to his three NRA certifications (rifle, pistol, shotgun).
Every year, Rich says "This is the last year. I'm getting too old." But by a combination of heart, his special mind, and a bit of Celebrex, he always seems to manage to want to pull off yet one more year.
It's a special relationship that everyone seems to benefit from.
- Bill
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Thank you Bill.
Also recently added certification by the Virginia Dept. of Criminal Jusice Services as a security agent to my portfolio. I have their certifcation for advanced pistol and shotgun as well. Should any serious big shots come to town that require more than standard security I'd possibly get a call.
"really good Muay Thai matches"... As we speak, the senior instructors at the Quantico martial arts training center are training with a Muay Thai master. The Marines are very serious about cross training and improving the program so try everything. Despite Bill's praises, I am 52 and decided to pass on this opportunity. Celebrex does not protect against broken bones!
I will however spend a full week on deck at the training center starting 28 February to get certified as a 'Combat Conditioning Specialist". That should be fun and after that will once again consider turning in my gear.
"I was stationed at MCAGCC, 29 Palms in "A" Co. 3rd LAR."
As a coincidence, the CO of the USMC Martial Arts Center of Excellence has a son that is currently a 1st Lt in charge of a LAR platoon in the 3rd LAR. They were leading the charge into the attack on Falluja in November.
I'm currently on the MACE staff part time as a 'Subject Matter Expert'. That allows me full access to the training and also allows me to train Marines up to and including black belt in the program.
One important note on the program... a lot of Uechi-ryu techniques are incorporated. The Marines are ambivalent about the stance but love the open hand techniques, elbows and low kicks.
Regards,
Rich
Also recently added certification by the Virginia Dept. of Criminal Jusice Services as a security agent to my portfolio. I have their certifcation for advanced pistol and shotgun as well. Should any serious big shots come to town that require more than standard security I'd possibly get a call.
"really good Muay Thai matches"... As we speak, the senior instructors at the Quantico martial arts training center are training with a Muay Thai master. The Marines are very serious about cross training and improving the program so try everything. Despite Bill's praises, I am 52 and decided to pass on this opportunity. Celebrex does not protect against broken bones!
I will however spend a full week on deck at the training center starting 28 February to get certified as a 'Combat Conditioning Specialist". That should be fun and after that will once again consider turning in my gear.
"I was stationed at MCAGCC, 29 Palms in "A" Co. 3rd LAR."
As a coincidence, the CO of the USMC Martial Arts Center of Excellence has a son that is currently a 1st Lt in charge of a LAR platoon in the 3rd LAR. They were leading the charge into the attack on Falluja in November.
I'm currently on the MACE staff part time as a 'Subject Matter Expert'. That allows me full access to the training and also allows me to train Marines up to and including black belt in the program.
One important note on the program... a lot of Uechi-ryu techniques are incorporated. The Marines are ambivalent about the stance but love the open hand techniques, elbows and low kicks.
Regards,
Rich
Member of the world's premier gun club, the USMC!
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Danny Smith
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Wow!
I am thoroughly impressed. Almost miss being in the Corps
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I'm so far out of touch with everything and so far back in the boonies I didn't even know such a program existed, but I'm really glad it does. Really glad.
I have a young friend in the Army reserves. He is 21 and currently in Louisiana training to go to either Iraq or Afganistan. He doesn't know where yet.
He comes to our regular Tae Kwon Do classes and it is great for keeping him in physical shape, (Sparring with him is like fighting with an Oak tree) but between classes I work with him privately on the really ruthless stuff that he "hopefully" will never need.
He always says," but Mr. Anderson said to do it this way"
I always tell him there is a difference in what we do in the Dojo and what you may face in the field wearing kevlar and carring a rifle and(my old K-Bar that will be going with him for good luck).
I kinda wish he was in the Marines so he could go through your training program.
Thank you Sir.
Dan .
I am thoroughly impressed. Almost miss being in the Corps
.I'm so far out of touch with everything and so far back in the boonies I didn't even know such a program existed, but I'm really glad it does. Really glad.
I have a young friend in the Army reserves. He is 21 and currently in Louisiana training to go to either Iraq or Afganistan. He doesn't know where yet.
He comes to our regular Tae Kwon Do classes and it is great for keeping him in physical shape, (Sparring with him is like fighting with an Oak tree) but between classes I work with him privately on the really ruthless stuff that he "hopefully" will never need.
He always says," but Mr. Anderson said to do it this way"
I always tell him there is a difference in what we do in the Dojo and what you may face in the field wearing kevlar and carring a rifle and(my old K-Bar that will be going with him for good luck).
I kinda wish he was in the Marines so he could go through your training program.
Thank you Sir.
Dan .
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Bill Glasheen
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This is so very true, no matter what venue you are training for.Dan wrote:I always tell him there is a difference in what we do in the Dojo and what you may face in the field wearing kevlar and carring a rifle
It is so very important for instructors to explain the difference between gymnasium training and field fighting. TKD in paticular has its issues since it has gravitated more to the sports side. That's not altogether bad, but it leaves gaps in terms of REAL battlefield training, tactics, and mindset.
Knowledge of the concept of a force continuum is a great start.
- Bill
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Yes Sir!
The "sport Karate" side of Tea Kwon Do is what I'm a bit disinchanted with. it is great exercise and does have it's applications, but it is the sport aspect that bugs me.
I'm not in this for compitition at all. I compete against myself. On the other hand I know it is tough to deal with being hit in an actual self defense incounter(which will happen) sooner or later. Allan,my Soldier friend and I practice what I like to call a more "traditional" kind of sparring,without saftey gear and with moderate contact from the neck down. This is serving to toughen us up pretty well, but we don't brawl. We use proper and controlled technique. I'm not into going to tournaments or what passes for them these days. Nothing at all like 20 years ago. Way to many rules and it seems to me (in my own opinion) that it has all been way dumned down.
My Instructor has been urging me to possibly enter tournaments, says I'm good enough. Holy smoke I'm 38 years old! I'm not going to go slugging it out with these lightening fast 20 somethings in the ring. That would just be embarrasing for me and maybe even for the young guy having to fight the "old dude", lol.
Apologies for the long posts, but it is very good to interact with people that actually know what I'm talking about. Thank you Gentlemen very much.
Semper Fi.
Tomahawk out.
The "sport Karate" side of Tea Kwon Do is what I'm a bit disinchanted with. it is great exercise and does have it's applications, but it is the sport aspect that bugs me.
I'm not in this for compitition at all. I compete against myself. On the other hand I know it is tough to deal with being hit in an actual self defense incounter(which will happen) sooner or later. Allan,my Soldier friend and I practice what I like to call a more "traditional" kind of sparring,without saftey gear and with moderate contact from the neck down. This is serving to toughen us up pretty well, but we don't brawl. We use proper and controlled technique. I'm not into going to tournaments or what passes for them these days. Nothing at all like 20 years ago. Way to many rules and it seems to me (in my own opinion) that it has all been way dumned down.
My Instructor has been urging me to possibly enter tournaments, says I'm good enough. Holy smoke I'm 38 years old! I'm not going to go slugging it out with these lightening fast 20 somethings in the ring. That would just be embarrasing for me and maybe even for the young guy having to fight the "old dude", lol.
Apologies for the long posts, but it is very good to interact with people that actually know what I'm talking about. Thank you Gentlemen very much.
Semper Fi.
Tomahawk out.
Tomahawk
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Dan,
What a small world! I was in H&Sco 3d LARBn in 94. I was the Engineer Chief, in Maint. Plt. GYSgt Brelsford. Who was your maint. chiel for your company, was it a SSGT? Can't remember his name right off. I worked for Gunner Salomen and Top Wilt . I had the Machine and welding shop also in the lower maint. area. Our LAR was the recovery vehical "Preditor", it was the Iran Tan one!! Remember SGTMAJ Calamari, hell of a guy, we went way back. Anyway welcome! Drop me a line!
Snap-On Out!
Mark
What a small world! I was in H&Sco 3d LARBn in 94. I was the Engineer Chief, in Maint. Plt. GYSgt Brelsford. Who was your maint. chiel for your company, was it a SSGT? Can't remember his name right off. I worked for Gunner Salomen and Top Wilt . I had the Machine and welding shop also in the lower maint. area. Our LAR was the recovery vehical "Preditor", it was the Iran Tan one!! Remember SGTMAJ Calamari, hell of a guy, we went way back. Anyway welcome! Drop me a line!
Snap-On Out!
Mark
"Language was invented to ask questions. Answers may be given by grunts and gestures, but questions must be spoken. People came of age when man asked the first question. Learning stagnation results not from a lack of answers but from the absence of questions."
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Hi Mark.
My last year in 29 was 1990. I do remember the maint. Chief. He was a SSgt. Tall lanky man that was very funny.
Joking all the time, but I can't recall his name.
I was a scout in 1st plt. Team leader. They sent me to Comm. for a time and worked under a Msgt. I remember his first name oddly enough, it was Jerome. I can't remember his last name to save myself though.
I don't remember the Major's name either, but he was a big man. Looked and sounded almost like Arnold Swartzanager. Big cigar in his mouth all the time.
My Plt, Commander was a 1st. Lt. Andy Hewett. He was a surfer from L.A. He was a hoot too.
I remember Lt. Hewett getting wound up once because the C.O. wouldn't let him take his surf board when we shipped out to Thailand
Tomahawk out.
My last year in 29 was 1990. I do remember the maint. Chief. He was a SSgt. Tall lanky man that was very funny.
Joking all the time, but I can't recall his name.
I was a scout in 1st plt. Team leader. They sent me to Comm. for a time and worked under a Msgt. I remember his first name oddly enough, it was Jerome. I can't remember his last name to save myself though.
I don't remember the Major's name either, but he was a big man. Looked and sounded almost like Arnold Swartzanager. Big cigar in his mouth all the time.
My Plt, Commander was a 1st. Lt. Andy Hewett. He was a surfer from L.A. He was a hoot too.
I remember Lt. Hewett getting wound up once because the C.O. wouldn't let him take his surf board when we shipped out to Thailand
Tomahawk out.
Tomahawk
