Recommended half-day experience of "see," "eat," and "learn" Okinawan traditional karate.

The literature describing the birth and development of Okinawa karate exists in fragments, but since ancient times there has been a fighting technique called "te" in Okinawa since ancient times. It is said that these three "hands" became Okinawa karate headwater.

It is thought that the foundation of Okinawa karate was laid under the influence of martial arts gained through exchanges with China and neighboring countries. Currently, it has spread to 1.34 million karate enthusiasts in 169 countries and regions, but the reasons why it has spread to this point around the world are "war," "immigrants," and "kate families who have worked hard to spread."
U.S. military personnel who studied karate in Okinawa and immigrants from Okinawa Prefecture to Hawaii and Brazil opened dojos in their respective countries, and karate instructors have been dispatched from Japan to Western Europe since the 1960s. Thanks to the efforts of karate families who have been actively promoting their activities in Japan and overseas, karate has become popular worldwide.

Okinawa Karate Kaikan, located about 14 minutes by car from Naha Airport, was born as a cultural transmission facility where you can tell the origin of karate and learn the essence of karate. Information on Okinawa karate is displayed in various ways in the reference room on the premises. A theater where you can see the history of Okinawa karate and the types of main techniques on a large screen for about 10 minutes, an exhibition area with introduction of karate houses that contributed to the development of karate and historical materials, and 5 kg per foot There is a corner where you can experience karate training, such as wearing iron clogs or a challenge to extinguish the candle on the screen with the basic "thrush", which is the basics of karate, and you candle. The leaflet in the reference room is available in 9 languages.

If you are a high school student or older, you can also recommend "roofing experience"! It is not a real tile, but a plastic eco-roof tiles that are ideal for testing, so even beginners can challenge with confidence. I'm going to change into karate clothes immediately. Listening to the explanation and notes on how to split from the staff, it was a production.

If you shake your hand with "Ya!" And shake your hand, it will break surprisingly. At the same time, the stress can be released! If you don't hesitate to shake your hands, it will break neatly.

You can try up to three times at a time, so you don't have to break it in one time. At the end of the experience, you will receive the Karate Kaikan's original "Kawara Split Certificate".

There are twice a day (11: 00-, 14:00), so please check the availability of Karate Kaikan or directly for availability.

Karate Soba is popular at Karate Cafe AGARI, a restaurant attached to the Karate Kaikan. Okinawa soba is very satisfying in appearance and taste with bonito and kelp soup stock. It is also a point that the boiled kelp resembles a black belt!

In addition, we recommend "cream soda" that blows away the heat with pleasant carbonic acid with colorful appearance and stimulation. Four flavors: blue Hawaii, strawberry, melon and mango. All colors go well with the blue sky of Okinawa.

In addition, there are various types, such as Patterfly Pepper Honey Lemon Tea, Shekwasha Honey Soda, and the nostalgic Okinawa Karate Kaikan Original Ramune". The food is available only during the day, so don't forget to check out business hours in advance! 

And karate, Speaking of karate, tile split crackers! This is secretly popular among foreign tourists visiting the hall, and it seems that it may be sold out at shops inside the building. Karate Kaikan You can purchase original goods and books, so be sure to stop by before you return. 

How was it? Not only those who are interested in martial arts, but also those who do not have karate experience will surely be able to experience a memorable experience. Please visit the Okinawa Karate Kaikan when you travel to Okinawa. I would be happy if you were interested in Okinawa karate.