About Okinogu Karate Festival

Okinogu Karate Festival is an annual celebration of karate held at Okinogu, the sacred land in Okinawa, birthplace of karate.

Practitioners across schools gather for sacred demonstrations before the deities and exchange with one another, carrying forward karate tradition and spirit.

Date

Every year on October 25

Karate Day

October 25 is designated as Karate Day, and Okinogu holds the Karate Festival on this day each year.

Main Program

  • 1

    Sacred Demonstrations

    Offerings of karate demonstrations before the deities by representatives of each school

  • 2

    Karate Prayer Rite

    A rite praying for karate's development and practitioners' safety

  • 3

    Demonstration Showcase

    Performance sharing and interaction among participating schools

  • 4

    Commemorative Photo and Fellowship

    Cross-school exchange among karate practitioners

Participation

Dojo groups and organizations wishing to join the Karate Festival are welcome to contact Okinogu.

Individual visitors are also welcome to attend as observers.

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