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WinterFest’s Cruise

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WinterFest’s Cruise

One of our favorite things to do between workouts and meeting for dinner at Winter Fest.

A 25 year tradition of chilling, relaxing and having a cigar (for those who want one) and a drink and getting to the restaurant early for the best tables.

Anyone interested in joining us, please let me know. This group is getting bigger every year.

Please also know I’ve planned a 4 day Bahama Cruise for the last 5 years, immediately the day after Winter fest to complete a 7 day vacation.

Information will be provided soon.  Sensei Mattson, Lee Adams, Sid Werthan, Jayel Cuaresma and myself have already booked.  Hope to see you at Winter fest and the cruise.  Cruises are one of the best vacation deals.  For less than $100 a day, you are provided with rooming, 3 great meals and nightly entertainment (Broadway type shows) everyday.  Everyone is welcome to join.  Something to consider.

IUKF President Darin Yee Visits Sitka Alaska Uechi-Ryu Karate Club

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IUKF President Darin Yee Visits Sitka Alaska Uechi-Ryu Karate Club

The Sitka Alaska Uechi-Ryu Karate Club was honored to host IUKF President, Darin Yee. Darin was in Sitka August 16-21 where he worked with members of the Sitka Alaska Uechi-Ryu Karate Club both in person and online. Duane Swanson is the dojo owner and hosted Darin.

On August 17, Darin tested Duane for Yondan. The test was attended by IUKF members online from around the world. Duane was particularly impressed and surprised when Grand Master George Mattson logged in to watch! Duane was pleased to pass the test and receive his certificate in person from Darin.

Duane’s daughter Heather and son-in-law Brett Allio traveled to Sitka from Juneau, Alaska to train with Darin. While in Sitka, Darin also attended and led a session with the Kenwa Karate Club. 

On August 20, Andy Shea (Uechi-Ryu, Shodan) and his girlfriend Kim arrived in Sitka–one of several stops on their Alaskan cruise.  Darin and Duane were pleased to show them around Sitka.

Besides karate training, Darin and Duane went boating with Captain Lloyd Swanson. On this outing, Darin fulfilled one of his dreams…catching some crabs and salmon! They also had a great time playing games like pool and cribbage, as well as practicing the tiger/crane form of hung gar kung-fu.

The Sitka Uechi-Ryu club thanks Hanshi Darin Yee for making the trek to their remote Alaskan town to share his immense knowledge and his friendship. They are already looking forward to his return to The Last Frontier.

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Darin Yee Sensei visits Plymouth’s students

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Darin Yee Sensei visits Plymouth’s students

Stopped by in Plymouth before attending Uechi Con, and was surprised by a few of my Uechi-Ryu Karate students who gathered last minute to meet me for dinner. These are all students I’ve worked with since you’ve had to hold their hands while they crossed the streets.
I was in shock while they ordered alcoholic drinks and took out IDs for the wait service while I’d ordered a Diet Coke.
They’ve all grown to become  accomplished, contributing members of society. I have never felt so proud to be a part of anything.
For the many who could not attend because of such short notice, please know I still remember you and remain proud and appreciative of all of you.
Darin Yee

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Darin Yee Sensei visits Tiger Martial Arts in Washington

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Darin Yee Sensei visits Tiger Martial Arts in Washington

My name is Wendi Barker and I run an IUKF school on Whidbey Island, Washington state.  There are not many Uechi dojos in Washington – at the moment I believe there are 2.  At Tiger Martial Arts we have over 100 students,  most who have never really seen another Uechi sensei!  We were honored to have Darin Yee Sensei come by for a visit at the end of August.  He led an entire day of kids and adult classes!  He is a wonderful teacher and the kids were in awe of him!  The adult students loved the different perspectives and experience that Darin Sensei shared with us.  He helped our students to recognize that we are part of something bigger than our little school.  Having someone of such a high rank and so rich in the martial arts remind them that we are part of a world wide organization and Uechi history really meant a lot.    We look forward to Darin Sensei’s visit next year to help us celebrate our 20 year anniversary.  Thank you so much for coming and visiting and sharing with us!

Wendi Barker

Tiger Martial Arts, LLC

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