JKNSK – India Branch Instructors

Japan Karate-Do Nobukawa-ha Shito-Ryu Kai India (JKNSKI), affiliated with the Japan Karate-Do Shito-Ryu International Renshikan, follows the traditional principles of Karate-Do while promoting Budo and Sports Karate for children, youth, and adults. Our teachings are rooted in the spirit of Bushido Integrity, Respect, Courage, Honor, Compassion, Self-Discipline, Dedication, Loyalty, and Humility. Recognized as one of India’s leading Karate organizations, JKNSKI is committed to developing technical excellence, physical fitness, mental strength, and strong character through disciplined and practical training programs.

All instructors authorized by JKNSK India undergo structured instructor training covering technical, physical, mental, and Budo aspects of Karate-Do. After completing the Junior Instructor course, instructors receive probationary teaching licenses and are regularly evaluated on their teaching standards, personal development, and student progress. Teaching licenses are renewed annually to maintain the highest standards of instruction and professionalism.

JKNSK instructors worldwide are dedicated to preserving authentic Karate fundamentals and traditional values, ensuring the highest quality of Karate education and training.vTraining and supervision in India are conducted under the guidance of Naresh Sharma, internationally acclaimed Principal Instructor and Sole Representative of JKNSK India.
The individuals listed below are the only officially authorized instructors and coordinators of Japan Karate-Do Nobukawa-ha Shito-Ryu Kai India Branch, permitted to teach in their respective regions under his guidance and direction.

JKNSK INDIA KARATE INSTRUCTOR TEAM

Naresh Sharma

Sole Representative
Head Instructor & Head Examiner
Kyoshi 7th Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Devendra Sharma

Deputy Head Instructor Examiner
Kenshi 7th Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Gajanan Jediya

Senior Instructor JKNSK India
Kenshi 5th Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Shiju M Habeeb

Head Instructor Kerala State
Kenshi 4th Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Prasad Thadikamalla

Head Instructor Telangana State
Kenshi 4th Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Santosh Chavan

Senior Instructor JKNSK India
Kenshi 4th Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Amrut Shinde

Senior Instructor JKNSK India
Kenshi 4th Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Santosh Chavan

Head Instructor Thane District
Kenshi 3rd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Sanjay Mojar

Suburb & Navi Mumbai Head Instructor
Kenshi 3rd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Raviteja Seetalam

South India Coordinator
3rd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Vipin Jain

Head Instructor Rajasthan State
3rd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Fida Hussain

Head Instructor Jharkhand State
3rd Dan Shitoryu (India)

Rohit Jadhav

PCMC Dojo Head Instructor
3rd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Pravin Nawale

Authorised Instructor - Mumbai
2nd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Sameer Devkar

Balewadi Dojo Head Instructor
2nd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

M.D. Khaja

Head Instructor Andhra Pradesh
2nd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Soham Beloshe

Authorised Instructor - Mumbai
2nd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Sayali Waghmare

Authorised Instructor Baramati
2nd Dan Shitoryu (India)

Avinash Kale

Navale Pune Dojo Head Instructor
2nd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Dhanajay Yadav

Authorised Instructor - Pune
2nd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Rajesh Thadikamalla

Authorised Instructor Hyderabad
2nd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Rajesh Ghosh

Head Instructor Assam State
2nd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Shubham More

Authorised Instructor - Mumbai
2nd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Swathi

Head Instructor Tamilnadu State
2nd Dan N/F (India)

Gaurav Shedge

Authorised Instructor - Navi Mumbai
2nd Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Dinesh Vishwakarma

Authorised Instructor - Pune
1st Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Ali Sayyed

Pune City Dojo Head Instructor
1st Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Kalpesh Chavan

Authorised Instructor - Navi Mumbai
1st Dan JKNSK (Japan)

Abhishek

Junior Instructor - Navi Mumbai
Sho Dan HO JKNSK (Japan)

Ganesh Mane

Junior Instructor - Navi Mumbai
Sho Dan HO JKNSK (Japan)

Shubham More

Junior Instructor - Navi Mumbai
Sho Dan HO JKNSK (Japan)

The above-mentioned instructors and coordinators are the only officially authorized representatives of JKNSK India for the year 2026-27.
Beware of unauthorized individuals misusing the organization’s name, logo, or forged certificates for financial gain.
For instructor verification or any enquiries, please contact us at: japankaratedointl@gmail.com