Clark Jones

About Clark Jones

I am an authorized representative of the Okinawan Karate-Do Association (OkiKuKai) of Okinawa, Japan and a member of the USA New England Test Board qualifying Uechi style black belt candidates up through 7th Dan Black Belt. 

I am a privileged student of Hanshi Walter Mattson, which commenced in 1968. I have had the honor and opportunity of participating in intensive training sessions with numerous UechiRyu masters on their regular visits to the USA since the early 1970s. My initial senior promotion ‘gold-bar’ ranks were administered in the U.S. by an OkiKuKai master test board for Renshi-6Dan (1991) and Kiyoshi-7Dan (1998).  In 2005, I participated in three weeks of intensive training in Okinawa with Senior Masters and was tested and promoted to Kiyoshi HachiDan-8Dan (Okinawa Registered #43).

Teaching Credentials
My teaching experience began in the early 1970’s where I taught several programs and classes under the direction of Walter Mattson. After being promoted to Godan-5Dan in 1986, I received my “Shihan Master-Instructor” diploma from Master Kanei Uechi in 1987 (Registration #97). I launched the 'Clark Jones Okinawan Karate' school in January 1996, today located in Northboro MA

 
Dan Test
U.S. OkiKuKai Test Board/Walter Mattson Dojo Group Association – Pictured left to right: Walter Mattson, Joe Graziano, Bill Repoff, Clark Jones, Paul Fenichel, Bobby Rosati, and Peter McRae.

Personal Philosophy
I have always found that all students (especially newcomers) Don’t Care What You Know, But Want To Know If You Care!

Obviously, it's important to provide the technical karate training and bring a student to as advanced a level of progress as their pursuit demands. But equally important is the consistency of quality instruction and being treated in a professional and caring manner.

Karate training is simply another vehicle for people to gain better control over their lives (e.g.: get in touch with themselves) while improving their overall physical condition. Goals are individual, but real 21st century self-defense is about stress and health management. My teaching style offers a consistent and supportive learning environment for all levels of ability.