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title: "Karate Classes by OSK Federation Authentic Okinawan Training & Kobudo - mytribe"
description: "Join OSK Federation for Karate Classes rooted in Okinawan tradition. Experience Shorin-ryu Shorinkan, Kobudo Weapons Training, and Self-Defense Workshops for all ages. Build discipline and confidence—enroll today!"
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# OSK Federation

As India's largest karate school, we teach traditional Okinawan Karate and Kobudo to over 50,000 students. We travel to Okinawa annually to learn from the masters, bringing back the authentic syllabus with no changes.

## Services

### [Karate Training](https://mytribe.in/shihan_suresh_kenichira/karate-training)

Dojos across India; Home training in Bengaluru

Typically ₹1,200-3,500 per student per month (estimate)

- [Video: This is the focus and synchronization we build at our dojo. We teach traditional Okinawa Shorin-ryu karate, where every movement has a purpose. As India's largest karate school, we maintain the highest standards of kata practice for all our students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d85f7b53-efd9-42f8-a261-ea192b402c12)
- ![Our connection to the roots of karate is direct and personal. Here I am with Hanshi Minoru Nakazato, the world chairman of our style, in Okinawa. We ensure that what we teach in India is the same authentic Shorin-ryu karate taught in Japan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2019ead-6c82-49e5-ab39-cb46603f8618)
- [Video: We push our students to break their own limits. As part of the Black Belt examination, our students must show incredible endurance. We were proud to see two students set a new federation record of 1,351 continuous sit-ups, a testament to their hard work and will power.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be9e79d2-2241-4cc5-851a-26b9dc6d6af7)
- ![This was our Silver Jubilee celebration, a milestone that shows our 25 years of dedication to karate. From just 14 students in 1992, we have grown into a family of over 50,000 students across India, all united by a passion for martial arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7d0044d-b466-48ca-90d3-e83cd51fea23)
- ![Power in karate comes from technique and spirit, not just brute force. This is a demonstration of Tameshiwari, or tile breaking, which requires immense focus and precise energy transfer. It is a skill honed over years of dedicated practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ffbfffc2-ea19-4ce6-8ade-1f02b01174de)
- [Video: Karate is not just about fighting; it is a way of life that builds character. We teach our students, especially the young ones, that discipline starts with small things, like taking care of your own belongings. This value extends from the dojo into their homes and daily lives.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43cbcbc9-7721-4f22-a89b-a6e8fa63e087)
- ![We believe in giving our students global exposure. Here is our team representing India at the Karate Kaikan in Okinawa, Japan. These opportunities allow them to train at the birthplace of karate and compete on an international stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8444b4f-d8e6-4ade-802d-b3908ba4b945)
- [Video: Receiving my Kyoshi belt from Shureido in Okinawa was a dream come true. This rank is a recognition of decades of training and teaching, and I am grateful to my teachers and students who have been part of this journey. It represents our commitment to the highest level of karate.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2974a31a-d5ca-4eda-af21-df54511f5e32)

### [Kobudo Weapons Training](https://mytribe.in/shihan_suresh_kenichira/kobudo-weapons-training)

Dojos in Bengaluru, Davanagere & KGF

Typically ₹2,500-6,000 per month (estimate)

- [Video: This is what authentic Okinawan Kobudo training looks like. Here, our students practice in unison at our Honbu Dojo, demonstrating the discipline and focus required to master traditional weapons.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19d34cae-eb84-4b6d-ba39-f36f1c55e174)
- [Video: A formal portrait of me, Shihan Suresh Kenichira, holding the Sai. This traditional Okinawan truncheon is a core part of our Kobudo weapons curriculum, excellent for developing wrist strength and defensive skills.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3aab4d2-5676-470a-8d25-5106a24d1e26)
- ![With my teacher, Hanshi Minoru Nakazato, in Okinawa. It is this direct lineage and personal training with the grandmasters that guarantees the authenticity of every technique we teach at our school.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f2019ead-6c82-49e5-ab39-cb46603f8618)
- ![Our team proudly representing India at the Karate Kaikan in Okinawa, Japan. Taking our students to the birthplace of karate is a vital part of their journey, connecting them to the deep history of the art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8444b4f-d8e6-4ade-802d-b3908ba4b945)
- [Video: Our students practicing with the Bo, a six-foot staff. This video shows the focus and coordination developed through our weapons training program, which is open to all ages and belt levels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45e17006-d836-42bd-b7cc-5c7379e2287f)
- ![The entrance to our OSK Federation of India Honbu Dojo in Bangalore. We have worked for over 33 years to build India's largest traditional karate school, a place dedicated to authentic martial arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a5ae25a-6426-4f9b-986e-ff150846297c)
- ![A glimpse from our "Fiery Night" demonstration. Advanced Kobudo training involves incredible displays of skill and control, including performances with fire that showcase the highest levels of mastery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26a894a2-8f01-443e-8bb5-7d2dc9f38d4a)

### [Self-Defense Workshops](https://mytribe.in/shihan_suresh_kenichira/self-defense-workshops)

On-site workshops in Bengaluru; Dojos in Davanagere & KGF

Typically ₹6-20K per session (estimate)

- [Video: This is what empowerment looks like. One of my students demonstrating the power of focus and technique by breaking a stack of boards during a Tameshiwari practice at our dojo. This level of skill is achievable for anyone with dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50f8cf57-af0a-4de2-9db6-a270e03b092c)
- ![With my teacher at the Shorinkan Honbu Dojo in Okinawa, Japan. This connection is the heart of my teaching. I ensure that the karate you learn here is the same pure, traditional martial art practiced at its source.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf4d0417-abcf-4a79-82c3-66cb60a116e9)
- [Video: A look inside one of our practical self-defense workshops for women. We focus on hands-on training, teaching simple but effective techniques to handle real-world situations, from escape maneuvers to building situational awareness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/164263b1-ac07-405a-8cfc-65fec5a5f7c0)
- [Video: The power of discipline in action. Here you can see hundreds of students from National Hill View Public School in Bangalore practicing their forms in perfect unison. This is the focus and coordination we instill in our training programs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c80cf9fd-0983-4594-89be-ddc663762061)
- ![A demonstration of Tameshiwari, or the art of breaking. This is not about brute force. It is about channeling your energy and focus into a single point, a core principle we teach in our advanced karate training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ffbfffc2-ea19-4ce6-8ade-1f02b01174de)
- ![A group of empowered women after a self-defense workshop we conducted at Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College. It is always rewarding to equip professionals and students with the skills to feel safer and more confident.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c166ae80-2e12-4ecc-b31c-ecf256bf6279)
- [Video: A quick tour of our Honbu Dojo in Bangalore. We have created a space that honors tradition while providing modern training facilities, from the matted floors and punching bags to the wall of trophies that tells the story of our students' success.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ebb44704-ad45-4c7f-835f-da769b4df25c)
- ![I was proud to see our work featured in the Vijayavani newspaper. This article covers a self-defense workshop we held, highlighting the importance of making every woman feel strong and capable of protecting herself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/39a84027-2c4b-4509-b961-9a22ba22163a)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Started OSK Federation way back in 1992, just 14 kids in Bannerghatta. Vishraantiyannu badigittu (kept rest aside), I put my whole life into teaching. My Karate roots are from Okinawa, Japan, not Kerala, though I’m from Wayanad. Every year, we go there, train, and bring the authentic Shorin-ryu Shorinkan syllabus back. My teachers, Nakazato Hanshi, showed me the real way. Now, seeing our students become instructors - that’s the real proud moment. OSK is one big family, built on discipline.

### My work

- **Karate, Kobudo & Self-Defense Classes**: We teach traditional Okinawan Karate, Kobudo weapons, and self-defense workshops for youth and adults.
- **Authentic Shorin-ryu Shorinkan Syllabus**: No shortcuts. Whatever is taught in Okinawa, same syllabus here. We go every year to train and keep it real.
- **Karate for Life**: It’s not just a sport. Pratiyobbaru kalibekagiro Karate (everyone should learn Karate). Discipline, health, and confidence for life.
- **Largest Karate School in India**: From 14 students to 50,000+ yearly. Classes in Bangalore, Mysore, Kolar, Sri Lanka. Honbu Dojo is in Bangalore.
- **Karate Summer Camps**: We run popular summer camps and workshops for schools, corporate groups, and apartments.