Thomas Piacentini

8th Dan - Uechiryu Karate

I began studying Uechi Ryu in 1971 at Master John Spencer’s Hartford CT dojo. In 1983 he began a long relationship with Master Shinjo, training under him in North America, Europe and Okinawa since then. In July of 2023 he was tested / promoted to 8th Dan by Sensei Shinjo. Over the years he has also trained with Masters Nakahoto, Thompson, Nakamatsu and Gushi who have also influenced his study of Karate. He began teaching Uechi Ryu in the late 1970’s and currently operates a dojo in Southwick MA