We are looking forward to seeing joe back at winterfest where we can continue exploring the fascinating art of uechi ryu. This section provides a guide to some of the common terms used in the techniques. Instructions for making supplementary equipment for hojo undo. Sep 06, 2011 i created this video for my students so that they may practice at home.
Uechiryu kokusai of northern virginia notes facebook. Knee circle exercise hizo mawasu undo leg lift and turn exercise ashi o mae yoko ni nobasu undo straight leg kicking exercise ashi o mae uchi naname no agero undo waist scooping exercise tai o mae ni taosu undo trunk stretching exercise koshi no nenten undo. Heel pivot exercise ashi saki o agero undo heel lift exercise kakato agero undo knee ankle rotation exercise ashikubi o mawasu undo knee circle exercise hizo mawasu undo leg lift and turn exercise ashi o mae yoko ni nobasu undo straight leg kicking exercise ashi o mae uchi naname no agero undo. This system is also denominated as system of the tiger, crane and dragon, because it characterized by what these three animals symbolize. Karate resources zenquest martial arts center karate. Traditional karatedo fundamental techniques volume 1 okinawa goju ryu. Comments on hojo undo from okinawan karate masters ymaa. The animal techniques of uechi ryu uechi kanbun, an icon in okinawan karate history, introduced uechi ryu karate to okinawa. Kanbuns breathing i chuckle a bit on this book information, given the breathing wars on this forum in years past.
I dont believe this is the forum to argue about what is a more traditional interpretation of a kata or hojo undo exercise, though. It was named after grandmaster uechi kanbun 10 what are the four characteristic techniques used in shohei ryu uechi ryu karatedo. Junbi undo hojo undo, being the sempai, and test preparation. All about hojo undo 107 sources and recommended viewing 108 about the author 109. Undo, hojo undo uechi kaei 18111991 to okikukai uechiryu. Uechiryu okinawa karatedo contents of the system uechi kanbuns pangainoon system broughted from china, was consisted of three kata, one bunkai, and several conditioning and techniques of training. In our dojo, hoju undo is always referred to as the basis of what uechi ryu kata was is built on, small segments of self defense applications taught in a way so that the student could learn to perfect each, understand each. However, when performing kata or doing hojo undo, we visualize an imaginary. Most of the hojo undo and kata moves in uechi ryu are open to interpretation. Study hojo undo uechi ryu karate flashcards at proprofs flash cards for those about to take their 9th kyu test for uechi ryu karate. The art of hojo undo xii foreword patrick mccarthy, hanshi 8 th dan the work which lies before you is not simply another how to book about karate but rather a penetrating look at okinawas principal fighting art, the culture in which it unfolded and one integral aspect of its practice, referred to as hojo undo.
Uechiryu can be roughly translated to style of uechi. Uechiryu okinawa karatedo kyokai serbia hombu okikukai. Uechiryu project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. The okinawan prefectural government recognizes uechi ryu as one of the three major roots of all okinawan karate along with shurite and nahate. Kanei took what his father taught him and added to it to create his own style, uechi ryu as we. Pored tehnika data je i povijesnofilozofska nota bez koje bi tesko mogli shvatiti esencijalnu vrijednost vjezbanja. Uechiryu, uechiryu is a traditional style of okinawan karate. The use of japanse, the offical language of okinawa, is designed to maintain the traditions of the art and to maintain an oriental atmosphere in the dojo. Originally called pangainoon, which translates to english as halfhard, halfsoft, the style was renamed uechiryu after the founder of the style, kanbun uechi, an okinawan who went to fuzhou in fujian province, china to study martial arts and chinese.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Basic japanese vocabulary for black belt test karate do, llc stow shopping center 9788975900. To those who participates in the competition as coach preliminary rounds 20180720. We have heard about a billion arguments on how uechi ryu breathes in contrast to my simple belief that the best way to breathe, is to breathe out at the same time one strikes, and breathe in on the drawing back for the strike. He was born into a family of farmers where he learned herbal medicine and how to use farming tools as weapons. This makes sense when there is no one in front of you. Hojo undo as practiced in uechiryu karatedo kenyukai. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Training sessions are typically conducted in regular loose work out clothes. Kanei uechi, besides adding kata, also introduced a sequence of exercises to the uechiryu training regimen.
In a number of cases the english terms are not literal translations. Uechiryu has given me strength, endurance, and patience, and i have uechiryu to thank for my great health. Hojo undo is a japanese language term, translated as supplementary exercises, that refers to the conditioning exercises specifically used in karatedo. Power training for traditional karate english edition. He dominated karate to such an extent he was known as the okinawan superman. We have always been told that shomen means the front of the room or the front of the dojo. Junbi undo and hojo undo kanei uechi, besides adding kata, also introduced a sequence of exercises to the uechi ryu training regimen. Honolulu uechi ryu karate do club in honolulu hawaii is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting traditional okinawan karate. The uechi version tries to maintain the chinese connection. From a uechiryu perspective, it immediately makes me wonder about the meaning and interpretation of the words shomen and wa. Uechi kanbun 1 st and uechi kanei 2 9 why was is our style called uechi ryu. Shoheiryu, shoheiryu is a style of okinawan karate that is descended from uechiryu, and hence from pangainoon kung fu. The north american jiteki jyuku association works to develop and nurture a community of selfreliant martial artists who are devoid of ego and selfinterest and dedicated to a life of strengthening body, mind and spirit. Dec 19, 2016 the art and history of uechi ryu karatedo.
The okinawan prefectural government recognizes uechiryu as one of the three major roots of all okinawan karate along with shurite and nahate. The video was intentionally recorded as a mirror image practice so that its easier to follow along with. I cant think of a single person anywhere in the world better suited to introduce this subject, and i highly recommend the art of hojo undo. And finally when the katas are introduced all the parts of the puzzle fit together, to give the katas shape and meaning. A study guide for uechi ryu karatedo, joyners professional karate. We are looking forward to seeing joe back at winterfest where we can continue exploring the fascinating art of uechiryu. The najja is committed to upholding the principles and traditions of uechi ryu karate do through the teachings of master kanei. Joe is an amazing uechiryu practitioner who has a boxing and mixed martial background that gives him an insight into the many layers often overlooked in traditional martial arts.
Fitness experts can help with hojo undo, strength training, core exercises, warm ups, balance, stretching, etc. Joe is an amazing uechi ryu practitioner who has a boxing and mixed martial background that gives him an insight into the many layers often overlooked in traditional martial arts. Im living in okinawa and have been taking karate lessons from a uechi ryu karate dojo for the last 3 years. Power training for traditional karate to teachers and students alike. I have competed in uechiryu competitions around the world and i have owned many traditional uechiryu dojos. Shomen geri, sokuto geri, mawashi geri, tobi geri, ushiro geri, hiza geri, sokusen geri. He was born into a family of farmers where he learned herbal medicine and how to. Master selfdefense to protect yourself kiyohide shinjo, a 9thdan uechi ryu karate master and a ninetime allokinawa kata and kumite champion. Rhode island uechi ryu karate school 44 east avenue, 2nd floor pawtucket, ri 02860. Hojo undo was designed to develop ambidextrous physical strength, stamina, muscle coordination, speed, and posture. At a public demonstration, shihan mattson demonstrated uechi ryu while repeating some of the stories he was told as to the katas origins. Traditional karatedo fundamental techniques volume 1.
Chip quimby demonstrates the technical fundamental drills of uechiryu karate known as hojo undo. Use what i learn in class constructively and defensively, to help myself and my fellow man and never be abusive or offensive. This was added under the influences of kanei uechi in the 1950s. It was a great chance for uechiryu fellows to get together and enjoy themselves and was the best way to end one more successful gathering in belgrade. You will need several two and a half litre plastic buckets plastic paint pots are ideal six inch 15cm nails a broom handle, one and a quarter inches 3cm diameter the length for. Should you have any further questions, seek the guidance of your sensei. The hojo undo are fundamentals of uechiryu karate do performed at the beginning of each class as warm up exercises to help students develop proper technique. The hojo undo are standardized exercises that incorporate elements of all of the kata of the system.
This corresponds to how sanchin and hojo undo were trained in the naha styles. Apr 15, 2016 chip quimby demonstrates the technical fundamental drills of uechi ryu karate known as hojo undo. A brief history of uechi ryu karate do as outlined by sensei stanley crump uechi ryu and kanbun uechi 1877 kanbun uechi was born on may 5, 1877 in the takinto mountain village of okinawa. Uechi ryu shoheiryu karatedo zenquest martial arts center a kyukyu yellow stripe. Junbi undo and hojo undo kanei uechi, besides adding kata, also introduced a sequence of exercises to the uechiryu training regimen. The hojo undo are standardized exercises that incorporate elements of all of the katas of the system. The hojo undo are fundamentals of uechi ryu karate do performed at the beginning of each class as warm up exercises to help students develop proper technique.
I created this video for my students so that they may practice at home. Uechiryu karatedo sensei shimabukuro yukinobu finally released, this is the first work in france on the uechiryu and french. Following the 1991 death of kanei uechi, son of uechiryu founder kanbun uechi, there was an organizational split and the directors of the okinawa karatedo association officially created the name shoheiryu for their organizations version of the style. North american jitekijyuku association uechi ryu student manual. This article introduces defending to the four directions, techniques that add challenge to uechiryu while incorporating and building upon the traditional katas which have formed the basis.
A brief history of uechi ryu karate do as outlined by sensei stanley crump uechiryu and kanbun uechi 1877 kanbun uechi was born on may 5, 1877 in the takinto mountain village of okinawa. Honolulu uechi ryu karate do club, 1550 rycroft st. Disclaimer this book is intended for people of good health and physical condition. Hojo undo are techniques taken from our katas, also known as the technical fundamentals of uechi ryu. The rank system for uechiryu karate at zenquest is based on ten kyu levels leading up to black belt, and ten. Uechi ryu information the following will cover uechiryu as understood at tiger martial arts, from history and lineage to forms and kata, all technique practiced, including conditioning and exercises, kumite and bunkai, as well as common terminology and basic info. Uechiryu is a traditional style of okinawan karate.
Think also of the addition of the seiken and mawashi uke techniques as well as junbi undo into the style by kanei, all borrowed from okinawan karate styles and seemingly having nothing in common with what kanbun brought back from china and taught. Thank you very much for your registration to participate in the preliminary rounds of mainland japan overseas of the competition of the 1st okinawa karate international tournament. It was a great chance for uechi ryu fellows to get together and enjoy themselves and was the best way to end one more successful gathering in belgrade. Karate do, llc basic japanese vocabulary required for black belt test 1. General knowledge questions for white belt with yellow tip. The junbi undo are warmup and stretching exercises based on asian school training exercises. A wonderful compilation of japanesetoenglish translations, surrounding rare and original works by early okinawan karate pioneers, carried out by patrick and yuriko mccarthy over the past thirty years. Directed by sensei shimabukuro yukinobu, 9th dan uechiryu shubukan, representative of uechiryu in europe by soke uechiryu. Originally called pangainoon, which translates to english as halfhard, halfsoft, the style was renamed uechiryu after the founder of the style, kanbun uechi, 1 an okinawan who went to fuzhou in fujian province, china to study martial arts and chinese. Gojuryu hojo undo requires the practitioner to use primitive equipment to. Uechi kanbun, an icon in okinawan karate history, introduced uechiryu karate to okinawa. The najja is committed to upholding the principles and traditions of uechiryu karate do through the teachings of master kanei.
Uechiryu shoheiryu karatedo zenquest martial arts center. There are other methodologies devised for martial arts training that employ stone, for example, its use as a medium in iron palm training, but these are largely devoted to conditioning the body and extremities to withstand and deliver powerful blows with impunity. See more ideas about karate, martial arts and okinawan karate. Karatekata and kumite karate as street defense the two.
A rare image of training at the uechi ryu headquarters in okinawa, c. Uechi kanbun, an icon in okinawan karate history, introduced uechi ryu karate to okinawa. Uechi kanbun spent thirteen years in china mastering a quanfa style called pangainoon halfhard, halfsoft. It should suffice to give some of the more common interpretations, without making claims about what is more or less traditional. Uechi ryu karatedo instruction located in honolulu, hawaii. His practice in uechi ryu and bak sil lum kung fu has spread over 4 decades. This was added under the influences of kanei uechi in the 1958. Kiyohide shinjo, a uechi ryu karate master and a ninetime allokinawa kata and kumite champion.