In my dojo, sex & size doesn't seem to be an issue when partnering for tests. I'll qualify that with a couple of points though. I've only been through two tests (third on Monday, hopefully), and have watched another one. We seem to be partnered up based on rank, i.e. when testing kotikitae, I was ...

Many Thanks! Have you worked with any of these instructors personally?

Mick

Hi,

I'm heading out for business in Abbotsford starting in August. All told, I'm going to spend around 4 weeks out there between August & December & would like to get a few workouts in. Does anyone know of any Uechi dojos either in or near (within about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs drive) Abbotsford, BC?

Many ...

Around here, I haven't noticed any new women coming into the dojo looking for Matrix-style butt-kicking ability. I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that most women are more into the fitness/self defense aspects rather than the aforementioned stylish kicking of butts.

However, in the paper ...