🥋 Dojo Instructor Profiles
Meet the dedicated senseis who guide our students on their martial arts journey.
The Oyama Family
Shihan Obulesh
Chief Instructor
Sensei Shiva Kumar
Senior Instructor
Sensei Chandra Shekar
Senior Instructor
Sensei Sri Kanth
Senior Instructor
Pavan Kumar
Core Instructor
Sensei Sajin
Core Instructor
Sensei Shivaraj
Core Instructor
Sensei Ishani
Junior Instructor
Leadership
Shihan Obulesh – Chief Instructor
Experience: 30+ years
Rank: 7th Dan Black Belt (Goju Ryu)
Specialization: Kata & Kumite
Highlights: Represented the dojo in regional and national tournaments, earning recognition for kata precision and kumite strategy. Frequently invited to conduct seminars and workshops.
Philosophy: "Karate is more than physical strength—it is a way of life. Hard practice builds powerful techniques, humility, patience, and mental clarity. His journey continues with dedication to refining skills, honoring traditions, and inspiring students through disciplined training."
Senior Instructors
Sensei Shiva Kumar
Experience: 20+ years
Rank: 4th Dan Black Belt (Goju Ryu)
Specialization: Kata & Kumite
Actively instructs students of all ages, emphasizing discipline, respect, and the philosophy of karate-do. Known for blending traditional techniques with modern training methods to inspire growth.
Sensei Shekar
Experience: 12+ years
Rank: 2nd Dan Black Belt (Goju Ryu)
Specialization: Kata & Kumite
Sensei Sri Kanth
Experience: 10+ years
Rank: 2nd Dan Black Belt (Goju Ryu)
Specialization: Kata & Kumite
Core Instructors
Pavan Kumar
Experience: 8+ years
Rank: 2nd Dan Black Belt (Goju Ryu)
Sensei Sridhar
Experience: 8+ years
Rank: 2nd Dan Black Belt (Goju Ryu)
Sensei Sajin
Experience: 8+ years
Rank: 2nd Dan Black Belt (Goju Ryu)
Sensei Shivaraj
Experience: 5+ years
Rank: 2nd Dan Black Belt (Goju Ryu)
Junior Instructors
Sensei Aryan
Experience: 1+ year
Rank: 2nd Dan Black Belt (Goju Ryu)
Sensei Ishani
Experience: 1+ year
Rank: 2nd Dan Black Belt (Goju Ryu)
Teaching Philosophy
Our dojo is rooted in the traditions of Goju Ryu Karate, emphasizing discipline, respect, physical fitness, self-defense, and mental strength. Every instructor shares a passion for coaching students of all ages, guiding them to become confident, respectful, and high-performing martial artists.
Training Emphasizes:
- Mastery of Kata and Kumite
- Development of technical precision and competitive excellence
- Commitment to traditional karate values
- Growth in mental clarity, humility, and patience