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, Events
With the start of the 2024 karate year Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia was blessed with many new karateka eager to start their karate journey in hopes of one day attaining their Black Belts. This past weekend OGKN celebrated the first gradings of the year and are...
by Stefan Van Der Merwe | 17/07/2024 | Announcements, Events
On the 11th of November Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia hosted the final brown and black belt gradings for 2023. The small, intimate grading once again included a written theoretical exam, a full fitness test and the physical grading which was conducted by Sensei...
by Stefan Van Der Merwe | 17/07/2024 | Announcements
In celebration of tradition, dedication and heritage, Windhoek, Namibia played host to the Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate 45th Anniversary Gasshuku on April 12th-13th, 2024. The two-day Gasshuku (Training Camp) marked a significant milestone in the history of Goju-Ryu...
by Stefan Van Der Merwe | 17/07/2024 | Announcements, Blog Posts
Sensei Stefan first started competing in Sports Karate at age 7 and became a member of the Namibian National Karate Team for the first time back in 2001 when he was selected to participate in Kata at the UFAK South (then Zone 6) Karate Championships in Gaborone,...
