A Master’s Secrets of Uechi-Ryu (expanded Edition) ========= this book adds to the wealth of information in Karate: ================ New this edition… 1. A physician’s explanation of the physiological mechanics of Uechi training and conditioning 2. Innovative application for hojoundo, “Defending to the Four Directions” 3. Historical photos of Okinawa and American Karate Summer Camps …
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Dec 03 2020
Let’s examine our Kata & Bunkai!
Point of view from Sensei Lee Adams! Presentation topic for Winterfest, 2021 ================ The COVID-19 pandemic and the reduction in dojo time has given me the opportunity to research more of what is presented via social media outlets, many uploaded videos and blogs showing Kata’s and bunkai based around the presenters own understanding or interpretation, …
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Sep 26 2020
RIP Sensei Warren Chaille
RIP Warren Chaille (1928-2020). Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of this great master, warrior, man and friend . Warren was a Dojo treasure and still performed a strong Sanchin at the age of 92! He passed away peacefully at his home this past Saturday. Warren began his Uechi …
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Jun 28 2020
Unsoku – A foot movement exercise that can be used as a warm up or as training tool for Tai Sabaki
By Lee Adams Good avoidance (Tai Sabaki) is often discussed at seminars and in the dojo, however when we get to training our 2 person kumite drills this all seems to go out of the window and we are back using linear movements, not to mention the lack of centre and correct Maai. Unsoku ( …
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Jun 09 2020
Lee Adams Appointed Chairman BAA
From October 2020 I will be assuming the role of Chairman of the British Aikido Association, The BAA was established in 1966, one year before the Japan Aikido Association so is recognised as the oldest official Aikido association in the world, although primarily supporting Tomiki Aikido the BAA today is the Association of choice for …
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Nov 15 2019
President Darin Yee of IUKF 2019 Visit to Honolulu Uechi-ryu Karate-do Club
November 14, 2019 In the Hawaiian Language, the word “ALOHA” mostly functions as a salutation and a greeting. But the word actually conveys a deeper sense of meaning, which the locals expound upon, by breaking the individual letters down into other Hawaiian terms: A – Akahai: Kindness, expressed with tenderness L – Lokahi: Unity, expressed …
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Sep 14 2019
3 Karate principles taught by the legendary Yoshimi Inoue
My name is Jacob Bartoletti, I am a martial artist from Sweden but I live and teach karate and martial arts in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Having had the opportunity of being a close disciple of the legendary Yoshimi Inoue I would hereby like to contribute to the Karate community with some of Master Inoue’s ideas …
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Jun 09 2019
IUKF President visits Knoxville
Recently 9th degree and newly appointed president of the IUKF, Darin Yee, paid a visit to our school in Knoxville, TN. It is a privilege to be able to learn from Master Yee’s vast knowledge from not only Uechi-ryu but also his many other martial arts styles. These influences are easily seen, especially Wushu and …
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Apr 11 2019
GrandMaster Ryuko Tomoyose Passes!
Death Notice from Okinawa: Attached are Ryuko Tomoyose’s funeral announcement. One is Japanese message as a death announcement ( I send this document as authentication!) and my translation. There are more articles about him by master Nakahodo and his profile from Okinawa Time on the same day. I have to go to his funeral this …
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Mar 09 2019
John Sullivan. . . R.I.P.
Posted on Facebook by Judy Durkin The world lost a wonderful, kind and gentle friend today…John Sullivan was a US Marine, a Vietnam Combat Veteran, police officer, a Uechi Ryu International Master, 9th Dan and, most importantly, an amazing husband, dad, family man. Rest In Peace, our friend. 🙏❤️ John was a warrior in the true …
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