No comments about Uechi-ryu Personal Training Journal.

1 comments about Kumite the Complete Fighting Text (Uechi-ryu Karate Series).

1. I was personally hoping to see much more in this book considering the $38+ price for a paperback. It's only 123 pages and the pictures are old and difficult to follow. I've ordered other books for Uechi Ryu and hope to find more helpful content, including detailed information on Kumites.

No comments about Uechi-ryu Journal 2005 collection.

3 comments about Uechi-ryu Karate Do.

1. This is a great book for those who wish to learn more about Okinawan karate do. Takes you through alot of things step by step and the pictures make it alot easier to learn?



2. This is the definitive book on Uechi-Ryu Karate-do. Sensei Mattson has combined history, exercise, kata, techniques and more into a thorough guide to training in this style. Clear photos assist both the beginnerand advanced student in understanding the techniques. If you're serious about training, this book will prove to be extremely valuable.



3. Mr. Mattson has created a well organized, very complete karate book for the Uechi-ryu style. I am not a Uechi-ryu practitioner, but I recognize quality when I see it.

   If others spent half the time organizing and thinking about the material that they should include in their texts and how they should display it, the quality of karate texts out there would improve ten fold.

   One thing that I've always admired about all of Mr. Mattson's material is his temperance. In the 60's, when everyone was talking about the amazing feats performed by karate masters, George Mattson was describing real karate, as it really is, no embellishment and no unnecessary flamboyance.

   The writing style is clear and concise and all of the information is relevant to developing solid karate form and basics.

   If there is a failing to the book, it's the exclusion of the Sanseiru kata, which I thought should be included for completeness if nothing else. I find that the photo seqences are good, but not intuitive and it takes some effort on the part of the reader to understand how the sequences are layed out.

5 comments about Secrets of Uechi Ryu Karate.

1. Here is an excellent addition to books regarding this not-so-well known style of Okinawan karate. Alan has the experience and connections to gather great info and puts it together in a very readable format that would be interesting to anyone intereted in traditional karate. Great job Alan!
   
   Steve Hatfield
   West Palm Beach Florida



2. I am not practicing Uechi ryu but I can confidently say that this is one of the best (if not the best) book ever written on the subject! It covers everything you need to know about Okinawa Karate from its original root from China, the history of Uechi ryu, and the excellent technical section. Three major katas, Sanchin, Seisan, and Sanseiryu, are thoroughly demonstrated.
   
   Great book. Regardless of what style you are practicing, you will learn something from this wonderful book.



3. This book was quiet an undertaking! Allen Dollar wrote a very enlightening account of karate on Okinawa and its history. This is important as most people involved with karate have only superficial knowledge of its historical origins from China and its development by including ancient Okinawan techniques. Brought to light, are the accomplishments of many masters of various styles on Okinawa and especially Uechi Ryu karate. It serves as a tribute to the Uechi & Shinjo families that made it possible for so many to learn this unique martial art around the world. There has not been any other work about this subject that covers such in depth details of Okinawan Karate and history.



4. Sensei Dollar has provided a key into the true essence of Uechi-ryu Karate and the brotherhood that surrounds the Kenyukai (Shinjo - Strong Fist Group). It is a blessing to have this abudance of information and guidance provided to us. If you are a serious practioner of Uechi-ryu Karate, this book will provide great insight and instruction. It is highly recommended. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu!



5. Back in the early 80s I trained under Sensi Dollars Dojo. Sensi Dollar was a very dedicated and great teacher. I was going to continue my training from my youth with Sensi Dollar , sadly enough once I looked into going back , Sensi Dollar retired. I wish him the best. I never read this book however I did train under him. I can only imagine this book would be full of insight and great wisdom for anyone intrested in the art of Uechi Ryu. If anyone knows the Art of Uechi Ryu Sensi does.