Uechi Ryu is one of the four original styles of karate in
Okinawa. Uechi Ryu
utilises many kicking and striking techniques drawn from Chinese Kempo. Uechi
Ryu practices some of the
Goju Ryu kata especially Sanchin, Sanseiru and Sesan.
Uechi Ryu also draws other influences from
Goju Ryu including low leg kicks,
grappling and takedowns. Uechi Ryu is considered a hard style of karate, which
is ideally suited to fighting at close range.
Origin of Uechi Ryu: Okinawa
Founder of Uechi Ryu: Uechi Kanbun (+1949)
Popularised by: George Mattson
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