“ZENDANKAI” is a compound, modifier phrase of Japanese origin, meaning “ALL LEVELS – LEARNINGS AT ALL LEVELS – MIND, BODY, SPIRIT (INNER AND OUTER)” as Martial Arts can be learned at any age and the benefits are on all levels such as Mind, Body and Spirit for an individual.
ZENDANKAI Martial Art Academy (ZENDANKAI MAA) is an independent martial arts organization that seeks to preserve and promote KARATE the traditional martial arts of Japan, in India. It was founded in 2019 by Sensei Rakessh K Runwal (IV DAN: Yondan Black Belt) as a means of providing instruction and certification in KARATE that he is learning for more than 20 years.
Founder/Chief Instructor
Help your child build confidence, discipline, fitness, focus, teamwork, and respect through fun and structured karate training.
Build strength, confidence, fitness, focus, and flexibility while learning practical self-defence skills through dynamic martial arts training.
Transform your fitness with martial arts—build strength, stamina, balance, coordination, flexibility, and healthy habits while staying active.
Discover the traditional art of Okinawan Kobudo—develop coordination, discipline, awareness, and practical defensive skills through weapon training.
Discover martial arts, boost your fitness and confidence, and learn practical self-defence techniques for real-life situations.
Learn practical self-defense skills, build confidence, improve fitness, and stay prepared for real-life situations.
Over the years, we have conducted impactful self-defence and martial arts workshops for organisations, institutions, corporate teams, and communities.
Children above age 4 years can start training at Zendankai, depending on their physical and attention readiness. Our kids’ classes are designed to develop discipline, confidence, coordination, focus, fitness and practical self-defense awareness in an age-appropriate manner.
Yes. We have training programs for adults, including beginners. You do not need any previous martial arts experience to start. Training combines traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate, physical conditioning and practical self-defense.
Yes. We encourage prospective students to experience the training before making a commitment. Contact us to enquire about the next available trial class and batch.
Zendankai conducts martial arts training at selected locations in Pune. Please contact us for the current batch timings, locations and availability.
No. Beginners are welcome. Training is progressively structured according to the student’s age, fitness level, experience and ability.
Goju-Ryu is a traditional Okinawan style of Karate that combines hard and soft techniques. Training includes striking, blocking, body conditioning, breathing, close-range techniques and traditional martial arts principles.
At Zendankai, the emphasis is on traditional martial arts training and practical application, rather than competition alone.
Sports Karate generally focuses on competition rules, scoring and performance.
Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu has a broader focus, including self-defense, close-distance techniques, body conditioning, breathing, traditional forms (Kata), partner training and martial arts principles.
At Zendankai, competition may be an option for interested students, but it is not the sole purpose of training.
Yes. Practical self-defense is an important part of our training.
Students learn to develop situational awareness, distance management, movement, defensive techniques and appropriate responses to common situations.
The emphasis is on awareness and avoidance first, followed by practical defensive skills when necessary.
Yes. We conduct Corporate Self-Defense & Wellness Workshops for organizations, designed to improve employee awareness, confidence, personal safety and resilience.
Workshops can be customized for corporate teams and can include practical self-defense, situational awareness, confidence-building activities and physical engagement.
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Our workshops can be customized for corporate employees, women-focused initiatives, employee wellness programs, team-building events and organizational safety programs.
The content, duration and intensity can be adapted according to the organization’s requirements and participant profile.
For your first class, comfortable sports clothing and a water bottle are sufficient. Once you begin regular training, you can get the appropriate Karate Gi (uniform) as advised by the instructor.
No.
Karate training is about much more than fighting. It develops discipline, confidence, physical fitness, coordination, focus, awareness and mental resilience.
Self-defense is one aspect of martial arts training; the larger objective is to develop the individual.
