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
2026 100 Kata Challenge – A Day of Karate and Community
Our 2026 100 Kata Challenge, held on 24 October, brought our karate community together for a day of discipline, perseverance and fun! Congratulations to all participants, especially the parents who took part in the Parent San Dan Gi Kata Competition. Thank you to all our supporters and everyone who contributed to making the day and fundraiser a success!
