Karate in Okinawa: Training at the Source (Naha, Japan)

Karate in Okinawa: Training at the Source (Naha, Japan)

I came to Okinawa, the birthplace of karate, to find out what it’s actually like to train here.

If you’re thinking about coming to Okinawa to learn karate, this video shows you exactly what to expect… not in a modern gym, but where it all began.

In this video, I train in a traditional dojo in Naha, Okinawa, with Yoshimasa Kakazu Sensei (Hanshi 10th Dan), and experience what real Okinawan karate is all about. From the history of karate in the Ryukyu Kingdom to the fundamentals of Shorin-ryu, this is a look at how karate is still practiced in its original form today.

A big thank you to Kenny from Ageshio Japan for organising this experience.

👉 Learn karate in Okinawa:
https://ageshiojapan.com/

They offer:
• Group & private karate lessons
• Traditional dojo training
• Karate history tours
• Cultural experiences in Okinawa

📍 Locations featured:
Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Traditional Okinawan Dojo

🥋 What you’ll see in this video:
• Training in a real Okinawan karate dojo
• Shorin-ryu karate fundamentals
• Traditional karate vs sport karate
• The philosophy behind karate
• What it’s like to train in Okinawa

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⏱ Chapters:

00:00 Introduction – Training Karate in Okinawa
00:20 What to Expect Training in Okinawa
00:45 The Origins of Karate (Ryukyu Kingdom)
01:45 Karate vs Sport Karate Explained
02:20 Inside a Traditional Okinawan Dojo
03:00 Training with Kakazu Sensei (10th Dan)
03:45 What Training is Really Like
04:20 Why People Come to Okinawa to Learn Karate
04:50 How to Train Karate in Okinawa (Ageshio Japan)
05:10 Final Thoughts – More Than Just Fighting

💬 Would you come to Okinawa to learn karate?
Or is it different from what you expected? Let me know in the comments.

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