Uechi-ryu Karate-do Association
We preserve and promote Uechi-ryu, the Okinawan karate founded by Kanbun Uechi, together with 45 member dojos in Okinawa, mainland Japan and overseas.
Uechi-ryu
Founded by Kanbun Uechi, who mastered Pangainun in Fujian, China, in 1904. Built on Sanchin and the fists of the dragon, tiger and crane.
History and the eight kata →Member dojos
30 in Okinawa, 11 in mainland Japan and 4 overseas.
Find a dojo →Upcoming events
12th Memorial Demonstration for the War Dead
Karate Day events
16th Boys and Girls Karate Championship
Latest news
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Courtesy visit to Akira Nakasone
As members of the Kanbun Uechi Statue Committee, we paid a courtesy visit to the campaign office of Akira Nakasone, former Director General for Residents' Affairs of Motobu Town, who worked hard to make the…
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Nobuhide Asato recognized as a holder of Okinawa's intangible cultural property
Nobuhide Asato of the Urasoe Dojo, a member of our association, has been recognized as a holder of "Okinawan Karate and Kobudo", an intangible cultural property designated by Okinawa Prefecture.
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Visit to the Okinawa Times central Okinawa office
Mitsuo Namihira, who became chairman in fiscal 2026, visited the central Okinawa office of the Okinawa Times to introduce himself in his new role.