Regarding the National Selection Team's Coach Master Welcher, 9th Dan
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Master Welcher completed his primary education and graduated from a professional high school in the city. He subsequently pursued legal studies at the University of Buenos Aires from 1982 to 1988.
Master Welcher commenced his martial arts training in Karate at the age of 14 and possesses 53 years of experience in the Shorin-Ryu style. His teaching career, spanning 49 years across Karate, Kobu-do, and Self-Defense, began with several years as an instructor in Buenos Aires before he relocated to Israel.
A particularly noteworthy accomplishment is Master Welcher's development of specialized martial arts programs tailored for children and young adults with disabilities. These innovative programs focus on improving communication, coordination, and motor skills for individuals with diverse conditions, including deafness, hearing impairments, blindness, motor challenges, Down syndrome, autism, and epilepsy.
Accomplishments and Positions
- 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 assure you that every member of this team will leave an indelible mark on the world of Karate and Martial Arts."
Master Welcher
Letter from our Coach
Master Welcher
In 2011, personal reasons compelled me to relocate to Canada, initiating a new phase in my career while pausing significant professional plans envisioned for the USA. Nevertheless, the dedication to those original dreams persisted, and now, at age 67, I am resolved to realize them.
This ambitious initiative integrates elite Karate and Martial Arts training for the National Team with the strategic inclusion of international world champion instructors. Their collaboration is intended to infuse the program with diverse, high-level experience, thereby advancing the competitive standard of American martial arts.
My confidence in this approach is rooted in its proven effectiveness with the Canadian National Karate Team. Applying my innovations in technique, pedagogy, and motivation resulted in substantial achievements over a five-year period, including 1 World Championship title, 6 World Runners-up positions, and 18 international medals, developed from the ground up. This U.S. project enhances this model by adding structured pathways toward professional careers (e.g., martial arts instruction, international refereeing) alongside athletic training.
This ambitious initiative integrates elite Karate and Martial Arts training for the National Team with the strategic inclusion of international world champion instructors. Their collaboration is intended to infuse the program with diverse, high-level experience, thereby advancing the competitive standard of American martial arts.
My confidence in this approach is rooted in its proven effectiveness with the Canadian National Karate Team. Applying my innovations in technique, pedagogy, and motivation resulted in substantial achievements over a five-year period, including 1 World Championship title, 6 World Runners-up positions, and 18 international medals, developed from the ground up. This U.S. project enhances this model by adding structured pathways toward professional careers (e.g., martial arts instruction, international refereeing) alongside athletic training.
This holistic development serves as a potent motivational factor, expected to unlock exceptional technical growth.
These complementary career avenues form the core of the 'Extra Parallel Worlds' concept—a framework designed to cultivate unwavering determination by maximizing athlete morale through diverse incentives, recognizing this as paramount for achieving objectives.
It is profoundly important to contribute meaningfully during one's time and leave behind resources that others may utilize. It is my firm conviction that every member of this team has the potential to make a lasting contribution and achieve recognition within the international Karate and Martial Arts sphere.
My book, "Success in Your Hands," delves into the application of Karate and Martial Arts principles in life and society, offering a deeper perspective on the objectives driving this project.
Master Welcher
These complementary career avenues form the core of the 'Extra Parallel Worlds' concept—a framework designed to cultivate unwavering determination by maximizing athlete morale through diverse incentives, recognizing this as paramount for achieving objectives.
It is profoundly important to contribute meaningfully during one's time and leave behind resources that others may utilize. It is my firm conviction that every member of this team has the potential to make a lasting contribution and achieve recognition within the international Karate and Martial Arts sphere.
My book, "Success in Your Hands," delves into the application of Karate and Martial Arts principles in life and society, offering a deeper perspective on the objectives driving this project.
Master Welcher