Senkoukai
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Senkoukai is a full-contact karate system that originated in India. It draws particular influence from Shotokan and other combat martial arts. The style focuses on self-defense techniques, kata (formalized movement patterns), and physical conditioning. It has been recognized by the Japan-based International Bujutsu Karate Association (IBKA) as an independent karate style.[1][2][3][4]
History and development
[edit]Senkoukai Karate originated in India in the 21st century and incorporates full-contact techniques influenced by styles such as Shotokan and other combat martial arts. The system includes its own set of ten kata, developed specifically for the style, and emphasizes adaptability in self-defense.[1][3]
Shaswat Kumar is the founder of Senkoukai Karate. He serves as the Chief Instructor of the World Senkoukai Karate Organization (WSKO)[5]
Technical characteristics
[edit]The style incorporates striking techniques, low kicks, pressure point applications, and joint manipulation, which are practiced in a full-contact sparring environment. Training also involves original kata developed to illustrate movement patterns and underlying combat principles.[6]
Organization and administration
[edit]The World Senkoukai Karate Organization (WSKO) serves as the international governing body for Senkoukai Karate, overseeing technical standards, instructor certification, and coordination among member countries.[citation needed]
According to Telangana Today, the system was developed through a six-year process involving research, testing, and refinement, and was subsequently recognized by Japanese karate experts as an independent style.[3]
Additional national media recognition includes NT News and Namasthe Telangana epaper.[7][8]
Kata
[edit]The system includes a series of original kata developed to convey specific movement principles. Named kata include:[1]
- Sengou (閃剛) 'flash strength'
- Raisen (雷旋) 'thunder spin'
- Fūzan (風斬) 'wind decapitation'
- Enka (焔牙) 'flaming fang'
- Rekkū (烈空) 'violent sky'
- Eijin (影迅) 'swift shadow'
- Bakuran (爆嵐) 'storm explosion'
- Kūzetsu (空絶) 'heavens severer'
- Jingen (刃幻) 'illusory blade'
- Tourai (闘雷) 'fighting lightning'
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Recognition of Senkoukai Karate by IBKA Japan." Kothaswaram (archived)
- ^ "Hanshi Shaswat Kumar becomes first Indian to earn 10th Dan black belt from Japan." Asian Community News (archived)
- ^ a b c "Hyderabad-based martial artist develops India's first independent karate style, Senkoukai Karate gains global recognition." Telangana Today (archived)
- ^ "Telangana Today epaper coverage." Telangana Today epaper (archived)
- ^ "Sakshi epaper coverage." Sakshi (archived)
- ^ "Coverage in Sakshi epaper." Sakshi (archived)
- ^ "Senkoukai Karate is globally recognized." NT News (archived)
- ^ "NT News Epaper." Namasthe Telangana epaper (archived)