Children's groups
From age four. First stances, safe falls, discipline through play — without overload and suited to their age.
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Goju-Ryu Karate (Masaru Team)
Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate: from a first trial session to competing.
What happens in class
- Warm-up, striking technique and stances
- Kata and kumite, competition preparation
- Building discipline and self-confidence
Who it suits
Children from age 4, teenagers and adults. Sportswear is enough for the first session.
How to join
Call or message the coach on WhatsApp: they'll check age and level, place you in a group and set a trial date.
About the group
Masaru Team is a traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate club in Ashkelon. It trains both those putting on a gi for the first time and those already competing in Israel's open championships.
Karate here is not only about strikes. Training builds technique and stamina, but just as much attention goes to discipline and self-confidence — qualities that stay with a person outside the hall too.
Groups and training
Teenagers and adults
Kata and kumite technique, self-defence, work in pairs. Both beginners and those returning to sport after a break.
Competition training
For those who want to compete: focused kata and kumite work, trips to Israel's open championships.
Trial session
The first time is about meeting the coach and the hall. No uniform needed: sportswear and a bottle of water are enough.
The coach in brief
30+years of coaching experience
3dan in Goju-Ryu karate-do
2020world championship silver
Competitions and the dojo
The coach
Александр Бавинов
Head coach, club director
A traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate coach with over 30 years of teaching experience. Third dan, certified coach in Israel, Honoured Master of Sport of Ukraine in karate, silver medallist at the 2020 world championship.