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  The Philadelphia                 Uechi  Ryu                   Karate Do Academy  

     7147 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Pa 19119  
                                 215-248-4855

 Brief History of Uechi Ryu Karate Do-

In China, Uechi Kanbun (the founder of Uechi-Ryu) studied the Shuu Family which, was pangainoon or

"half-hard, "half-soft" form of Chinese  Kempo know as Nan Pa Toro Ken (South Group Mantis Fist).  This style originated in the Shaolin temple in southern China.  It combined the seven animal forms of Shaolin, which included the tiger, crane, dragon, leopard, snake, mantis and cobra.  Contemporary Uechi Ryu emphasis the tiger, crane and dragon.

The tiger uses short, powerful movements, to develop the bones, tendons, and muscles.  Dragon movements are flowing and continous and improve spirit, alertness and concentration.    The circular movements of the crane form develop control, grace and balance.    

 

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