Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia
Member of the Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Federation
Karate for Everybody
Welcome to Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia (OGKN), where we are dedicated to preserving and practicing the traditional art of Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate.
Our mission is to equip you with practical, real-world self-defense skills while upholding the core values of karate: courtesy, honesty, integrity, loyalty, discipline, and respect.
Join us and embrace a martial art that not only empowers you physically but also enriches your character.
“At OGKN we believe that Karate-do training benefits all practitioners, regardless of their age, race, gender, or nationality. We aim to improve the quality of life of all of our members and to make a positive impact on the world.”
Sensei Carl van der Merwe
Chief Instructor Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia
7th Dan TOGKF
Latest News
100 Kata Challenge 2025 – Celebrating Okinawan Karate Day
On Saturday, 11 October 2025, Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia proudly hosted the annual 100 Kata Challenge at the German Shepherd Dog Club in Olympia, Windhoek. This international event is held each year in celebration of Okinawan Karate Day and has been part of our Namibian karate tradition since 2014.
