CM Siddaramaiah to Inaugurate ‘Indian Karate Championship 2017’ on Nov 4
Mangaluru: “Self Defence School of Indian Karate (SDSIK) stepped to Dakshina Kannada – the land of tradition, culture and rituals, in the year 1977. This art being formed by our Founder-Grandmaster B M Narasimhan, 10th Dan Red Belt from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. SDSIK has more than 35 years of excellence in training and grooming thousands of students who are molded to be a disciplined, well mannered, educated most of all successful in every walk of their lives by the blessings and guidance of our Grandmaster in Mangaluru”, said the founder president of Indian Karate and chairman of Shree Devi Education Trust Sadananda Shetty in a press meet held at hotel Janatha Deluxe Pathumudi, here on October 31.
Addressing the mediapersons Sadananda Shetty said, “The hard and quality training of Indian karate did not limit to men but was also taken up as a Self Defense and fitness module by most of the women and one of the most successful karateka we have is Kavitha Sanil who marked her place in the International Platform emerging as the International Karate Champion”.
Addressing the Mediapersons Mayor Kavitha Sanil said, “Sadananda Shetty welcomed this art with great enthusiasm and support and has been the backbone of Indian karate from the beginning of time and is the Founder President of this Karate Club in Mangalore. Indian Karate Mangalore dojo has produced numerous well qualified and expert Karatekas and Black Belts. Master Srinivas, aged 59 yrs is one of the finest students till date that Grandmasters training has produced along with many others like Antony Paul (Bruce Lee of Indian Karate), Anil Bhandary (International Champion) etc. is a perfect example of the fine blend of the art into the lives of individual”.
Kavitha further said, “We are holding a National lever open Karate Tournament for the first time in Mangaluru and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is coming for the inaugural programme. I had requested the CM to inaugurate the tournament and he has consented to come especially for the inauguration programme. Minister D K Shivakumar will be attending the valedictory function. The people of Mangaluru will get an opportunity to watch the open Karate tournament. More than 2,500 participants will take part in the tournament.”
In Lieu of our beloved Grandmasters Career Spanning 50 Years of Service of Selfless Devotion to MARTIAL ARTS & his Iron will to train and sculpt us into Healthy and Successful Individuals in the Society, We the disciples of Self Defence School of Indian Karate Mangalore Dojo (R) [SDSIK Mangalore Dojo(R) would like to create an opportunity to honour all of India’s Finest and Skilled former disciples, the Heroes and Role models of Dakshina Kannada dojo.
Under the current President of SDSIK Mangalore Dojo(R) Surendra B, we have decided to bring together all of dedicated Martial Art Lovers and Practitioners from all over the Nation to bring out the true Martial Art Spirit at the “Indian Karate Championship-2017” a unique National Level Open Karate Championship to be held on November 4 and 5, at the Nehru Sports Maidan.
We believe that we can get best of India’s talent together! Mix of all States, United build a Friendly relation and rapport among those Sportsmen in return will help greatly to build a Stronger Youth Dynamic & make India Great again!
The people of Mangalore and surrounding cities will have the rare pleasure of watching the “India Karate Open Championship-2017”, Mega Event and also a LIVE Telecast in various Local and other televised channels.
Martial Arts Tournament Highlights:
- International Standard Center Bout/Ring for – Grand Championship – Men & Women Mega Event.
- (To set a National Precedent for all National Events & a first for Sports Event held in Karnataka, India)
- Attractive Trophies & Prizes including Customized Medals & Certificates.
- LED around the Championship Arena and above the Center Bout (1st In Karnataka & India)
Electronic Score Displays
- Karate to be Olympic Sport – Karate to be 1st Held in Japan Olympics 2020.
- Live telecast in Local and other Channels (Great way to showcase Karnataka on a Global Platform & bring India’s best to our Home)
- Inclusion of all from Ages starting from 6 including Men, Women, Boys & Girls.
- More than 2500 participants from 12 different states to take part in the event from
- Individual & Group Event in regulation as per International Standards.
Manish Acharya, Surendra B and Suresh Shetty were also present.
