Uechi-Ryu Hozonkai Dojos in Australia
There are only two known dojos in Australia continuing to teach Uechi-Ryu Karate-do Hozonkai under Grandmaster Takehiro Gaja of Okinawa: one in Kianga under Sensei Karl Aylliffe and one in Sydney under Sensei David Stennett.
Kianga Dojo
Instructor: Sensei Karl Aylliffe
Location: Kianga, New South Wales
The Kianga dojo continues the traditional Uechi-Ryu Hozonkai lineage under Grandmaster Takehiro Gaja of Okinawa. Sensei Karl Aylliffe is an experienced Uechi-Ryu practitioner and remains committed to preserving the practical, close-range and traditional nature of the art.
Contact: Call Dave on 0416 275 448 for details
Sydney Dojo – Taizen Martial Arts
Instructor: Sensei David Stennett
Location: Thornleigh, New South Wales
The Sydney dojo teaches traditional Uechi-Ryu Hozonkai with a strong focus on practical self-defence, body mechanics, kata, conditioning and close-range application. Sensei David Stennett continues the lineage under Grandmaster Takehiro Gaja through the guidance of Sensei Karl Aylliffe.
Contact: Visit Taizen Martial Arts
Continue Exploring Uechi-Ryu
Understand the tradition behind these dojos through the history of Uechi-Ryu Hozonkai in Australia, the Australian grading system and the Uechi-Ryu Karate FAQ.