Uechi Ryu

[pnoyz11]

@elitefourlyfe when and where? Prove it to me if u can't then you have no idea on WTF you are talking about if u did your still an idiot

[pnoyz11]

@bit21 are you serious do you even know who this man is? This master has more fighting experience, skill and over all one of the best martial artist ever lived and he has more skill than Bruce lee eats rice dumbass

[elitefourlyfe]

@pnoyz11 you do know that Bruce Lee knocked this guy out in 11 seconds... Right?

[bitt21]

Bruce Lee done whooped this niggas ass in about 11 seconds.. :p

[azziio]

bruce lee wooped his ass

[Suuntzuu]

Kanbun, Kanai's father was not known to teach the kata until they started demonstrating the forms publicly. He broke down the attacks from the kata and taught his students single combative application from aspects sections of the forms. Ikkuryu I believe is what it was called. But his focus was application of technique practiced between partners for self defense purposes for his fellow Okinawans that were being harassed by Japanese street gangs. See Shiyu Gushi, or Toyama sensei's for more.

[Suuntzuu]

I think that the problem is that this is not a gospel form for us to follow. It is like many things in the martial arts the basic formula. From it we are supposed to adapt. Kata historically is more like a soup than a set of instructions. We are supposed to learn the basic form train with it adapt it to our bodies but then discover more from the meaning of all the ingredients. Many time the American students did not get to know more than the very basics before returning home.

[Suuntzuu]

The answer is probably as simple as it makes the entire situation complex. Those videos shot by master Earle were for demonstrating the form in the most basic way for students to learn from. However that means he was emphasizing the clearest example of the form. He also repeated those thrusts to demonstrate that they are not anything like any of the sanchin thrusts done in the rest of the kata.

[tampasifu]

I like this video. He doesn't seem to be emphasizing as much dynamic tension as in other versions of sanchin I've seen. I practice the Chinese predecessor of Sanchin and I was told to perform it three ways: with dynamic tension; slow, relaxed with an emphasis on good form, like a tai chi set; and full speed, full power.  Because of my Tai Chi background, I hate dynamic tension so I only practice it the last two ways.

[Suuntzuu]

The demonstration here was the first time filming the kata for American Students. It is demonstrated with the focus of showing the movements clearly. Charles Earle the man behind the camera went over there and wanted to record the details of the kata for continued work in the states he is responsible for much of the early recordings form Master Uechi and the preservation of the forms. But the goal was to focus on the kata in a fashion that could technique was what was demonstrated.

[tampasifu]

@Suuntzuu Thank you so much for your reply. Lately, I've been researching the connections between Hakka and Shaolin Gung Fu and Okinawan Karate. I appreciate your explanation.

[Suuntzuu]

There is less connection to the Temple with that of modern Karate than most want to admit much less Know about. Most Karate arts that all originated in Okinawa are a derivative of Southern Boxing systems that were being taught during the building of the different rebellions like the boxer rebellion. The Hakka people were a big part of that as they lived in the Southern Provinces. Contact me directly if you want to discuss further

[sweetfly66]

@Suuntzuu .... You are quite correct . I was a student of Mr. Earle`s in Providence , RI . Unfortunately Mr. Earle lost a battle with cancer a few years ago . His senior students have carried on his legacy with a new dojo in Pawtucket , Rhode Island .

One comment about this video .... did Master Uechi do FOUR double arm thrusts ?

[sweetfly66]

@Suuntzuu .... correction ... Master Uechi did FIVE double arm thrusts .... Mr. Earle taught us to do THREE double arm thrusts ..... comments ?

[HaiTienGameofDeath73]

I heard he fought Bruce Lee and lost is that true?,,,,,,,

IF SO JEET KUNE DO IS LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!

[VulcanZoar]

Wrong Uechi. The Uechi you're referring to was in fact a Japanese and a karate man who was defeated by Bruce in about 10-12 seconds in Seattle. The fight ended with Bruce's kick to his head. Ed Hart, who timed the fight, thought the man died when Bruce kicked him. Go buy "Bruce Lee:Fighting Spirit" by Bruce Thomas for published details on the actual incident.

[mexicancarry]

essential kata... moving zen

[enokidake]

I notice that his hips move back a tad before he starts a strike and then move back quite a bit as the strike ends...is that correct?

[jazzvec]

yes it is. Thats how you get more power and speed into your punch.

[Abakablabal]

it's kanei uechi! it can't not be correct!

[Codexx]

Wow, it's amazing to see it done by him. I didn't think any film of Kanban or his son existed.

[madpeejay]

My Sensei(James Thompson) studied under him(Uechi Kanei sama), One of our senior student got some of videos with Kanei sama in it.

[shorinkarate]

nice

[uechiryuargentina]

I saved to our favorites ofcourse!

Thanks!

=)

[arcadezz]

this is crazy old