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
OGKN Athletes Bring Home Six Bronze Medals from UFAK Region South Championships
OGKN proudly congratulates the five athletes who represented Namibia at the 23rd UFAK Region South Children’s, Juniors and Seniors Karate Championship 2026 in Luanda, Angola. Competing from 14–17 May 2026, all five athletes earned Bronze medals in their respective divisions, with an additional Bronze in the Senior Male Team Kumite event. Their achievements reflect the hard work, dedication, and spirit of Namibian karate on the regional stage.
