Uechi Kanei
Hanshi / 10th Dan
Okinawan karate grandmaster, son of Kanbun Uechi, who systemized and globalized Uechi-ryu Karate.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth6/26/1911
Date of Death2/23/1991
Era20th century
Country of Origin
Okinawa (Japan)
Okinawa (Japan)Rank / Title2nd Soke Uechi-ryu
Active Years1930–1991
Biography
Uechi Kanei, son of founder Kanbun Uechi, standardized Uechi-ryu Karate in Futenma, Okinawa. He created 5 bridge katas, introduced kyu/dan ranks, and expanded the style globally.
Associated Martial Arts
KarateMaster→
An Okinawan striking art reshaped in the 20th century into Japanese budo and an Olympic sport. Built on kata and hand and foot techniques.
Uechi-ryuMaster→Okinawan karate of Chinese origin, built on tiger, crane and dragon. Recognisable by the one-knuckle punch and by hard body conditioning.