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Uechi Ryu
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Karate? | Karate is an Unarmed or empty handed method of self defense, stressing punches, kicks and blocks. |
| What does the word KARATE mean? | Karate simply means “Empty hand”, translated from 2 Japanese words: KARA=empty, and TE=hand. An empty handed form of self defense. |
| What is Karate Do? | The word “DO” means “THE WAY”. Karate Do means: The Way of Karate, or Karate as a way of life. It refers to the ability to use one’s mental, physical and spiritual skills acquired through Karate in one’s everyday life. |
| What is Uechi-Ryu Karate? | Uechi-Ryu Karate is a form of empty handed techniques based on a Chinese-Okinawan system of self-defense. |
| What does the word “RYU” mean? | “RYU” is a Japanese word meaning style. Uechi-Ryu Karate means Uechi Style Karate. |
| Where was Okinawan karate first introduced, and by whom was it introduced? | Okinawan Karate was first introduced to Japan by Gichin Funakoshi, who studied a form of Chinese Boxing during the late 1800′s. Funakoshi’s style of Karate was later named Shotokan. |
| What country is considered to be the birthplace of the Martial Arts? | China is considered to be the birthplace of the martial arts. |
| What is the Chinese name for Uechi-Ryu, and what does it mean? | Pangai-noon (Pwong-Gay-Noon) is the Chinese name for the style we now study. It means half hard – half soft. |
| When was the word Uechi-Ryu first used? | The name Uechi-Ryu was first used in 1948, when Kanbun Uechi died, Kanbun’s students renamed the style out of respect for their teacher. The style’s name was changed from Pangai-noon to Uechi-Ryu. |
| Who was Kanbun Uechi? | Kanbun Uechi was an Okinawan in whose honor this style of Karate is named. |
| When did Kanbun go to China and how long was he there? | 1897. He studied in Fukien province in Southern China for 10 years. He was the first non-Chinese to teach in China, and taught there for a total of 3 years. he was in China for a total of 13 years. |
| When was Kanbun born/when did he die? | May 5, 1877–November 25, 1948 |
| Who was Kanbun Uechi’s teacher? | Chou-Tzo-Ho (Jo-Zu-Ho), also know as Shushiwa; also known as Shushabu |
| Why did Kanbun leave China? | One of his students became involved in a land dispute and killed the attacker. Kanbun returned to Okinawa over the public scorn and shame. |
| When did Kanbun Uechi begin teaching again? | Kanbun began to teach again while living in Japan. He began teaching an Okinawan named Ryuyu Tomoyose and a select group of Okinawans. |
| What three animals is Uechi-Ryu Karate based on? | Tiger, Dragon, Crane |
| What are the three original katas of the system? | Sanchin, Seiru, Sanseiru |
| What does Sanchin mean? | 3 Conflicts: Mind, body, and spirit |
| What does Seisan mean? | 13 positions of attack and defense |
| What does Sanseiru mean? | 36 positions of attack and defense |
| What else did Kanbun bring back from China in addition to the 3 original katas? | Kotekitai, sparring and Chinese medicine |
| Who is Kanei Uechi? | Kanei Uechi is the son of Kanbun Uechi. He was the first Okinawan Master to teach Uechi-Ryu Karate to westerners. |
| When did Kanei live? | June 26, 1911–February 1991 |
| Who was Kanei Uechi’s teacher? | Kanbun Uechi – his father |
| When did Kanei Uechi begin to study Karate? | 1927 at the age of 16 |
| Where was Kanei Uechi’s Dojo located? | Futenma, Okinawa |
| Who is Kanmei Uechi? | The son of Kanei Uechi. He held the rank Kyudan 10th Degree Black Belt and was the President of the Uechi Ryu Karate Association. |
| Who is George Mattson? | The first American to teach Uechi-Ryu Karate in the United States and has written several authoritative texts pertaining to our style of Karate. |
| Who was George Mattson’s teacher? | Ryuko Tomoyose, the son of Ryuyu, who was Kanbun’s first student when he returned to Okinawa. |
| Who is Buzz Durkin? | Holds 10th degree Black Belt. He received Shodan in 1969 and opened his school in 1974. He owns and operates the largest and most successful school in the country. He has won numerous national and international awards. |
| What is the Butokukai? | A) Bu (martial) toku (virtue) kai (gathering) meaning “Gathering of students who are practicing the virtues of martial arts” B) Consists of parent dojo and dojos whose founders are students of Sensei Durkin, totaling 12 schools |
| What are our 8 Kata? | Sanchin, Kanshiwa, Konshu, Seichin, Seisan, Seiryu, Kanchin, Sanseiryu |
| What is Min-chin-chi-ryu? | Term used by Kanbun to describe Pangainoon. It translates to “Speed with Glare” |
| What are the 8 virtues of a black belt? | 1. compassion 2. courtesy 3. modesty 4. integrity 5. self control 6. perseverance 7. indomitable spirit 8. gratitude |
| What are the Dan ranks? | 1 Shodan 2 Nidan 3 Sandan 4 Yondan 5 Godan 6 Rokudan (Renshi) 7 Nanidan (Kyoshi) 8 Hachidan (Hanshi) 9 Kyudan (Hanshi) 10 Judan (Hanshi-sei) |
| What are the Kyu ranks? | 10 Jyukyu 9 KyuKyu 8 HachiKyu 7 Sichikyu 6 Rokyu 5 Gokyu 4 Yonkyu 3 Sankyu 2 Nikyu 1 Ikkyu |
| What is the capital city of Okinawa? | Naha |
| What is the formal name for arm rubbing/arm pounding? | Kotekitai |
| What is “MUSHIN”? | “MUSHIN” is a Japanese term meaning no mindedness; clearing one’s mind of distractions. |
| How is a Dojo different from a Gym? | Inside a Dojo there are rules and etiquette concerning respect that may not necessarily be present in a gym: Respect for one’s teacher and fellow students. The Dojo is a place where one learns the Way of Karate as the Way of Life. |
| Why do students bow before and after each Kata and before and after working with another student? | Respect. We bow before each Kata, first as a sign of respect for the person before whom we are performing the Kata, be it our Sensei or a senior student. Secondly, by bowing one asks the senior student to watch and to promise to try one’s best. |
| What was the opening date for White Mountain Karate? | March 7th, 2010 |
| Uechi Ryu Lineage | Christian Maine Buzz Durkin George Mattson Ryuko Tomoyose - GM of Uechi Ryu Karate Do “The Way” Kanei Uechi - GM of modern day Uechi Ryu Karate Kanbun Uechi - GM & Father of Okinawan Uechi Ryu Karate Shushiwa / China |
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