Our association

Practicing the virtues of martial arts.

Grandmaster Buzz Durkin founded the Uechiryu Butokukai in 1984. The name brings together “Bu” (martial), “toku” (virtue), and “kai” (gathering).

Our mission is to help students become more successful in life through the practice of Uechi karate. We teach karate as a complete discipline of mind, body, and spirit, developing personal standards, respect, and the ability to contribute to the community.

The parent dojo, Butokukan, is in Atkinson, New Hampshire, where Mr. Durkin teaches with Association Director Marcus Traynor.