The International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do Federation (IOGKF) is one of the finest, traditional karate organizations in the world today. Under the leadership of our master, Sensei Morio Higaonna, 10th dan, the IOGKF is committed to preserving the intangible cultural treasure of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do, which has been passed down to us in its original form from one generation to the next. Since its establishment in 1979, the IOGKF has attracted culturally diverse martial arts practitioners from around the world, who have joined the organization after recognizing the authenticity and excellence of the IOGKF and its direct karate lineage tracing back to Bushi Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-do. Our members actively support our mission, objectives, and activities. The IOGKF sponsors interactive website forums, weekend seminars, and international martial arts events for its members to stay informed with news updates, improve their ongoing knowledge and skills, and develop life-long friendships. IOGKF international, is the largest Okinawan karate organization in the world a network comprising over 75,000 members in 55 countries throughout the world, all dedicated to preserving a thousand years of history. This website represents the membership of IOGKF-UAE.

Goals of the IOGKF UAE

• Preserve Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu karate and pass it to the next generation.
• Through karate training, add positive impact to our lives and improve our physical and mental abilities.
• By teaching traditional karate, we educate our members to be better persons. By doing so, we help our society to be a better place to live.