Sekichi Uehara

This is a video promotion for Seikichi Uehara of Motobu Udundi. I'm sad to say the poor man is deceased. But I really find his approach to the martial arts.....um....humorous. I welcome corrections and comments.

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[uminchu7th]

I take this style now in Okinawa but I was rejected from his dojo in the mid 80's as he didn't teach foreigners. My friend took from him years before I attempted acceptance. We are both half Okinawan but he looked more local.

People can say what they want, I've heard all the criticism as I have been in Okinawa since 1969 on and off. Studying karate for over 37 yrs. Who expects him to hit his students with the boat oar or katana? The teaching is that it is possible, if that is all you have.

[Jakneife]

@uminchu7th

It is obvious that you are one of many experienced karateka who deeply revere this art. From all of these comments, I've taken away that I need to train at the hombu dojo here in Oki. It's the only way I will understand the benefit of these demos. Yes, weapons demos are dangerous, but this approach seems overly cautious and abstract. For comparison, when I see two-person demos of Katori Shinto Ryu, they are so impressive and clear. Still trying to question without being rude.

[anhkhoinguyen]

The man was in his 90's...what did you expect from his demo's? Im sure if any of you were his age and doing a demo you'll look lame and un-inspiring as while. use your brains people, I ain't going to name names but come on you people can't be that ignorant. LOL

[Jakneife]

Then I take it that you probably wouldn't pay $58.80 for the 45 minute instructional video?

[robertmrivers]

Commenting when you don't understand it is not offensive. Its understandable...

The reason we fall down is so that we don't get a sword in our eye. If you are on the receiving end of it it is totally different...cheers

[bitchcuntnugget]

you also have to take into consideration that this is exactly what it is a demonstration VIDEO, you do not think that sensei would actually show his true technique to the general public while he spent his entire lifetime developing it.

[Specter1957]

back in 1988, I was asked by Uehara to come and train with him, I was at this time training under Kise Hanshi ......have to keep things in perspective, you can what if all day concerning things that you bypassed.

I did pick up some of his teaching via a friend of mine Matsuda San

[kaizoku3]

@uminchu7th

hah?are you half of okinawan and american?

[SgtWreck]

BOAT OAR DEFEATS SINAWALI

[mikido9]

When i cut and pasted from word all punctuation was wiped and message split in 3 - i ll repost clearer message and points when i have time soon.

[Jakneife]

I'm having difficulty understanding the point(s) you're making. I don't know who you're referencing because the comments you've made seem in conflict with one another. The punctuation and grammar also threw me off.

Given the one concrete reference you made, (your ability vs. Michiko Onaga's) I'm tempted to think you're defending Udun-di. That's cool...if I'm reading it correctly(?). But the comparison might be more aptly placed if it were on a video that actually features her.

Confused! Help!