3rd Okinawa Karate World Tournament Demonstration

What is the 3rd Okinawa Karate World Tournament Demonstration Tournament?

The 3rd Okinawa Karate World Tournament is a world-class festival of traditional Okinawan karate held once every four years from Okinawa, the birthplace of karate, to the world. The 3rd World Championships will be held from July 30 (Thursday) to August 2 (Sunday), 2026, and the "Demonstration Tournament" will be held on the final day, August 2 (Sunday), at the Okinawa Convention Center.

Outline of the Demonstration Tournament

• Attendance: 15 years old and up
• Content: Demonstrations of Okinawan traditional karate styles such as Shuri-te, Naha-te, Tomari-te, etc.
• Contestants: Karate practitioners from all over the world will come together to demonstrate their techniques and kata.

Overall schedule of the tournament

• **July 30, 2026 (Thursday) - August 1, 2026 (Saturday) **: Competition (for boys and girls aged 6-14)
• August 2, 2026 (Sunday) 13:00-15:30: Demonstration Tournament

Event Information

• Venue: Okinawa Convention Center (4-3-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa)
• Access: Approx. 70 min. by bus from Naha Airport to "Okinawa Convention Center Mae" bus stop
• Official Website: https://okinawa-karate.okinawa/

This is a rare once-every-four-years opportunity for karate enthusiasts from around the world to gather.