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2020 European Regional Seminar

Chelsey Schultz
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2020 European Regional Seminar
European 2020 Seminar

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 the wider community and enjoy 2 days of training from September 19th – September 20th, 2020.

We have confirmed presenters from USA/UK/Germany including:

  • George Mattson – 10th Dan Father of Uechi Ryu in America
  • Darin Yee – 9th Dan IUKF President
  • Al Wharton – 9th Dan IUKF Bermuda
  • Jim Hulse – 8th Dan IUKF GB
  • Lee Adams – 7th Dan IUKF GB
  • Paul Kronschabl – 6th Dan IUKF Germany
  • David Harris – 6th Dan Uechi Ryu GB
  • Scott Hulse – 6th Dan IUKF GB
  • Thomas Podzelny – 5th Dan Okinawa Uechi Ryu Karate do Assc.

On Saturday evening, there will be a 3-course meal (separate charge), bar, and music so we can relax and have time to chat.

Junior Seminar (under 14) is on Sunday, September 20th from 9am – 12 Noon FOC
*Please pre-register via email – shogun@talktalk.net

Costs:

Early Bird Special:

Seminar cost £80/$100/€89 for the weekend
PayPal link – paypal.me/Shogunmartialarts – please put ‘Seminar’ in comments

3 Course Celebration Meal

Cost: £20/$25/23EUR
PayPal link – paypal.me/Shogunmartialarts – please put ‘Celebration’ in comments

Other Information:

Trains from London:

  • Ramsgate – 1 hour 18minutes then taxi for 10 minutes
  • Canterbury West – 58 minutes then taxi for 20 minutes
  • Sandwich – 1 hour 28 minutes then taxi for 8 mins
  • Dover Priory – 1 hour 5 minutes then taxi for 25 minutes

Hotels:

Building has started on a travel lodge in the Discovery park site; the hope is that this will be available for the event, however other options are available. Shogun has a minibus which should be available to shuttle attendees from local hotels to the event.

Taxi’s:

  • Sandwich Taxis – 01304 617 424
  • Thanet Cars – 01843 666 666
  • Longley’s Private Hire – 01227 710 777

**Please note that you don’t have taxi’s at Sandwich train station, please book in advance.** maybe for registration.

Activities:

There are many things to see and do in the UK during your visit some suggestions are listed below, if you get a chance why not visit the historic City of Canterbury with the world-famous Cathedral which will celebrate its 800th birthday in 2020, explore the historic streets the home of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.

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2020 Honolulu Regional Workout

Chelsey Schultz
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Sharing the Love of Karate in the Spirit of Aloha – Honolulu Uechi-Ryu Gasshuku: Traditional Intensive Training

An open invitation to all friends of The Honolulu Uechi-Ryu Karate-do Club! Join us January 11th & 12th, 2020 for a two-day informal training session at Magic Island in Honolulu, Hawaii! 

This weekend event is specialized training in the Japanese Budo tradition of the Gasshuku. Unlike traditional workshops where new material is taught, Gasshuku (translating to “lodging together”) immerses keen students in a lifestyle of coming together for a few hours a day.

Much of Gasshuku is conducted outdoors, providing a wide range of diversity in training methods and activities. Nature plays a large part in this training and using the environment to create unique and fascinating challenges. 

What distinguishes the tradition of Budo practice is the practice of cohabitating with fellow students, socializing during meals, and bonding together from the experience. Gasshuku is not merely another day of training, but a change in lifestyle that will be an essential aspect for their lifelong commitment to the way of Budo.

Please consider joining us on January 11th and 12th, 2020 at magic Island in Honolulu Hawaii for the first annual Honolulu Uechi-Ryu Gasshuku.

For more information on who will be presenting, please check out our website for up-to-date information!

To access the special rates, guests should book by either of the following:

  1. Online at www.alamoanahotelhonolulu.com, using Promo Code: HNL20 or
  2. By phone, call the reservations department.  If calling reservations, guests are advised to mention Promo Code (HNL20)

Ala Moana Hotel reservations can be reached at:

1-800-367-6025 from the U.S. Mainland; 1-800-446-8990 from the neighbor islands; and 955-4811 from Oahu

(The promo code will expire the day before the latest checkout date.)

IUKF MEMORANDUM

Chelsey Schultz
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IUKF MEMORANDUM

Clarification Regarding Promotion & Master Rank Testing

The IUKF is undergoing a revision of its procedures to serve its members better.  I’m sure there must be many questions going forward.  I hope the following information will address some of your concerns.  If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to communicate with us.

Our organization is global, and our membership is extensive.  We understand the difficulties of trying to accommodate everyone 100% of the time.  Please understand the best that we can do is to make decisions that will serve the majority of our membership.  In order to maintain stability and consistency, we cannot offer conflicting agreements from one dojo to another.

Promotions

Promotion For Shodan To Godan

The IUKF determined many years ago to implement “dojo testing” for Sho-dan to Go-dans.  That is to say, that each member dojo shall test students for Shodan up to Godan and may promote at their discretion.  The IUKF holds the Sensei/Direct Teacher responsible for upholding general standards and competency of the Applicant and will not scrutinize promotions at that level. Our current Senior Advisory Board upholds this current practice.

Each member dojo will conduct their own testing and apply their own standards specific to their dojo.  Each member dojo is advised to assemble their own testing board.  All member dojos may request the presence of a master rank from the IUKF, and we will make all efforts to make that possible.

The IUKF recommends your dojo follow the minimum requirements listed in the Black Belt Test Guide (which you can purchase online in Sensei Mattson’s store, or as a member dojo, you can view our suggested guidelines on our website in the members’ section).

Promotion For Rokudan & Up

Master ranks (Roku-dan 6th degree and up) are asked to uphold a more exceptional standard.  The candidate must record all 8 katas; and a bunkai of at least 8 techniques/combinations of his/her choosing.

Your katas will demonstrate you are still actively training and retain all the knowledge which paved the path to where you are.  Your katas will be judged by 3 anonymous master rank members from around the globe (preferably with no personal ties or conflicts) who can judge you without prejudice or partiality.  

The master rank must also demonstrate their knowledge of the arts which he/she believes they have mastered.  We are not asking you to create a long, formal bunkai like Seisan Bunkai.  Bunkai simply explains the application of movements or our technique.

Candidates will be required to demonstrate the 8 Uechi-Ryu bunkai movements from our 8 katas and how he/she would use them in an actual application.  This way, we can all witness your mastery and understanding of your master rank request, as well as to share your ideas with the rest of the Uechi World.

We thank you for your loyalty and contributions to the IUKF. Together, we will grow and improve.

Sincerely,
Darin Yee
IUKF President 

2019 New England Regional Workout

George Mattson
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Hello All Uechi Brothers and Sisters,

I am inviting you all to attend the Uechi-Ryu Regional workout. All Uechi-Ryu practitioners are welcome to participate. This is a nonpolitical, no nuance, and perspiration encouraged get-together. Regardless of organizations we welcome you to practice your katas with use and go through drills and combinations. Hopefully, we will all walk out feeling great and wearing a good sweat.

This Uechi-Ryu Regional Workout will be held on Sunday, November 3rd at the Sons of Italy hall in Natick, MA. The address is 37 Washington Ave, Natick, MA.

The workout will begin at 11 am sharp. We will bow out at 2 pm.  There are several good restaurants nearby. I hope we can all meet at the same restaurant and spend a little more time getting to know one another. I will be there from 9:30 am to 10 am to present promotion certificates to a couple of well-deserving practitioners. All are welcome to witness. The promotions are all predetermined. Each will perform one kata of their choice, and I will be presenting the honored students with their certificates. Plenty of time to start our workout at 11 am. 

The mat fee is $25 per person and will be collected at the door. This mat fee will cover the rental of the hall and insurance needed. If there is money left over, I will buy the first round of drinks at lunch.

Please respond to my email darinyee@hotmail.com as we usually have a decent size group and I want to layout the floor to provide appropriate workout space.

Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to see you at the workout.

Darin Yee    

2019 New Mexico Regional Workout

George Mattson
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Join us on October 26 and 27th, 2019, hosted by Sensei Steve Vosa for a special seminar hosted by IUKF President, Sensei Darin Yee. This seminar will focus on practical self-defense and soft techniques from Uechi-Ryu.

Sensei Yee is a ninth-degree black belt in Uechi-Ryu Karate, a master of numerous Kung Fu styles, and specializes in the Hung Gar system. His seminar will give you a deeper understanding of Uechi-Ryu as well as a unique twist.

Sensei Yee has been a student of Kung Fu since 1959 and Uechi-Ryu since 1969. Over the past 60 years, he has trained in China, Taiwan, Japan, Okinawa, and the United States. Sensei Yee has taught extensive seminars throughout the USA and abroad, and for one day only he will be teaching a seminar in Erie, Colorado.

On October 26th, the seminar will be hosted from 9:00AM – 3:00PM.

On October 27th, the seminar will be hosted from 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Day – $50

If you are interested in attending, please contact Steve Vosa or Dan Maestas for more information.

Steve Vosa: steveandvickinm@gmail.com 

Dan Maestas: d_maestas@hotmail.com

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