Black belt testing
Explore the preparation process and find candidate information.
Explore testing →OUR ASSOCIATION · EST. 1984
One tradition.
A shared purpose.
Founded by Grandmaster Buzz Durkin, the Uechiryu Butokukai brings together dojos, senior practitioners, and students through the practice of Uechi karate. Its name means a gathering of people practicing the virtues of martial arts.
BLACK BELT GRADUATION · 2026
2026 Uechiryu Butokukai
Graduating Class
Martial arts.
Character.
Community.
The association’s mission is to help students become more successful in life through karate: developing the mind, body, and spirit, high personal standards, and respect for others.
The parent dojo, Butokukan, is in Atkinson, New Hampshire.
Meet the association →Part of the same journey.
S.T.O.R.M.
Develop your ability to teach, support, and inspire other students.
Explore instructor development →UPCOMING EVENT · MARCH 21, 2027
Uechi Invitational Tournament
Sunday, March 21, 2027
A day of competition and community for member schools. Venue: Expo Center of the DoubleTree. Registration and competition details will be posted by NEMAF.
Tournament updates from NEMAF ↗2026 EVENT ARCHIVE
Gathering our community.
Past scheduled events from the annual meeting planning packet.
UechiCon
Manchester DoubleTree
Three days of training, Master’s Testing, instructor-certification opportunities, and community events.
Visit the UechiCon website ↗Fundraising banquet
Doors scheduled to open at 6:30 PM.
The UechiCon banquet benefits the New England Martial Arts Foundation.
Banquet information ↗Black belt graduation
Manchester DoubleTree
Ceremony scheduled for 4:00 PM; guest doors approximately 3:30 PM.
Graduation information ↗Dates and times reflect the annual meeting packet. Linked websites may now show a different event year.