Uechi Ryu International Karate-Do
Association (Hong Kong Branch), also known
as: Uechi-ryu International (HK Branch),
we follow the concept of
Okinawa Karate -
Self-Defense for the
Basic and Final target of our training in
Budo. Our course will be mainly focused on
practicing Uechi Ryu Karate-Do, and we
also concern about the Balance development
of Mind, Body & Spirit,
in order to fit in with the
proper attitude of being a Traditional
Karate-Ka.
The Culture of our Dojo: Respect each
other, Overcome the ego, Non-competitive &
Unaggressive.
It aims to maintain a peaceful and
friendly relationship among the members, as well as to maintain a
healthy and good learning atmosphere & environment of the dojo.
"The Secrets reside in Training the
Heart", we attend to the Balance of Safe
& Practical, and pursue the ideal "Shin, Gi & Tai" (Mind, Skill, Body)
under a series of Uechi Ryu Karate practice. *
We are open-minded, and we practice step
by step.
If a member who has any physical
reasons, and not wishes to participate in
some parts of training, he or she may feel
free to communicate with
the Instructor.
Our Hong Kong Branch preserves the Okinawa Uechi-ryu old knowledge of Kanei Uechi Sensei
(the Second Soke of Uechi Ryu) & Ryuko Tomoyose Sensei early passed to the America pioneers, incorporating
Robert (Bob) J. Campbell Sensei (the 1980s
Uechi Ryu Official Hong Kong
Representative) his methods of Uechi-ryu applications which appreciated by the Okinawa seniors.
.:: The Features of Uechi Ryu
Karate ::.
The Uechi Ryu Karate
is one of the Three Major Styles (Goju Ryu, Uechi Ryu, Shorin Ryu) of Okinawa Karate,
and it was formerly named 流唐手術.
Uechi Ryu is transformed from the source
of Fuzhou Martial Arts, which has become
an unique karate style with Southern Chinese influenced methods.
The Uechi Ryu Karate emphasizes the
short hands techniques & control skills
for close quarter range, which is good at
the Kung Fu of Fingers, Palms, Shoken
(小拳), Uraken (裏拳), Tettsui (鉄槌), Hiji
zuki (肘突), Sokusen geri (足先蹴), etc. It
focuses on the martial arts concepts of
"Natural Hard & Soft" (硬軟自在), as well as
"Piercing Eyes and Fast Hands" (眼精手捷).
According to the story told by Sensei
Kenwa Mabuni (the founder of Japanese
Shito Ryu), Sensei Kanbun Uechi (the
founder of Uechi Ryu) described that 流
referred to the rapid speed in its style. Apart from learning
the Self-Defense, the Uechi Ryu practitioners could strengthen their
body & willpower, and keep their mind healthy during the years of
practice. Uechi Ryu training is suitable for both males and
females due to its well balance in
hardness & softness.
Demonstration of Hong Kong
students
Uechi Ryu International Karate-Do
Association - [July 2022] Hong Kong Dojo's little video:
Uechi Ryu Karate-Do Hong Kong Dojo
- [May 2024] The Basic &
Techniques:
Okinawa
Kobudo (Ryukyu weapons):
Bo no Ju-ni Hon, etc. (To avoid
distracting Uechi Ryu practise, it is
limited to special arrangements for
individual learning needs)
[Kata & Bunkai] Uechi
Ryu system (White Belts to Brown Belts):
Sanchin, Kanshiwa, Kanshu,
Seichin, Seisan Uechi
Ryu system (Black Belts):
Sanchin, Kanshiwa, Kanshu, Seichin, Seisan,
Seiryu, Kanchin,
Sanseiryu.
Okinawa
Karate systems:
Fukyugata Ichi, Fukyugata Ni. (To avoid
distracting Uechi Ryu practise, it is
limited to special arrangements for
individual learning needs)
Okinawa
Kobudo (Ryukyu weapons):
Shushi no Kon Sho, Shushi no Kon Dai,
Chatan Yara no Sai, Yaraguwa no Tonfa,
Hokama no Nunchaku, etc. (To avoid
distracting Uechi Ryu practise, it is
limited to special arrangements for
individual learning needs)
[Yakusoku Kumite] Uechi
Ryu system:
Kyu Kumite, Dan Kumite.
[Other units] Tiger
methodology, etc.
.:: Ranks Examination ::.
[Okinawa Uechi
Ryu Karate - 10 Ranks system]
10 Kyu -
White
* Automaticity.
9 Kyu -
White Belt Green I stripe
8 Kyu -
White Belt Green II stripes
7 Kyu -
White Belt Green III stripes
6
Kyu -
White Belt Green 6 inched
stripe
5
Kyu -
Green Belt
4
Kyu -
Green BeltBrown I stripe
* Around 3 to 4 months per
exam.
3
Kyu -
Brown Belt Black I
stripe
2
Kyu -
Brown Belt Black II
stripes
1
Kyu -
Brown Belt Black
III stripes
* Around 4 to 6 months per
exam.
*[Ref] The requirements of ranks examination
(Kyu / color belts) shall be
determined by the Instructor,
according to the individual case of
each
student.
--- Passing candidates will be awarded
belt upgrade and certificate.
** The Black belts (Dan) examination
will be recommended to the Master
Senseis by our Official Representative
for additional arrangement.
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流唐手術.
Uechi Ryu is transformed from the source
of Fuzhou Martial Arts, which has become
an unique karate style with Southern Chinese influenced methods.
