About The Master
Master Welcher, 10th Dan
Master Welcher was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he completed his primary and high school education. From 1982 to 1988, he pursued legal studies at the University of Buenos Aires.
His dedication to the martial arts began at the age of 14, and he has since devoted 53 years to the practice of Shorin-Ryū karate. Prior to relocating to Israel, Master Welcher served as a karate instructor in Buenos Aires for a significant period. His extensive teaching career spans 49 years, encompassing karate, kobu-do, and self-defense disciplines.
Master Welcher developed a unique blend of self-defense techniques during his tenure as Senior Self-Defense Instructor of the School of Israeli Marine Cadets, which he calls Krav Hagana. He perfected the method working at the school of Israeli Police Cadets. Krav Hagana can be translated as “combat of defense”. It utilizes simple, memorable techniques to transform students’ perception when facing an adversary. The system distills the essence of defensive moves from many martial arts programs, in a form that can be easily absorbed and used by anyone.
Special Accomplishments and Positions Held
- United States of America National Karate Selection Team, Coach (WKMO).
- National Canadian Karate Selection Team, Coach (CKA) (WUKO) till 2022.
- Developed the Israeli Krav – Hagana, Self-Defense System.
- National United States of America Karate Selection Team, Coach (USAKKF) (WUKO) till 2011.
- National United Mexican States Karate Selection Team, Coach (OLAKA), in USA till 2011.
- National Israeli Karate Selection Team, Coach (WUKO), till 2009.
- Founder of International Toukon Shorin-Ryu Karate Association in USA.
- Founder of International Toukon Shorin-Ryu Karate Association in Canada.
- Founder of International Toukon Shorin-Ryu Karate Association in Israel.
- Founder of Shorin Ryu Shidokai Karate School in Canada.
- Founder of Shorin Ryu Shidokai Karate School in Israel.
- Directing Committee Member of WUKO (World United of Karate Organizations).
- Official International Referee WUKO (World United of Karate Organizations).
- Author of “Success Is in Your Hands”, a book about positive contribution of Martial Arts to an individual and to the society.
Degrees and Awards
- World Karate Champion of WUKO (World United Karate-Do Organizations), Veterans Category, in Valencia, Spain, June 2007.
- Won 2nd place at the World Championship of WKC (World Karate Confederation), Veterans Category, in Fortaleza, Brazil, June 2005.
- Certified Karate Instructor from State Wingate Institute, Israel’s National Center for Physical Education and Sport, Netanya Israel.
- Certified 10th Dan of the Israeli Krav-Hagana (IKHU) (Israeli Krav-Hagana Union).
- Certified 9th Dan of WKMO (World Karate Martial Arts Organizations) (EX WUKO).
"I can assure you that all the members of this team will leave an indelible mark in the world of Karate and Martial Arts"
Master Welcher
Letter from our Coach
Master Welcher
Master Welcher
Back in 2011, life took me away from the USA to Canada, and I had to put some big dreams and projects on hold. But those dreams have always been with me, and now at 67, I'm excited to finally make them happen!
This really cool project is all about bringing together Karate, Martial Arts, and our National Team. What's new and exciting is that we'll be inviting world-champion instructors from other countries to train with our team.
They'll share their amazing experience to help take American karate and martial arts to the next level. I truly believe in my approach to training – the techniques, the way I teach, and how I motivate people.
This really cool project is all about bringing together Karate, Martial Arts, and our National Team. What's new and exciting is that we'll be inviting world-champion instructors from other countries to train with our team.
They'll share their amazing experience to help take American karate and martial arts to the next level. I truly believe in my approach to training – the techniques, the way I teach, and how I motivate people.
It really worked wonders with the Canadian National Karate Team. We basically started from the ground up, and in just five years, we achieved some incredible things: one world champion, six world silver medals, and a total of eighteen medals in major international competitions.
If you'd like to get a better sense of what this project is all about and how Karate and Martial Arts can make a real difference in our lives and communities, I'd love for you to check out my book, "Success in Your Hands."
Warmly,
Master Welcher
If you'd like to get a better sense of what this project is all about and how Karate and Martial Arts can make a real difference in our lives and communities, I'd love for you to check out my book, "Success in Your Hands."
Warmly,
Master Welcher