Detailed Okinawa Uechi Ryu Karate-Do History and Techniques by Kanei Uechi (Hardcover) (Preowned)

This extremely rare Japanese book includes Uechi Ryu history: origins from Kanbun Uechi's training in China (Pangai-noon style), return to Okinawa/Japan, development under Kanei Uechi.

Core techniques: detailed explanations of kihon (basics), stances, strikes, blocks, conditioning (kote kitae).

Kata breakdown: photos/illustrations of the main forms (Sanchin, Kanshiwa, Kanshu, Seichin, Seisan, Seiryu, Kanchin, Sanseiryu)

Additional drills: body hardening, kumite basics, applications.
Philosophy and principles: half-hard/half-soft concepts, breathing, power generation.

Heavy on photos and diagrams of Kanei Uechi demonstrating techniques; considered a foundational reference for Uechi Ryu practitioners.

Length: 1,235 pages

Language: Japanese

Publication date: 1977