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Martial Arts Training

Instructor: John Page, 2nd Dan

Sensei John Page is a second degree black belt, certified by the International Uechi Karate Federation (IUKF). Rising Star East Martial Arts is also a certified Dojo with the IUKF.

Member of the IUKF's Committee for Dojo Management;
Legal counsel for the IUKF's Rules Committee;
Legal Counsel for the New England Junior Uechi Ryu Karate Championship Series
IUKF's Assistant Rules Arbitrator.
Bachelor of Arts degree from Clark University in Worcester, MA ;
Juris Doctor degree from the New England School of Law in Boston, MA;
Active member of M.A.T.A.(Martial Arts Teachers Association);
Tournament Administrator for the 2006 Uechi Ryu Karate World Championships;
Tournament coach and competitor, most recently a finalist in the Black Belt kumite division at the 2004 Uechi Karate World Championships.

A Brief History of Uechi Ryu Karate Uechi Ryu (Way-Chee Roo) karate is a traditional Okinawan style of karate based on several quan'fa (Chinese for "style") including Crane and Tiger boxing and soft and hard Qi Gong techniques.

The founder of our style, Kanbun Uechi, traveled to the Fujian Province in China in March of 1897 at the age of 19. While there he studied under Shu Shi Wa also known as Chou Tzu Ho. There is some debate as to the exact name of the style studied by Kanbun as the Shu Family quan'fa was a combination of styles. It is generally accepted that the style was either named or described as Pangainoon - half- hard and half-soft. When he returned to Okinawa, Kanbun brought with him three main Kata's - Sanchin, Seisan, and Sanseiryu, conditioning exercises known as Kotikitae, and free style sparring.

The movements of the Kata or forms of Uechi Ryu are derived from the attributes and spirit of the Tiger, Crane and Dragon. Other animal movements including those of the Koi or carp and snake can also be seen.

The style was renamed Uechi Ryu either in 1940 or 1948, depending on your source, but regardless of the exact date, it is also generally accepted that this renaming was done by Kanbun's students as a way of honoring him.

Following Kanbun's death in 1948, his eldest son, Kanei, assumed the top position of the style and under his leadership five additional Kata were added to the style, together with Yakosuko Kumite (Pre-arranged sparring exercises) and Bunkai (application or analysis) of several Kata's.

In 1958, Mr. George Mattson brought Uechi-Ryu to the United States for the first time and began teaching it at the YMCA in Boston, MA. Today Uechi Ryu is practiced throughout the world and remains a prime example of traditional Okinawan karate.

Training Location

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33 Shirley Street
Ayer, MA 01432-1219

Phone: 978-597-0524

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Main Site: www.risingstareastmartialarts.com

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