Yes, as others have said, this looks, in flow (though not specific postures) like Tai Chi. It also strongly resembles sword form. In Tai Chi, we would practice sword form with the two-fingered hand (nukite?).
His solidity and grace leave no doubt as to his power.
Not all Japanese / Okinawan katas are performed fast and with power in your techniques, here we see a beautiful form that it's movements are such as Tai chi, any of the Japanese / Okinawan katas can be performed such as this for training or open tournament purpose, it is up to the performers choice. When doing for "open tournaments best if performed with low stances, so balance in transition from stance to stance is demonstrated, try it in an open tournament
this kata is like made for weapons fighting and maybe not that much for empty hand fighting. in any case, this kata looks bizarre. uehara sensei is really good.
Uehara sensei is my Grandmaster. he used take our dojo to the nearest beach which is in Ishikawa city and he would train us. he is a really good master.
For some reason he has chosen footwork and stances more akin to karate rather than Udundi (maybe to hide the footwork or to link it with the more popular Karate). Those with actual training and knowledge (like Rabbitfish1) may guess the intent others just see another kata. Uehara had robust health his whole life and his legacy continues in some isolated but growing places.
I apologizes for not knowing about Uehara Seikichi because we should all know about those who have opened the doors to study and learn a better way and understanding of life. It's very clear from this video, he was a great teacher and man., as I can see in his Kata. One could only pray just to get the chance to and talk with him so for those who have, know that you are blessed.
Many people have misunderstood Uehara Seikichi and his Udundi. You only have to look on the forums to see them going round and round in circles. In this demo Uehara is showing sword work and grappling skills with his hands, many techniues of which come from Okinawan dance.
I was really upset when when so little attention was given to this man when he died in 2004. If it were not for this man, many of the principles "secrets" of the martial arts would have been lost. This mans legendary feats of skill in his 70's,80's are incredible.
If you are interested, there are at least 4 Dvd's on him alone and a few more that have clips of him. As for books there are 4 that I have and at least one I don't. The only problem is most of the items are in Japanese.
It is interesting that you should ask. I have not seen it, but a book called The Okinawa Program (it is about health and longevity, not martial arts)documents a televised boxing match with Uehara against an Okinawan flyweight champion in his thirties. According to the book, Uehara knocked the boxer out.
I'm not disrespecting Uehara, word from Taika Oyata was he was a bad ass in younger days, and as you say he lived a long time and was healthy. All I want is to see his art put to the test against a real resisting uke. I'll be the uke! If any schools are open to that sort of thing. I'm in SC. I've been an uke for Taika many times, so I know his works. I would love to see this Oki Program.
Anyone with the moronic name ImperialPimp should not speak about the use of the language, shorthand or otherwise. On here I'm sticking with Oki, or the Nawa Program.
Yes, as others have said, this looks, in flow (though not specific postures) like Tai Chi. It also strongly resembles sword form. In Tai Chi, we would practice sword form with the two-fingered hand (nukite?).
His solidity and grace leave no doubt as to his power.
JanCarol11 4 months ago
流れるような上原先生の体の動き。なかなか真似のできるものではありません。
とくにがまくを中心としたあの練るような腰の動きに先生の技の原点があるように思います。
どなたか先生の他の型を演舞のビデオをお持ちのかたがいっらしゃれば是非アップお願いいたします。
rikahahi6 1 year ago
Not all Japanese / Okinawan katas are performed fast and with power in your techniques, here we see a beautiful form that it's movements are such as Tai chi, any of the Japanese / Okinawan katas can be performed such as this for training or open tournament purpose, it is up to the performers choice. When doing for "open tournaments best if performed with low stances, so balance in transition from stance to stance is demonstrated, try it in an open tournament
:-)
prays2ce 2 years ago
1992 UEMA DOJO
kinsandes 2 years ago
this kata is like made for weapons fighting and maybe not that much for empty hand fighting. in any case, this kata looks bizarre. uehara sensei is really good.
ShinSuperSaiyajin 2 years ago
i would agree. the kata looks like he is wielding an invisible sword, and, at some points, a staff.
yieldingbamboo 2 years ago
Uehara sensei is my Grandmaster. he used take our dojo to the nearest beach which is in Ishikawa city and he would train us. he is a really good master.
okiboy1103 3 years ago
are you a member of Koka Senseis Dojo?
Specter1957 2 years ago
Uehara oosensei is my sensei's sensei. I've been learning Motobu-Ryu for the last 17 years. My dojo is located in Ishikawa( Uema Dojo)
okiboy1103 2 years ago
I think I know the dojo that your talking about, back in 1987 Koka Sensei was teaching there, I had a dojo in Tengan from 1987 to 1990,
Specter1957 2 years ago
wow! what a bizar Kata. Ive never seen anything like it in Okinawa-te before.
TonyPstunts 3 years ago
Great video of a great master and great man. Thanks for posting.
Is the gold belt something that Okinawan grandmasters wear? Thanks.
thankful2one 3 years ago
For some reason he has chosen footwork and stances more akin to karate rather than Udundi (maybe to hide the footwork or to link it with the more popular Karate). Those with actual training and knowledge (like Rabbitfish1) may guess the intent others just see another kata. Uehara had robust health his whole life and his legacy continues in some isolated but growing places.
mikido9 3 years ago
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gimmiethedole 3 years ago
I apologizes for not knowing about Uehara Seikichi because we should all know about those who have opened the doors to study and learn a better way and understanding of life. It's very clear from this video, he was a great teacher and man., as I can see in his Kata. One could only pray just to get the chance to and talk with him so for those who have, know that you are blessed.
John
JMHamilton1 3 years ago
Many people have misunderstood Uehara Seikichi and his Udundi. You only have to look on the forums to see them going round and round in circles. In this demo Uehara is showing sword work and grappling skills with his hands, many techniues of which come from Okinawan dance.
mikido9 3 years ago
Yes I see, in the Okinawan dance, the sword and grabbing movements are in the moment (space of oneness) and here you can see what is hiden.
JMHamilton1 3 years ago
I was really upset when when so little attention was given to this man when he died in 2004. If it were not for this man, many of the principles "secrets" of the martial arts would have been lost. This mans legendary feats of skill in his 70's,80's are incredible.
fightingthebs 4 years ago
If you are interested, there are at least 4 Dvd's on him alone and a few more that have clips of him. As for books there are 4 that I have and at least one I don't. The only problem is most of the items are in Japanese.
Shooter16a2 4 years ago
I am looking for any information I can find on Moto Bu Ryu.
Can you please give me the names of the books Uehara Seikichi has written and the DVD's?
Also can you tell me which one's are in english?
Thank you very much.
xenophon456 3 years ago
U ehara Seikichi is a legend
aiko4321 4 years ago
any clips of him or his students against full power attacks? I'd like to see this in action.
dirtyfighter34 4 years ago
It is interesting that you should ask. I have not seen it, but a book called The Okinawa Program (it is about health and longevity, not martial arts)documents a televised boxing match with Uehara against an Okinawan flyweight champion in his thirties. According to the book, Uehara knocked the boxer out.
ronin752 4 years ago
I do understand what seems to be some skepticism, but try to keep an open mind with it (together they work well).
Anyhow, I recommend the Okinawa Program to every martial artist. To me, just living to be healthy at ninety-six is an amazing accomplishment.
ronin752 4 years ago
I'm not disrespecting Uehara, word from Taika Oyata was he was a bad ass in younger days, and as you say he lived a long time and was healthy. All I want is to see his art put to the test against a real resisting uke. I'll be the uke! If any schools are open to that sort of thing. I'm in SC. I've been an uke for Taika many times, so I know his works. I would love to see this Oki Program.
dirtyfighter34 4 years ago
Are u a student of Oyata Sensei? I went to one of his seminars in pa about 12 years ago.
Amazing!
ronin752 4 years ago
Please dont use the phrase "Oki".
Its racist. Thanks.
You can just say "Okinawan". Dont be lazy.
ImperialPimp 4 years ago
Anyone with the moronic name ImperialPimp should not speak about the use of the language, shorthand or otherwise. On here I'm sticking with Oki, or the Nawa Program.
dirtyfighter34 4 years ago
If you've been uke for oyata.. ever wonder why oyata had such respect for him? I think your a troll.
fightingthebs 3 years ago
This is splendid!
The person whom only sports budo understands may not understand the value of this movement.
wasabi2n 4 years ago
Nice video! Udundi is truly a treasure to those who have had the opportunity to work with it!
rabbitfish1 4 years ago