News & Events in Uechi-ryu Karate
Jasmine is probably one of my favorite teas. I enjoy sitting down with a cup to review email, read my current book (typically on marketing); or just to chat with my wife.
Turns out Jasmine Tea has a history with Uechi-ryu Karate as well. As related by Toyama Sensei (last student of Kanbun Sensei); Jasmine Tea [...]
Part of my Saturday morning routine is to log in, read messages, email and prepare the weeks Uechi-ryu Newsletter. I also like to scan through the world news.
I came across this video on the front page of CNN’s web site; it is a video of a teacher and a student fighting. I think it is [...]
Just before I head outside to brave the *ahem* waters of central Alberta….(okay so I am heading to the grocery store for Lobster)…. I wanted to post a short message.
Happy Mother’s Day from everyone here at the Journal!
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We don’t live in the a quiet 19th century English countryside…
We live in the real world, unfortunately where it seems things can be more dangerous. I was reading through the news reports this morning and an article struck a chord with me.
For those who know me personally you are aware of my passion for realistic [...]
I hope everyone has a happy Easter weekend; I’ve been burning the midnight oil lately at work and am taking a much needed few days off.
Journal updates coming.
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We train in many different ways, associations, philosophies. What is important to Uechi-ryu are the five directions put forth directly by Kanbun Sensei:
1 - The purpose of karate training is to build and nourish a strong physique.
2 - The purpose of karate training is to develop the mental, spiritual, and human characteristics.
3 - The purpose [...]
There has been some debate a while back about the purpose of training etc.; and while all are valid for the individual of course I decided to add a few thoughts of my own.
Every one comes to the table with an opinion as to the purpose of training Uechi-ryu. Recently I added a poll [...]
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