Uechi-Ryu Journal :: Professional Academic Forum for Uechi-Ryu Martial Arts

Brian Stoodley
14 Evergreen Cres.
Lantz, NS
B2S 1V9

D.O.B.- June 21, 1970
Married with 3 children
Occupation: Certified Pedorthist and Orthopedic Technologist.

Started Uechi Ryu: app. Nov. 1998
Received Shodan: app. Dec. 2002
Received Nidan: app. Dec. 2005
Part owner of East Hants Uechi Ryu: May 2004
Head Sensei: Clayton Hickey
Past Sensei(s): Barry Gower, Paul Porter

Other:
Member of the Nova Scotia Karate Association
Level One Certified Karate Coach, Sport Canada
Level C Certified Karate Referee

Attended seminars by: Kanmei Uechi, Jim Maloney, Joe Pompret.

Active competitor and coach in both Uechi Ryu and NSKA tournaments. Consistent placement in medal rounds for myself and students in Sparring, Kata, Team Kata, and Kumite. EHUR takes great pride for it's reputation of it's membership's respect, honesty, honor, and good behavior in and out of the dojo.

Main martial art focus on reality self defence, especially the mental aspect of conflict, conditioning and control. Sport Karate is used for fun and "good stress". Major influences are the training methods of Shinyu Gushi, Art Rabessa, and Jim Maloney. Drills read on Rick Wilson's forums over the last year have been a huge influence on the self defence/mental training that I have passed on to our students.