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Train with a Grand Master. Share private meals with those who have dedicated their lives to Karate. Experience Okinawa beyond the tourist path.

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VIP Karate Retreat

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From ¥500,000 per person

Private & Bespoke

Each VIP Karate Retreat is individually designed around the guest’s karate background, goals, preferred style, length of stay and interests. Final pricing will depend on the length of stay, accommodation, transportation, instructors and other special arrangements.

Karate master practising alone in a dimly lit dojo

Onko Chishin
温故知新

Learning from the past to create the future

A Private journey into the world of Okinawan Karate, culture and tradition — experienced from within over 3 days & 2 nights

SEE WHAT'S INCLUDED
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What's Included

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2 nights of luxury private accommodation

Private transportation & English Support

Private Karate training with respected Okinawan instructors and masters

A senior instructor adjusting a student's gi during one-on-one training

Personal time and private dining with your Grand Master

Private dinner with the CEO & Master of Ageshio Japan

Okinawan cultural experiences

Sauna & Meditation

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Traditional dojo experiences & Special Karate Gi

Traditional local meals

Okinawan set meals with tempura, sashimi and soup

Personal itinerary planning and coordination

Ceremonial Black Belt

Karateka kneeling and tying his black belt on a wooden floor

Certificate of Completion

Who is this for

  • Karate practitioners seeking direct access to Okinawan Grand Masters
  • Martial artists wanting to deepen their understanding beyond technique
  • Culturally curious travellers seeking authentic Okinawan experiences
  • Individuals or couples looking for a private, deeply personal journey
 Our Private VIP Retreat is ideal for:
Experience Okinawa through personal access and genuine connection:
  • Private training with a Grand Master
  • Personal time and private dining with your Master
  • Access to Okinawan culture, traditions and local experiences
  • Completely private itinerary for 1–2 guests
  • Luxury accommodation and private transportation
  • Dedicated coordination from arrival to departure

Why a VIP retreat

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VIP Retreat Experiences

Two karateka training beside a heavy bag in a sunlit dojo A karateka in a fighting stance, spotlit in a dark traditional dojo hall
Two karateka sparring on a dojo floor A lone karateka training in a dojo lined with master portraits

Receive private instruction directly from a Grand Master of Okinawan karate — its technique, philosophy and living traditions.

TRAIN WITH A GRAND MASTER

Your VIP Retreat
Arrival & Initiation
Private airport transfer, White Belt Presentation, karate philosophy session and your first training experience, followed by a sauna and Teppanyaki dinner.

Train, Experience & Unwind
Train, experience traditional pottery, and enjoy meditation. Continue with a private karate session, massage and sushi dinner with your Sensei.

The Final Ceremony
Begin with your final training session before a traditional Warrior Ceremony. Receive your Black Belt and Certificate of Completion, followed by private transportation to the airport or your next destination.

All programmes can be customised to create a truly private and personalised karate experience.

Optional add-ons
Enhance your retreat with optional experiences including tea ceremony, Ikebana, Japanese calligraphy, language lessons, farm experiences, Beach Karate, Karate History Tours and additional Okinawa adventures.

Etiquette
Guidance on dojo etiquette, dress, and respectful conduct is provided before arrival.
A senior instructor adjusting a student's gi during one-on-one training

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