International Shotokan Karate Federation of India
Sensei Shiv K. Panchal
Sensei Shiv K. Panchal President & Chief Instructor · ISKF India
Sensei Shiv K. Panchal has dedicated his career to the practice, teaching and promotion of traditional Shotokan Karate. His training journey includes instruction under internationally recognised masters and participation in national and international karate events.
Biography
Sensei Shiv K. Panchal trained in Wrestling during his school days, and has participated in some tournaments. He began Martial Arts training in 1989 in RSS Shakha Classes at Gita Vidya Mandir School. Later he joined proper Shotokan under Sensei Ram Singh, 5th Dan (Chief Instructor of Traditional Shotokan Karate Federation of India).
He also joined Sensei Mazhar Asif (Chief Instructor of Japan Shoto Ryu Karate Do International) for associate with All India Karate Do Federation from 1999 to 2002. In 2002, he became a direct student with ISKF/JKA after training under Master Teruyuki Okazaki, 10th Dan, direct student of Master Gichin Funakoshi.
Shihan Hiroyoshi Okazaki appointed him Chief Instructor of ISKF India and also invited him in ISKF World Camp every year in USA. In 2008, Shihan Teruyuki Okazaki sent Sensei Panchal to India for five days training seminar and also invited him to Sensei Panchal's ISKF Kenshusei Instructor Training Program in Philadelphia, USA.
He was promoted to 4th Dan in 2009 after direct examination under Shihan Teruyuki Okazaki and also 5th Dan in 2014. Sensei also joined Kenshusei Instructor Training Programs in 2010 under Shihan Teruyuki Okazaki.
Sensei Panchal has been training in Shotokan Karate for 31 years and currently instructs full time at the ISKF India Headquarters, teaching all youth and adult classes, beginner through Black Belt. Sensei Panchal competed at national and international levels as a youth and adult.
His skills were such that, by age 16, he competed in the adult divisions where he continued his winning record. In numerous competitions, Sensei Panchal consistently demonstrated his skill and talent and was 12 time Champion in Haryana State Karate Association.
Official Status
Dan Grade Achievement
Dan Grades in Other Organisations
- 5th Dan — World Karate Federation, 2010
- 6th Dan — World Karate Federation, 2014
- 7th Dan — World Karate Federation, 2019
- 2nd Dan — Ryu Kyu Kempo, 2002
- 2nd Level Instructor — Krav Maga, 2003
- 4th Dan — Sho Shin Do Karate
- 6th Dan — Polish Martial Arts Federation
As Player
- 12th Times Haryana State Gold Medalist Continue.
- First Place in Austesia Asian Karate Championship-2003, Srilanka.
- 3rd Place in International Seiko Kai Karate Championship, Sri Lanka-2005.
- 3rd Place in International Okazaki Cup-2009.
- 3rd Place in International Okazaki Cup-2009, Philippines.
- 3rd Place in International Okazaki Cup-2010, Philippines.
- Participated in International Kanazawa Cup-2009, South Africa.
- Participated in International Goodwill Championship-2010, USA.
- European Championship-2011, Moscow, Russia.
- Participated in World Championship-2012, Phoenix USA.
- Bronze Medal in US Open-2021, Las Vegas, USA.
Official Achievement
- Haryana Team Coach in 33rd National Games-2007.
- Technical Official 34th National Games-2011, Jharkhand.
- Indian Team Coach in WUKF Asian Championship-2011, Dhaka.
- Indian Team Coach in World Championship-2012, Phonix, USA.
- Indian Team Coach in World Wrestling Games-2008, Albania.