by Stefan Van Der Merwe | 15/09/2024 | Announcements, Events
The 2024 Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate National Championships took place at the Sports Facilitation Centre of the Windhoek Show Grounds, bringing together 103 contestants from all ages. The competition featured a diverse range of athletes, with participants as young as 7...
by Stefan Van Der Merwe | 17/07/2024 | Announcements
For four decades, Sensei Carl van der Merwe has been a cornerstone in the martial arts community of Namibia, leaving an undeniable mark through his unwavering commitment to Goju-Ryu karate. This year marks a significant milestone in his journey as he celebrates 40...
by Stefan Van Der Merwe | 17/07/2024 | Announcements
Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia is proud to announce that seven of its karateka passed their Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt) gradings this past weekend. The gradings took place on Saturday the 13th of May, with all candidates needing to pass a written theoretical exam as...
by Stefan Van Der Merwe | 17/07/2024 | Announcements
This past week Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia hosted its annual Fitness Challenge Fundraiser to help support our National Athletes! The following OGKN athletes will be competing as part of the greater Namibian National Karate Team at the AUSC Region South Karate...
by Stefan Van Der Merwe | 17/07/2024 | Announcements, Events
Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia would like to congratulate National Coach Sensei Stefan van der Merwe and the entire Namibian National Karate team on 42 medals won at the 2023 AUSC UFAK South Karate Championships last weekend! The three-day tournament took place in...
