SummerFest 2010 Feedback. . .

Sensei Mattson:

While this year's economy "2010" may have stymied some people's attendance, I found this Summerfest invigorating, educational and inspirational.

I was able to spend quality time in several workshops, and that same quality time with several of the instructors, answering questions and instructing me in techniques. As usual, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with you doing sanchin on the beach. You always provide me with insight and strategies with which to share with my students.

I enjoyed the casualness and flexibility this year as everyone seemed less pushed and we could do more quality technique and instruction because of this. I reviewed and reestablished many new friendships, an aspect of the Summerfest which may get overlooked. Many of my students know that, as they travel, they would be welcomed in most dojos!

I do hope you continue to have Summerfest as this is a great experience for all. Thank you again for being an inspiration in the martial arts community as well as to each of us individually. I love how you gave me a hug upon my arrival at me I feel honored to be one of your students, and to be in part of this organization!

One suggestion I have for future Summerfest would be to have more specifics about each Uechi kata and or Bunkai. Well we all have the same basics, the variations are fun and interesting to see/learn from others

Thanks again for a great Summerfest!

Yours in Budo,
David Lamb

Dear David:

Many thanks for your very kind message. In spite of the long-distance and travel inconveniences you must suffer to get to Summerfest every year, you always find a way to be at my Friday AM "Sanchin by the Beach"!

The mass maritime Academy has already scheduled us for 2011 and I have already begun working on a new schedule that will include suggestions by you and a number of other seniors and students who have written to me since this year's camp.

I hope you and others will be able to join me for our first Summerfest webinar which will be held during the month of September. Watch the home page for details.