Asato Dojo 安里道場

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Welcome to the Asato Dojo, based in Naha, Okinawa. We are an international dojo where you can learn a range of fighting arts from resident and visiting experienced teachers of Okinawan arts and others.
The dojo is led by James Pankiewicz who teaches Matsubayashi/Shorinryu karate and kobudo. In addition we offer weekly classes in Gojuryu karate led by Andrea Klementisova. We also benefit from regular teaching support from Toshimitsu Arakaki, Patrick McCarthy and Dan Antonsen. All of our instructors are qualified to at least 5th dan in an Okinawan based school of martial arts. Most are also bilingual and with years of experience training in Okinawa and Japan.
We welcome visitors of all experience levels including those who wish to try karate for the first time in Okinawa.
Click here for our Class Schedule
Or email us to request a private class – kancho@asatodojo.com

Our latest Featured Video… view more on Bujin.tv and Youtube

James Pankiewicz sensei teaches Tomari-te skills, Naihanchi kata and oyo waza at the Kyudokan Dojo (2023). These are highlights from the 2 hour long seminar. Includes exercises from the Matsubayashiryu karate system created by Nagamine Shoshin in Okinawa that preserved much of the Tomari-te karate and kata. Use of relaxed body dynamics to create whipping power and short range strikes, strategies to break the opponents stance (“kuzushi waza”), unique striking methods.

Our Online Channels –

We share a lot of our teaching resources online via www.bujin.tv and Youtube.
Please visit our Bujin.tv channel for premium content including full seminars from our dojo by many senior local teachers (click here)
Bujin.tv uses a paid subscription model but you can get at least 7 days FREE ACCESS to try it out and assess the value for yourself.
Please visit our Youtube channel for free content that also includes instructional videos as well as video tours of Okinawa.(click here)

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2024 International Seminar Tour – Australia & New Zealand

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   Moufazal Abbasbhai 
 2024-01-22
 
 
  We wanted a karate experience while on our trip to Okinawa. James took us in the morning for a private lesson. It was everything we could have hoped for. He expertly navigated giving us a meaningful karate experience and a good workout all while dealing with our 4 year old boy and his very limited attention span. We even learned about the history of Karate in Okinawa during our break. Overall an amazing experience and highly recommended!
  
 
       
   Bee 
 2023-09-19
 
 
  If your after a legitimate Okinawan Dojo you must train here, the real deal ! Sensei James is an amazing instructor.
  
 
       
   Damian Adams 
 2023-08-18
 
 
  Genuinely nice sensei, tired but happy.
  
 
       
   Jeremy Johnson 
 2023-07-12
 
 
  I am a 4th Dan black belt in Shukokai karate from Melbourne, Australia, with 20 years of martial arts experience. I was lucky enough to train at Asato Dojo with Sensei James in July of 2023. It was a lifelong dream come true to practise traditional Okinawan karate in a proper dojo. Sensei James and the rest of his dojo community were extremely welcoming and kind to my wife and I. I was honoured to train with Sensei James in a 1-on-1 two-hour session, which he was very kind to offer to me. In the session we covered an amazing array of traditional training including chi ishi, makiwara, kihon, sanbon kumite, bo, eku and so much more. It was a wonderful educational experience that I will always be grateful for. One day I will return to Asato Dojo for further training.
  
 
       
   Duane Wolfe 
 2023-05-27
 
 
  James is an incredibly knowledgeable instructor. Not only can you train at his dojo, he can also arraign specific sightseeing tours and act as your guide as well. On my last trip to Okinawa he arranged for a Batto-jitsu lesson with a Japanese sword master, a lesson with the only Japanese sword make on Okinawa, a trip to the Kobudo Museum and several other sights. I cannot recommend him more highly.
  
 
       
   L Lane 
 2023-04-06
 
 
  This is THE dojo to visit if you aspire to travel to Okinawa on a martial arts journey. Students of any age and any ability level will find value in the programs here. James Sensei is an accomplished instructor who easily sees and meets the needs of any student. The local programs include child and adult classes; the programs for international students are highly organized and very affordable.
  
 
       
   Gary Turner 
 2023-04-06
 
 
  I visited Okinawa and was invited to train at Asato dojo with James Sensei.

I had the opportunity to train kubodo as well which was great! For a first timer with weapons, i was well looked after and made to feel at ease right away.

James and his students are fantastic martial artists and were incredibly welcoming. Thank you Asato dojo for this experience.
  
 
       
   Reece Cummings 
 2022-08-04
 
 
  I have know James-sensei for 10+ years as a karate colleague, and he is a well experienced practitioner, and enthusiastic and qualified instructor. I encourage any/all to consider training at the Asato Dojo.

Regards,
Reece Cummings
Kodokan Cummings Karate Dojo
Canberra, Australia
  
 
       
   Island Fist 
 2022-03-02
 
 
  This dojo is great and I love this dojo's training methods.  The sensei is friendly, laid back with a calm presence.  He has great training equipment as well.  Tons of chi ishis, great makiwaras, a bob that has experienced tons of kihon and much more.  Highly recommended.  I was honored to be able to visit and train there.
  
 
  
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