About Ageshio | Visit Karate Okinawa

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About

Authentic Okinawan Karate Experiences

Guided by Local Lineage

About Ageshio

Ageshio Japan is a karate experience organisation based in Okinawa, dedicated to connecting international practitioners with authentic Okinawan karate culture.

We specialise in fully guided Group Tours, dojo training experiences, and cultural programs designed to provide genuine access to traditional karate environments.

Our Approach

Training in real Okinawan dojos, not tourist demonstrations

Learning from instructors connected to traditional lineages

Respecting dojo culture, etiquette, and history

Creating meaningful cultural exchange between visitors and locals

The Ageshio

Mission

To make authentic Okinawan karate accessible through real dojos, real instructors, and real cultural immersion.

All-inclusive Group Karate Tours

Dojo training experiences in Okinawa

Cultural and historical karate tours

Japanese language learning support

Outdoor and beach training experiences

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Everything is designed to give you a complete Okinawan karate experience — not just a visit.

What we do

Okinawa is the birthplace of karate and home to the original styles still practiced today.

Our location allows us direct access to:

Traditional karate dojos
Experienced local instructors
Historical karate sites
Living martial arts communities

This is what makes our experiences unique.

Based in Okinawa

Connection to Grand Masters

Train within a living karate tradition guided by Okinawa’s Grand Masters and their dojos. Our experiences are connected to real karate lineages, ensuring authenticity in every training session.

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(Grand Master)

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(Master)

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Yusuke Onaga

Sensei, 7th Dan

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Hiroshi Akamine

Hanshi, 9th Dan

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Yoshimasa Kakazu

Hanshi, 10th Dan

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Takeshi Uema

Hanshi, 7th Dan

Who we serve

Why Ageshio Japan

We welcome

Karate dojo groups
Martial arts associations
Advanced practitioners
International students of karate culture
Small private groups seeking authentic training

We do not offer staged experiences — only real karate environments.

Local Okinawa-based team
Direct dojo connections
Fully organised travel + training experiences
Deep cultural integration
Flexible custom group planning

Our Focus

& Priority

Group Karate Tours is the main experience. Supported by dojo training and cultural immersion programs. Everything we do is built around this structure.

Sample experience

A typical day begins with morning training on the floor of a traditional dojo, guided by an instructor connected to an authentic Okinawan lineage. Afternoons open into cultural visits — a historic site, a local market, or time by the sea — before an evening of shared dining. Full sample itineraries for Group Tours, VIP Retreats, and Karate Experiences are available on request.

Optional add-ons

Extend your visit with beach karate training, additional dojo visits with different masters, or guided cultural and historical tours around Okinawa. VIP guests can arrange private time with a Grand Master, while groups can add extra training days or a Karate History Tour.

Etiquette

Every dojo we work with is a living training space, not a stage, so we ask all guests to follow the same etiquette as local students: bowing on entry, addressing instructors respectfully, and dressing modestly for training. We send full guidance on dojo etiquette, dress, and conduct before you arrive.