Originally Released June 2024

Soon to be promoted Uechi-Ryu 10th Degree Black Belt and Grandmaster Leyn Burrows shares the story of how he started his Uechi-Ryu training. From his time growing up in Bermuda, training with Al Wharton and George Mattson, to becoming the senior student of Buzz Durkin's Uechi-Ryu Karate School. Leyn Burrows also shares his deep insight in how Uechi-Ryu karate training taught him how to have compassion for his fellow man and helped him navigate the cooperate world.

This fall, Leyn Burrows is expected to be promoted Uechi-Ryu 10th Degree Black Belt and Grandmaster title. Leyn Burrows is a student of Sensei Buzz Durkin and is the Sempai of the Uechiryu Butokukai. He began his training in 1971 under the tutelage of Sensei Al Wharton. Listed among his many karate achievements, Mr. Burrows is a former NAUKA Sparring Champion (Black Belt). He has a broad knowledge of Uechi hard/soft methods and bunkai and loves sharing his teaching and philosophy.