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A Message from Germany

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A Message from Germany

Darin Yee, IUKF President, recently did a seminar in Germany! Here is a message from Paul of … in German and English!

IUKF German Dojo

German Version

“Vom 6. Bis 8. Juli hatten wir ein Seminar Uechi-Ryu Seminar mit Darin Yee, 9. Dan und Präsident von IUKF in Deutschland (Regensburg und Pettendorf).

Es war ein hervorragendes Seminar. Sensei Darin Yee arbeitete mit uns an der weichen Seite von Uechi-Ryu und daran maximale Kraft in der Technik zu generieren. Dazu gingen wir durch die 8 Katas und übten an verschiedenen Schwerpunkten. Teilnehmer aus weiteren Dojos in Deutschland waren auch zu Gast. Meinen Schülern und auch den Teilnehmern aus den anderen Dojos hat das Seminar sehr gut gefallen.

Vielen Dank nochmal, Sensei.”

  • Darin visiting Germany
  • Darin teaching an elbow strike

English Version

From the 6th to the 8th of July we had a Uechi-Ryu seminar with Darin Yee, 9th Dan and president of IUKF in Germany (Regensburg and Pettendorf).

It was an excellent seminar. Sensei Darin Yee worked with us on the soft side of Uechi-Ryu and how to create maximum power in the technics. We went through the 8 Katas and practiced at various focal points. Participants from other dojos in Germany were also guests. My students and also the participants from the other dojos really enjoyed the seminar.

Thank you again, Sensei.”

Uechi Seminar in Germany

Pictures from Winterfest

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Pictures from Winterfest
Winterfest 2020

Winterfest was a smashing success this year, we all had a fantastic time learning and interacting with Uechi practitioners from all over. We also had the great pleasure of Janet Okazaki taking photos throughout the seminar! Here are some of them for you to enjoy!

At Winterfest, we learned!

  • Teaching a class
  • Teaching the class
  • class listening
  • class waiting instruction

We practiced!

  • Throat Strike
  • Learning elbow strike
  • Teaching defense
  • Practicing combat
  • Demonstrating arm bar
  • Practice throat strikes
  • class practicing combat

We laughed!

  • Laughing while fighting
  • Laughing in combat
  • laughing while fighting
  • Elbow strike

AND We did weapons!

  • Practicing weapons
  • Waiting for instruction
  • Practicing Oar
  • Practicing Oar

We are all excited to see what next year brings! We hope that you will join us!

A Message from IUKF President on Free Virtual Classes

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A Message from IUKF President on Free Virtual Classes
Virtual classes

A healthy hello to all our IUKF members, dojos, and Uechi-Ryu students. I thank you for your dedication to the advancement of Uechi-Ryu during these trying times and your commitment to a respectable organization where we can all be proud to wear an IUKF black belt.

As a supportive organization, the IUKF has been running an online workout for all our Uechi-Ryu communities for many months now. People from all over the world are gathering twice a week to perform and practice their katas to keep them fresh in our minds. This way, when this pandemic is over, we can all return to our respective dojos without missing a step.

The IUKF is here for all Uechi-Ryu practitioners, so there are absolutely no charges nor demands. We simply meet together online to enjoy each other’s company while staying healthy and maintaining our Uechi-Ryu training. Please contact me, and I will add you on to my list of people to send workout information.

Also, be informed, the IUKF Senior Board, in recognition of the financial difficulties we now face, has determined to return all dojo contributions. After we’ve made final assessments of which contributions are from dojos and not promotion applications. I will send a check in the amount you’ve paid and mail it to you.

Thank you for being loyal IUKF members and faithful Uechi-Ryu practitioners.

Darin Yee
President – IUKF

FREE Autographed Copy of the Black Belt Test Guide Available

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We are excited to announce that the IUKF will provide the Shihans (head instructors) of all IUKF-member dojos in good standing with an autographed copy of the Black Belt Test Guide by Sensei George Mattson as a gift from the organization. 

The Black Belt Test Guide

We would like to note that while the IUKF will continue to use the Black Belt Test Guide, but there are some concepts that may require updating and further clarification.  Among those issues include time in grade. Any updates on the IUKF website will supersede the published paperback Black Belt Test Guide.

For IUKF member-dojos, to request your autographed copy, please email: ian@eastbaykarate-do.com

Additional copies can be purchased for $30 (includes shipping & handling).  Email: ian@eastbaykarate-do.com

We will send you a PayPal link for payment.

A Message from Germany

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The IUKF was excited to receive a message from Sensei Paul Kronschnabl, a Renshi Rokudan from Germany. We have shared his message below:

We are proud to share with the IUKF community that we have been back in my dojos, Regensburg and Pettendorf, for three weeks after the lockdown was released.

After a month without contact, it is not as smooth as it should be, and we certainly need more practice in sparring and grappling. Fortunately, everything is going well so far, and I am incredibly pleased that no one quit in the lockdown time.

The sensei of a Shorin Ryu Seibukan Karate Dojo asked for a workout with my students and me, so his students can learn something about Uechi-Ryu. I am so happy that we can work out together in a couple of weeks and learn from each other. I am personally excited to learn some block techniques and Karate-ka that I do not yet know.

We look forward to what the future will continue to bring to us and the Uechi-Ryu community!

Regards
Paul

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