The Origin of Karate: The Way of Discipline and Connection

「Authentic Traditional Dojo in Naha(Hotel pick-up/Drop-off)」

Naha-shi, Okinawa, Japan(The Dojo location will be decided at the last minute.)

The price covers karate lecture (history & philosophy), karate traning, original Japanese-made karate uniform, certificate of participation,
digital photo data, admission fee, lunch meals, dinner at two traditional izakayas, transportation costs and taxes.

9:00 AM Private Pick-up
ーYour journey begins with a private transfer, setting a calm and intentional tone for the day.
9:30 – 10:00 AM Okinawa Karate Lecture
ーBegin with an introduction to the history and philosophy of Karate.
ーA quiet foundation for understanding the Way beyond technique.
10:00 – 11:30 AM Authentic Dojo Training
ーStep into a traditional dojo and begin your practice.
ーThrough kihon and kata, experience the discipline, focus, and presence at the heart of Karate.
ーYou will wear an original Japanese-made Karate uniform bearing the JAPAN DŌ WELLNESS emblem—
a symbol of your entry into the Way.
12:00 – 1:00 PM Curated Okinawan Culinary Experience
ーEnjoy a refined Okinawan lunch, thoughtfully selected to reflect local culture and tradition.
1:15 – 2:30 PM Karate Kaikan (Official World Karate Museum)
ーExplore the official world museum of Karate with expert guidance.
ーDiscover its philosophy, history, and global influence.
2:45 – 3:30 PM Okinogu Shrine
ーVisit the monument of Gichin Funakoshi (Founder of shotokan).
ーA moment to reflect on the transformation of Karate into a Way of discipline and inner cultivation.
3:40 – 4:00 PM Matsuyama Park
ーStand before the monuments of Karate masters(Kanryo Higaonna & Chojun Miyagi/Founder of Goju-ryu).
ーA quiet connection to the lineage of spirit and tradition. 4:30 PM Private Return Transfer（Hotel)
ーA brief moment of rest before the evening experience.
Evening ～Connection and Living Culture～
7:00 – 10:00 PM Authentic Okinawan Night Experience (Izakaya)
ーStep into the everyday life of Okinawa through an intimate izakaya experience.
ーShare food, conversation, and time with local people, discovering a culture rooted in connection, openness, and mutual support.
ーMore than dining, this is where the Way extends beyond discipline—
into human warmth, community, and the Okinawan way of life.

Please come in clothes that are easy to move around in.
At the start of the training, you will wear the traditional karate uniform we will provide.
Please let us know your height and clothing size when you apply.
If you would like to have your name embroidered on the karate uniform, please see the information below.
・Application Deadline: 2 months in advance
・Required Information: Height, Clothing Size, Name
・Embroidery Style: Japanese Katakana(Kanji also available)
・Additional fee: Katakana is 800 JPY per character/Kanji is 1,000 JPY per character

Payment in advance / Credit card JPY only

Booking must be made at least 7 days before the experience date

・From 20 days prior to the experience date: 20% of the total experience fee
・From 14 days prior: 25%
・From 7 days prior: 50%
・From 1 days prior: 100%
Cancellation fees are calculated based on the scheduled experience date.

Please let us know in advance if you have any karate experience.
For those experiencing it for the first time, we will provide easy training and guidance tailored to your needs.
If there are any foods you cannot eat due to allergies or religious reasons, please let us know at the time of application.
Due to unavoidable circumstances, programs or workshops are subject to last-minute changes and cancellations.
If you are more than 30 minutes late without prior notice on the day of your appointment, it will be automatically canceled.
In such cases, no refund will be issued.