Kanei Uechi

Kanei Uechi (上地完英, Uechi Kan'ei, June 26, 1911February 23, 1991) was the son of Kanbun Uechi, founder of Uechi-Ryū, one of the primary karate styles of Okinawa. Kanei was instrumental and at the forefront of Uechi-Ryū's growth after his father's death.

Uechi Kanei
Uechi Kanei
Born(1911-06-26)June 26, 1911
Okinawa
DiedFebruary 23, 1991(1991-02-23) (aged 79)
Native name上地 完英 Uechi Kanei
StyleUechi-Ryū
Teacher(s)Uechi Kanbun
Rank10th dan
Notable studentsSeiki Itokazu, Ryuko Tomoyose, Seiyu Shinjo, Seiko Toyama, Shinyu Gushi, Kanmei Uechi
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