Okinawan karate

Uechi Ryu Karate is an Okinawan Martial art with direct roots from Kung Fu. Known for their body hardening exercises and precise attacks, when practiced properly can be deadly.

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Okinawan Karate Lineage

Karate originated in okinawa Japan. It spreaded throughout china, and was combined with the local arts to become karate.

#karate “In the old days we trained Karate as a martial art, but now they train Karate as a gymnastic sport. I think we must avoid treating Karate…

Okinawan karate has several training techniques that are designed to strengthen and condition the body using simple everyday objects. Sanchin are heavy jars that are gripped with the fingertips. Ma…

Kata known as "bunkai"

Seikichi Iha, Sensei - Okinawa Shorin-ryu Shidokan Karate-do

Japan Shotokan Karate Association

Shotokan

Seiyu Nakamura, 10th Dan Okinawa Dentou Shidokan Karate and Kobujutsu at his dojo in Kochinda, Okinawa, Japan. Pentax 645D with 90mm Profoto 7a with Softlight reflector against black lastolite felt background. Chris Willson www.TRAVEL67.com

Motobu Choki’s teachers were who’s who of the pioneering Okinawan karate masters and not many were fortunate enough to study under such caliber of teachers.

#ipponken Ippon Ken is a karate striking technique that uses the extended knuckle of the middle finger (or index finger) in order to strike a target. The technique is very effective when a fighter wants to attack a specific point of the opponent's body. Baki Hanma used this technique in his fight against Kaoru Hanayama, when he was about 13 years old. Every karateka can use the Ippon Ken technique, as well. For example, Katsumi Orochi once used this move against Roland Istaz during the…

Morio Higaonna (10 Dan in Okinawa Goju Ryu)

sensei Ishikawa (SKIF) Karate Do

Master Shinyu Gushi's Background History