Introduction & Rules
Please start here!

Kihon (basic training drills)

Kata (All about Uechi Kata)
Uechi-Ryu has 8 kata. Kata is a Japanese word for formal exercise.

Conditioning (Cardio to Iron Shirt)

Special Needs
Martial Artist get sick, have accidents, become disabled. This forum will focus on how these individuals cope with their condition while staying active in the martial arts and while living life to the fullest. Administered by Sensei Bill Bauknecht. He's been there and doing great! (You don't need to register in order to post here!)
Moderator: emattson

Kanbun Uechi
The Footprints of Kanbun Uechi magazine articles
Moderator: Bill Bauknecht

Search for Shushiwa

Member Introductions
New members and old members are invited to introduce (or re-introduce) themselves to the community.

Bill Glasheen's Dojo Roundtable
Bill's forum was the first! All subjects are welcome. Participation by all encouraged.
Moderator: Bill Glasheen

Explosive Uechi-ryu
"The title is "Explosive Uechi-ryu" and the moderator is Arthur Rabesa. Art will be exploring the power contained in Uechi-ryu that is not appreciated by the average practitioner. Make no mistake - this forum is for the serious martial artist and I wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone who really wants to tap his or her explosive power potential.
Moderator: Art Rabesa

Fests_News
Here's the place to offer suggestions for future SummerFests & WinterFests, talk about past events, post pictures and videos or share experiences from past Fests.
Moderator: gmattson

Verbal Self Defense
"OldFist" is the new and official Forum Arbitrator. "I plan to do a straight forward job of moderating, just upholding the mission statement of the forums, trying to make sure that everyone is courteous, and that no one is rudely intimidated by anyone else."
Moderators: gmattson, Oldfist

Western Martial Arts & History
JOHN THURSTON is back and eager to discuss Western Martial Arts, especially relating to its history.
Moderator: JOHN THURSTON

Laugh a little..Live longer!
Share your best jokes. (I'll have to make Susan the moderator of this one!)

Women and the Martial Arts
A place to share ideas, concerns, questions, and thoughts about women and the martial arts.
Moderator: Megan Lieff

Ancient Health Wisdom for Modern Times
. . . creating balance in your life through the use of food, herbs and the art of oriental medicine
Moderator: saterraji

Master-rank Publications
These are theses for a variety of topics.
Moderator: emattson

Events, Products & Services
Free listing of Events, Tournaments, Seminars & Products RELATING to the Martial Arts.
Moderator: gmattson

Locate a Teacher or Dojo
Locate a teacher or instructor in your area. Also a forum for posting information about your new or unpublicized dojo.
Moderator: gmattson

Computer & Web Tech Help
This forum is for the discussion of technology, computers, & problems relating to the web and your computer
Moderator: Scott Danziger

How to use Uechi-Ryu Forum - Technical Help
This forum helps the users navigate and use the site.

IUKF- Canada
A place where Canadians can post coming events, tournaments, seminars and discuss interesting issues

Spanish Uechi-ryu
Comunidad de Uechi-ryu en español.

Português Uechi-ryu
Comunidade Uechi-ryu em português.
Moderator: Heber_Miranda

Van Canna's Self Defense Realities
Sensei Canna offers insight into the real world of self defense!

Fighting Drills
A place where this subject can be evaluated and discussed. No "bashing" allowed. "Tell us what YOU do"

Healing Arts
Homeopathic systems - Emotional/Mental remedies - Meditation - Focus - Self Confidence -Crystal Therapy - QiGung - Diet - Life-Skills and lots more. Check it out!
Moderator: C. J. Rupert Juta

Mind-Body-Spirit Forum
Contributors offers insight into the non-physical side of the Martial Arts, often ignored when discussing self-defense.
Moderator: gmattson

Jujitsu/Grappling Arts
Reopened!!! The jujitsu forum will focus on traditional and non-traditional Jujitsu/grappling arts.
Moderator: J. Sheldon

Creative Heart & Soul Forum
A forum dedicated to the creative expressions, inspirations, hopes and dreams of fellow Karateka.

Building a Successful Dojo
This forum is for those who would like to move out of their basements or garages and operate a commercial and successful dojo. . . you know the kind. . . with 50-100 students. Lots of successful dojo operating and turning out talented martial artist. Unfortunately, most schools can't pay their rent. This forum will be devoted to those teachers who wish to learn the secrets and common sense methods. We also need input from those who know those methods.

The Physical Dojo
The dojo to many is a place of beauty, where the daily ritual of working out takes place. Do you have a special place where you work out? A special design you created that gave the dojo its personality and in the process gives you the inspiration to put a little more into your workout? Share your secrets here.
Moderator: gmattson

Kombat Kids
For kids who are interested in the martial arts. Moderated by "Seisan Sister", who is 13 years old and a seasoned Uechi competitor and according to her father, a very serious martial artist.
Moderator: seisansister

Sparring Tips
Will sparring develop bad habits? Tournament vs Reality - Myth or fact? How to get the most our of your tournament training and matches.

Realist Training
This is Dave Young's Forum.
Can you really bridge the gap between reality and training? Between traditional karate and real world encounters? Absolutely, we will address in this forum why this transition is necessary and critical for survival, and provide suggestions on how to do this correctly. So come in and feel welcomed, but leave your egos at the door!
Moderator: Dave Young

Modern Personal Weapons
Lots of interest in this subject and much to learn. Where to train - Whats legal in your state - Where to get information!

Kyohon - Kumite (K-drills to Full Contact)

Kyohon - Grappling (For Stand-Up M.A.)

Kyohon - The Dojo (Related Discussions)

Kyohon - Realist Related (Real Self Defense)