Sensei Rakesh Kumar Runwal began his martial arts journey at the age of 13 in Pune, India, training in various karate styles. His passion for Goju Ryu Karate led him to follow and teach this traditional art form. Driven by his dedication to karate, he left his corporate job as a Software Engineer at Infosys to pursue his passion.

In 2019, Sensei Rakesh fulfilled his dream of training in Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of Goju Ryu Karate. He received IVth DAN (YONDAN) from Grandmaster Kiichi Nakamoto, a 10th Degree Hanshi of Goju Ryu Karate, and learned from the world's best and most senior masters in Goju Ryu style.

He is one of the very few direct students of Grandmaster Kiichi Nakamoto in India.

Join ZENDANKAI Martial Arts Academy to embark on a journey of self-discovery, physical fitness, and martial arts excellence under the guidance of Sensei Rakesh Kumar Runwal.