Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Administration

Grandmaster

George E. Mattson

Duties: Advisor to the President

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Board of Directors

President

Justin Testa

Duties: To oversee all aspects of the IUKF operations and the strategic direction of the organization.

Email: jtesta028@gmail.com

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Treasurer

Mario Rizzo

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Secretary

Director

Patricia Dando

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Director

IUKF Management Team

Black Belt Promotion Administrator

Lee Adams

Duties: Receive, analyze and approve applications for all Dan Rank Certificates (Shodan to Judan).
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Titles Committee Administrator

Bruce Witherell

Duties: Receive, analyze and approve applications for master titles (Renshi, Kyoshi, and Hanshi),and teaching certificates (Shidoin, Jun Shihan, and Shihan).
email: bruce.witherell@outlook.com
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Oversight Committee Administrator

Al Wharton

Duties: To receive requests from all candidates who feel they have been overlooked for advancement due to reasons beyond their control.
email: alwharton8@gmail.com
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Dojo Membership Administrator

Dan Maestas

Duties: To manage all applications and annual fees for IUKF dojo membership.

email: iukfdojodirector@outlook.com

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Web Administrator

Cecilia Salbuchi

Duties: To maintain and update the IUKF website, applications forms, and payment processes.
mail: csalbuchi@gmail.com
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Chairman Emeritus

Henry Thom

Email: henrythom@hotmail.com

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