....And then he grabbed his partner. And then... he put his sokuto in the femoral crease of his partner, and thrust. Oooo... The first time you've seen this done, the "Aha!" hits you like a ton of bricks. THIS is the reason for the Uechi hojoundo technique all along. Side kick my ass; you...

Very grateful.

Thank you.

Hello.

I've recently tried to contact Fedele but it seems the email address I have for him has expired.

Could anybody help ? Maybe pass on my regards as I think he should still have my address and he could send me his new one.

Thanks,

Steve.

jorvik wrote:hard to explain I guess ..........

Exactly

It's my understanding that the numerology is linked to the Buddhist religion. It has little to do with the forms per se. Thanks Bill. I'd heard that there was a Buddhist significance but I also thought there was a more practical interpretation although numbers of steps, strikes etc never really con...

Its one of those things that most will recognize when they see it. I agree entirely. But.... how would you describe it ? :? making the performance greater than the performer I think that's a very good description. Any more ? I personally described, in relation to adding spirit to a given kata, that...

Hi all. I was talking to some fellow students earlier this week and we were discussing adding 'spirit' to kata, as discreet from strength. I personally found it difficult to articulate the concept and just wondered if anybody would venture their description of 'spirit'. The beauty is, it's one of th...

Thanks Bill, very helpful.

On a related topic, what is your understanding of the significance of the numbers in the main kata, 3, 36, 108 etc.

Steve.

Bill (et al). Reading the very interesting 'Bridge kata' thread, I was curious about the Fuzhou suparinpei which is discussed. I wondered if you'd be so kind as to answer a few questions for me, where you can. I know of the name Suparinpei but other than that, know nothing of the kata so please forg...

Stephen

Welcome aboard!

- Bill

Thank you, Bill.

I confess to being an avid reader but infrequent post-er. I was tempted in by the my familiarity with those posting.

However, now that I've started ....

Steve

Sorry Jorvik, didn't mean to suggest you where hiding anything.

Interesting article that, thanks.

Steve.

steve I think we probably have met a few times, I've been a few times to Uechi classes. The first time was at the Old solna Hotel about 30 years ago Mick Pappas was a Black belt Danny Haig was a Brown.........I've been to the everyman a few times as well and trained with Mick and later Danny when t...

To join in the 'small world' theme :) I was also taught by Dave Scott and have also trained withe Sensei Cook a few years back. I assisted Terry Daly who was giving a class on Uechi Sanchin to Harry's class up at Hexham. So ..... Hello :wink: Jorvik, how long ago is 'many years ago' - we may have me...

Hi Bill, Thanks for your reply. Your point about negativity not precluding objectivity is a fair one. I accept that it is natural to hypothesize about the outcome of tests prior to their performance, however there is also the consideration of “confirmation bias”, whereby somebody can ( unwittingly a...

Hi all, If I may submit my humble opinion, I’m a little concerned about how this discussion might appear to those who aren’t aware of the relationship between this forum and the Kyusho community. It is possible that Uechi could be seen as trying to take the position as the arbiter of universal truth...