James Thompson Uechi-Ryu Karate Seminar at Uechi-Con 2023
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- During his Uechi-Ryu Karate seminar, James Thompson discussed some key aspects of how he trains Uechi-Ryu Karate in America and applies his techniques. James Thompson is a legend in the world of Uechi-Ryu Karate and his teachings have shaped the karate community worldwide!
James Thompson is the president of Uechi Ryu Karate Do Kokusai Kyokai. Sensei Thompson has over 50 years of experience in martial arts and currently holds the rank of Hanshi Ju-Dan (10th Dan).
James Thompson has spent 10 years in Okinawa, which exposed him to some of the best martial artists in the world today. Not only has he become proficient in Uechi-Ryu Karate, he has also trained in Okinawan Kobudo, Aikido, Judo, Tang Soo Do, and other Asian martial arts. He has also been involved in anti-terrorist training and other government special operations units.
Sensei Thompson is such a wealth of knowledge and first-hand, practical experience. An absolute treasure for true Martial Artists to learn from. Even better, a true gentleman to interact with.
Very well said!
A wonderful human being and Sensei. It is an honor to be one of his students.
Was a student of Sensei Tani in Japan and also a long life student of Sensei S. Kimura in the USA until his passing! Both wonderful Karate Masters! This Sensei brings a softness that all students should carry in their training! I call it the circles in the mind and body!
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Sensei James Thompson is a Grand Master, who knowsand understands the protected secrets discovered through years of practicing Sanchin, and the utility of Uechi Ryu for defense.
Have been privileged (lucky) to train under many masters in many styles, such as Sensei Sherman Harrill ("The Sherminator") in Isshyn-ryu, a couple seminars watching Tadashi Yamashita- sensei in Shorin-ryu (Suikendo), et al. They all speak of the pressure points, power coming from the legs, fluidity over power. Master Sensei James Thompson is certainly one of the most knowledgeable in the world in Uechi-ryu, and understands how many techniques from various styles have practical application. I know he trained as one of Master Uechi's elite students in Okinawa for years, was a Green Beret, etc.
As said beautifully.........love is the essence!!...............the essence to keep you from ever using the art as well!!......God Bless you sir!!!
As a student of master Thompson I thank you for sharing this video
Mo , I attended Mr. THOMPSONS seminar. It was amazing. This was great to see it again . How much I forget .
It's always an amazing opportunity to learn from Sensei Thompson!
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Interesting … always great and different to train with karate ka with many yrs under their belt ❤
Absolutely!
He's a U.S. Army Special Forces green beret and Vietnam war veteran.
Spent a lot of time wishing the camera wouldn’t zoom in and would show us the legs, where all moves are powered, at all times instead
I will keep that in mind for future videos. When filming and editing it is always a balance of making sure key parts of the body can be seen on smaller devices and showing the whole body.
why does sensei wear a third degree belt, i have noticed this with other Okinawan masters, seems strange to me
In Uechi-Ryu the rank stripes signify master the master title, not rank. Technically as a 10th Dan, Mr. Thompson could have 4 or 5 stripes on his belt depending on how his organization shows these titles.
@@leithkarate Thanks for that info .
the reason i asked is i am an 8th degree black belt in taekwondo and have 8 bars on my belt , when i saw 3 bars on GM Thompsons belt i was a little confused on how the ranking system worked in Uechi- Ryu. Martial arts have always fascinated me no matter what style or origin. Thanks again for your earlier reply , best wishes Master Stevie
Stripes mean something different in Okinawan karate. When it's on both ends one stripe indicates the person is a renshi, two stripes is kyoshi and three is hanshi.
Wonderful, thanks for posting!