Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia
Member of the Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Federation
Latest News
A Weekend of Progress: OGKN Final Gradings 2025
Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia concluded its final gradings of the year on 21 and 22 November, bringing together students from across the dojos for two days of focused effort and achievement. A total of 133 students, ranging in age from 5 to 66, were invited to grade, each demonstrating the discipline and perseverance that define our practice.
OGKN at the 10th TOGKF Budosai – Okinawa 2025
In October 2025, the 10th Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do Federation (TOGKF) Budosai was held in the birthplace of karate – Naha City, Okinawa, Japan. The Budosai is a prestigious international event that brings together practitioners from around the world to celebrate, train, and preserve the authentic teachings of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do under the guidance of world-renowned masters. A group of five karateka from OGKN (Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia) proudly represented Namibia at this year’s Budosai, as well as during the official World Karate Day celebrations held in Naha City.
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.
