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Uechi-ryu is a protective/defensive system brought back from
China to Okinawa/Japan by Kanbun Uechi in the early 1900's. Based on a 7 animal
system Kanbun Sensei studied in China.
The seven animals are: Tiger, Dragon, Crane, Leopard, Mantis,
Snake, Cobra.
Commonly thought Uechi-ryu is based on only the "Big Three"
(Tiger, Dragon, Crane) as these animals represent the three major 'ready' positions
of the system. When Kanbun Sensei returned to Okinawa, he never taught publicly,
however while working in Wakayama Japan he decided to teach once a small group
of students.
Kanbun Sensei called his teaching "Pangainoon-Ryu Karate-Jutsu"
-Half-Hard-Soft Style Empty Hand Technique. In 1940, Kanbun Sensei renamed the
system "UechiRyu Karate-Jutsu". Soon after Kanbun Sensei's death in
1948, the art was again renamed UechiRyu KarateDo (Uechi's Method of the Way
of Karate).
The last living student of Kanbun Uechi is Toyama Seiko Sensei;
who preserves Kanbun Sensei's teachings via his association: Okinawa
KarateDo UechiRyu Zankai.
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The Five DIrections of Kanbun Uechi Sensei
1 - The purpose of karate training is to build and nourish a strong physique.2 - The purpose of karate training is to develop the mental, spiritual, and human characteristics.
3 - The purpose of karate training is never to attack, but to defend only.
4 - The purpose of karate training is never to fight or harm others in any way by actions, words, or thoughts.
5 - The purpose of karate training is to develop stamina, endurance, and patience in order to calmly accept life's responsibilities and overcome any
difficult situation.
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Kata of Uechi-ryu
1. Sanchin
2. Seisan
3. Sandairyu
There are currently eight forms (or kata) in contemporary Uechi Ryu:
1. Sanchin
2. Kanshiwa
3. Kanshu
4. Seichin
5. Seisan
6. Seiryu
7. Kanchin
8. Sanseiryu
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Uechi-ryu & Related Organizations
1. Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do Association (Soke Shubukan)- headed by Kanmei UECHI
2. Okinawa KarateDo Uechi-Ryu Zankai (Zakimi Shubukan)- headed by Seiko TOYAMA
3. The Okinawa Karate Do Association (Okikukai Shohei-ryu)
4. International Kenyukai Association (Kenyukai) - headed by Kiyohide SHINJO
5. International Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do Federation - headed by George Mattson
6. International Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do Association - headed by James Thompson
7. International Uechi-Ryu Pwangainuun Association - headed by Rick Wilson
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News & Events In Uechi-ryu
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- Article provides insight into the system (or sub-system) taught to Kanbun Uechi Sensei, with specific focus on the form Suparimpe; the form which Kanbun Uechi did not stay in China to learn.
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