People come to a Uechi dojo for a multitude of reasons. IUKF teachers are trained to help their students achieve their short and long range goals. IUKF teachers are sensitive role-models for their students. The IUKF dojo provides a helpful environment for learning the ancient art of Uechi-ryu karate.

IUKF teachers complete extensive training and tests to qualify as a Sensei. The most important aspect of their training is learning how to run a successful dojo. Although part of this training involves administrative and business policies, IUKF teachers are taught how to build a dojo by providing expert, sensitive and quality instruction to their students. Only by motivating their students and helping them realize their goals, will a successful dojo be possible.

Although students have different reasons for studying Uechi-ryu, IUKF is able to collectively help achieve these goals through instruction and practice culminating in the earning of the coveted Black Belt. Through the physical and mental discipline involved, students tap an inner strength they may not have fully used. With the help and understanding of their teacher, students learn to become goal oriented. They also learn how to achieve their goals through hard work and dedication. IUKF teachers instruct by example. IUKF teachers have a zest for life. They think positively, seek challenges, try new experiences and accept set backs as learning opportunities. Uechi-ryu karate is a microcosm of life. Succeed in the dojo and you will succeed in life!

Each student will have different reasons for learning Uechi-ryu. Each will have his/her own goals. And every reason and goal is valid. IUKF instructors are trained to appreciate each student's unique and individual motivation for joining their dojo. A consistent and universal thesis governing all IUKF instructors is to provide the very finest karate instruction to all who attend their classes. Every student is vital and important to the teacher. The happiest day in any teacher's life is the day when a student earns his/her black belt. The student's goals are the teacher's goals. Only by turning out successful and motivated black belts will the dojo prosper. The lives of student and teacher are bonded by this unique and necessary dedication. When teachers and students understands what the Black Belt represents, using this definition, we see that the achievement of Shodan, Nidan etc. is a journey, not a destination. This is an exciting concept, because you don't have to wait to benefit from your training. You are a success when you set your goal and take your first step toward it.

IUKF as an organization, provides the tools and instruction necessary to the dojo for growth and prosperity. IUKF only selects the most qualified teachers to open IUKF dojo. These teachers must have a love for the art and a commitment to pass on to others, that which has made their lives so successful. Uechi-ryu is philosophy, art and physical science. Embodied in the physical movements are the cumulative experiences and skills of masters going back hundreds of years. Our role as teachers and students is to explore, learn and pass on to others the art, philosophy and science that we have had the good fortune to inherit. Our personal world and the world around us will be better for our discovering, studying and teaching this wonderful thing known as Uechi-ryu!