Retreat
A pair of traditional Okinawan wooden geta sandals resting on a stone wall

Train with a Grand Master. Share private meals with those who have dedicated their lives to Karate. Experience Okinawa beyond the tourist path.

VIP Karate Retreat
VIP Karate Retreat
VIP Karate Retreat

Onko Chishin
温故知新

Learning from the past to create the future

A Private journey into the world of Okinawan Karate, culture and tradition — experienced from within over 3 days & 2 nights

A woman and a karateka seated in quiet ceremony on a beach beneath a rock arch
Traditional noren curtains and a lit paper lantern outside a Japanese eatery

What's Included

Retreat
1.

2 nights of luxury private accommodation

2.

Private transportation

3.

Private Karate training with a Grand Master

4.

Personal time and private dining with your Grand Master

5.

Private dinner with the CEO & Master of Ageshio Japan

6.

Okinawan cultural experiences

7.

Meditation

8.

Sauna

9.

Traditional local meals

10.

Special Karate Gi

11.

Ceremonial Black Belt

12.

Certificate of Completion

Rolling green hills of the Okinawan countryside

Who is this for

Why a VIP retreat

Our Private VIP Retreat is ideal for..

  • Karate practitioners seeking direct access to Okinawan Grand Masters
  • Martial artists wanting to deepen their understanding beyond technique
  • Culturally curious travellers seeking authentic Okinawan experiences
  • Individuals or couples looking for a private, deeply personal journey

Experience Okinawa through personal access and genuine connection..

  • Private training with a Grand Master
  • Personal time and private dining with your Master
  • Access to Okinawan culture, traditions and local experiences
  • Completely private itinerary for 1–2 guests
  • Luxury accommodation and private transportation
  • Dedicated coordination from arrival to departure
Retreat

VIP Retreat Experiences

Two karateka training beside a heavy bag in a sunlit dojo
A karateka holding a low stance in a dimly lit dojo
A karateka holding a low stance in a dimly lit dojo
Two karateka practicing kumite on a wooden dojo floor
Two karateka practicing kumite on a wooden dojo floor
A lone karateka training in a dojo lined with master portraits
A lone karateka training in a dojo lined with master portraits
Two karateka training beside a heavy bag in a sunlit dojo
Two karateka training beside a heavy bag in a sunlit dojo
A karateka holding a low stance in a dimly lit dojo
Train with a Grand Master
Share the Table
Experience Okinawa from Within
Restore Body & Mind
A Warrior Ceremony
Two karateka practicing kumite on a wooden dojo floor
A lone karateka training in a dojo lined with master portraits
A lone karateka training in a dojo lined with master portraits
Two karateka training beside a heavy bag in a sunlit dojo
Two karateka training beside a heavy bag in a sunlit dojo
A karateka holding a low stance in a dimly lit dojo
A karateka holding a low stance in a dimly lit dojo
Two karateka practicing kumite on a wooden dojo floor
Two karateka practicing kumite on a wooden dojo floor
A lone karateka training in a dojo lined with master portraits

Receive private instruction directly from a Grand Master of Okinawan karate — its technique, philosophy and living traditions.

Share private meals with your hosts and masters, where Okinawan hospitality turns training partners into lifelong friends.

Step beyond the dojo into Okinawa’s living culture — its people, landscapes and the everyday rhythms that shaped karate.

Balance hard training with rest and recovery amid the calm of Okinawa’s natural surroundings.

Close your retreat with a traditional ceremony honouring the warrior spirit and your place in karate’s lineage.

Your VIP Retreat

Arrival & Initiation
Private airport transfer, White Belt Presentation, karate philosophy session and your first training experience, followed by a sauna and Teppanyaki dinner.

Train, Experience & Unwind
Train, experience traditional pottery, and enjoy meditation. Continue with a private karate session, massage and sushi dinner with your Sensei.

The Final Ceremony
Begin with your final training session before a traditional Warrior Ceremony. Receive your Black Belt and Certificate of Completion, followed by private transportation to the airport or your next destination.

All programmes can be customised to create a truly private and personalised karate experience.

Optional add-ons

Enhance your retreat with optional experiences including tea ceremony, Ikebana, Japanese calligraphy, language lessons, farm experiences, Beach Karate, Karate History Tours and additional Okinawa adventures.

Etiquette

Guidance on dojo etiquette, dress, and respectful conduct is provided before arrival.

A senior instructor adjusting a student's gi during one-on-one training

Ready to plan your VIP retreat?