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
A Weekend of Progress: OGKN Final Gradings 2025
Goju-Ryu Karate Namibia concluded its final gradings of the year on 21 and 22 November, bringing together students from across the dojos for two days of focused effort and achievement. A total of 133 students, ranging in age from 5 to 66, were invited to grade, each demonstrating the discipline and perseverance that define our practice.
