Toshihide Uchiage

Karate does not just mean doing something I love, but it also means carrying on a family tradition of Karate excellence.

Balance of Tradition and Sport

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

Heading home.

On the way here it was only me and 2 other passengers. Let's see how many are on the flight on my way home.

#thetank #teamtoshi #karate #kata #travel #teaching #cantstopwontstop @ Campbell River Airport https://t.co/zKfpDOSZ0o

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

Off to CR.
Costa Rica!.....I mean, Campbell River. 😂

Working with the athletes from Vancouver Island ahead of the final provincial team selection tournament this coming Saturday.

#thetank #teamtoshi #karate #kata… https://t.co/hgXxYtjn1k

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

That's a wrap for the 2020 BC Winter Games.

What a performance by our Zone 5 team. Not only did we come away with medals, we had our Jr Official chosen as the Jr Official of the event. Also, we had one of our… https://t.co/i1MOuc4WNS

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

There was a photographer at my first weightlifting competition, so of course I had to get some pics of this historic event. 😂

Since we don't move around as much in weightlifting compared to karate, look at these… https://t.co/9i0fWXTIRO

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

The obligatory Dojo in the snow picture.

#thetank #teamtoshi #karate #dojo #snow #toocold https://t.co/xJpKFYkrOx

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

The oizuki looks simple, but is hard to execute well. It takes a lot of practice to be able to get the hip movement and timing right to finish everything together, have snap, and generate power.

Here is a step by… https://t.co/sKMihoWvuZ

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

There are 2 types of people. Those who train regardless of what day it is, and those who take days off at every opportunity. Team Toshi type of people, and everyone else.

#merrychristmas #teamtoshi #nodaysoff… https://t.co/DVchLqoBLH

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

Went to the gym at 6am today to get my workout in.

Did cleans up to 255lbs, which is my current PR. Felt easier than what I hit it last time. Was a tough workout today though, after only sleeping 5hrs and haven't… https://t.co/YEEFHUawnC

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

I first saw this missing person flyer towards the end of November when I went grocery shopping at Safeway at Seafair. Read that the person was suffering from Alzheimers and thought to myself "must be hard on the… https://t.co/9urxOoJHzb

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

When my trainer tells me that it's recovery week, to keep it light, and go do some curls.

I did bicep curls for the first time in over a year. Felt like I blended in at the gym with all the other dudes for once.… https://t.co/XXTDdSRN1C

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

#life #meme #mememonday #isitathing #pikachu #helpme https://t.co/53v1molCs2

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

Hey everyone, this is @ak_delro and she's one of my assistant coaches for the 2020 BC winter games.

She's agreed to buy me ice cream if she gets 10+ followers from me. Make sure to follow, like her most recent post,… https://t.co/S9SjFpEWJO

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

Well, that was a tough one.
#achievementunlocked I can now do power cleans at 225lbs. Followed by doing 2 consecutive jerks at that weight too.

Today's workout was brought to you by the word "thanks". Cuz sometimes… https://t.co/KgeEyHYerN

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

*warning* long post.

On this day 15yrs ago, I was able to make some history by becoming the first Canadian Karate athlete to step up onto the podium at a Sr. World Championships in Kata. It's unfortunate that no… https://t.co/oEN7hLihcn

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

Huge thank you to @athleticmotion and @epfitnessyyc for taking a weekend out of their busy schedules to come and share their kumite knowledge with the kids.

My kids were blessed to hear a different voice, and gain… https://t.co/wRcq9doiAt

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

Before and after I tell @athleticmotion that if they are allowed to sit cross legged you need to tell them. Otherwise they just sit in seiza for days. 😈

#teamtoshi #karate #kumite #seminar #welltrained @ Steveston… https://t.co/mqVQrMGz3N

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

My trainer told me yesterday to go find out what my back squat max is. I've been doing a lot of technical stuff the past couple months, and haven't even really done back squats.

Since I wasn't sure where to begin… https://t.co/gLw40WVwal

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

Shout out to Owen from @epfitnessyyc for coming to train with me this weekend.

He had 2hrs of 1 on 1 Friday and Saturday, then 3hrs with my competition class Sunday.

Have a safe drive back to Calgary! I'll see you… https://t.co/p8HtAyv903

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

It has been a while since I last posted on here. Been doing lots of technical work at the gym so nothing to really post about.

Since we started going heavy again I think I'll be posting more in the near… https://t.co/S3Wv3XdPsU

[Toshihide Uchiage @GojuKarateToshi]

Had a successful day of teaching yesterday at the Westwood Dojo. Went over drills, and we got to cover a few Goju Kata's as well.

I've been handing out a shirt at each Seminar I do. It was hard because they were all… https://t.co/jdp7aRu6B4