The book also brings a lot of cultural information about karate but also on Okinawa (explanation of other schools / currents karate, explanation of the geography of Okinawa, etc…). He shares his vision of karate we, Uechi-ryu in particular in France. This collection gives us the history of karate, of Uechi-ryu but also the history of Shimabukuro Sensei himself, told in a very modest way with great humility. Directed by Shimabukuro Sensei Yukinobu, 9th dan Uechi-ryu shubukan, representative of Uechi-ryu in Europe by soke Uechi-ryu. Call (505) 353-6820 for more information.Finally released, This is the first work in France on the Uechi-ryu and French. Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings near San Mateo and I-25. Steve has been actively teaching in Albuquerque since 1983.Īdults only. Steve studied in Boston under George Mattson and Bob Campbell in the early 1970's and with the Okinawans in 1974 and again in 1984. The system is taught in New Mexico by one of his students, Steve Anthony. Kanei taught George Mattson, the style's recognized American leader, who introduced the system to the U.S.A. The system is built on Karate's oldest root form, Sanchin, and is studied for self defense, as well as an art.Īfter the death of Kanbun Uechi, the style was renamed Uechi-ryu (way-chee roo) by his son Kanei Uechi in 1948.
Over the years it has gained great respect for it's unique blend of White Crane and Tiger kung fu. Kanbun, an Okinawan, returned home in the early 1900's and began teaching what would become one of Okinawa's most formidable Karate styles. Originating in South China, Pangainoon or "half hard/half soft" was studied by Kanbun Uechi in the late 1890's under the tutelage of the legendary Shu Shi Wa.
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