Okinawan Karate

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Learn directly from authentic Okinawan dojos

Experience original karate culture and etiquette

Understand the roots of modern karate

Train in the same environment as legendary masters

沖縄

Experience the traditions of Okinawa, Japan—the birthplace of karate and one of the world's original Blue Zones.

空手

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The Ageshio way

Pillars of Karate + Life

Harmony

和

調和

Respect

礼

尊敬

Sincerity

誠

誠実

Heart

心

心

READ ABOUT OUR ORIGINS

By embracing ‘Do’, a karateka seeks personal growth, discipline, and the cultivation of a harmonious mindset.

This duality underpins karate’s evolution from mere combat to a holistic practice promoting mental and emotional well-being.

In true karate, the body, mind and spirit—the whole person—must be developed simultaneously.

Karate is to control movements. But more importantly, it is to give up control too.

What we seek is already within us

再生

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動画

Video

A film by Ageshio Japan

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Services

Karate tour group photo in a traditional Okinawan dojo

旅

Tour

Curating authentic journeys through Okinawa's martial traditions and everyday living.

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Okinawan Group Tour

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All-Inclusive Okinawa Karate Experiences. Our Group Tours are fully organised, immersive karate journeys designed for dojos, clubs, and martial arts groups.

We take care of everything so you can focus on training.

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Private, invitation-style journeys offering exclusive access to Okinawa's masters, dojos and cultural traditions.

静

Retreat

VIP Karate Retreat

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Designed around your individual goals, our VIP Karate Retreats offer a deeply personal journey into Okinawa's martial traditions. From private training with respected masters to curated cultural experiences and seamless concierge support, every itinerary is thoughtfully crafted to provide an authentic and unforgettable connection to the birthplace of karate.

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Two karateka bowing to each other on a dark wooden dojo floor, seen from above

体験

Experience

Karate Experiences

Tour group listening to a guide outdoors in Okinawa Visitor reading a stone karate monument in Okinawa
Visitor scooping water at a stone basin in a tropical garden Okinawan set meals with tempura, sashimi and soup

Trace karate from its Okinawan roots through the masters and dojos that shaped it into a living art.

KARATE HISTORY TOUR

Hands-on experiences that bring you face to face with Okinawa's living karate tradition.

Ageshio Japan is a licensed Okinawan travel company creating bespoke journeys into the birthplace of karate. Through trusted relationships with respected masters, traditional dojos and local communities, we offer rare access to the people, philosophy and culture that have shaped Okinawan martial arts for generations.

ABOUT AGESHIO

紹介

(About)

Authentic Lineage

Train within a living karate tradition guided by Okinawa’s Grand Masters and their dojos. Our experiences are connected to real karate lineages, ensuring authenticity in every training session.

MEET THE MASTERS

師範

(Grand Master)

Yusuke Onaga Sensei teaching in his dojo
師 Yusuke Onaga 8th Dan
Hiroshi Akamine Sensei performing a bo kata in his dojo
師範 Hiroshi Akamine 9th Dan
Yoshimasa Kakazu Sensei seated in his dojo
師範 Yoshimasa Kakazu 10th Dan
Students training with Haruyoshi Shimabukuro Sensei in his dojo
師 Haruyoshi Shimabukuro 9th Dan

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沖縄

Okinawa

Our dojo sits in Naha, Okinawa – the birthplace of Karate. Come and train with our Masters and Grandmasters.

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