I am American black belt in Isshinryu. I visited Master Uechi's dojo in January, 2025. I was lost between Naha and Okinawa City on a bus. I had Master Uechi's telephone number. The bus driver stopped and called Master Uechi. The bus driver let me off at a bus stop to be picked up by Master Uechi and his wife. He took me to register at the Crown Hotel in Okinawa City, took me to his karate class twice a week, and showed me around Okinawa City and Naha. Master Uechi is the greatest man I ever met. I am truly humbled to have met such a great man.

I am so glad I stumbled across this. I received my black belt under Sensei Ken Richardson in 1985. I really appreciate your insights. Many thanks and hope to see more.

I am from Knoxville and the roots of Isshinryu runs deep here thanks to Grandmaster Long and his student Grandmaster Pete Mills. Thanks for this great history lesson.

I started training this back when I was 17 my teacher in job corps was teaching me. I wish it was hear where I live. I want to get back into this.

Thank you for posting this, sensei.

I am from Brooklyn New York and I am a green belt in isshinryu karate under sensei Donovan at traditional okinawan karate 🏾

When I was a kid in the 60s I used to go to the Royal theater on 7 mile rd. Across the street was Tang Soo Doo. Probably the same place. I ended up training somewhere.

Good stuff, looks a lot like American kenpo freestyle self defense techniques

I have a close friend who is one of Advincula's students. Robert Holley is his name. Very talented martial artist.

very happy thanks. is this strictly isshinryu techniques?

Angi Uezu is the truth and the way

76 degrees bro?