Orange County Uechi-Ryu Karate

Interesting performance. It's intriguing to see the different emphasis expressed in the techniques.

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The "tsk" sound that is made during Sanchin Kata is an audible confirmation that the practitioner is conscious of the need to close off his airway breifly.

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I find the emphasis of the grabbing and pulling motion, that is expressed, after the bow, intriguing.

I've seen many hand motions prior to the low doublehand thrust, but none expressed like this. I'm curious (beyond the obvious) of the intention the instructor had behind this deliberate movement.

TikTok · Wosley Souza 3074 likes, 63 comments. “No Karatê Uechi-Ryu, Sanchin Kitae é o treino de fortalecimento e endurecimento do corpo feito durante o kata Sanchin. É um trabalho de “casca grossa”, onde o praticante mantém a postura firme, a respiração controlada e a mente focada, enquanto um parceiro testa...

This is one of my most favorite forearm impact conditioning drills. 😀

I find the adoption of Uechi-Ryu kata fascinating.

Interestingly, I find this gentleman's performance to resemble the performances of many of my students who have trained in other traditional arts. There's always that element of years of hard work that is slow to change.

Katas tend to look like Uechi technique, Uechi technique, Shotokan technique, Uechi technique, Taekwondo technique, Muay Thai technique, etc. . .

Fukyukata San (Kan Shi Wa) Fukykata San (Common Kata 3) has its origin in China and is the first Kata in Okinawan Uechi-Ryu style. In order of respect, we took this Kata into our Kata ...

Impact conditioning is one of the first things I (safely) introduce a new student to. It's integral to Uechi-Ryu and (beleive it or not) reduces the chance of serious injury during training.

It’s more than building strength: it’s about hardening the body, sharpening the mind, and developing the resilience needed to move with confidence and control. Come check out our dojo where our master instructor has trained years in Okinawa, Japan under direct training with Uechi Kanei sensei. #karate #martialarts #okinawa #uechiryu #okinawakarate #northernvirginia #traditionalkarate

Class cancellations for the upcoming holiday season:

Thanksgiving - Obviously. 😆
Although we may change that class to Tuesday the 25th.

Christmas - Again, obviously. 😄
Although we may change that class to Tuesday, Dec 23rd.

New Years Day - We're having class! I don't care how hungover you are, get to class! 🤪

Now you know.

DON'T LET YOUR STYLE LIMIT YOUR KARATE!!! 🔥👊👍

Episode 1066 - Darin Yee — whistlekick Martial Arts Radio In this episode Jeremy chats with Darin Yee in person, at the 2025 Uechi Convention.