--- title: "Martial Arts Training & Philosophy by Shihan Ashish Kumar" description: "Learn with Shihan Ashish Kumar, a 5th Dan Black Belt offering karate and martial arts training in Bangalore. Build character, strength, and discipline." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ashishk6192021/fitness-classes-personal-training/my-credentials-philosophy last_updated: 2025-09-02 --- # My Martial Arts Credentials and Coaching Philosophy Tribe Verified · 5th Dan Black Belt Instructor in Bengaluru By [AK Martial Arts and Fitness Academy](https://mytribe.in/ashishk6192021) · Academy at Bilekahalli & Personal training across Bengaluru · ₹1,800 per month (estimate) Part of [Fitness Classes & Personal Training](https://mytribe.in/ashishk6192021/fitness-classes-personal-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ashishk6192021/fitness-classes-personal-training/gallery) I believe in continuous learning to serve my students better. Here is the journey of discipline and dedication that shapes how I coach. ## Photos and videos - ![As a coach and Shihan, my goal is to lead by example. I believe that hard work and a positive mindset are the keys to success, both in the dojo and in life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0bf6ad0-0040-4892-9486-31834801feba) - [Video: Here I am at a Kobudo Seminar, receiving a certificate of participation. I constantly seek opportunities to expand my own knowledge so I can bring the best and most current techniques to my students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36e61a4a-901e-4669-9418-50b5c697eaea) ## About My Credentials & Philosophy I don't just teach techniques from a manual; I bring insights from high-level seminars like the Kobudo workshops directly to our mats in Bilekahalli. When you train with me, you are learning a curriculum that I am constantly refining and testing myself, ensuring that what you practice is both authentic and deeply rooted in martial arts tradition. Martial arts is a lifelong pursuit, not a destination. As a 5th Dan Black Belt, my commitment to the art goes beyond the dojo walls. I regularly participate in advanced seminars, such as the Kobudo sessions with senior masters, to ensure the techniques I pass on to my karatekas are current and precise. This isn't about collecting certificates; it is about bringing back real-world knowledge that directly improves the training you receive. Whether you are joining our kickboxing sessions in Vijaya Bank Layout or enrolling your child in our karate program, you are benefiting from a lineage of dedicated practice. I believe in 'working hard in silence'—my own training schedule is rigorous, and I expect the same level of focus from my students. This is how we build character, discipline, and the quiet confidence that defines a true martial artist. Our philosophy is simple: strength is useless without character. We emphasize the mental aspect of training as much as the physical, integrating pranayama and focus drills to ensure you leave the mat stronger than you arrived. My role as your Shihan is to guide, push, and cheer for you as you reach your own milestones. ## About AK Martial Arts and Fitness Academy I am Shihan Ashish Kumar, and karate is my life's work. I pour everything into my practice so that I can guide my students to achieve their best, whether they are here for fitness, competition, or character building. 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