Some members have been serving the Board of Advisors to the International Uechi-ryu Karate Federation (IUKF) as far back as 1998.
George E. Mattson – Founder, Grand Master
Sensei Mattson is recognized as being a driving force for the development of Uechi-Ryu in the United States. In August 2018, Sensei Mattson appointed Darin Yee as President of the IUKF. While Sensei Mattson no longer participates in the administration of day-to-day IUKF operations, he consults with the Board of Advisors (Advisory Board) and operates a IUKF-member-dojo in good standing. The members of the Advisory Board attend to the regular operation of the IUKF and consult with the current IUKF President. IUKF International Representatives are also shihans, operating IUKF-member dojos in good standing in various countries throughout the world. International Representatives serve as liaisons of their respective country to the Advisory Board. IUKF Representatives are encouraged to share the practice of Uechi-Ryu Karate and develop a community of practitioners. As karate is a world-wide practice, IUKF International Representatives connect practitioners through language, culture, and a deeper understanding of what is needed in their geographic area.
Darin Yee – President
Ian Quitilen – Vice President, Promotion Administrator
Dan Maestas – Vice President, Dojo Administrator
Bruce Witherell – Titles Committee Director
Al Wharton – Oversight Committee Director
Andy Fink – Treasurer
Len Testa – Legal Advisor
Great Britain: Lee Adams
Germany: Paul Kronschnabl