4 Styles of Okinawan Karate

経験

Experience

Train Across the 4 Traditional Styles of Okinawa – Shorin-ryu, Goju-ryu, Uechi-ryu, and Isshin-ryu

4 Styles

Okinawan Karate

Experience the diversity of Okinawan karate through its four major traditional styles: Shorin-ryu, Goju-ryu,
Uechi-ryu, Kobudo

What's included

Who is this for

A part of the Ageshio Experience

Discover the unique history and characteristics of each style
Train with Grandmasters in authentic Okinawan dojos
Experience different techniques, training and philosophies

Get a deeper understanding of karate

Anyone interested in experiencing authentic Okinawan karate.

Ready to train in a Traditional Dojo?

Traditional Dojo Training

経験

Experience

Train in Authentic Okinawan Dojos. Step onto the training floor of traditional Okinawan dojos and experience real karate practice with local instructors.

Traditional Dojo Training

Experience the history behind the martial art

Step onto the training floor of traditional Okinawan dojos and experience real karate practice with local instructors.

What's included

Who is this for

A part of the Ageshio Experience

Group or private dojo training sessions
Traditional kihon, kata, and kumite practice
Exposure to dojo etiquette and culture
Direct training within living karate lineages

Get a deeper understanding of karate

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Karateka, train in the birthplace of Karate with Okinawan Grand Masters. We offer training in Goju-ryu, Uechi-ryu, Shorin-ryu and Ryukyu Kobudo, with Shito-ryu also available.

Ready to train in a Traditional Dojo?

Protected: 2-Night Stay & Karate Package

Dojo Waryu – Karate Camp in Okinawa 2023

Arriving on April 13th and leaving on April 21st, members of Dojo Waryu came to Okinawa for a Karate Camp. The karateka had over 20 hours of training Karate and Kobudo. They also went on a couple of sightseeing tours which included a visit to Okinawa World in the southern part of Okinawa. Besides the training and tours, we arranged accommodation, transportation, and a farewell barbecue party for them.

Training at the Okinawa Karate Kaikan

Training at the Okinawa Prefectural Budokan

Training at Uema Dojo

Zazen at Shuri Kannon-do Temple

Farewell Barbecue at the Okinawa Karate Kaikan

Naha Airport – Last Day

Doryoku Ryu Karate – Karate Camp in Okinawa 2023

Arriving on February 19th and leaving on February 26th, 19 Karate practitioners and 4 non-karate practitioners from England came to Okinawa for a Karate Camp. The karateka had over 20 hours of training Karate and Kobudo. They also went on a Karate History Tour and a Sightseeing tour of the southern part of Okinawa. Besides the training and tours, we arranged accommodation, transportation, and a welcome and farewell party for them.

Shorin-ryu Training with Yoshimasa Kakazu sensei at Kenshikai Dojo

Goju-ryu Training with Tsuneo Kinjo sensei and Tetsu Gima sensei at Jundokan Dojo

Ryukyu Kobudo Training with Shimbukan dojo’s Hiroshi Akamine sensei at the Budokan

Goju-ryu Training with Tetsuhiro Hokama sensei at Kenshikai Dojo

Karate History Tour

Sightseeing Tour of the Southern part of Okinawa

Okinawa culture

Okinawa has unique culture that was formed by the mix of variety cultures through trade with China, Japan, Korea and other Southeast Asian countries in the Ryukyu era.

Culture

Zazen

Wutaki
(Spiritual sites)

Kimono Rental

Awamori Factory

Ryukyu buyo dance

Ryukyu music

Ryukyu glass

Pottery
(Yachimun street)

World heritage

Shuri castle

Zakimi castle

Nakijin castle

Katsuren castle

Nakagusuku castle

Tamaudun royal mausoleum

Sonohyan-utaki stone gate

Shikinaen royal garden

Sefa utaki
(spiritual spot)

Experience Workshops

Ryukyu Blown Glass

Ryukyu-lacquerware

Shuri-Ori
(Shuri Weaves)

Dyed Coral

Okinawa sightseeing

There are a lot of leisure and historical sites in Okinawa. We recommend the good place and find what you want to do here. Choose between these courses. If you have any special request, please feel free to us. Have a nice time in Okinawa!