Created by

Rolf Steinbrück

Maintained by

 Rosel van der Merwe

This is the homepage of IOGKF Namibia

Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate is a traditional style of Karate with roots reaching back to Foo Chow province in China from where the skills taught by Master Ryu Ryuku was brought to the island of Okinawa by the famous Okinawan Master, Kanryu Higaonna. One of his foremost students, the legendary Chojun Miyagi, developed his own unique style from the teachings of Master Higaonna and named it GOJU RYU. GOJU means literally “HARD/SOFT” with the “GO” implying physical strength and a strong character whilst the “JU” implies a supple and mobile body with a flexible, gentle nature. “RYU” means system.

Our international Style Head: Sensei Morio Higaonna, 10th Dan from Okinawa

Group Photo of Ubuntu World Tournament tour 2010 to Stellenbosch, South Africa.