1999 Martial Arts Festival
July 30 - Aug 1, 1999
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Friday's Detailed Schedule
Saturday's Detailed Schedule
Sunday's Detailed Schedule
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An Information Update regarding camp99 activities:
Summer of the Tiger, Dragon & Crane Martial Arts Festival
Information to help you decide which seminars to take and how to best plan your time:
General Information: Schedule may vary slightly due to last minute
teacher participation. Meet at the Ship's Bell prior to every session. Each presenter will
summarize what they will be covering during that hour. Throughout the weekend, we will be
offering special sessions relating to the healing arts. At the beginning of each day I
will introduce them and let you know where they will be located. Discussion groups will be
held concerning the healing arts during the camp. I'll announce where and when at the
beginning of each day. Lots of great activities. Plan to participate in as many as
possible. GEM
Sensei Kanmei Uechi's Schedule:
Friday
8:15am The "Bell" Photograph opportunities
in front of "The Bell"
8:30am The "Bell" Bow-in & Motivational
Speech
9:00am Class Instruct "Fundamentals of Uechi-ryu
kata.
12 noon Cafeteria Lunch with Uechi Sensei.
(Individuals will be randomly selected)
7:30pm Gym Signing autographs. . . participating in
party and demonstrations
Saturday
8:15am The "Bell" Photograph opportunities
in front of the Bell.
8:30am The Bell Opening ceremonies.. Bow in and
speech.
9:00am Class Instruct "Advanced Kata, Techniques
and applications
12noon Dining room Lunch with Seniors. Brief
discussion regarding future of Uechi-ryu.
12:45pm The Bell Group photo. Wear clean white gi.
1:00pm Class Instructing kids class
6:30pm Gym Tournament meeting with Gary Khory. All
competitors/instructors invited
8:00pm Gym Autographs/photographs
8:30pm Gym Awards/Demo/Tournament Seminar
8th Dan to Arthur Rabesa
Sunday
8:15am The Bell Photo opportunity with Uechi sensei
8:30am The Bell Opening Ceremonies, bow-in
9:00am Field/class Instruct "Fundamentals of
Uechi-ryu
12 noon Dining room Dine with Uechi sensei. Randomly
selected students.
12:30pm Gym: Special Dan test for candidates who do not live near a regional
test board. (By invitation only. With approval of student's instructor)
The following Sensei sent in specific information regarding their
seminars for '98. This segment will be updated as new information is received. All
teachers will explain what they plan to cover in their sessions, prior to the beginning of
each session. (listed in the order of information received)
David Elkins and Evan Pantazi will host a seminar dealing with
aspects of the relationship between Wing Chun Gung-Fu and Uechi-ryu Karate. David will
teach a Wing chun Iron Arm bridge exercise which consists of movements that are all
contained in the Uechi-ryu circle block. combat application will be trained in two person
drills. Evan will then take the movements of the drill and teach Kyushu application.
This is a summary of what I would like to teach while at the camp, please let me
know if I have too much on my plate:)
1. Chin Na two person set with applications: a two person routine designed to train both
parties in joint locking techniques and escapes, and dian xue (Dim mak) methods. Once the
form is learned then applications from the form (as in bunkai and waza) may be
additionally trained.
2. Energy Healing Qigong and applications
A form of standing meditation (Zhan Zhuang) that is trained for the purpose of enhancing
energy flow, improving health reducing stress, and developing energy (Qi) for the purpose
of alleviating the pains and injuries of others.
3. Lin Kong Jing Qigong and applications
A form of standing meditation with the goal of increasing Qi and Jing, improving health,
stamina, alertness, endurance and the developing of martial energy that may be used for
combative purposes, with or without physical contact.
Many thanks for your kind consideration:)
sincerely,
Rich Mooney
Sensei Nestor Folta will present two fascinating and important
seminars: "Getting out in Front - Poise under Pressure". 7 time World champion
Nestor Folta draws from his experience in more than 150 tournament competitions, and
numerous performances on stage and television, to show you how to look good anytime you
perform in front of others - a belt/rank promotion test board, judges at a tournament, or
any audience.
The seminar includes a step-by-step approach on where to start, how to prepare, getting
comfortable, how to have fun, the most important parts of any kata and elements of dynamic
and superb kata.
"Conditioning for kata power": Nestor Folta reveals secret conditioning
techniques to get the most out of your kata. Never again run out of gas during your kata -
but if you ain't exhausted after one kata, see why you should be! The seminar includes
maximizing your endurance, making your kata explosive, breathing techniques that really
work, transitions for more power, increasing your speed, and achieving maximum focus.
Clarence Wilder will be at camp all three days. He will be teaching a
morning and afternoon seminar on Saturday.
Sensei Bob Bethoney will present seminars on the Mass Criminal Justice Training Consul's
Use of force and Seisan Bunkai. . . taking it to the end results.
Sensei Rose Dyer will work with kids on bo kata and warm-up kata.
Sensei Stephen Vosa will work on "Old Exercise Revival". Exercises that have
proven to be valuable over the years when far away from teachers, fellow students and all
other Uechi dojos. Some originated at the Hancock St. Dojo in the late 60s - early 70s.
Others from a variety of sources.
Sensei Brooks Bowen will be teaching two ChiGung sets; Five elements and first Circle.
Sensei John Hassell will present An Introduction to Bojutsu, where participants will learn
how to grip, handle and swing the bo. If time permits, or for those participants who want
more than a brief introduction, kata will also be taught. John will also teach an
Introduction to Saijutsu. This session will present an introduction to gripping, handling
and swinging the sai. The session will also cover an introductory kata.
Sensei Evan Pantazi will teach Chi development and healing aspects of Kyusho in Sanchin,
Seisan and Sanseiryu.
Sensei James DeLuca will concentrate on Ground Fighting Techniques that will include
Session 1: Arm lock techniques, Joint locks from various positions while in the mount,
cross body and guard positions.
Session 2: Choking techniques, Chokes using cloth (gi) as well as naked chokes (without
gi) plus stand up joint manipulation.
Sensei David Kahn will be working on Uechi-ryu control and redirection. this seminar uses
a modified "sticky-hands" drill to teach control techniques taken out of the
wa-uke block and Sanchin.
David will also work on class where he takes kyu kumite to the next level. This seminar
focuses on leaving behind the beginner's step by step method of performing kyu kumite and
instead moves toward a more realistic and worthwhile advanced kyu kumite, in much the same
way the dan kumite is supposed to be performed.
Sensei Stephen Drehobl will teach a "Little tiger" program for 5 and 6 year
olds. Stephen will also be teaching "Swing dancing" at the Friday party, which,
according to Stephen, is "really a martial art in disguise."
John Spencer will again discuss the history of Kanbun Uechi and will teach
advanced Uechi-ryu.
Mike Aceto will work with children on sparring techniques and will work
with adults on advanced understanding of the prearranged kumite drills.
Jack Summers will work on Jujitsu applications as found in Uechi-ryu
Al Wharton will work on Uechi-ryu kata.
Van Canna will be roaming the camp site, acting as a good will ambassador
and answering questions relating to Uechi-ryu and self defense.
Art Rabesa will be working on advanced Uechi-ryu applications and power
techniques.
Jim Thompson will work on Okinawan weapons and advanced Uechi kata
George E. Mattson
presents a 3 day Summer Camp:
July 30 - Aug 1, 1999
Mass Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, Mass.
"SUMMER OF THE TIGER,
DRAGON & CRANE"
Martial Arts Festival
copyright 1998, George E. Mattson
Summer Camp History:
In 1983, George Mattson began the Summer Camp Series as a way for North Americans to meet
the Okinawan Masters of Uechi-ryu and study under their tutelage. The idea caught on and
has expanded to include working with a wide range of fighting arts teachers and styles.
In 1992, Mattson decided to depart slightly from the conventional camp format, by
emphasizing the Uechi-ryu connection with Fukien, China. He decided to devote three camps
to explore the three Southern Chinese systems from which Uechi-ryu evolved. As Mattson
pointed out during the camp: "... the object of studying our heritage, is not to
change Uechi-ryu, but to help us better understand our system." Since 1992, the camp
has evolved into a place where martial artists, from all systems congregate to share
experiences and techniques in a friendly setting. With over 50 instructors participating
each year, the camp has developed into a "Festival of Martial Arts".
Traditionally, the camp begins with George Mattson's Sanchin by the Ocean every morning at
6:30A.M. This dynamic session kickstarts the day and the action doesn't stop until far
into the night. The camp has become the focal point for the Martial Art's world. . . a
time to renew friendships, learn new techniques and recharge mental-physical batteries.
Meet the legends of the martial arts, watch them perform, learn from them.
The president of the Okinawan Uechi-ryu Karate Association, Master Kanmei Uechi will be
our honored guest again this year. Sensei Uechi will conduct classes for white, green,
brown and black belts on Friday and Sunday and a special Saturday children's class.
George Mattson will conduct special introductory classes for new students and guests who
are not Uechi-ryu students.
The Summer Camp Tradition, by by Geoffrey Edwards
I was first attracted to Sensei George Mattson's dojo over twenty years ago when it was
located in downtown Boston. After earning my Brown belt, my job took me to Ohio. Since
1983, I have made the pilgrimage to Boston every August for Mr. Mattson's annual Summer
Camp. Even though I may never advance beyond the Brown Belt level, the camp has become an
important part of my life.
During the 80's and early 90's, Mattson concentrated on bringing many Okinawan, Japanese
and Chinese masters to his camp, who would concentrate on teaching traditional exercises,
drills and forms. In the last five years, he has promoted the talents of local martial
arts masters, many who specialize in unique and highly popular ancient and modern
disciplines. Some of these arts are of the "highbred" variety, combining the
best of a number of Oriental arts to provide solutions to modern world needs. Pressure
point study combined with weapon disarming and submission hold techniques is one of many
such newage artforms being developed by students of Mattson and followers of other martial
arts systems. When I asked him about this change of attitude, his reply shed some light on
the man and his goals:
"... Back in the 80's, when Grandmaster Kanei Uechi was still alive and healthy, the
spirit of the camp thrived on his presence. After he died, many North Americans found
themselves taking a second look at why they were studying Uechi-ryu and what their
expectations were. The Okinawan, Chinese and Japanese masters remained an important part
of their practice, but the students and teachers were looking to explore their system. . .
check out what others were doing and how this new information related to the art of
Uechi-ryu. We were looking to discover new concepts, ideas and understanding for the old
and trusted moves we are practicing and teaching."
"This new emphasis", continued Mattson, "opened the door for local talent
to be highlighted at the annual camp. Ground work, grappling, pressure points, jujitsu,
Okinawan traditional weapons, chigung, meditation practices, acupuncture, Tai massage, in
addition to the formal karate practices, now formed a kind of new-age schedule. Instead of
three or four Okinawan /Japanese /Chinese teachers drilling students for four hours, we
now offer a choice of 20-35 hour long seminars every day. And the students love it!"
" Instead of doing three days of conventional karate classes," Mattson
continued, "the camp now offers students and teachers an opportunity to check out
other styles and disciplines, in a relaxed and friendly setting".
Sensei Uechi enjoys these events, especially when he works with the children. Although he
speaks very little English, he is able to communicate very well through the language of
movement. The kids love his classes and keep him busy for hours signing autographs on
their hats, T shirts and gis."
I remember the first camp on Thompson Island in Boston Harbor. It was five days and nights
of non stop activity. Hard work during the day and partying every night. I had to take a
vacation at the end of the week to recuperate. The long weekend is much easier to fit into
my schedule and by Sunday evening, most people are still eager for more. Many families are
coming now. Spouses who don't practice the martial arts are able to spend time touring
Cape Cod during the day and party with everyone else at night. Many get involved with
seminars requiring no prior experience or with sessions dealing with the healing arts. Dr.
Ann Doggett and Dr. Richard Brown, Chiropractors from Quincy, were busy for the entire
camp talking about reflexology, diet and Chiropractic. This year, there will be more
seminars dealing with acupuncture, tea ceremony and Chinese medicine.
There really is something for everyone. The teachers have an opportunity to sit in on
children's classes, taught by experts who manage hundreds of children in their dojo.
Emphasis is on how to motivate the children while maintaining discipline and teaching them
self confidence and control. Teachers are able to return to their own schools, eager to
try out new teaching skills acquired at the camp. Needless to say, children really enjoy
the special attention received during the camp.
Because children make up 60-70% of an average dojo, these classes are also very popular to
monitor by the camp instructors and dojo owners. In order not to tire the children, the
classes alternate between outdoor class work for one hour, indoor for the next hour. Steve
DiOrio, a very popular teacher who operates a number of highly successful youth programs
throughout New England , works the indoor classes, teaching his award winning
"Virtues over Violence" program to his enthralled audience.
One of the camp's traditions is Sensei George Mattson's 6:30am class by the ocean. As many
as a hundred students show up every morning for his class. Mattson Sensei works on
breathing, balance and strength developing potential of the "active meditation"
form called Sanchin. Often, when the tides permit, the students will march right into the
ocean performing their kata.
One of Mattson's students came up with the idea of the name "Summer of the
Tiger" five years ago. Harvey Leibergott, a black belt author of the recently
released book focusing on the Summer Camp history, thought it a good idea to have a camp
theme stressing each of the Uechi-ryu's Chinese roots. Since Uechi-ryu originally came
from China and was derived from the Tiger, the Crane and mythical Dragon, Harvey thought
the name could change each year for three years. This highly popular "theme"
camp was so successful that Mattson continued the name "Summer of the Tiger, Dragon
& Crane" at the end of the third year.
+The Complete Uechi-ryu / Shoheiryu System
+ All the popular traditional Okinawan/Japanese weapons
+ The Healing Arts
+ Ground Fighting Arts.
+ Chinese Fighting Arts
+ Grappling Fighting Arts
+Meditation Arts for all
Camp Store: This year the camp will have Uechi-ryu crests, pins,
videos and books for sale. Special commemorative Summer Camp and other items will be
available. The store hours will be posted. For Sale: Harvey Leibergott's long awaited new
book: "Scissors, Rock, Paper: A Circular Path through the Martial Arts". This
book looks at the Martial Arts through the Summer Camp experience. Book signing on Sunday
morning. Also 3 new videos documenting the 1965 Asian trip with Masters Uechi &
Tomoyose.
Camp site directions:
Place: Mass. Maritime Academy
Where: Buzzards Bay, (Bourne) Massachusetts
Directions: 4.5 hour drive from NY, 1 hour from Boston. From Main St. in Buzzards Bay,
turn at the Railroad Station (traffic light) onto Academy Drive. Follow Signs.
Entertainment: Friday evening our entertainment director, Steve DiOrio
has lots of fun and games planned. Last year's show was a huge success. Steve requests
that you bring your musical instruments to camp for the jam sessions. On Saturday evening,
there will be a comedy skit contest between dojo. Appropriate trophies will be awarded.
Our internationally famous ventriloquist and comedian, Mike Robinson, is scheduled to
headline Saturday evenings show. Don't miss this hilariously funny show! He was playing
Las Vegas last year during camp, but hopes to make it this year.
Schedule:
Friday: [6:30am - 8:00am: Room Assignments & key deposits ($5/key)] [8:30am: Formal
opening ceremonies and warm-up exercises will start.]
[Session One: 9am - 11am: ] [12 Noon -1pm: Lunch.]
[Session Two: 1:30pm - 4pm .][5pm - 6:00pm: Dinner.] [5pm - 6:00pm: Basketball &
Softball.] [8pm - 11pm demonstrations and party.]
Saturday: [6:30am: Sanchin with George Mattson.] [7:15am - 8am: Breakfast.]
[Session Three: 9:15am - 11am] [12 Noon - 1pm: Lunch.][Group photo at 1:00pm sharp! You
may wear white workout gi.]
[Session Four: 1:15pm - 4pm] [5pm - 6:00pm: Dinner.] [5pm - 6:00pm: Basketball &
Softball.] [8pm - 11pm Special Seminars and party.]
Sunday: [6:30 am: Sanchin with G.E. M.] [7:15am - 8am: Breakfast.]
[Session Five: 9:15am - 11am] [12 Noon - 1pm: Lunch.] [2:30pm - 4pm: ]
Phone booths are available in all Dorms. To keep the camp cost low, we are not
providing linens. We request everyone bring a sleeping bag & towels. A limited supply
of linens will be available for an additional fee of $10. (includes pillow, blanket,
sheets & towel) Reservations for linen must made by July 31st. Meals will be
unavailable to anyone not registered by July 31st. Don't forget to bring soap, shampoo,
toothpaste, sunblock, hat, swim suit & container for water.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Call, write or fax George Mattson if you have any questions. Please feel free to make
copies of the encolsed application for your friends. Don't miss out on this fun filled
learning experience. Don't forget to visit the Internet's Uechi-ryu Karate Association
On-Line Magazine:"www.uechi-ryu.com" and check out the latest updates.
Directions and Maps relating to camp. Click Here.
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