100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

October 25th is Karate Day in Okinawa, at 6AM members of several dojos gathered at Zakimi Castle to perform 100 kata (set forms).

100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

There were representatives of many different styles of karate.

100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

The event was hosted by James of the DOJO Bar, and Arakaki sensei gave the opening words of encouragement.

100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

It was great to see so many nationalities, ages, and ranks taking part.

100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

After performing 100 kata of their own styles. Everyone gathered together and performed a single kata at the same time. The group size wasn’t big enough to break a world record this year, but that’s just something to achieve another time.

100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

See you all next year!

100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

100 Kata for Karate Day at Zakimi Castle

If you’d like a copy of the group pic you can download it for free HERE.