Chip Quimby

8th Dan - Uechiryu Karate

Sensei Chip Quimby began his Uechi training at the age of twelve and currently holds the rank of 7th Dan.

His continued eagerness to learn and grow inspired him to go to Okinawa where he has studied with the style’s most venerated elders. He founded his own dojo, the Uechi Ryu Shiseiken, in 2010 where he continues to study and teach daily.

Along with being an outstanding student and teacher, Sensei Quimby is a seasoned competitor. He won the prestigious All Okinawan Karate Championships in 2015 and he was the only American to ever win 1st Place in this event. In 2018 he represented the United States at the Okinawan World Tournament in Japan where he earned a silver medal.

Sensei Quimby is an honors graduate from Northeastern University where he holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He personifies the Samurai Maxim “Pen and Sword in Accord” and he is looking forward to sharing his knowledge at this year’s event. 

This year’s Seminar: Koryu Uchinadi Antifragility Flow Drill  

Chip will be sharing a dynamic two-person flow drill from the system of Koryu Uchinadi (old way Okinawa hand).  The drill utilizes a series of open-hand techniques designed to help condition and strengthen the body while leveraging various forms of percussive impact, pushing, pulling, and seizing techniques.  Movements are performed in unison with a partner whose role is to provide both resistance and physical feedback.

The drill consists of 20 movements and incorporates the concepts of grabbing, pulling, swinging, striking, snaring, pressing, pushing, hooking, twisting, and checking.  Practitioners who enjoy body conditioning will appreciate this unique and practical approach to strengthening the body while applying concepts and principles that underpin Okinawan kata.