The Eight Uechi-Ryu Kata
Uechi-Ryu kata should be learned in sequence, according to rank. While a student could memorize all eight kata in a few months, he or she would not be learning the kata. Learning requires memorization, synthesis, and evaluation. The higher-level learning can only be accomplished over time, with steady input and guidance from instructors, which leads to self-evaluation and insight.
| Kata | Formal Exercises |
| Sanchin | 3 steps or 3 conflicts |
| Kanshiwa (Conchabu) | Perfect peace unity |
| Kanshu (Daini Seisan) | Second thirteen |
| Seichin | 10 (positions of defense and attack) |
| *Seisan | 13 (positions of defense and attack) |
| Seirui | 16 (positions of defense and attack) |
| Kanchin | Perfect battle |
| *Sanseirui | 36 (positions of defense and attack) |
*Indicate the three main kata which were taken from pangainoon and taught by Uechi Kanbun.
The remaining five are bridging kata which were developed by Uechi Kanei.
In a number of cases, the English terms are not literal translations of the Japanese terms.