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
8th Dan TOGKF
Latest News
45th Annual OGKN National Karate Championships Showcase Karate Talent in Windhoek
The 45th Annual Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia National Karate Championships brought together 115 competition entries from athletes aged 6 to 67 years in Windhoek on 1 August 2026. The event celebrated outstanding performances, long-service milestones and the crowning of four Grand Champions, while showcasing the skill, dedication and spirit that continue to strengthen traditional Goju-Ryu Karate in Namibia.
