Uechi-Ryu Grandmaster Judy Durkin Interview

Today we have a special treat as I sit down and talk with Uechi-Ryu Karate pioneer Judy Durkin. Sensei Judy Durkin began her Uechi-Ryu karate training in 1971 under George Mattson and is a ninth degree black belt. In 1974 she founded Buzz Durkin's Uechi Karate School with her husband, Buzz Durkin. This fall she is testing for her tenth degree Uechi-Ryu black belt and grandmaster title. During our interview we sit down and talk about the early days of her training and how her steadfast training methodology has helped her keep up with her practice after fifty plus years. We also dive into how her karate has helped her stay calm under pressure and while dealing with difficult people. Anyone who has ever trained with Mrs. Durkin knows that there are few things that she enjoys more than heavy conditioning while having a joyful conversation. I learned a lot from our thoughtful and enlightening conversation and I hope you do too. Please enjoy, sensei, and soon to be grandmaster, Judy Durkin.