Uechi-ryu Hall of Fame

[Dale Houser]

I sporadically see some teachers as belonging to the "Uechi-ryu Hall of Fame" on various web sites.

Is there such a thing? If so what are the details on it? (who runs it, qualifications, website, etc.) Just curious. Thanks.

[Bill Glasheen]

I was never inducted, Dale. I guess I'm just a nobody.

But seriously... There was such a designation, started circa 1983. I believe George started it. Members got nifty blazers, and got their pictures taken.

I have no idea if they're still inducting members into this HOF. No matter. The masters titles (renshi, kyoshi, hanshi, hanshi sei) are in my book more significant - particularly since now they're only given to those who make a specific and documented contribution to the style.

Meanwhile, all past inductees should be proud of their designations.

- Bill

[mikemurphy]

Hey Bill,

Why don't we just start another one? The "Nobody Hall of Fame". I think even I could be elected to that one!

mike

[Bill Glasheen]

I nominate Mike as the first member of the NHOF.

What sort of attire should we get if inducted, Mike? We have to color coordinate for pictures and such...

- Bill

[chef]

Ooooh....character assassination. That must be a guy thing. I see my husband's men's group do the same thing, just for fun.

I think we women are too sensitive to play like that.

Outfits? How about a sumo diaper, hah!

Regards,
Vicki

[f.Channell]

Hall of Shame for me please!

F.

[Bill Glasheen]

Ooooh....character assassination. That must be a guy thing. I see my husband's men's group do the same thing, just for fun.

Whadaya mean? I gave Mike first dibs!

Outfits? How about a sumo diaper, hah!

We wouldn't presume to assume the official Uechi diaper as our NHOF attire.



That would be a sacrilege!

Hall of Shame for me please!

F.

I don't qualify. My wife says I have no shame...

- Bill

[mikemurphy]

I was think more like the Austin Powers look, or maybe Revenge of the Nerds motif.

what do you think?

mike

[Bill Glasheen]

The velvet jacket works for me. We can even add in a few gold-filled teeth as our ... uh ... gold badges of courage.



- Bill

[JaySal]

Hello Bill and Mike.

Please accept me for consideration into the "Nobody Hall Of Fame". I think I would make a good addition to that select group of nobody's. Since I am a Nobody.

Thank's

Jay Sal.

[Bill Glasheen]

Send us your jacket size.

- Bill

[f.Channell]

Why jackets and not thongs?

[f.Channell]

All kidding aside, this is the listing of the 1983 Uechi Hall of Fame.

Masao Arakaki
Toshio Higa
Shigeru Takamiyagi
Kosuke Yonamine
Ryuku Tomoyose
George Mattson
Tsutomu Nakahodo
Yoshiteru Nakama
Kensho Kina
Arthur Rabesa
Tim Ford
William Finnerty
Clarence Wilder
Jim Maloney
Robert Campbell
Van Canna
Robert Bethoney
John Porecki
Ahti Kaend
Dave Finkelstein
Joan Neide Knox
Jack Summers
Ed Huff
David Mott
Alton Wharton
David Freeman
Richard Baptista
Warren Chaille
Buzz Durkin
Michael Chaille

I left off their rank in 1983 to save time. spelled names as they appear in the Red Book by George Mattson, from my copy of the 8th printing.

[Topos]

" All kidding aside, this is the listing of the 1983 Uechi Hall of Fame. "

Like the children's picture quiz: Where is WALDO .....I mean WALTER Mattson?

And Charlie Earl?

"Nostalgia is not what is used to be."

[f.Channell]

Not in the picture or the list in the book.

Not to say they are not important pioneers in our art, they are just not listed.

If there is another listing, perhaps Sensei Mattson has it.