Business Details
Premier Martial Arts Training in Bay Shore, NY
Gcikarate has been dedicated to martial arts instruction on Long Island for over two decades. Our instructors, with more than 40 years of combined teaching experience, are renowned National, International, and World Champions in Shotokan and Shito-ryu Karate. We emphasize not only physical techniques but also life skills such as discipline, focus, and self-confidence. Our curriculum is designed to foster personal growth, respect, and academic excellence, preparing students to excel both in and out of the dojo. With a legacy of competitive success and a commitment to nurturing future champions, we provide a supportive environment for all ages and skill levels. 
Services
Kids Karate
Youth Karate
Teen & Adult Karate
Sparring Techniques
Tournament Training
Highlights and features
- Instructors with 40+ years of combined teaching experience and global competitive success
- Curriculum focused on life skills like discipline, focus, and academic excellence
- Proven track record training National, International, and World Champions
- Family-friendly environment emphasizing respect and personal growth
- Specialized sparring techniques for self-defense and competitive excellence
Associations and certifications
- World Union of Karate-do Federations (WUKF)
- World Karate Federation (WKF)
- Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
Services
Kids Karate
Structured programs for ages 4-6 focusing on balance, motor skills, and basic karate techniques. Emphasizes teamwork and discipline through engaging exercises while introducing kicks, punches, and forms.
Youth Karate
Curriculum for ages 7-12 combining fundamental techniques with character development. Builds confidence, physical fitness, and respect through progressive belt training and introductory sparring opportunities.
Teen & Adult Karate
Comprehensive training for ages 13+ integrating self-defense, physical conditioning, and mental focus. Covers traditional techniques, forms, and sparring while promoting stress relief and holistic wellness.
Sparring Techniques
Specialized instruction in practical sparring applications for self-defense and competition. Focuses on precision, timing, and strategic movement while maintaining traditional karate principles.
Tournament Training
Advanced preparation for national and international karate competitions. Includes kata refinement, sparring strategies, and mental conditioning developed by world-champion instructors.
People
Sensei Mostafa Elrakabawy
Chief Instructor
6th Degree Black Belt with 45+ years of training and 40+ years of teaching experience. 5-time WUKF World Champion and former Egyptian National Team Captain. Specializes in Shotokan and Shito-ryu Karate instruction.
Sensei Yasser Salama
Sparring Coach
6th Degree Black Belt trained under Hassan Essa with 40+ years of teaching and coaching experience. Certified AAU/USA Karate coach and former Egyptian National Team member. Focuses on competitive sparring techniques.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We specialize in traditional Shotokan and Shito-ryu Karate, focusing on both technical precision and philosophical principles.
What age groups are accepted into your programs?
We offer classes for children aged 4+, youth, teens, and adults, with age-appropriate curricula for each group.
Do you prepare students for competitions?
Yes, our tournament training program develops competitive skills under the guidance of world-champion instructors.
What benefits can students expect from training?
Students develop discipline, self-defense skills, physical fitness, confidence, and improved academic focus through our structured programs.
Are there family participation options?
We encourage family involvement and offer group classes that accommodate multiple age groups simultaneously.
