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Are there any good books focusing on Sanchin Kata from an Uechi Ryu perspective?

Any other books out there with extensive coverage of the Sanchin Kata? I rather not read a book talking discussing the Golden Ratio being applied to the Sanchin Kata.

Is this dojo https://www.gojukarate.com/ of good repute?

I wanted to study Uechi Ryu after the pandemic but I read a months old post on Reddit which stated that Downtown Dojo, which taught Uechi Ryu closed. So I am trying to see what are my options in only Manhattan and Queens. I am very interested especially in a school with some light to full contact sparring, and focus on the Sanchin Kata. Maybe a school with membership in a larger organization based in Okinawa, like a Naha-Te descendant? Thanks in advance.

How light is the Meijin Dojo?

I think I might get the lowest price Meijin, Mugen/KI, or Tokon keiko-gi. Anyone with experience in 1-3 of the brands? @Sensei8?

I am in need of a new Karate do-gi. What are the best brands and models under $100 USD?

Hello folks. I am pretty much a Karate novice having only a brief stint at World Oyama Karate. So my sparring has been limited to Knockdown Kumite though I also trained at an MMA gym for a while, and have done Judo randori. I am wondering how many of you folks spar with aliveness, full-contact, and continuously (as compared to Sundome or lighter-contact Point Sparring style)? If so, what is your preferred style of sparring both in the dojo and fighting in the arena? And why? Do you think your preferred sparring style is practical for "real world situations"?

Hello all. I am from New York City. I am a White Belt in numerous Martial Arts including Judo and World Oyama Karate.