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Superior Martial Arts Parade Number
We have been given the number 41 as our lineup number in the 4th of July Parade this year. Please stay hydrated this evening as the temperatures have been very hot. Reminder that there is class this week. See you at the Dojo.
Student Information
Brief History of Uechi-Ryu Karate:
May 5th 1877 – Uechi Kanbun Born.
March 1897 –Kanbun went to China. Kanbun studied Pangainoon under Shushiwa.
1904 – Kanbun got his proficiency certificate. 1908 – Kanbun started teaching.
1910 – Kanbun returned to Okinawa. He got married in May.
June 26th 1911 – Uechi Kanei was born.
1924 – Kanbun went back to Japan 1926 – Shataku Dojo opened in Wakayama Japan.
1928 – Kanei started teaching.
1940 – The students renamed the style to Uechi-Ryu.
November 25th 1948 – Kanbun passed away.
1991 – Kanei passed away.
Original Kata:
Sanchin – 3 Conflicts.
Seisan – 13 Positions of attack and defense.
Sanseirui – 36 Positions of attack and defense.
Bridging Kata: Kanshiwa – Combination of Kanbun and Shushiwa’s names.
Kanshu – Combination of Kanbun and Shushiwa’s names.
Seichin – 10 conflicts.
Seirui – 16 positions of attack and defense.
Kanchin – Kanei’s fighting technique.
3 Animals: Tiger Dragon Crane
