In Pics | Pawan Kalyan becomes 1st Indian to receive rare samurai-tradition martial arts honour
Andhra Pradesh Deupty CM Pawan Kalyan has now joined the group of very few Indians to enter the Samurai martial arts tradition outside of the land it originates from – Japan.
'Samurai' Pawan Kalyan
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has formally been inducted into Kenjutsu, an ancient Japanese art of swordsmanship. This honour is rare and prestigious; he has now joined the group of very few Indians to enter the Samurai martial arts tradition outside of the land it originates from – Japan.
‘From Kalyan Kumar to The Tiger of Martial Arts’
The actor-turned-politician took to his social media account to show his followers his journey ‘from Kalyan Kumar to The Tiger of Martial Arts.’
Martial Arts - a journey
Andhra Deputy CM Kalyan has received many international honours. Previously, he was also inducted into the Takeda Shingen Clan under Soke Muramatsu Sensei. He is also the first Telugu-speaking person to be inducted into the Takeda Shingen Clan under the lineage of Soke Muramatsu Sensei. According to tradition, this honour is rarely extended to non-Japanese practitioners.
The guiding force
In his journey, his teacher has played a pivotal role. It was under Hanshi professor Dr. Siddiq Mahmoodi’s guidance that Kalyan trained in Kendo and Budo philosophy.
Notable honours
- Fifth Dan rank by the Sogo Budo Kanri Kai
- Tiger of Martial Arts title by the Golden Dragons organisation
- Formally inducted into Kenjutsu
- Induction into the Takeda Shingen Clan under the lineage of Soke Muramatsu Sensei
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