About Us

The mission of the Women’s Friendship Tour Association, Inc. is to gather spirited and dedicated women martial artists from around the world to journey to karate’s birthplace, Okinawa, Japan, for training, cultural exchange, and the preservation of a traditional martial art.  By introducing the power and dedication of women martial artists globally, our common goal is to pave the way for a better tomorrow through courtesy, peace and friendship.

 

The Women’s Friendship Tour Association, Inc is a once-in-a-lifetime unique, historical and unprecedented event.  

  • UNIQUE

The Women’s Friendship Tour presently consists of 26 women representing 3 countries. Their intention however is to expand the scope of the tour by providing financial assistance to women from across the globe whom would otherwise be unable to attend. This would result in additional representation from countries such as Slovenia, Chili, Brazil, Croatia, Great Britain, Germany, France, Serbia, Greece, Venezuela, Argentina, Netherlands, England and Australia.  

  • HISTORICAL

In an act of friendship and goodwill, the Women’s Friendship Tour will if authenticated in time be returning a priceless cultural treasure to the Okinawan people and prefecture: specifically a 350 year-old historic artifact taken out of Okinawa during World War II, and dating back to the Ryukyu kingdom.  

  • UNPRECEDENTED

This will be the largest team of international women martial artists ever to visit and train with master instructors from Okinawa, Japan.  In addition, a joint ceremony will be held with the Women’s Friendship Tour and the 3rd Division Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Far East . A Marine color guard and band will assist with the demonstration and ceremony.

A Message From Peggy Hess (A Call To Friendship)

Articles of Incorporation

Updates - pictures and information from Peggy's recent planning trip to Okinawa

As preparation for this unique trip begins we have started to develop new friendships and   participate in meetings, fund raisers and social activities that focus on this tour.   Please visit our friendship page for pictures of these activities

PLEASE CONSIDER THIS NON-PROFIT, UNPRECEDENTED, HISTORIC ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT FOR FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION UNDER YOUR SPONSORSHIP OR ADVERTISING POLICY.

Any level of sponsorship shows your support of our efforts and makes you proud partners for this worthwhile and historical event.  

We are grateful to the many organizations and individuals who have already endorsed or provided support in the form of time, talent and financial contributions to this project.

* The Women’s Friendship Tour Association, Inc. took place April 12 –26, 2004

 

Copyright ©April 2002 Marguerite Hess www.womenskaratetour.org

Women’s Friendship Tour  Marguerite Hess, 1195 Ocean View Circle,  Jensen Beach, Fla 34957  Telephone: (772) 334- 7731 

e-mail: peggyhess@womenskaratetour.org OR dphess@bellsouth.net   

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