Separation from Uechi Ryū

After over 40 years of in-depth analysis, Sōke Kaichō Kinjō’s movement and techniques had become inherently different from that of Uechi Ryū. After working for many years within the Uechi Ryū family of karate styles to effect change, Sōke Kaichō Kinjō made the difficult decision to strike out on his own. In the year 2000, he introduced Kōburyū as a karate style separate from Uechi Ryū. However, Sōke Kaichō Kinjō remains proud of his roots in the Uechi Ryū family of karate styles.

While Kōburyū shares its history and lineage with Uechi Ryū, Sōke Kaichō Kinjō feels it is important to not just practice but to study in depth how we are different and, more importantly, why the differences are better.  Sōke Kaichō Kinjō continues to evolve his style.