Our style of martial arts is an extremely effective and engaging style of karate from Okinawa, Japan. As a dojo (Japanese for “way place”), we customize the structure of our classes to fit the needs of students at different ages and abilities.

Uechi Ryu is a traditional Okinawan style of karate developed by Kanbun Uechi in the early 1900’s, following Kanbun’s training for a number of years in China. On May 5, 1877 Kanbun Uechi was born in Izumi, a small village in the Takinto mountain area on the Motobu peninsula of northern Okinawa.

Updated: 10/24/2017 Property of the Okinawan Karate Dojo Introduction Welcome to a brief insight into the Okinawan Karate Dojo, our karate and our curriculum. Uechi-ryu karate-do is a traditional Okinawan style of karate, and is the type of martial arts that we study and practice in our dojo (way place).

Okinawan Karate Dojo is a martial arts center in Ellicott City, Maryland that specializes in Uechi-Ryu Karate for youth and adults.

Below are some of the fundamentals when it comes to Uechi-ryu karate. These videos are meant to supplement your karate training, not replace! As you learn the material in class, use these videos as resources to aid in your training at home.

Come and reach your goals with the Okinawan Karate Dojo. Our style of martial arts is an extremely effective and engaging style of karate from Okinawa, Japan. As a dojo (Japanese for “way place”), we customize the structure of our classes to fit the needs of students at different ages and abilities.

Karate training unpacks the traditions of Uechi Ryu karate, develops a solid understanding of technique, and provides a safe atmosphere to increase proficiency. Studying karate as an adult relieves stress, benefits all abilities and ages, provides group support, and is fun!

Okinawan Karate Dojo is a martial arts center in Ellicott City, Maryland that specializes in Uechi-Ryu Karate for youth and adults.

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Okinawan Karate Dojo is well known for the quality of its group classes as well as private training. Our 45-minute private classes enable the instructor to meet the individual’s needs with a personalized lesson plan to compliment their progress and build a program that suits their strengths and challenges.