Overview

The International Uechi-ryu Karate Federation [IUKF]

work4The IUKF believes in thinking globally and acting locally. The IUKF is a world-wide organization that consists of regional Uechi-ryu dojo that conduct black belt gradin, based on Internationally recognized standards documented in the Black Belt Test Guide and interpreted/clarified by the IUKF “Rules Committee”.

The IUKF is a member of the South China Martial Arts Alliance [SCMAA] and the Okinawa Family of Uechi Organizations.

The International Uechi-ryu Karate Federation (IUKF) is a non-profit educational organization, recognized by Federal and State governments.

IUKF is solely dedicated to the common good of International Uechi-ryu and is totally governed, overseen and regulated by IUKF and is built upon the premise of loyalty, trust and respect between and among students and teachers within Uechi-ryu Karate. IUKF members are encouraged to respect all martial arts and practitioners and not to bring disrespect towards IUKF through any actions, words or deeds that might represent IUKF in an unfavorable manner.

IUKF members agree to dedicate themselves to uphold the highest standards as teachers and students of Uechi-ryu Karate Do. These standards include personal deportment which should always aspire towards demonstrating the qualities of integrity, wisdom, dignity and compassion. For all IUKF teachers and students of Uechi-ryu Karate Do, these standards include the continual striving for and attainment of the best intellectual and physical karate skills that each individual’s potential allows. To this end, IUKF encourages research into Uechi-ryu and the development of improved teaching and training methods.

Furthermore, each IUKF member understands that the practice of Uechi-ryu Karate-Do requires dedication and perseverance in harmony with the totality of one’s life and responsibilities. With these standards, IUKF members therefore agree to dedicate themselves to the finest instruction, promotion and expansion of the art of Uechi-ryu Karate Do throughout the world. To these goals, each IUKF member-dojo agrees to support and encourage each and every fellow IUKF member.

By signing the application for a Dojo membership and being formally accepted by the admissions committee, members agree to abide by and fully support this charter and all future amendments that might be forthcoming.