Karate Lesson in Kagoshima by a Champion | Board Breaking

Name: Karate Lesson in Kagoshima by a Champion | Board Breaking
Brand: Viator
Price: 28.46 USD
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5.0(3)1 hourJapanese, EnglishBook 1 day aheadKagoshima, Japan

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Feel the SAMURAI Spirit in Kagoshima!

What makes this experience special: ・Taught by a national karate champion in his own private home dojo ・Authentic karate in the prefecture where the Renshinkan lineage was founded ・Wooden board-breaking — take the broken pieces home as a souvenir ・Personalized certificate of completion with your name ・Your name written in Japanese calligraphy on a folding fan — yours to take home ・Photo & video support — capture the moment you'll never forget ・Fully customizable to your experience level (beginners to advanced) ・Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families & groups

No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm.

Book now and feel the spirit of Kagoshima!

Booking for 4 or 5? Online booking is capped at 3 (our dojo is a small traditional room), but we can host 4–5 in one 90-minute session with two rotating teams. Message us, or book two reservations for the same date and we'll combine them.

Included

Personalized Certificate of Completion with your name
Karate uniform (Dogi) rental (subject to size availability)
Wood board breaking — broken pieces yours to keep
Photo & video support with smartphone stand & lighting
Your name in Japanese kanji — calligraphy on a white folding fan, with a card explaining its meaning
Traditional Kagoshima green tea or matcha, served after the experience. Bottled mineral water also provided.

Not included

Private transportation
Gratuities (optional)

What you'll do

Karate was born in Okinawa — but here in Kagoshima, the Renshinkan school of kar
ate was founded and celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. — Meet Your Sensei — Your instructor, Hirokazu Inada, is a national karate champion who won the All-Japan tournament in 6th grade — the first ever from his dojo branch in Kagoshima. This is not a tourist show. This is karate taught by a champion, in an authentic traditional dojo. — What to Expect (about 60 minutes) — 1. Welcome to the Dojo (5 min) Step into an authentic space where karate is lived, not performed. Learn the meaning of "rei" — the soul of karate. 2. Change into Karate Uniform / Dogi (5 min) Feel how different you stand the moment you tie the obi (belt). 3. Kihon — The Basics (15 min) Learn the foundational stances and strikes of Renshinkan karate. 4. Try a Simple Kata (15 min) Move like a samurai. Photos and video welcome. 5. The Main Event: Wooden Board Breaking (15 min) The unforgettable moment — we'll capture it on camera. 6. Certificate & Kagoshima Green Tea (5 min) Receive your personalized certificate and toast with traditional green tea or matcha. 4–5 guests? Please contact us to arrange.