Nilesh Patil

Software Engineer

True kinesthetic experience in Karate..
Sensei's teaching style and logical explanation of every move makes the learning applicable in actual situation of self defense. Sensei you are the best 👍

Aaditi Jathar Lakade

IT Professional

This year, I was looking for a martial arts class for my daughter and me. Since there's only a kids batch in Aundh, I enrolled my daughter to the class in April.
In May, I asked Sensei Rakesh Kumar – the instructor, and Taruna Rathod – the owner of Art4Fun studio where the classes are held – if I could join my daughter's batch and they agreed. It's been 3 weeks that
my daughter and I are learning Karate together.
Sensei Rakesh Kumar alters his teaching to suit the children and me in the same batch. He also keeps in mind an individual's fitness level and allows to progress at your comfortable pace. He explains the 'scientific why' for every move and is an absolute professional.
Extremely grateful to both- Taruna Ma'am and Sensei Rakesh for this opportunity to train with my daughter.

Vaishnavi Kende

Student

It's such a good place for learning martial art. It can build up u r confidence level , body flexibility and make u physically as well as mentally strong . 🤘

Arijit Roy

Student

Very good atmosphere .The training is well-structured, and Sensei Rakesh Kumar focus on both physical fitness and the values of discipline, respect, and self-confidence. Whether you're a beginner or have prior martial arts experience, [Zendankai Martial Arts Academy] is the perfect place to learn and grow.

Nishikant Joshi

Artist

I have done self defence workshop with Rakesh sensei and decided to be his student.
He is very good as a teacher. He explain the importance of everything before teaching. It makes easy to understand and adapt new skills.He made martial art classes enjoyable.
He made me understand martial art is not about only fighting but how not to fight and get in trouble. It's a way of life. I thank him for his efforts .

Ojas Phatak

Student

Good amount of attention is given to the students. Liked the step by step teaching style. My confidance has increased after I've started learning Karate in here.

Riddhi Kolhe

IT Professional

Rakesh sir is one of the best mentors i have came across in this industry. He keeps personal attention to each and every student which helps in improving the practice. Though I was for low duration at this place due to some personal reasons but it helped me a lot to build my mindset clear and body.

Best place for learning various techniques of Martial Arts

Sahil Potdar

IT Professional

I joined Zendankai academy as an experienced martial artist. Sensei Rakesh has been excellent in identifying my strengths, weak areas and planning a balanced growth path. Balance is the key to his approach- balance of pushing the students beyond comfort zone but not enough to discourage or cause injury. Balance between knowing the right theory and being pragmatic about applications. A very good thing is the way he explains the ‘Why’ behind all exercises and techniques, the biomechanics of the body.

Swati Sudhakar Ghan

IT Consultant

Rakesh has been mentoring my 12 year old boy for 3 months. Yes mentoring. My boy is on the Autism spectrum and I was looking for a person who can teach him agility and self defense. In Rakesh I found a teacher and a mentor. He has been able to get many small changes in Shantanu z behavior. We as a family have learnt to be more disciplined due to him. I can go on writing but, if u want to help your child help him /her become independent. CENTERED AND disciplined.
Rakesh is the Man. We need more of him in the society.

Tanmay Mahajan

Artist

Very nice teaching and guidance by sensei .. 🔥

Krish Solunke

Software Engineer

It was amazing experience.when I was learning this art thats situation I realised my hidden potential.

Kaustubh Jadhav

Student

The process of doing things whether it was warm up or working on reflexes was very well conducted and explained in detail. a lot of myths were cleared when it comes to know what is Martial Art all about.
Best place to learn as they not only work on the physical aspect but also guide on how to work on your mind.
Highly recommended.

Tushar Shrotriya

Japanese Language Instructor

Great atmosphere which promotes growth in all aspects, with individual attention, which ensures that you progress at your own rate with minimum pain and maximum gain.

Omkar Deo

Lawyer

Thank you Sensei for giving this opportunity! It was really a great experience, it has really boosted my confidence level. It actually helped me realize that there is no age limit to start learning Martial Arts and there is no age limit to stop learning.

Sagar Bothare

Chartered Accountant

Without doubt the best place in Pune to enhance your fitness level and understand body mechanics. Really helped me to increase my stamina and overall fitness and knowledge.

Akash Bhintade

IT Professional

Have been practicing for 2 years. So far I have noticed a positive change in my confidence, discipline, patience, focus, strength, flexibility and alertness. Joining this academy has been one of the best decisions I have ever taken in my life.

Madhura Nanivadekar

Executive Director, Indian Lawyers Association

I have been a student here for last 2 years. Along with learning self-defense, the journey has been about a holistic development on physical and mental level.
The batch I am into is an adults batch. While learning, our sensei, Rakesh Runwal makes sure we push our capacities each time, while also taking care of individual capacity & fitness level.
I recommend Zendankai Martial Arts Academy to all those looking to learn self defense and adopt a new form of fitness which is benefitial for one's life time.