Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia
Member of the Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Federation
Karate for Everybody
Welcome to Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia (OGKN), where we are dedicated to preserving and practicing the traditional art of Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate.
Our mission is to equip you with practical, real-world self-defense skills while upholding the core values of karate: courtesy, honesty, integrity, loyalty, discipline, and respect.
Join us and embrace a martial art that not only empowers you physically but also enriches your character.
“At OGKN we believe that Karate-do training benefits all practitioners, regardless of their age, race, gender, or nationality. We aim to improve the quality of life of all of our members and to make a positive impact on the world.”
Sensei Carl van der Merwe
Chief Instructor Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia
7th Dan TOGKF
Latest News
OGKN National Championships 2025
This past weekend marked a significant milestone for Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia (OGKN) as the National Gradings were successfully hosted on the 6th and 7th of June.
Over the course of two intensive days, 123 dedicated karateka stepped onto the dojo floor to test their spirit, technique, and perseverance in pursuit of their next grade.
