Uechi-Ryu San Jose

The San Jose Uechi-Ryu West Karate Club began under the direction of Sensei Carl Chrappa in 1973. Carl was a student of Van Canna,  and Carl was Dave's original sensei. The dojo has been in continuous operation since then. Dave has directed the dojo since 1977 and became affiliated with Ahti Kaend about that time.  Dave visited Okinawa in 1992, 1998, and 2006.  He was promoted to Kiyoshi, 8th Dan by OKIKUKAI in August 2014.

In November 2017, Ted Earle was named Chief Instructor and Director of the San Jose dojo. Dave continues his practice at the dojo, and has taken on the task of dojo advisor.

The dojo has been located in the Matthew Susanj Youth Center since 1977, and operates as a non-profit club. It is the oldest Uechi-Ryu dojo in the San Francisco Bay Area. The practice in the dojo is classical Okinawan self-defense with a defensive mindset. Karate tournaments are not the primary focus, but may be attended on occasion.

We also practice YANG STYLE TAI JI QUAN.

The dojo is located in South San Jose at the intersection of Blossom Hill Road and Almaden Expressway on the East side of the Toys R Us store in the Matthew Susanj Youth Center.