Just discovered, by Sensei George Mattson, was a fascinating video of a 2007 New England seminar that he taught. Many of the participants were senior black belt students and teachers, which gave him an opportunity to focus on instruction methods which are his personal favorites. Although there are many variations in understanding of Uechi-ryu, Sensei …

On November 14, 2019, Darin Yee (President of the IUKF) performed the 8 Katas of Uechi-Ryu while visiting with The Honolulu Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do Club. Sensei Albert Cloutier and his dojo wanted to share how grateful they are for Sensei Yee traveling so far to share his experience, knowledge, and insight with them that they created …

In the Hawaiian Language, the word “ALOHA” mostly functions as a salutation and a greeting. But the word actually conveys a deeper sense of meaning, which the locals expound upon, by breaking the individual letters down into other Hawaiian terms: A – Akahai: Kindness, expressed with tenderness L – Lokahi: Unity, expressed with harmony O …

On October 20th, Richard Bennett and Bennett’s Karate in Erie, CO, hosted Darin Yee to share his Uechi Ryu concepts with various Kung Fu interpretations with students. Bennett’s Karate is a member of Master Jim Thompson’s Uechi Ryu Kokusai organization. Master Jim Thompson has shared his knowledge and skill at George Mattson’s Summer Fest. At Bennett’s …

Set in the grounds of the Discovery Science Park Building 509, situated close to the historic towns of Sandwich, Canterbury and Dover, the European regional Uechi-Ryu workout 2020 promises to be a must attend Seminar for the serious Uechi practitioner. Uechi Brethren from all associations have been invited so we can share and engage with …