Vatafu Mihai
3 Dan
Ashihara Karate · Pitești
Ashihara
Sabaki
Pitești
Rational full-contact karate: smart movement, practical technique and respect — for kids, teens and adults.
FIGHT
Why Ashihara
Why Ashihara
01
Discipline
Routine, respect and focus in every class.
02
Confidence
Kids grow more self-assured, step by step.
03
Ashihara technique
A practical, effective style adapted to age.
04
Community
A dojo where parents and kids feel at home.
LIFE
Club philosophy
We don't just do sport.
In the dojo we learn Sabaki, discipline and respect — skills that stay with the athlete beyond the mat: at school, at home and in the community.
We build education for life
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Sabaki
Sabaki — the heart of the style
Defence and offence in one flowing movement. Kids learn to move smart — not just hit hard.
Footwork
Exit the line
Distance
Ma-ai control
Combo
Defence→offence
Power
Timing & hips
What your child learns
What your child learns
Beyond belts: character, coordination and respect.
01
Technique
Clean punches, kicks, blocks and Sabaki combinations adapted to age.
02
Discipline
Dojo etiquette, bowing, listening and persevering through graded goals.
03
Confidence
Kids speak up, fall and stand again — with coaches who coach character.
04
Coordination
Balance, timing and body awareness that help in school sports too.
05
Respect
Senpai / kohai spirit: help others, earn trust, lead by example.
06
Fitness
Conditioning that builds endurance without burnout — progressive and fun.
Programs
Programs by age group
Every child finds the right pace.
Ages 4–6
01Little kids
Ashihara karate for little kids in Pitești: play, coordination, respect and first steps on the mat.
Ages 7–11
02Kids
Karate for kids ages 7–11 in Pitești: Ashihara technique, discipline and belt progression.
Ages 12–17
03Teens
Teen karate in Pitești: performance, focus, Sabaki and team spirit in an Ashihara dojo.
18+
04Adults
Ashihara karate for adults in Pitești: strength, calm, practical technique and fitness.
ORAR
Schedule
Training schedule
Pick a center and see the weekly slots — the same Sabaki style, close to you.
sessions / week
4 centers in the network
Instructors
Instructors
WINS
Awards
Awards & appearances
Results on the mat and presence at public events.
Competition · 2024
Ashihara Cup — podium across age groups
Multiple cups & medals
Club athletes reached the podium in several categories, confirming Sabaki work and discipline from the dojo.
Event · 2024
Ashihara demonstration at a local sports event
Presentation / demo
Club athletes presented Sabaki combinations, kata and training sequences in front of the public.
Competition · 2023
Regional full-contact karate championship
Top places by category
Strong junior and teen participation, with emphasis on fair play and clean technique.
Event · 2023
Workshop & presentation for schools / community
Education for life
Open session on discipline, respect and karate as education — beyond the podium.
We don't just do sport — we build education for life
Your first class is free
Book a trial lesson and see if Ashihara is the right fit for your child.