Bengaluru: Phoenix Martial Arts under the leadership of Sensei Keerthi GK, organized “Bangalore Open” National level karate championship, January 15 to 17. under the guidance of KAI (Karate Association of India). The Karate championship was held at Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bangalore and was conducted in accordance with strict WKF rules under the auspices of Shito Ryu Seiko KAI.
Believably, this is the first time in the history of India such a big competition was organized in the silicon city of India and was a great opportunity to explore the world of Karate, to get inspiration from the National level KAI players, to meet the legends of the Karate family.
Grashmesh Kunder from Kota, Kundapur, who has been practicing Karate for past several years and had won several Karate championships in the past, also participated in this competition.
Grashmesh won the Gold Medal in the male senior individual Kumite – 55 kg category. He is now eligible to compete for Karate Association of India (KAI) in the senior category.
Grashmesh is the son of Gresshma and Chandrashekar Kunder, Kota.
Heartiest Congratulations to Grashmesh Kunder !may more and more achievements come your way! Congratulations to the family as well .
Here is some constructive feedback for the organisers so that they can work on it and the next tournament can be better.. this was one of the most chaotic and disorganised tournament I’ve ever been to.. 1. exorbitant entry fees of 1000 per event but basic facilities were not provided 2. Team kumite was 4000 on the invitation but they made last moment change and raised the fees to 5000 3. Shihan bharat Sharma made an announcement right in the middle of the bouts that wkf rules will be followed strictly which meant that competitors had to wear shin guards… Read more »
Congratulations Grashmesh…Great achievement. I am proud of you and Kota Kundapur is proud of you. Keep up the good work and my best wishes to you to reach further heights in the coming days.
Well Done Grashmesh. Congratulations for winning the Gold Medal and all the best for the future. You have made our District proud.
Many thanks to Mangalorean.com for publishing it.
Congrats Grashmesh. Good Luck for your future !