Sensei Ruth Gates
Hibanakan Dojo
Kaneohe, Hawaii
808-236-7420 | email

Sensei Ruth Gates is the head instructor of the new Zentokukai dojo in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. Sensei Gates became a researcher for the University of Hawaii in 2003. She works and teaches Karate at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology at Coconut Island. Sensei Gates has been studying Karate for 13 years under Sensei Angel Lemus.

Sensei Ruth Gates, Nidan
Coconut Island has a very interesting history, it was the island shown on Gilligan's Island show intro. It is a private island owned by the University with restricted access.


Coconut Island

Dojo and Training

Rob Toonen's Shodan
April 21, 2005 | Notes

Dojo Lagoon

2 Person Tuite form
Senseis Judy Lemus and Ruth Gates

Island campus

Sensei Gates work view

Sharks

Sunset


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