Kyoshi Laxmikant P. Sarang
Director & Founder
Kyoshi Laxmikant P. Sarang, the Director of Okinawan Goju - Ryu Karate Do Shin Kai - INDIA, Chief Advisor of Nihonsiki Karate and Sports Federation Regd. which is affiliated to Pan - America Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Do Kyo Kai and Kokusai Kenyukan Goju Ryu Karate Kubudo Kai ( Australia ), Member of : Karate India Organization ( KIO ) and Recognised By : Okinawan Goju - Ryu Karate Do Kyo Kai Ei Shin Kai – USA.
Kyoshi Laxmikant P. Sarang is at present 8th Degree Black belt from WUKO and Australia. Born on 18th July,1964. He started karate in 1979 and still continuing to practice karate with strong will, he gave his 1st Degree Black belt in 1986.
Visited Places and Awards achieved:
- 1979-1980: Started karate journey. Taught karate at Mahim shivsena bhavan and conducted free classes at Dharavi shramik vidhyapith, mahim, saraswati mandir high school, bhavans college girgoan chopaty, kirti college, shardsam, somya college, thane, dombivili, ambarnath and kalyan to spread karate awareness.
- 1983: Completed a fire fighting course in Mumbai. Started teaching Maharashtra police.
- 1986: Received a 1st-degree black belt. Won 3rd prize in all India karate Competition held at Dadar Kamgar Bhavan.
- 1988: Joined Mumbai police force and got recruited in Mumbai special operation squad, completing the regarding training.
- 1997: Honored with Police medal. Participated in Mauritius tournament and world karate tournament held at pune balewadi.
- 2002: Sports Authority of India ( SAI ) awarded Maharshi of karate.
- 2006: Visited Sydney, Australia and was ranked 6th degree black belt.
- 2010: Visited USA Houston (Texas).
- 2013: Won 2 Gold Medals in Sri-Lanka Competition.
- 2014: Visited Malaysia and Sydney, Australia. Won 1 Gold and 1 Silver medal in Malaysia tournament. Ranked 7th degree black belt in Australia. Honoured "A Proud of Jogeshwari Mumbai" by Usha Mangeshkar.
- 2018: Achieved his 8th Degree from UKO, KAI and Australia. Nominated/recommended for President medal.
- 2024: Won the Gold at world karate tournament held at Mapsa, Goa on 8th November.
- Awarded "Best Sports Man" by former sports minister of India Sunil Datt. Completed a Civil Defence course.
Kyoshi Rakesh Yeshwant Gadre
Chief Instructor
As it is rightly said, “Teachers give knowledge, knowledge creates prestige in society, prestige allows one to live life!” Thus, educators are like torchbearers of society. As a curious student Sensei Rakesh Gadre began his journey in 1989. With strong will, dedication, passion and in-built intelligence he has made extraordinary progress.
At a national and international level, he has achieved remarkable success. His 30-33 years of teaching at Nihonsiki Karate & Sports Federation, thousands of students have learned karate skills as well as life skills. There were many students who achieved roaring success at national and international level. He was conferred the title of ‘Shihan 6th Degree Karate Black Belt’ by the Karate Association of India in 2016.
Despite living in the United States, Sensei Rakesh Gadre still remembers his roots. His love and commitment to karate always drives him back to Indian Karate Camp. Sensei Rakesh Gadre is a lifelong student dedicated to the craft of Karate. He has been an inspiration to many students. He has instilled the value of humanity in students, which makes Sensei Rakesh Gadre a true teacher.
His honesty, integrity and relentless efforts have been instrumental in the growth and development of NKSF®. Nihonsiki Karate & Sports Federation honoured Sensei Rakesh Gadre with the ‘Dronacharya Award’ and the title of ‘Kyoshi 7th Degree Karate Black Belt’ for his valuable services.
Kyoshi Sharad Gajanan Ingale
Chief Instructor
Sensei. Sharad Ingale’s performance and achievements in the field of martial arts have been incredible. Since childhood, he dreamt of becoming a Martial Artist like his childhood hero Bruce Lee. In 1998 his dream became his reality & he started learning Karate the art of empty hand.
His Martial Art journey began at an age of 8 year, under Kyoshi Laxmikant P. Sarang in 1986. With a passion for the same and practice to do the best he remarkably secured 1st Dan Karate Black Belt in 1993. In this journey towards setting new standards of success, he has bagged several awards & trophies.
During his entire sporting career, he has shown a true sportsman spirit and played a fair game. He is a great asset for sports. His dedication, devotion, determination, and attitude towards life are inspiring for other players.
His journey has been inspiring to many students. He has instilled the value of humanity in students, sown seeds of humanity among them, which makes Sensei Sharad Ingale a true teacher. His honesty, integrity and relentless efforts have been instrumental in the growth and development of NKSF®.
Kyoshi Kiran Kundapur
Chief Instructor
Sensei. Kiran Kundapur is a born artist and lifelong learner devoted to the art of Karate. Sensei Kiran Kunadapur’s journey began as a wooden handicraft artist. He had a passion for acting, Bharatanatyam, music, direction and many other art forms. He founded Kiran Wood Art & Kiran Kala Kendra which helps many students to earn their livelihood.
As a Chinese proverb states "Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere," he found the treasure of Karate at the age of 37 and that didn’t stop him from learning. He has made remarkable progress through his strong will, dedication & hard work. He was rewarded with the title of Shihan 7th Degree Karate Black Belt by the Nihonsiki Karate & Sports Federation. Now his age is 78.
Even at the age of 50, he won Gold Medal in the Kata category at the state level karate championship held at Hubli in 2008. In 2014 at the International Karate Championship in Kowlalampur, Malaysia he won a Silver medal in Kumite. He has been conferred the title of South Indian Cobra.
Sensei Kiran Kundapur served in honourable positions in JC organization, Hangluru Lion’s Club, Vishwabrahmin Samaj Seva Association. He has earned many accolades from society due to his honesty, integrity, commitment, relentless efforts & sincerity in work. His journey has been inspiring to many students; he has sown seeds of humanity among students, which makes him a true teacher. Nihonsiki Karate & Sports Federation honours him with the ‘Dronacharya Award’ for his valuable & selfless services.
Kyoshi Rakesh Ramesh Tivrekar
Chief Instructor
A good teacher is like a four-leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have. Sensei. Rakesh Tivrekar is a man just like that. On 3rd July 1977, an artist like him was born with exceptional talent and skill.
During his entire career as a karate player, he has earned endless accolades. He got his first ever biggest achievement in the 1996 2nd Asia Pacific Championship where he won a hard-fought silver. From then he never looked back, scaling new heights every day. For two consecutive years in 1999 & 2000 he bagged the Bronze and Silver in Mayors Cup, Gold Medal in All India Goju Kai Karate-Do Championship, Gold & Silver in 2002 Funakoshi Cup, 2008 Funakoshi Cup Grand Championship, Silver in 2013 Indo-Shri Lanka Karate Championship, and 2014 Gold & Silver in Indo-Malaysia Karate Championship.
For the past 27 years, he has been training not only karate but teaching life skills to thousands of students, opening the door to his knowledge & experiences. He was honoured with the title of ‘Shihan 7th Degree Karate Black Belt’ by the Nihonsiki Karate & Sports Federation. As a result of his dedicated & sincere work, he has earned the post of ‘Chief of Maharashtra & Technical Director.’
His road to success wasn’t easy. He has created opportunities for himself by fighting hard. He is trying hard to instil & transform student's lives, instilling the value of humanity in students which makes Sensei Rakesh Tivrekar a true teacher. Nihonsiki Karate & Sports Federation honoured him with the ‘Dronacharya Award’ for his valuable & selfless services.
Kyoshi Prakash Shrawan Suryawanshi
Chief Instructor
Born on 30th October 1956, Kyoshi Prakash Suryawanshi is a man with immense knowledge. Since childhood, he dreamt of becoming a Martial Artist like his hero Bruce Lee. In 1983, his dream became a reality when he began learning Karate.
Trained with intense dedication, even today at age 67 he demonstrates Tamashiwari—the art of breaking. He was honored by the CBI in 1994 for his thrilling Tamashiwari performance, and completed honorable service for the CBI helping arrest criminals in 1996 for which he earned special recognition.
For the past 40 years, he has been building his students. He was honored with the ‘Kyoshi 7th Degree Karate Black Belt’ in 2024 by Nihonsiki Karate & Sports Federation. Recognizing his lifelong dedication, the NKSF awarded Kyoshi Prakash with the ‘Khel Ratna Award’.
