Brandon Fisher
Master Black Belt
- Joined
- Apr 7, 2006
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I am glad you are considering UMAA. Please note unless you truly want to transition you don't have to be a member but yes there is a transition program in place. You can also get certification in Kobudo and soon Hakutsuru also. The shorin ryu transition program is via teh Matsumura Shorin Ryu system as that is the base of the association since Kyoshi Williams studied under Fusei Kise and is currently studying under Yoshimatsu Akamine and Seifuku Nitta. However we have representation from all branches of Shorin Ryu in the association.Fisher Sensei, Haisai!
I have been considering this organization. I was teaching Okinawan Goju Ryu for a while at the local Y, and I love Shorin Ryu. I believe the two arts support and compliment each other. I saw there was a "transition program" for anyone from another art considering a transition.
I have a foundation in the Okinawan Koryu concepts of Tuidi, Kyusho, etc. I don't currently have any students as I relocated and have not really tried to establish a following thus far. I had never heard of Hanshi Nitta until recently.
Can you tell me about your experiences with UMAA?
Thanks.