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Shiv K. Panchal

Age- 45
Rank- 7th Dan
Birth Place- India
Current Address: USA
Teachers- Grand Master Teruyuki Okazaki, Shihan Larry F. Loreth & Shihan ram Singh Saini.

With a background in wrestling from his school days, Shiv K. Panchal began his martial arts journey in 1989 under Sensei Ram Singh, a respected 5th Dan black belt wholed the Traditional Shotokan Karate Federation of India. Saiko Shihan Panchal’s dedication led him to the International Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) under the renowned Grand Master Teruyuki Okazaki, a 10th Dan master for nearly two decade. Recognizing Saiko Shihan Panchal’s talent and leadership, Grand Master Okazaki appointed him Chief Instructor of ISKF India. An invitation to the ISKF Kenshusei Instructor Training Program in Philadelphia, USA, further solidified this prestigious role under Grand Master Okazaki’s guidance, He achieved the rank of 5th Dan in ISKF.
Now a Master Instructor with over 35 years of experience, Saiko Shihan Panchal dedicates himself to teaching Shotokan Karate at the ISKA Headquarters. His classes cater to all ages and skill levels, from enthusiastic beginners to accomplished black belts. Saiko Shihan Panchal’s competitive spirit started young, allowing him to compete at national and international levels by the age of 16. He continued to excel, becoming a 12-time State Champion in the Haryana State Karate Association.

Age- 45
Rank- 7th Dan
Birth Place- India
Current Address: USA
Teachers- Grand Master Teruyuki Okazaki, Shihan Larry F. Loreth & Shihan ram Singh Saini.

Official Status in Karate Field

Current Status:
  • President & Chief Instructor: International Shotokan Ryu Karate Association HQ USA
  • 7th Dan Black Belt in Shotokan & World Karate Federation (WKF).
  • 5th Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate By I.S.K.F. USA Headed by Master Teruyuki Okazaki’ 10th Dan.
  • Kyusho Jutsu Self Defense Diploma by Master Jack Hogan, USA in 2002.
  • Krav Maga Instructor Diploma Level-2 from Denmark in 2003.
Past Status:
  • Referee & Judge : Karate Association of India.
  • President : Karate Association of Chandigarh.
  • Founding Member : Karate Association of India.
  • Founder of Grappling Federation of India
  • Founder of Indian Pangration Athlima Federation
  • Member of Board of Director of International Shotokan Karate Federation WQ USA.
  • JUDGE: Asian Karate Federation.
  • Vice President of Asian Grappling Committee
  • President of South Asian Grappling Committee
  • UWW International Referee for Grappling sports
Black Belt Dan Degrees:
  • 1st Dan By : Traditional Shotokan Karate Federation of India
  • 2nd Dan By : Traditional Shotokan Karate Federation of India
  • 3rd Dan By : Traditional Shotokan Karate Federation of India
  • 4th Dan By : International Shotokan Karate Federation WQ USA
  • 5th Dan By : International Shotokan Karate Federation WQ USA
  • 6th Dan By : World Karate Federation
  • 7th Dan by : World Karate Federation
As Player Achievement:
  • 12th Times Haryana State Gold Medalist Continue.
  • First Place in Austesia Asian Karate Championship-2003, Sri Lanka.
  • 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.