Fighting Arts Seminars and Bespoke Tours on the island of Karate

Challenge Okinawa – your partner in Okinawa

We create, host and deliver martial arts events in Okinawa specialising in organising unique opportunities for martial artists and tourists coming to these beautiful and historic islands. Whether a solo traveller or a large organisation please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your goals.

We have conceived and delivered seminars in karate, kobudo, kung fu, kalari payattu, jujitsu, kyusho jitsu and more at local dojos, The Karate Kaikan, The Naha Budokan and other prestigious venues.
We also offer a range of island day tours and fun outdoor activity options. We will take care of reservations, group transport, local translator support and booking you great places to enjoy the best local cuisine during your tour day.
Please check out our Youtube Tours channel to enjoy some of the online tours we shared recently and see some of the locations awaiting you in Okinawa!



International Karate Seminar in Okinawa 2025 – an amazing opportunity to meet and learn from Patrick McCarthy Hanshi

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The Habitual Acts of Physical Violence (HAPV-Theory) provides a framework to understand the very foundation of self-defense


Challenge Okinawa was established in 2014 by James Pankiewicz, founder of The DOJO Bar and the Asato Dojo. A Japanese speaker and karate teacher, his local knowledge and experience has been gained over many years living in Okinawa. (Learn more…)

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