I am looking for a school in Orange County, California. I live in the city of Fountain Valley, but my place is near Huntington Beach and Westminster as well.

I would like to go somewhere that has a good set curriculum that would be adaptive to my disfigurment. Right index finger almost chopped off ...

I am a newcomer to Uechi-Ryu and have taken a few training classes. One thing that bothers me is the manner of training. I get the horrible feeling that when I go I am being shown 'whatever comes to mind' from the sensei/instructor. One day I was trained in Sanchin stance and the next time I was ...

I have found gaps in time at work where I sit and wait for work to come. I am very new to Uechi, so do not know of any exercises that are good for conditioning. I am looking to condition my arms, legs, hands and feet. Any solo exercises would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thank you for such a detailed and great response! It is good to read that the proper training brings such positive results. Some broken boday parts have taught me that bad form can really get ya!

I am curious to the effects of training on the body. I know being fit and stretching can lead to a happier life in the future, but I was wondering if the iron conditioning and strenuous breathing could cause adverse conditions that could hinder oneself later in life.

I ask because some other ...

How long shoudl one take (on average) before reaching black belt in Uechi-Ryu Karate? I know there are variances in time, but I have noticed in other MA's that some can acquire this belt with less time and more money: Not a good thing the way I see it.