The Okinawa Village Karate Association (OVKA) is excited to release the official schedule for the 2026 East Coast Symposium, taking place August 28–30, 2026, at the Edge Hotel Clearwater Beach in Clearwater, Florida. This year’s symposium offers three full days of traditional Okinawan karate, kobudo, Ryukyu martial arts, meditation, kata application, and fellowship with some
The Okinawa Village Karate Association (OVKA) is proud to announce the 2026 East Coast Symposium, taking place August 28–30, 2026, in beautiful Clearwater Beach, Florida. This exciting three-day martial arts event brings together senior instructors from the Matsumura traditions for an unforgettable weekend of training, fellowship, and learning. Whether you’re a long-time practitioner or simply
Symposium July 19 – 21, 2024 The gathering of the clans is a premium event that will have 3 Days of Martial Arts training sessions and seminars where you can meet and greet some some of the foremost senior sensei representing the families of Matsumura Seito Shorin-Ryu. Sensei from the US will share their journey