Bunburyodo

While many training and performance concepts are mentioned briefly when training in almost any karate or martial art system, they are seldom defined in simple, practical, easily-applied terms that make a discernible difference in the understanding and performance of the practitioner. The older, original UechiRyu performance style of 100 years ago encompasses many of these concepts as taught by the founder, Uechi Kanbun Sensei. For the first time, many of these old-style concepts and training philosophies have been made available to practitioners in a conversational, easy-to-understand format.

"Bunburyodo" comprises the original non-sports training concepts and directions from Uechi Kanbun Sensei, as preserved and passed on by Toyama Seiko Sensei, Kanbun Sensei's last actively-teaching student. I am Toyama Sensei's student, and the only foreign practitioner of UechiRyu to be promoted to Kyudan (9th Dan) by a direct student of the founder, Uechi Kanbun Sensei.

Of greatest importance are the concept of softness above all, and that the Budo Arts were never intended to be used as sports.

It's my belief that these concepts and training directions are not exclusively restricted to UechiRyu system, but can apply equally well to any system or style of karate or martial art.