Welcome to the Okinawan Karate Do

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The Okinawan karate -do teaches Traditional Goju-Ryu Karate and we are located in Wilmington, Delaware at at the corner of Philadelphia Pike and Harvey Roads. 

Our mission is to spread the traditional teachings of Chojun Miyagi Sensei (who founded Goju-Ryu Karate) and to promulgate traditional karate and the humanistic growth it provides.

What does Kenkyu-Kai mean?

Kenkyu-Kai means literally research club. As an aspirant in traditional Karate the Karate-ka(karate student) embarks on a lifelong journey for self study not only physically but also mentally and at higher levels spiritually. Also we only accept a limited number of researchers at one time to make the research more in-depth and personalized.  The depth and intensity of the quality instruction you will receive promotes and encourages self discipline, courtesy, honor and respect towards others and other Martial Arts styles.   In addition, you will gain insight to a whole new culture, learn about Okinawa and Japan; it's people, their customs, and way of life.  You will receive a well rounded education, taught by caring and knowledgeable instructors

Please feel free to explore our web site and learn more about Goju-Ryu, and traditional karate in general.

Benefits:

• Higher Self-Confidence
• Self-Discipline
• Great Conditioning         

What we Do:

• Grappling (standing and ground)
• Traditional Kata from Chojun Miyagi Sensei (Forms)
• Self-Defense and Bunkai (Kata applications)
• Martial Techniques (punches, blocks, kicks)
• Supplemental Conditioning (using traditional Okinawan training equipment)
• Endurance Training
• History, Philosophy, and Asian Culture

What we offer:

Whether you want to learn karate for the health and endurance benefits, or study traditional philosophy and theory the Okinawan Karate Do can accommodate your every need.  Here's only a short list of what you will find in our Dojo:

In Addition are also a member of the RDF