5 karate dojo in Ginowan are listed on this page, 1 of them checked against the operator's own page in October 2026.
Ginowan is central Okinawa's busy urban strip, next to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, with a large English-speaking community and a good mix of boxing, kickboxing, BJJ and traditional dojo.
Styles and affiliations listed: Isshin-ryu, Okinawan Kenpo, kobudo, BJJ, aiki ju-jutsu, Setkudo kickboxing/Muay Thai (1), Shorin-ryu (Kobayashi) (1), Motobu Udun-di (1).
Okinawa's own empty-hand art — Shorin-ryu, Goju-ryu, Uechi-ryu and more. About karate in Okinawa →
A further 12 traditional dojo in Ginowan come only from the 2019 prefectural roster. We have not been able to re-check them, so they are not shown here; you can find them on the search page.
🎫 Meet the instructor before class; once approved, register at the fitness-center counter. Monthly fees (2026 page): Isshin-ryu/Kenpo/Kobudo $50; Aiki Ju-Jutsu $30 child…
None of these listings advertises a trial class yet, which does not mean they refuse visitors. Ask to watch a class first (見学, kengaku) — our beginner guide has the phrases.
1 listing(s) here are marked English-friendly or likely: MCCS Martial Arts Program (Marine Corps Community Services). Most others do not say either way — ask when you contact them. See all English-friendly places.
Cards marked “Checked Oct 2026” were compared with the operator's or federation's own page; the others come from third-party listings and may be out of date. Class times change with school terms and holidays, so call or message first. See how we check.