Join us for the 2nd Euro Workout – a special Uechi-Ryu Karate seminar with multiple high-ranking international Uechi-Ryu masters!
Location:
Schopperplatz 6, Regensburg, Germany
Dates:
Friday, September 19 2025 – Dan Exams (IUKF only)
Saturday, September 20 2025 – Seminar
Sunday, September 21 2025 – Seminar
Prices, the list of instructors, and payment information will be announced soon. Payment can be made via PayPal once registration opens.
This is an exciting opportunity to deepen your skills in Uechi-Ryu Karate while training alongside esteemed martial artists from around the world. Whether you’re preparing for Dan exams or seeking to enhance your karate knowledge, this seminar is open to all levels.
Participants can register for both days of the seminar or for individual days (Saturday or Sunday).
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to join group dinners at local restaurants on both Saturday and Sunday evenings. Please note that separate registration for the dinners will be required.
Kristin Amirault Sensei received the certificate on October 24, 2024 in her dojo (Young’s Uechi-Ryu Karate) in Centreville Nova Scotia, Canada. It was awarded to her on behalf of IUKF by Rick Coyle, one of her original instructors. Rick is one of Sensei’s virtual students, he is a Rokudan.
Kristin Amirault, was recently recognized for her years of hard work, dedication and skill in the martial arts. Grand Master George Mattson recommended Kristin for the esteemed title of Shihan (Master Instructor) within the IUKF. Rick Coyle, Kristin’s instructor until Shodan, presented her with the certificate on behalf of Mattson Sensei and the IUKF.
Kristin has studied Uechi-Ryu for 30 years. She began her training under Bub Pelham an Rick Coyle in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada at the Kentville Karate Academy in 1994. She began instructing the children’s classes as a brown belt, and has been a dedicated student and teacher of Uechi-Ryu ever since teaching all ages, ranks and abilities. She has always encouraged her students to explore Uechi-Ryu, to share their knowledge and experience including what they may bring from other styles and to challenge themselves. Kristin received her Shodan in 1998 and is currently ranked Rokudan. In 2003, when Patty Young took over the Kentville Karate Academy, Kristin began helping her run the club, which was eventually renamed Young’s Uechi-Ryu Karate and Fitness. Kristin has been the head instructor there since 2021. Kristin trained under Victor Swinimer Sensei for 11 years until his passing in 2016. She has been training virtually under Grandmaster George Mattson since 2020, as well as under Grandmaster Jim Maloney in Nova Scotia.
In 2005 Kristin wrote a comprehensive Student & Teacher Guide Book for her dojo, which Mattson Sensei also uses for his students. She created a virtual course exploring the Hojo Undo exercises and has twice taught the Suprainpei kata virtually to students around the globe, as well as written articles and newsletters published by Mattson Sensei. Kristin was active in Karate Nova Scotia for many years as a provincial judge and on committees. She served as treasurer and corporate secretary for the Okinawa Uechi-Ryu Association for 13 years and in her role was instrumental in organizing and hosting seminars and tournaments in Nova Scotia.
Congratulations to Heber Bezerra Miranda on passing his Yondan test! Heber preformed all 8 Katas beautifully! André Tavares did a great job testing Heber online! Thank you to everyone who joined in to watch and support him.
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.
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.
