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HISTORY Uechi-Ryu (pronounced 'WayChee Roo') is a traditional style of karate which originates from the island of Okinawa, although its lineage can be traced back to China. The founder of the style, Kanbun Uechi, travelled to China in the late 19th century where he was taught the system 'Pangai-noon' (meaning 'half-hard, half-soft') by a famous Chuan-fa instructor named Shushiwa. When Kanbun Uechi returned to Okinawa he taught the art to his son Kanei Uechi, amongst others. The style Kanbun originally taught was based on 3 kata (Sanchin, Seisan and Sanseirui). Kanei oversaw the addition of 5 additional kata as well as adding Hojo Undo (exercises) and various formalised kumite (sparring) and Bunkai (kata applications). The style was later re-named 'Uechi-Ryu' in honour of Kanbun.
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