Friday & Saturday- Event will be held indoors at the "Park" Building (see picture) on corner of
Donnelley and 5th Ave.
Click here for map from Orlando Airport
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Schedule:
Thu, Feb 23th, 9AM: - "Warrior Golf Tournament" 18 holes of Championship golf.
I need to know the earliest time you can be at the course to set up our tee times. Early is best for the course.
Mount Dora Golf Club
Tuition, which includes lunch: $100 for one day, $150 for both days.
9AM-3PM: All day workout. . . Traditional Uechi-ryu, Okinawan traditional weapon training, Grappling, Sport competition, Realist "mindset" training.
Lunch from 12 - 1PM Also: Press Confrence - Book signing and interviews (G Mattson)
3pm-7PM: Sightseeing, free time
7PM- 11PM: Party at "Crazy Gators"
Sat, Feb 25 - WinterFest Seminars
9AM-3PM: All day workout. . . Traditional Uechi-ryu, Okinawan traditional weapon training, Grappling, Sport competition, Realist "mindset" training.
Lunch from 12 - 1PM: Press Confrence - Book signing and interviews (G Mattson)
3pm-7PM: Sightseeing, free time
7PM- 11PM: Party at "Crazy Gators"
Presenters: Posted as they are confirmed: George Mattson,Tim Dando, Patty Dando, Jim Baggett, David Berndt, Darrin Yee, Roy Bedard, Fedele Cacia, John Spencer, Bill Glasheen, George Schriefer, Rick Potrekus, Joe Guidry, Harry Skeffington and special guest, Tom Bentley. Plus, many more scheduled to come. . .
[New] Winterfest Weapon Seminar Bo & Jiffa
Discussion, training and application of the Bo staff (six foot stick) and the Jiffa (hair pin/fastener) which is also known as a Tinaka (small inside hand weapon) as they relate to martial arts training and more specifically to Uechi Ryu training and development. The focus will be on body movement and the development and application of power.
The weapons training complements and supplements good Uechi training by the utilization of the whole body - arms, shoulders, hips, legs, etc.,. Applications of the techniques will demonstrate the interrelationship of weapons and empty hand movements as they relate to the effective execution of Uechi movements. Hopefully, all attendees will leave with a better understanding of the Uechi system and an improved ability to execute their Uechi techniques.
George Schriefer and Joe Guidry will be working with the Bo and Jiffa on Friday and Saturday.Rick Potrekus will be with us on Saturday, working with advanced students.
Saturday FireDragon Challenge: The City of Mount Dora will be helping us with this competition this year and we are expecting around 100 kids to participate. Saturday morning is registration and karate lessons for the kids from 10am - 11am. Then from 11 to noon, the kids will be trying out for the "challenge" as teachers will be demonstrating and explaining how the test is held. Then the kids will go through a session where they must complete the minimum number of exercises, to make sure they are able to safely compete in the "Challenge". Those children who don't compete in the afternoon will be given a certificate of participation, along with their scores and request to work hard during the year so they will do better next year. At 1 pm, the official test begins with a one mile run to a park where the rest of the testing is done. Immediately following the test, students who pass, will receive their choice of a FireDragon jacket crest or lapel pin. All contestants will receive a certificate with their scores.
This is going to be a fantastic year. Make your plans early to be part of the action. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me.
Best,
George E. Mattson
The on-line application w/payment now available
Print-out & mail/fax application is available here and now!
Good web resources:
Mount Dora: What you need to know
Points of Interest in Mount Dora: