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Guides to martial arts in Okinawa
Practical, plain-language guides for visitors, new residents and beginners.
Karate Day 2026 in Okinawa
Okinawa marks Karate Day on 25 October. What it commemorates, the 2026 dedication demonstration, the Shuri Castle event on 7 November, and the Kokusai-dori mass demonstration.
Dojo etiquette in OkinawaA practical guide to visiting a karate or kobudo dojo in Okinawa: how to ask, bowing, shoes, photos, fees, gifts, and what to do if you do not speak Japanese.
Okinawan karate and kobudo styles, explainedA plain-English guide to the main Okinawan karate styles — Shorin-ryu, Goju-ryu, Uechi-ryu — plus kobudo, and how to choose a dojo that suits you.
Where to train karate in OkinawaHow a visitor can actually train karate in Okinawa: where to start, the best areas, what to expect at a traditional dojo, and how to book.