Sanshinkan Martial Arts

What Sanshinkan Martial Arts does

Sanshinkan Martial Arts is a privately held martial arts training organization operating the Indian branch of Sanshinkan International, a global entity founded in Stockholm, Sweden by Soke Tamas Weber (10th Dan black belt and former Brigadier General of the Swedish army). The Indian operations, established in 2007 and led by Director Yashpal Singh Kalsi (7th Dan), deliver instruction across six primary disciplines — Karate (Shito-Ryu), Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Boxing, and Self-Defense — supplemented by Krav Maga, traditional Okinawan weapon training, Yoga, and demographic-specific programs for women, children, expats, professional MMA fighters, and armed-forces clients. Sanshinkan runs three owned dojos in Gurgaon (Sector 56, 43, and 65) and operates through authorized/affiliated centers in Delhi, Kolkata, and Ajmer, with cross-border exchange through Sanshinkan International's 14-country network.

The business generates revenue primarily through recurring monthly membership and training fees from individual students across age groups (4 to 80 years), supplemented by professional-services revenue from corporate self-defense workshops, specialized women's self-defense programs, armed-forces close-combat contracts (including NSG Black Cat Commandos, Haryana Police, Rajputana Rifles, and BSF), and short-term expat training engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is inquiry-based. The organization holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, WKF-accredited coaching credentials, and is a founding member of the All India Mixed Martial Arts Association. Distribution is anchored in physical dojo attendance; digital channels (website, blog, YouTube, WhatsApp) serve as top- and mid-funnel demand generation rather than product delivery. No proprietary software, AI systems, mobile app, or remote/digital training product is offered.

The company is founder-led with no disclosed institutional capital, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the input data. Government and large-enterprise contracts (armed forces, police, BPOs) represent concentrated, episodic revenue streams, while the consumer-membership base — over 2,560 students trained historically — provides a more distributed recurring revenue layer.

Name

Sanshinkan Martial Arts

Legal name

Sanshinkan Martial Arts

Website

https://sanshinkan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sanshinkan Martial Arts operates the Indian branch of Sanshinkan International, delivering in-person martial arts training in Karate, MMA, BJJ, Kickboxing, Boxing, and Self-Defense across three owned Gurgaon dojos and affiliated centers in Delhi, Kolkata, and Ajmer, serving consumer, women, children, corporate, government, and expat segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Martial Arts Training

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Martial Arts Schools (Karate, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, etc.) (HSADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Combat Sports Gyms (Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai) (HSADADAB), Grappling & Submission Arts Training (Judo, BJJ, Wrestling) (HSADADAC), Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Training (HSADADAD), Reality-Based Self-Defense Programs (Krav Maga, Combatives) (HSADADAE), Law Enforcement / Military / Security Defensive Tactics Training (HSADADAI)

Keywords

• Martial arts training
• Karate classes
• MMA training
• Self defense workshops
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Martial Arts Membership / Training Fees: The primary revenue stream is membership/training fees charged to individual students and families for access to martial arts classes across multiple disciplines including Karate, MMA, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Kickboxing. Programs are available for all age groups and skill levels with flexible schedules.
2. Corporate Self-Defense Workshops: Sanshinkan provides customized self-defense and wellness training programs for corporate clients, BPOs, and organizations. Programs are tailored to company-specific needs and may include induction training for new employees. Revenue is generated through workshop fees charged to corporate clients.
3. Specialized Women's Self-Defense Programs: Customized self-defense workshops designed specifically for women, from school-aged girls to working women and housewives. These are delivered as workshops or ongoing programs.
4. Armed Forces Training: Close combat and martial arts training provided to police, paramilitary forces, NSG Black Cat Commandos, Rajputana Rifles, BSF, and Indian Army units. Yashpal Singh Kalsi has five years of experience training NSG Black Cat Commandos at Manesar.
5. Expats and International Visitors Training: Sanshinkan hosts foreign trainers and martial artists visiting Delhi-NCR, offering training programs and complimentary stay for international visitors. Revenue includes visitor training fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sanshinkan Martial Arts is a private martial arts training institute that delivers in-person instruction across Karate, MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Boxing, Self-Defense, Krav Maga, Weapon Training, and Yoga through its own dojos in Gurgaon and affiliated centers across India. It also runs specialized demographic programs for women, children, expatriates, professionals, and armed forces, supplemented by on-site corporate self-defense workshops.

Product overview

Sanshinkan Martial Arts is a comprehensive martial arts training institute offering multiple distinct disciplines through both in-person at their Gurgaon facilities and affiliated centers. The core portfolio centers on six primary martial arts programs: Karate (Shito-Ryu), Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Kickboxing, Boxing, and Self Defense. These are complemented by specialized offerings including Weapon Training (traditional Okinawan weapons), Krav Maga, Yoga instruction, and targeted programs for specific demographics such as Women Self Defense, Kids Special Training, and Corporate Self Defense workshops. The institute also offers professional fighter training and Armed Forces training programs. All programs are delivered through certified coaches at state-of-the-art facilities in three Gurgaon locations (Sector 56, Sector 43, and Sector 65) with a network of authorized training centers across Delhi, Kolkata, and Ajmer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Karate Training High-quality Shito-Ryu Karate training combining traditional and modern techniques for students of all ages and skill levels, emphasizing mind-body coordination and self-defense capabilities.
• Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Training Comprehensive MMA training combining techniques from karate, boxing, kickboxing, judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and taekwondo, covering both standing and ground fighting disciplines.
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Grappling-focused martial art training emphasizing biomechanics, leverage techniques, sparring, joint locks, chokeholds, and ground fighting for self-defense and competition.
• Kickboxing Training Combat kickboxing training combining boxing and karate techniques, focusing on kicks, punches, and defensive maneuvers for fitness and self-defense.
• Boxing Training Authentic boxing instruction under NIS certified coaches, emphasizing punches, footwork, and defensive techniques for competition and self-defense.
• Self Defense Training Practical self-defense training using martial arts techniques in realistic environments, teaching defensive moves and daily life object usage for personal protection.
• Krav Maga Training Self-defense system developed by head Tamas Weber, a former brigadier general of the Swedish army, emphasizing practical combat techniques.
• Weapon Training Traditional Okinawan weapon training including Tekko (knuckle duster), Bo/Kun (six-foot staff), Nunchaku, Tonfa, Kama (sickle), and Shuriken (throwing stars).
• Yoga Classes Yoga and meditation instruction by certified instructors specializing in Hatha Vinyasa flow, focusing on body-mind-breath relationships and flexibility.
• Women Self Defense Programs Customized self-defense workshops for women covering awareness, body language, situational avoidance, and practical defense techniques for all age groups.
• Corporate Self Defense Workshops Customized self-defense workshops for BPO and corporate organizations, focusing on employee safety, stress management, and productivity enhancement.
• Kids Special Training Martial arts training programs designed for children's physical development, confidence building, focus improvement, and character development through karate.
• Expats Training Martial arts training programs for foreigners and international visitors, with complimentary stay options and hosting of trainers from multiple countries.
• Armed Forces Training Close combat training programs for police, paramilitary forces, and security services, including training for NSG Black Cat Commandos and Indian Army units.
• Professional MMA Fighter Program Intensive professional MMA fighter training covering striking, wrestling, and submission fighting with world-class facilities and experienced coaches.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained 2,560+ students and conducted 100+ corporate workshops
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Excelsior American School (Gurgaon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanshinkan operates an authorized training center at Excelsior American School's campus in Sector 43, Gurgaon. The school serves as a venue for martial arts classes, with Anamika Singh Kalsi as the contact person. This partnership enables school-based martial arts training for students.
• Karate Association of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanshinkan's instructors hold certifications and officiating roles within the Karate Association of India. Yashpal Singh Kalsi is a National Team Coach for Karate under the Karate Association of India. The organization is affiliated with national federations for karate and martial arts competitions.
• All India Mixed Martial Arts AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYashpal Singh Kalsi is a Founding Member of the All India Mixed Martial Arts Association, linking Sanshinkan to the national governing body for MMA in India.
• Sanshinkan International (Sweden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanshinkan India is the Indian branch of Sanshinkan International, a global martial arts organization headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Soke Tamas Weber founded the organization and oversees its international development. The organization has representation across 14 countries in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, South America, and USA.
• World Karate Federation (WKF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanshinkan's training programs are aligned with World Karate Federation standards. Soke Tamas Weber holds the rank of Judan (10th Dan) under WKF, and Yashpal Singh Kalsi holds Black Belt 6th Dan from WKF and is a WKF Certified Coach. The WKF 6 criteria are explained on the syllabus page.
• Matrix Fight Night (MFN)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanshinkan's coaches serve as officials, referees, and judges for Matrix Fight Night (MFN), India's premier MMA promotion. Multiple Sanshinkan coaches hold official roles with MFN, and Rahul Chhabra is the official broadcaster for MFN. Several Sanshinkan athletes have been placed on global platforms through MFN.
• Pakhi NGOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanshinkan collaborated with Pakhi NGO to train over 2,000 girls in self-defense. This partnership focuses on women's empowerment through martial arts training.
• Blind Judo AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSandeep Panwar, Head Coach at YIMA Academy (Sanshinkan affiliate), is the General Secretary of the Blind Judo Association, indicating a partnership focused on inclusive martial arts training for visually impaired individuals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gracie Barra: World's largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu organization with a globally franchised network of BJJ academies. Comparable to Sanshinkan for its BJJ offering and affiliate/affiliated-center model, though narrower in discipline breadth.
• Evolve MMA: Asia's largest multi-discipline MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai, and boxing gym chain, headquartered in Singapore. Directly comparable to Sanshinkan because it offers multiple martial arts disciplines under one roof, targets both amateurs and professionals, and operates across multiple Asian cities with an international brand.
• Tiger Muay Thai: Premier multi-discipline combat sports training camp in Phuket, Thailand offering Muay Thai, MMA, BJJ, and boxing with an international clientele. Closely comparable to Sanshinkan because it combines traditional striking arts with MMA, serves both fitness consumers and professional fighters, and has a global reputation.
• Tristar Gym: Famed Canadian MMA gym offering multi-discipline training (MMA, BJJ, boxing, wrestling) with a strong professional-fighter pipeline. Comparable to Sanshinkan's professional MMA fighter program and multi-discipline delivery model.
• Combat Kettle: India-based functional fitness and combat sports training brand combining kettlebell, MMA, and conditioning classes. Direct peer to Sanshinkan within the Indian market because both target urban fitness consumers seeking combat-style training.
• American Kickboxing Academy (AKA): Renowned U.S. multi-discipline combat sports gym producing professional MMA champions. Comparable to Sanshinkan's elite MMA fighter program and professional-coaching positioning, though at a much larger scale and global reputation.
• Kombat Hall India: Indian MMA and combat sports gym with multiple locations, including one that is a Sanshinkan-affiliated center (Sector 46, Gurgaon). Direct peer in the same Gurgaon micro-market for MMA/kickboxing training.

Emerging players

• 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu: Global network of no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies founded by Eddie Bravo. Comparable to Sanshinkan's BJJ offering for grappling-focused instruction with international reach, though narrower in discipline breadth.

Broad incumbents

• UFC Gym: Global MMA-themed fitness franchise built around the UFC brand, offering MMA, kickboxing, BJJ, and functional fitness in a chain format. Comparable to Sanshinkan because both target the consumer-facing MMA training market; UFC Gym is a broader brand incumbent rather than a single-discipline specialist.

Regional players

• John Jacobs Karate India: One of India's largest karate school chains with hundreds of affiliated dojos across the country. Regional peer to Sanshinkan's karate offering; competes for the same Indian consumer market but lacks Sanshinkan's multi-discipline and international positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/sanshinkan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sanshinkan-martial-arts-&-fitness

Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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