--- title: "Traditional Okinawa Karate Training Trips | Bengaluru" description: "Train directly with Okinawan grandmasters. Join our annual pilgrimage to Japan for authentic Shorin-ryu Karate and Kobudo training. Learn the real syllabus today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/shihan_suresh_kenichira/kobudo-weapons-training/our-annual-pilgrimage-to-okinawa last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # Annual Karate and Kobudo Training Trips to Okinawa Tribe Verified · Direct lineage from Okinawa, Japan since 1992. By [OSK Federation](https://mytribe.in/shihan_suresh_kenichira) · Dojos in Bengaluru, Davanagere & KGF · ₹2,200 Per Month (estimate) Part of [Kobudo Weapons Training](https://mytribe.in/shihan_suresh_kenichira/kobudo-weapons-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/shihan_suresh_kenichira/kobudo-weapons-training/gallery) Every year, I lead a dedicated group of students to Okinawa, the birthplace of karate, to train under grandmasters and bring the authentic Shorin-ryu syllabus back to our dojo. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A view of the Okinawa Karate Kaikan, a modern facility built to preserve the cultural heritage of traditional karate. This is a key destination during our annual trips to Japan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/956b4d24-fe01-4588-8051-7338985e32ed) - ![Our team of students from India, gathered for a group photo during our trip to Okinawa, Japan. This journey is an unforgettable experience for every participant.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41a1ef88-a645-4000-81ee-00bc7933f39f) - [Video: Our students arriving at the tournament venue in Okinawa, excited and ready for the big day. The atmosphere at these international events is electric.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/98d3a11b-aea3-4b6f-bbae-ac883fe101c6) - [Video: Our students walking in a disciplined line at the training facility in Okinawa. Even when traveling, we uphold the values of order and respect that are central to karate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cff85f19-364d-41e5-92ad-9f2567551253) - ![The OSKFI team with the legendary Master Minoru Nakazato in Okinawa. It is a great honor for our students to meet and learn from such a respected figure.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/748c4022-a7f5-4248-94be-2f48d45f454f) - [Video: Our students exploring the historic sites of Okinawa, such as the gates of Shuri Castle. Understanding the culture is key to understanding the art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6573590-14e4-4744-ac3f-2130fe69d7f9) - ![During a media interview in front of the iconic Shuri Castle in Okinawa. We are often asked to share our story and our dedication to traditional karate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf945650-b796-45ea-b5f0-c606c631e869) - ![A collage of our activities in Okinawa, from being interviewed by local media to training and participating in tournaments. These trips are packed with valuable experiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f67e17a-3cae-48e7-99bb-91a74862a9dc) - ![As a referee at the 2018 Traditional World Karate Championship in Okinawa. I am honored to not only teach but also serve as an official at the highest levels of the sport.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b0298c9-f7e4-4fae-8e86-f6142af3fda1) - [Video: Hanshi Minoru Nakazato personally greeting our young students at a tournament. These moments of encouragement from a grandmaster are incredibly inspiring for them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/543797cc-04db-4a8f-b333-1e28ea27b0fa) - ![The official group photo of the Kobudo referees for the 2nd Okinawa World Karate Championship in 2024. I was proud to be part of this esteemed panel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a412fb1-a0cb-48e8-9a05-1d5129cc2eac) - ![With my fellow referees from the Shorinkan organization. We are responsible for upholding the standards of fair play and proper technique in international competitions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ca27f92-2d60-41a7-93ea-54856b30f520) - ![Arriving at Naha Airport in Okinawa, Japan. This is the start of an incredible journey of training, competition, and cultural immersion for our team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/63c4df18-5c0e-4ac3-a655-723dbf3ae95f) - ![At the Karate Kaikan in Okinawa. This facility is a testament to the global importance of karate, and we are proud to be a part of its story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57ff212d-fa72-4ad5-84ae-d1ac6ebc4ba3) - [Video: A collage of memories from various trips to Okinawa, showing training sessions, meetings with masters, and formal events. Each visit strengthens our connection to the source.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f323601a-81f6-43dc-ac3b-290854e0388b) - ![At an evening event during the Okinawa tournament. These gatherings allow us to connect with martial artists from all over the world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8af7b772-7182-47af-aab4-97f6e3b90ca6) - ![A quiet moment with a respected master during an outdoor event in Okinawa. The relationships built during these trips last a lifetime.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b5952de-3a06-4e9c-b99d-c983b51c5341) - ![With my friend Laxman Ojha and his family in Okinawa. The global karate community is a network of close friendships.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0ab611af-ac7e-49bc-a850-7636e073622c) - ![With Sensei Ojha and his family in Okinawa. It is always a pleasure to connect with fellow instructors and their families during our travels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/503e9940-8578-47fd-9e89-f7c71ee3c921) - [Video: A photo of me in my gi at Shuri Castle, a symbol of Okinawan history and martial tradition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/efad5a69-2b05-426e-af39-9f98ba5904f7) - [Video: A graphic celebrating the anniversary of the Karate Kaikan. We are proud to be associated with this important institution for traditional karate and kobudo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55d9917a-884e-4cd4-b498-8ffb1d4d67c1) ## About Our Annual Pilgrimage to Okinawa These are not leisure trips; they are intensive immersion camps where our students train, grade, and compete under the watchful eyes of the masters who hold the syllabus we practice. When we return, the discipline and precision we bring back from the Karate Kaikan directly shape the intensity of our classes in Bengaluru and beyond. For over three decades, I have made it a point to travel to Okinawa—the birthplace of karate—to ensure our federation remains true to its roots. Whether we are preparing for the Traditional World Karate Championship or undergoing belt grading under Hanshi Minoru Nakazato, these trips define what the OSK Federation is about. We visit the Karate Kaikan and historic sites like Shuri Castle not just to sightsee, but to understand the cultural context that birthed the Shorin-ryu style. Students who join these delegations get a rare opportunity to train in the same dojos and under the same pressure as the local practitioners in Japan. We focus on Kobudo weapons training, rigorous tournament preparation, and absorbing the authentic methods that cannot be learned from a textbook or video. This commitment to the source material is why our students are recognized internationally. We come back with new insights, stricter techniques, and a renewed sense of purpose that we integrate into our daily training back in India. If you are serious about learning traditional karate, you are not just signing up for a class; you are joining a lineage that goes straight back to the masters in Japan. ## About OSK Federation I’m Shihan Suresh Kenichira. For 33 years, I’ve dedicated my life to the Shorin-ryu Shorinkan style, and these trips are the heartbeat of our federation. When we return, the discipline we learned in Japan becomes the foundation of every class I teach at our Honbu Dojo. 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