I'd like to share some of my experience with the practice of Uechi kata. I've been impressed with the active mediation aspect of the art that is often referred to as "no mind". My first real experience with this was when I went up to Rhode Island from Boston for my black belt test. It was time for ...

I really find the responses to the initial comments very interesting and informative. But it seems the focus of many is on the physical application of the style, namely combat techniques. It's not that I disagree with what's stated, it's that, in my opinion, the goal of Uechi is NOT self defense ...

Why is there so much emphasis on the physical application of the style?

Rick, My name is David Zelbovitz, Shodan Cert. #1050, Uechi-ryu, 1976. I first started studying Uechi in 1966. Harry Brawley, Justin Testa, Bob Cambell and GEM were my instructors. This is not my first post, my Id/password had run out(DMS1050). I'm a licensed psychologist and have been working in ...

I've really been disturbed by individuals who misrepresent our style to one another and the public. It seems as though Uechi-ryu has been reduced, by some, to the lowest levels of human interest, namely violence, and perversion. I'm a strong believer in the traditional teachings of mind/body ...