ApHoTiC Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Has anyone heard of this? I was thinking of getting into it and i was wondering if anyone knew about it. Does it use circular movements for blocks like kung fu, or a more direct approach?ALL info is greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorin Ryuu Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Uechi Ryu is one of the "newer" styles of karate. I'm not referring to what most people think of as "modern" karate. Instead, I mean it was brought over from China in the early 1900s by its present namesake. Thus the techniques have less of an Okinawan influence to them and are more Chinese than some of their other karate counterparts. While all Okinawan karate certainly has Chinese roots and employ circular blocks and principles, from what I've seen, Uechi Ryu is much more overt in its usage and practice. That being said, it still is a mixture of Chinese and Okinawan practices.If you have the opportunity to learn from a qualified Uechi Ryu instructor, I would recommend it. I imagine a Uechi Ryu practitioner can add much more than my most brief of explanations. Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApHoTiC Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 If any of you care to look.. This is the only uechi ryu place near mehttp://www.uechiryukarateacademy.com/And thanks for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaiFightsMS Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Take a good look at their student creed and note that it is a part of the testing requirement at every rank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uechi Kid Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Shorin Ryuu: Well said.ApHoTiC. The web sight that you posted has a lot of information/ history about Uechi Ryu. Uechi is a great style to learn. I've been training for nine years and I'm so glad that I chose Uechi Ryu. If Stephen Drehobl trains with Master James Thompson you would be very fortunate to be exposed to him. He is an excellent practitioner and has a wealth of knowledge.But do go and watch a couple of classes. Good luck. More Practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApHoTiC Posted May 17, 2005 Author Share Posted May 17, 2005 Thanks for all your help guys, i will contact them and see if i can go and watch a few classes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox_NFLs_GG Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Anyone that is directly under Sensei Thompson is good. I train at his (Thompson Sensei) dojo a few times a year. Uechi Ryu is half hard and half soft. From what I have seen, The body conditioning is superior to most styles. The circle block is the unique signature block of this Chinese influenced style. The Sanchin stance is the main stance which often raises the eyebrows of those who have only seen shotokan. From my experience It is a great Style. It is also family like because it seems like everyone knows someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karate-addict Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Uechi-ryu is considered a sister style to Goju-ryu because they are very similar.A few years back I was able to go to a seminar to train under Mr. Thompson in my experience he is one of the most knowledgeable karateka. So my advice is go for it. hara wo neru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uechi Kid Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Good to see other Uechi Ryu practitioners here. More Practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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