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Breyette, Gordy. Based in books by George Mattson. Translations from other sources provided by Mr. Takamiyagi, Shigeru, and conversations with other UechiRyu instructors on Okinawa.

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Historical Notes based on: A Detailed Report Okinawan Karatedo:Its History and Technique, by Kanei Uechi and theUechiRyu KarateDo Association translated by Lawrence Mahar. Translation checked by Mr. Shigeru Takamiyagi.