by OGKN Admin | 25/07/2024 | Announcements, Events
Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia held its annual Winter Gasshuku on July 19-20, 2024. The event took place at the Sports Facilitation Centre, Windhoek Showgrounds, in Windhoek. Over 78 karateka, from white to black belts, attended. The gasshuku ended with a brown and...
by OGKN Admin | 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 OGKN Admin | 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 OGKN Admin | 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 OGKN Admin | 17/07/2024 | Announcements, Events
This past weekend on the 14th of October Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia hosted our annual 100 Kata for Karate Day Fundraiser at the Action Arena Sports Fields in Windhoek! 100 Kata for Karate Day is an international event that was started by Sensei James Pankiewicz...
