Tuhon Shifu Kanishka Sharma
Tuhon Shifu Kanishka Sharma is an expert in 9 different martial arts and the driving force behind the introduction of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali to India’s military and special forces. With over 40 years of training under Grandmasters worldwide, he holds the prestigious title of Tuhon 10th Hagdan in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali and numerous high-ranking certifications across martial arts systems.
Key Achievements:
- 4th Degree Black Belt in GM San Miguel Eskrima
- Master Instructor in Nicklestick Balintawak Eskrima
- Instructor in Baraw Sugbo
- Full Instructor in Contemporary Jeet Kune Do
- Introduced Rapid Assault Tactics (RAT) to India, a system taught to US Navy SEAL Team 6
- First Indian to train at the Shaolin Temple in China, awarded the title Shifu
- Holds the rank of Shifu in Hung Gar (Southern Shaolin)
Close-Combat Specialist:
Tuhon Kanishka has successfully conducted survival tactical programs for the Indian Army, Police Commandos, Para Special Forces, and various corporate and educational institutions. As a close-combat mentor for Indian law enforcement agencies, his expertise spans knife fighting, multi-opponent combat, street survival tactics, and more.
Tuhon Kanishka is also the founder of **Gurukul**, India’s first residential school for combative arts, nestled in the Himalayas.He continues to shape the future of combat training across India and beyond.