Kanei Uechi
| Uechi Kanei | |
|---|---|
Uechi Kanei | |
| Born | June 26, 1911 Okinawa |
| Died | February 23, 1991 (aged 79) |
| Native name | 上地 完英 Uechi Kanei |
| Style | Uechi-Ryū |
| Teacher(s) | Uechi Kanbun |
| Rank | 10th dan |
| Other information | |
| Notable students | Seiki Itokazu, Ryuko Tomoyose, Seiyu Shinjo, Seiko Toyama, Shinyu Gushi, Kanmei Uechi |
Kanei Uechi (上地完英, Uechi Kan'ei; June 26, 1911–February 23, 1991) was the son of Kanbun Uechi, founder of Uechi-Ryū, one of the primary karate styles of Okinawa. Kanei was instrumental and at the forefront of Uechi-Ryū's growth after his father's death.