Meet Our Senseis & Advanced Training
It never gets easier, you just get stronger. Take a look at the senior instructors guiding our students through advanced Kata, competitive Kumite, and traditional weapon training.
The lion is back. It's important for me to stay sharp and train alongside my students, demonstrating the techniques and intensity I expect from them.
A senior Kata training session for our North Division Black Belt students. Here, Shihan Dayanathan, our North Division Head Instructor, guides them through advanced forms.
Precision in practice. Our female black belt students are seen here refining their stances and hand techniques during a senior Kata training session.
Synchronized training during a senior Kata session. The instructors lead by example, ensuring every student understands the finer details of the form.
A small group of black belts receiving personalized instruction. We focus on quality over quantity, ensuring our senior students achieve true mastery.
I am always observing and guiding my instructors. Here I am with a senior Sensei during the Colour Belt Exam at our Malleshwaram Dojo, ensuring our standards are upheld.
About this collection
When you step into our advanced sessions, you will not find large, impersonal classes. We keep these groups small because mastering complex forms and sparring strategies requires direct, minute-by-minute correction from a Sensei. You are training with instructors who are active competitors themselves, meaning the techniques they teach are tested in real-world rings, not just textbooks.
Our Approach to Mastery
Advanced karate is where the real work happens. It is not about simply repeating movements but understanding the intent and mechanics behind every strike. Whether it is the North Division sessions led by Shihan Dayanathan or high-intensity sparring drills, our goal is to help you move past basic proficiency.
The Curriculum
- Advanced Kata: We go deep into the Budokan style forms. We focus on breathing, kime (focus), and the history behind each movement.
- Competitive Kumite: For those looking to compete, we run drills specifically for WKF-style point scoring, reaction timing, and ring strategy.
- Kobudo (Weapons): We introduce traditional weaponry, including Nunchaku, once students demonstrate the necessary discipline and control.
- Personalized Mentorship: Every black belt candidate gets personalized feedback. We look at your posture, your snap, and your stance, ensuring you are not just mimicking moves but embodying them.
Why Train With Us?
Our instructors have walked the path from white belt to black belt. They know the plateaus you will hit and the specific conditioning required to break through them. When you train here, you get more than a teacher; you get a coach who is invested in your growth.
If you are training for a tournament or looking to refine your technique for grading, these sessions are designed to push you harder. Oss.
Derick Kishan
I'm Derick Kishan, founder of Bangalore Budokan. Our Senseis are not just teachers, they are mentors who have walked the path you are just starting. You will train directly under experts who pour their experience into every session, ensuring you learn more than just moves.
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