The Uechi Ryu Karate Academy
Invites you to attend
(7th Degree Black
Belt, Okinawan Uechi Style Karate)
If you have never been to
one of Master Carrias’
energetic seminars, then you
are in for a treat.
Be prepared for more than a
lecture, this is a hands-on seminar!
This program is for serious
Okinawan Karate practitioners of all ages,
that are interested in
getting a new view on old kata, kumite and bunkai.
Program:
·
Energetic
Workout
·
Knowing
Yourself, Your Abilities and Limitations
·
Okinawan
Body Conditioning Methods
·
Training
Plans & Concepts
·
Health
and Nutrition
Where: Oaks Fire Company
260 Greentree Road
Oaks, Pennsylvania 19456
When: Saturday, 4 June 2005 from 11:30 to 3:30 PM
Cost: $20/Student - $35/ Family (Register before 27 May)
$30/Student - $45/ Family
(After 27 May or at the door)
This is an ALL BELT and STYLES Seminar
For more Information, please contact:
Sensei Stephen Drehobl at 610-454-1230
Or email DrehoblSensei@Yahoo.com
The Instructor – John Manuel Carria, Jr.
“My
philosophy is that karate is a test of endurance, of pushing yourself to the limits
of your ability. If you can do this in
karate, you can certainly do the same in life.”
In
October 1969, John Carria began studying karate in Providence, Rhode
Island. He attained his Shodan (1st
degree black belt) in 1973, and upon graduation from college, served as an
instructor at the Providence dojo. He
attained the rank of Nidan (2nd degree black belt) in 1975.
In
1976, Master Carria joined the Marine Corps, and requested to be transferred to
Okinawa and studied karate under Master Kanei Uechi. He was promoted first to Sandan and later to Yondan (3rd and 4th
degree black belts) by Master Uechi, who also awarded him a teaching
certificate. While in Okinawa, Master Carria
became involved in other aspects of the islands' culture. He studied the language for two years, and
attained the rank of Sankyu (brown belt) in Japanese calligraphy with Master
Ryuko Tomoyose (the past President of the Okinawan Karate-Do Association).
After
returning from Okinawa, Master Carria served as Chief Karate Instructor at the
Quantico Marine Corps Base for three years.
During this time, he also received a graduate degree from Central
Michigan University.
In
1983, he resigned his Marine Corps commission to pursue a career in the public
sector and reside permanently in Woodbridge with his family. He has studied with Master James Thompson
since 1979 and attained his Kyoshi (7th degree black belt) rank. During the past 35 years, he has taught
classes and seminars for several other systems as well as Uechi Ryu in both the
US and overseas.
For
scheduling a seminar in your area or general information about Uechi-Ryu and
John Carria please visit www.uechi-kokusai.com
or email John directly at john.carria@captexx.com.
The Uechi Ryu Karate Academy
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