Shinobi Submission Grappling Championship
Organised by BJJ Ronins on 06 September 2025
Women’s Open Winner – Shinobi Submission Grappling Championship
Tarika Modi from Mikes Martial Arts delivered a stellar performance at the Shinobi Submission Grappling Championship, conquering the Women’s Open Category after besting three determined opponents, including a State Grappling Champion. She impressed with a mix of patience, composure, and steady technical Jiu-Jitsu — winning her opening match on points and the remaining ones by submission.
Coach’s Note
“Tarika’s journey is a reflection of what we value at Mike’s Martial Arts — consistency, discipline, and respect for the art. She has shown that showing up every day, putting in the effort, and trusting the process can yield incredible results. This win is not just hers, but also a proud moment for her teammates, coaches, and the entire dojo family. We look forward to seeing her grow even further.”
Excerpts from a brief interview with Tarika and what she had to say:
1. Big Win: How did it feel to win the Shinobi Submission Grappling Championship?
"I am grateful for this win because it definitely boosts my confidence and also helps me evaluate my skills with other players who I have never rolled with. It's a different challenge altogether, which is also empowering."
2. Preparation: We understand that you have been training for about one and a half years. So what was it like facing some tough opponents?
"I have been training Jiu-Jitsu for about 18 months now. What has really helped me make some progress in this form of martial art is to constantly show up and keep trying techniques over and over again. Sensei also encourages us to maintain that discipline and keeps pushing us to participate in tournaments to get the exposure which can help us evaluate ourselves and test our limits."
3. Key Moment: Was there a turning point or a tough match that really tested you?
"The support that Sensei showed and the cornering by him and my other coach was really helpful in keeping my spirit up. The encouragement that a player can get from their team is crucial when we are on the mat. It helped me stay grounded and focused and I am thankful for that."
4. Support System: How have your coaches, training partners and family helped you reach this milestone?
*"Of course, the players that I fought were highly skilled themselves and gave a tough competition. All of them gave me a different kind of challenge that definitely required me to modify my approach as the match continued. And like I said, the cornering provided by Sensei and Lucky sir was definitely helpful. They keep helping us understand our strengths and encourage us to work around the areas where we fall short.
The best part about training is that it has never been rigid. The coaches understand that no one shoe will fit all. They help us modify the techniques according to our skill levels and that has been a game changer.
Along with the coaches and Sensei, I do feel that the training partners also play a major role in determining our experience on the mat. Our dojo always promotes safety and rolling that doesn’t hurt or injure anyone but at the same time helps us try the techniques with minimum to maximum resistance.
I would not want to leave out the support that my parents show towards my liking of martial arts. I am sure it takes a lot of courage from them too because martial arts does come with a stigma that one will get beaten up every time that they go to class. Because they have been open-minded about my journey in this area, it adds as an advantage and helps me focus on things which are important."*
5. Looking Ahead: What's next for you in martial arts and what message would you like to share with the younger students?
"My goal is simple. Just show up and practice what is being taught in class. It includes Sensei, coaches and every training partner because each roll comes with a lot of learning. I also look forward to participating in more championships as and when possible, so let's see what comes up next."
West Bengal State Kickboxing Championship 2025
Held at Jadavpur University Open Air Stadium, Kolkata 30 - 31 August 2025
hyperlink: https://mikesmartialarts.in/news-updates#westbengalkickboxing2025
On 30–31 August 2025, the West Bengal State Kickboxing Championship was held at the Jadavpur University Open Air Stadium, organized by the Bengal Kickboxing Association (India).
Representing Mike’s Martial Arts, two of its home-grown fighters emerged as state champions after a series of fiercely contested bouts:
Sneha Samanta — Under 56 kg, Low Kick
Sneha Samanta delivered a powerful and tenacious performance in the under 56 kg Low Kick division. Her path to the title was marked by tightly contested bouts, where she had to dig deep and display both technical skill and resilience to overcome her opponents. Her victory is a testament to her training, strategic planning, and fighting spirit.
Kushan Sethia — Under 16, Light Contact
In the under-16 Light Contact category, Kushan Sethia also rose to the occasion. Facing several tough adversaries throughout the competition, Kushan’s matches were hard-fought and closely matched. In the end, he emerged victorious and secured the state championship title in his age class.
We took this moment to interview Sneha Samanta and see what drives a winner. Here is what she had to say:
1. Big Win: How did it feel to win the West Bengal State Kickboxing Championship and what does this achievement mean to you?
It felt amazing. This was my very first low-kick championship, so stepping into a slightly different rule set was both challenging and exciting. Winning it felt like opening a new door—another opportunity for me to grow as a martial artist.
For me, this achievement means that my training is on the right track. It has given me a lot of confidence and reassured me that the years of hard work I’ve put into karate are translating well into other combat sports too.
2. Preparation: We understand that you are not a kickboxer but a Kyokushin Karate Fighter. So how did you prepare—both in training and mentally—for this competition?
My foundation in kicking techniques comes from years of Kyokushin Karate training. For the boxing aspect, I joined a boxing class for two months to sharpen my hands, footwork, and guard. Alongside that, I worked consistently on cardio, strength, endurance, and stamina.
The mindset I carry into tournaments was built through my last five years of competition experience; I just had to apply it in a slightly different arena.
3. Key Moment: Was there a turning point or a tough match during the event that really tested you?
The semifinal was the toughest. My opponent’s style was very different from mine— It forced me out of my comfort zone. For a moment, I felt like the match might be slipping away, but I managed to adapt to her rhythm just in time. That fight tested not just my technique but also my composure and ability to think under pressure. Looking back, that was the match that gave me the most growth.
4. Support System: How have your coaches, training partners, and family helped you reach this milestone?
Honestly, I couldn’t have done this without them. My coach have been incredible—he modified my training routine to suit the demands of kickboxing, arranged extra sessions, and kept pushing me to fine-tune the small details. My training partners are the reason I can still fight at 29 while balancing a full-time job. They’ve given me the intensity and realism I needed in every sparring session.
5. Looking Ahead: What’s next for you in martial arts, and what message would you like to share with younger students?
The next milestone for me is the World Cup Full Contact Karate Championship in Japan this November. It’s a huge stage, and I’m preparing with everything I have. My message to the younger students is simple: hard work beats talent. If you put your heart into training, stay disciplined, and refuse to give up, you’ll surprise yourself with what you’re capable of. No matter what your challenges and the outcome are, you’ll never regret the effort you put in.
4th Captain's Cup 2025
Held at Silver Point School & Mikes Martial Arts from 15 - 18 August 2025
Section Hyperlink: https://mikesmartialarts.in/news-updates#4thcaptainscup2025
4th Captains Cup 2025 Martial Arts Championship: A Celebration of Excellence and Grit in Kolkata
The 4th Captains Cup 2025 Martial Arts Championship held from August 15th to 18th in Kolkata was a grand spectacle marking remarkable athleticism, skill, and fierce competition among India’s brightest martial arts talent. Organized by the National Combat Sports Federation in partnership with Mike’s Martial Arts, the event brought together 14 elite teams from across the country, showcasing the very best in Kickboxing, Kyokushin Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and more at Silver Point School and Mikes Martial Arts,
A National Martial Arts Festival
More than 150 fighters competed across nearly 80 categories, ranging from youth divisions to adult professional bouts. The championship highlighted both seasoned veterans and promising juniors, emphasizing youth development, women’s participation, and club-level excellence. Clubs like Anbu’s Combat Club (Darjeeling), Combatant Sports Academy (Mumbai), Rhino Fight Club (Assam), Alpha Fitness and Self Defence (Kolkata), and host club Mike’s Martial Arts displayed top-tier skill and sportsmanship.
Standout Champions and Performances
- Anbesh Limbu, Coach and Founder of Anbu's Combat Club, won gold in both Kyokushin Full Contact and Grappling, a remarkable double victory underscoring his dominance and leadership in combat sports[9].
- Sayan Khastgir, founder of Alpha Fitness and Self Defence, earned gold in Grappling, demonstrating not only skill but also inspiring leadership in the martial arts community.
- Sneha Samanta, from Mikes Martial Arts, triumphed in the Women's Division Full Contact Karate Open Weight, while her teammate Tarika Modi secured gold in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Grappling) women’s weight class.
- The under-14 category saw a spectacular breakout performance from Agneesh Basu of Mike’s Martial Arts, who clinched gold in Full Contact Karate with a series of awe-inspiring kicks against tough competitors..
Team Achievements and Legacy
Siliguri’s Anbu’s Combat Club won the overall trophy, narrowly surpassing strong contenders Alpha Fitness & Self Defence of Kolkata and Assam’s Rhino Fight Club. The success of newly participating teams like Modern High School for Girls further expanded the tournament’s horizon, marking a significant step in making martial arts part of formal education and youth sports culture.
Sponsors and Supporters
The tournament was generously supported by sponsors including Transient Data Technologies, UCO Bank, ITC Limited, and The Govt. of West Bengal. Such backing not only enhanced the event’s scale but also reinforced its stature as a key celebration of martial arts in India.
Conclusion
The 4th Captains Cup 2025 was more than a competition—it was a celebration of courage, discipline, and sporting spirit reflective of India’s vibrant martial arts community. With thrilling performances from renowned coaches and emerging stars alike, the championship underscored the growing popularity and professionalism of martial arts in India. As the event continues to grow in prestige, it promises to remain an annual centerpiece for martial artists to demonstrate their prowess and inspire the next generation of warriors.
Media Links and Press Articles:
Sources
[1] Four-day Captain's Cup Martial Arts Championship ... Telegraph India
[2] Captain's Cup Martial Arts Competition 2025 - Modern High School, Kolkata
[4] Mike's Martial Arts | 🎥Hear it from the Coach!
[5] Khelo Now Newspaper .
[6] Mike's Martial Arts | 🎥 Hear it from the Champion's Coach
For more updates, stay connected with Mike’s Martial Arts and the National Combat Sports Federation.
West Bengal State Grappling Championship 2025
Held at Gyan Mancha Auditorium, Salt Lake, Kolkata on 26 & 27 April 2025
A team of 7 participants took part in the West Bengal State Grappling Championship from our Academy. As a true testament to their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills, they performed very well, bringing home 2 gold medals and three silver medals. Their performance was as under:
- Yuvraj Sah: Gold
- Aarvi Pareek: Gold
- Wajahat Ali: Silver
- Abhipsha Bhattacharya: Silver
- Pallabi Paul: Silver
Captains Cup, Mumbai 2025
Held at Nerul Gymkhana Club, Navi Mumbai on 19 April 2025
In this championship, 13 members from our Academy represented West Bengal
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Sneha Samanta: Gold
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Adhiraj Mookerji: Gold
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Madiha Ahmed: Gold
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Sahana Govind: Gold
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Brisha Gupta: Silver
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Reyansh Gupta: Silver
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Khadijah Ahmed: Silver
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Rafaay Ahmed: Silver
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Asif Mamoojee: Silver
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Mrinalini Das: Silver
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Souhardya Das: Bronze
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Reet Khanna: Bronze
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Sk Alivia: Bronze
National Full Contact Karate Championship 2025
Held at Raniganj, West Bengal on 04 &05 January 2025
There were 9 fighters from Mikes Martial Arts who took part in this championship. At only 12 years of age, Agneesh Basu brought home the 3rd Position in the boys under 14 category. There were approximately 26 participants in this category from various parts of India.
Rishika Banerjee, also from Mikes Martial Arts, showed outstanding performance by winning the Women's Open Weight Division in four closely contested matches against formidable and highly experienced opponents. All The matches ran to extension round. Rishika Banerjee at 16 years is the youngest ever to win this championship in its 28 year history.
3rd Captains Cup 2024
Our Annual Martial Arts Championship 15 to 18 August 2024 - Scouts Hall, Kolkata & Mikes Martial Arts, Kolkata
MEDIA ROOM
What’s Happening
BRAVEHEARTS COMBAT CUP, MUMBAI - 30 & 311 MARCH 2024
Bravehearts Combat Cup – 2024 was held in Nerul Gymkhana, Mumbai on 30 and 31 March 2024. This was exclusively a kickboxing event. The event was hosted by Combatant Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai and was partnered by FIT INDIA. The event was organized and supported by National Combat Sports Federation.
The event saw 3 states participating with over 100 athletes vying for a podium finish in various categories from 7+ years to adult (senior) men and women. West Bengal put up a strong team of around 11 athletes, while Maharashtra had the biggest contingent from several clubs in and around Mumbai. Gujrat, although the smallest team, was indeed very good and walked away with two golds, one silver and one bronze.
Our eight member team from Mikes Martial Arts put up an excellent performance as usual, with the following medal tally:
Kushan Sethia – Gold (Under 15 yrs Junior Boys)
Rishika Banerjee – Gold (Under 18 yrs Junior Girls)
Rishika Banerjee – Gold (Senior Girls Open Weight)*
Shreeyash Goel – Gold (Senior Men’s Light Weight)
Brisha Gupta – Silver (Under 15 yrs Junior Girls)
Asif Mamoojee – Silver (Senior Men’s Middle Weight)
Sneha Samanta – Bronze (Senior Girls Open Weight)
Souhardya Das – Fighters Medal
Reyan Rahman – Fighters Medal
*By special permission of Organization (NCSF) – Rishika Banerjee, 16 years old, was permitted to fight in two categories – her own which was under 18 Junior Girls and also Senior Girls (above 18) open weight category.
WEST BENGAL STATE FULL CONTACT KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 - 16 & 17 DECEMBER 2023
The Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) stadium in the southern part of Kolkata, hosted the first-ever West Bengal Open Full Contact Karate Championship 2023. The two-day championship took place in Kolkata on December 16-17 and witnessed close to 200 Karatekas from around 15 Kyokushin Karate clubs across of West Bengal. The Chief Guest was Shri Aneesh Dasgupta (IAS), ADM South 24 Parganas.
Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation won the medal tally to be adjudged the best performing Academy of the Championship. Kolkata-based organization Mikel's Martial Arts (second in the medal tally) hosted the tournament quite efficiently, which had the support of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, the Government of West Bengal, and the FIT India Movement.
This competition was about instilling the spirit of full contact karate among the participants. As the founder of Kyokushin Karate, Sosai Mas Oyama had said “The heart of full contact karate is real fighting. There can be no proof without real fighting. Without proof, there is no trust. Without trust, there is no respect.” The competition, with its large participation, also displayed the popularity of sport full contact karate in West Bengal.
A total of more than 100 bouts in the age groups from 6+ to 14 years were fought during the first day and another approximately 100 bouts were fought in the 14+ to adult categories in the second day. A list of the winners from the various participating academies was as under:
Day 1 Results:
Category - 12-14 Years Girls Kumite (Under 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Radhika Gupta Club Name - TPG School of Kumite, Kalyani 2)
Category - 12-14 Years Girls (Over 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Riya Mitra Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 12-14 Years Boys (Under 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Rahul Halder Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 12-14 Years Boys (Over 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Ranbir Shaw Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 6-8 Years Girls Kumite Gold Medalist - Zinia Tasnim Ahmed Club Name - Karate and Fitness Academy, Birbhum
Category - 6-8 Years Boys Kumite Gold Medalist - Amardeep Kayal Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 8-10 Years Boys Kumite (Under 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Priyan Bijoli Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 8-10 Years Boys Kumite (Over 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Debdeep Mukherjee Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 8-10 Years Girls Kumite (Under 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Atrika Adhikary Club Name - Oyama Fitness Dojo
Category - 8-10 Years Girls Kumite (Over 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Oindrila Das Club Name - Full Contact Martial Arts Academy
Category - 10-12 Years Girls Kumite (Under 40 kgs) Gold Medalist - Riddhi Prasad Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 10-12 Years Girls Kumite (Over 40kgs) Gold Medalist - Arisha Manna Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 10-12 Boys (Under 40kgs) Gold Medalist - Reshayal Samir Club Name - Kyokushin IKOK Sonoda
Category - 10-12 Boys (Over 40kgs) Gold Medalist - Arjun Sen Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Day 2 Results
Category - 18+ Men's Kumite (Above 65kgs) Gold Medalist - Surojit Mondol Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 18+ Men's Kumite (55-65 kgs) Gold Medalist - MD. Moin Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 18+ Men's Kumite (Under 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Shreeyash Goel Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 18+ Women's Kumite (Above 60kgs) Gold Medalist - Ritu Mitra Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 18+ Women's Kumite (52-60kgs) Gold Medalist - Sneha Samanta Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 16-18 Years Girl's Kumite (Over 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Kumud Mallick Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 16-18 Years Boy's Kumite (Over 60kgs) Gold Medalist - Arijit Biswas Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 16-18 Years Boys Kumite (Under 52kgs) Gold Medalist - Soumen Sarkar Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 14-16 Years Boy's Kumite (Under 50-55kgs) Gold Medalist - Jotirmay Pramanik Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 14-16 Years Boys (Over 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Rupam Dutta Club Name - Full Contact Martial Arts 4
Category - 14-16 Years Girls Kumite (Under 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Rishika Banerjee Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
This tournament was supported by various sponsors such as Limca Sportz, Chatterjee Tutorials, UCO Bank, Sanjeevani Homeo Care Pvt. Ltd., Edition Sports, Olympia Sporting and WOW Momo. FIT India was the official fitness partner for this event.
CAPTAINS CUP #2 - 01 OCTOBER 2023
Second edition of the Captains Cup (2023) was held on 01 October 2023. The internal Mikes Martial Arts Championship witnessed keen martial arts competition among 65 participants. This years Captains Cup saw several firsts, namely the introduction of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Teishutsu Karate. Total number of events were as under:
1/ Kickboxing
2/ Kata
3/ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4/ Teishutsu Karate
It was a very successful progam and we look forward to our next edition in 2024!
WAKO INDIA NATIONAL KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 (18 - 21 AUGUST)
Mikes Martial Arts sent six athletes to represent our Academy at the WAKO India National Kickboxing Championship held at Kolkata from 19 - 21 August 2023. The team did very well and brought home the following awards:
Kushan Sethia (13 to 15 yrs -52 Kg) Point Fighting - Silver Medal
Kushan Sethia (13 to 15 yrs -52 Kg) Light Contact - Bronze Medal
Brisha Gupta (10 to 12 yrs Girls -32 Kg) Point Fight - Silver Medal
Brisha Gupta (10 to 12 yrs Girls -32 Kg) Light Contact - Gold Medal
Tanea Shajan (13 to 15 yrs Girls -80 Kg) Point Fighting - Gold Medal
Reet Khanna (19 to 40 yrs Senior Women -70 Kg) Point Fighting - Gold Medal
Asif Mamoojee (19 to 40 yrs Senior Mens -63.5 Kg) Kick Light - Gold Medal
Sk Alivia (19 to 40 yrs Senior Womens -55 Kg) Light Contact - Silver Medal
The Event was held in Kolkata and Kickboxing Association of West Bengal played host to it. The competition itself was held at PL Roy Stadium (SE Railways campus) Sealdah.
24 WEST BENGAL STATE KICKBOXING CHAMIONSHIP 2023 - 28 TO 30 AUGUST 2023
Mikes Martial Arts sent six athletes to represent our Academy at the 24th West Bengal State Championship held at Darjeeling. The team did very well and brought home the following awards:
Kushan Sethia (13 to 15 yrs -52 Kg) Point Fighting - Gold Medal
Kushan Sethia (13 to 15 yrs -52 Kg) Kick Light - Gold Medal
Sahana Govind (13 to 15 yrs Girls -60 Kg) Point Fighting - Gold Medal
Reet Khanna (19 to 40 yrs Senior Women -65 Kg) Full Contact - Bronze Medal
Asif Mamoojee (19 to 40 yrs Senior Mens -63.5 Kg) Low Kick - Silver Medal
Sk Alivia (19 to 40 yrs Senior Womens -55 Kg) Full Contact - Silver Medal
The Event was held in Darjeeling and Kickboxing Association of Darjeeling played host to it Needless to say, the team enjoyed the wonderful ambience and charm of the Queen of the Hills, Darjeeling, as well as the thrill of the competition.
ANNUAL SUMMER TRAINING CAMP 19 - 28 MAY 2023
Mikes Martial Arts conducted their annual summer training camp at Sattal, Nainital from 19 May - 28 May 2023. The camp participants underwent rigorous martial arts training for 6 hours each day broken up into three sessions. For the first time, one hour yoga sessions were introduced every morning.
The camp, including food and stay was greatly appreciated by all participants. The tranquil and peaceful forest environment, far away from congestation, proved once again to be the ideal location for such focused training.
11TH IKO MATSUSHIMA EUROPEAN OPEN KYOKUSHIN CHAMPIONSHIP
Rishika Banerjee from India created history by becoming the first Indian to win the 11th European Open Kyokushin Championship held at Santa Susanna, Spain on 11 - 12 May 2023.
Never before has an Indian won such a major international full contact karate event. She brought huge pride and joy to everyone and glory to her country. Her achievement has been covered by major news publication houses including The Telegraph (Online), T2, BetterIndia, The Bridge, Ei Shomai and several News Channels such as One News and S News.
WEST BENGAL INTER-DISTRICT KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIP 07 MAY 2023
A team of 13 participants, two coaches and two managers represented Mikes Martial Arts at this annual prestigious tournament. Team Mikes Martial Arts put up an outstanding performance. With 8 golds, 4 silvers and 2 bronze medals and an overall point tally of 34, Mikes Martial Arts won the best team of the event award. The podium finishers were as under:
Brisha Gupta (Gold) - Point Fight Young Cadet Girls
Sahana Govind (Gold) - Point Fight Older Cadet Girls
Tanea Shajan (Silver) - Point Fight Older Cadet Girls
Mansi Agarwalla (Gold) - Point Fight Senior Girls
Manav Agarwalla (Bronze) - Low Kick Senior Boys (-60 kg)
Sagar Mondol (Bronze) - Low Kick Senior Boys (-67 Kg)
Shreeyash Goel (Gold) - Kicklight Senior Boys (-57 Kg)
Shuvo Ghosh (Silver) - Kicklight Senior Boys (-57 Kg)
Asif Mamoojee (Gold) - Kicklight Senior Boys (-63 Kg)
Souhardya Das (Silver) - Kicklight Senior Boys (-63 Kg)
Sanskar Singh (Gold) - Kicklight Senior Boys (-79 Kg)
Priya Patra (Silver) - Kicklight Senior Girls (-55 Kg)
Tanea Shajan (Gold) - Kicklight Youth Girls
SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP - VIKRAM SOLAR LTD. 04 MARCH 2023
We held a demonstrative and interactive self defense workshop at Vikram Solar Ltd., a company specializing in solar energy.
The workshop was attended by more than 30 company employees as well as over video conferencing, several satellite offices.
Sharanya Banerjee Sensei and Priya Patra Sempai put up a stellar performance of displaying real martial arts skills. Chinhita Bose ended the sesssion with a demonstration of how a trained person can react to a real threat. She also demonstrated the power of striking techniques by breaking tiles on stage with her bare hands.
MARTIAL ARTS & SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOP - SVIST, KOLKATA 05 JAN 2023
We started the year with a fantastic martial arts and self defence workshop for the engineering students from Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology, Kolkata.
The workshop was very enthusiastically received by these bright young students. The workshop ended with a request from them to conduct more such courses on a long term basis.
1ST ALL INDIA OPEN KYOKUSHIN CHAMPIONSHIP - SBKR, KHARAGPUR 26 - 28 DECEMBER 2022
This National Championship was organised by Sekai Budo Renmei Karatedo Kyokushin (SBKR). SBKR is an international organisation headed out of United Kingdom and is one of the prominent groups operating worldwide with branches all over India.
Our team was invited to participate in this tournament held at Kharagpur, West Bengal. Out of 11 participants from our Dojo, we had 9 podium finishers. The list of champions as under:
1. Pradeep Nayak - Winner (12 to 14 Years Boys Kumite)
2. Babu Biswas - Winner (Men's Heavy Weight)
3. Rishika Banerjee - Winner (14 to 16 Years Girls Kumite) / Fourth Mixed Kata
4. Sneha Samana - Runners Up (Girls Open Kumite Light Weight)
5. Shreeyash Goel - Third (Men's Light Weight Kumite)
6. Probhat Burman - Fourth (16 to 18 Years Boys Kumite)
7. Souparni Bhattacharya - Fourth (Women's Heavyweight Kumite)
8. Lahari - Third (Mixed Kata)
2ND NATIONAL KARATE TOURNAMENT - IKOK SONADA JAPAN 16 TO 18 DEC 2022
Our team participated in this national championship and performed very well. The list of podium finishers:
Babu Biswas - Winner Medium Wt / Grand Champion by beating heavy weight winner
Rishika Banerjee - Winner 14 to 16 Years Girls Kumite / Runners Up Mixed Kata
Krishna Mondol - Runners Up 12 to 14 Years Boys Kumite
Agneesh Basu - Runners Up 10 to 12 Years Boys Kumite
Shubhopriya Paul - Third Position 14 to 16 Years Girls Kumite
Arjun Sen - 3rd Position 10 to 12 Years Boys Kumite / 2nd Position Mixed Kata
CAPTAIN'S CUP '22 - 28 AUG 2022
We hosted our annual inter-martial arts tournament - "Captain's Cup 2022". There were 12 events with participants ranging from 3 years to 44 years old. The participating martial arts were Kyokushin Karate, Shotokan Karate and Kickboxing.
BENGAL KYOKUSHIN KARATE ASSOCIATION - SUMMER CAMP 2022
This summer training camp was held in New Dhigha, West Bengal. A total of 41 instructors and approximately 180 students from all over West Bengal attended this five day event. The training camp was held between 01 June to 05 June 2022.
WEST BENGAL STATE FULL CONTACT KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 - 16 & 17 DECEMBER 2023
The Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) stadium in the southern part of Kolkata, hosted the first-ever West Bengal Open Full Contact Karate Championship 2023. The two-day championship took place in Kolkata on December 16-17 and witnessed close to 200 Karatekas from around 15 Kyokushin Karate clubs across of West Bengal. The Chief Guest was Shri Aneesh Dasgupta (IAS), ADM South 24 Parganas.
Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation won the medal tally to be adjudged the best performing Academy of the Championship. Kolkata-based organization Mikel's Martial Arts (second in the medal tally) hosted the tournament quite efficiently, which had the support of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, the Government of West Bengal, and the FIT India Movement.
This competition was about instilling the spirit of full contact karate among the participants. As the founder of Kyokushin Karate, Sosai Mas Oyama had said “The heart of full contact karate is real fighting. There can be no proof without real fighting. Without proof, there is no trust. Without trust, there is no respect.” The competition, with its large participation, also displayed the popularity of sport full contact karate in West Bengal.
A total of more than 100 bouts in the age groups from 6+ to 14 years were fought during the first day and another approximately 100 bouts were fought in the 14+ to adult categories in the second day. A list of the winners from the various participating academies was as under:
Day 1 Results:
Category - 12-14 Years Girls Kumite (Under 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Radhika Gupta Club Name - TPG School of Kumite, Kalyani 2)
Category - 12-14 Years Girls (Over 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Riya Mitra Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 12-14 Years Boys (Under 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Rahul Halder Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 12-14 Years Boys (Over 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Ranbir Shaw Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 6-8 Years Girls Kumite Gold Medalist - Zinia Tasnim Ahmed Club Name - Karate and Fitness Academy, Birbhum
Category - 6-8 Years Boys Kumite Gold Medalist - Amardeep Kayal Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 8-10 Years Boys Kumite (Under 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Priyan Bijoli Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 8-10 Years Boys Kumite (Over 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Debdeep Mukherjee Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 8-10 Years Girls Kumite (Under 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Atrika Adhikary Club Name - Oyama Fitness Dojo
Category - 8-10 Years Girls Kumite (Over 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Oindrila Das Club Name - Full Contact Martial Arts Academy
Category - 10-12 Years Girls Kumite (Under 40 kgs) Gold Medalist - Riddhi Prasad Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 10-12 Years Girls Kumite (Over 40kgs) Gold Medalist - Arisha Manna Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 10-12 Boys (Under 40kgs) Gold Medalist - Reshayal Samir Club Name - Kyokushin IKOK Sonoda
Category - 10-12 Boys (Over 40kgs) Gold Medalist - Arjun Sen Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Day 2 Results
Category - 18+ Men's Kumite (Above 65kgs) Gold Medalist - Surojit Mondol Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 18+ Men's Kumite (55-65 kgs) Gold Medalist - MD. Moin Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 18+ Men's Kumite (Under 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Shreeyash Goel Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 18+ Women's Kumite (Above 60kgs) Gold Medalist - Ritu Mitra Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 18+ Women's Kumite (52-60kgs) Gold Medalist - Sneha Samanta Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 16-18 Years Girl's Kumite (Over 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Kumud Mallick Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 16-18 Years Boy's Kumite (Over 60kgs) Gold Medalist - Arijit Biswas Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 16-18 Years Boys Kumite (Under 52kgs) Gold Medalist - Soumen Sarkar Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 14-16 Years Boy's Kumite (Under 50-55kgs) Gold Medalist - Jotirmay Pramanik Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 14-16 Years Boys (Over 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Rupam Dutta Club Name - Full Contact Martial Arts 4
Category - 14-16 Years Girls Kumite (Under 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Rishika Banerjee Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
This tournament was supported by various sponsors such as Limca Sportz, Chatterjee Tutorials, UCO Bank, Sanjeevani Homeo Care Pvt. Ltd., Edition Sports, Olympia Sporting and WOW Momo. FIT India was the official fitness partner for this event.
BJJ CAMP WITH PROFESSOR MARCELO TAVARES - 06 TO 07 AUG 2022
We had an excellent training session with Professor Marcelo Tavares over two days (6-7 August). Professor Tavares (Black Belt) is from Brazil and currently residing in Singapore. He teaches Brazilian Jiu Jits (BJJ) at various academies and schools in Singapore and has a network of training centers in nine countries.
The techniques taught in this Seminar involved take-downs, ground control from closed guard and submissions. The 18 participants who took part had a varied range of expertise. Some were new to BJJ while others had already practiced and competed in BJJ / Grappling events for several years.
We hope to organise more such programs with Professor to spread the knowledge of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in our City of Joy!
INTER-DOJO CHAMPIONSHIP AT SIURI, BIRBHUM - 31 JULY 2022
This Inter-Dojo tournament was organised by Karate & Fitness Academy, a well-equipped gym and Kyokushin Karate Training Center located at Siuri, Birbhum. A team from Mikes Martial Arts (Sensei Somnath Chandra & Mayukh Banerjee) were invited to the event as guests and match referee from Kolkata.
KICKBOXING GRADE TEST - 15 JULY 2022
Successful candidates who passed the kickboxing grade test were awarded their promotion certificates. A total of 10 members appeared for the grade test with a passing percentage of 100%.
CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONTY AT MIKES MARTIAL ARTS - 16 JULY 2022
We had the privilege of awarding certificates to the successful candiates who appeared for the Kyokushin Karate Grade Test held at Mikes Martial Arts on 25 June 2022.
KICKBOXING CAMP - 02 & 03 JULY 2022
We successfully conclude our Kickboxing Summer Camp with participants from the following districts of West Bengal:
1. Murshidabad
2. N24 Pgs
3. Kolkata
4. Paschim Bardhaman
5. Hooghly
6. Howrah
Participants were trained in techniques of kickboxing along with event rules and refereeing. This event was organised in association with Kickboxing Association of West Bengal and we thank Shihan Montu Das for his valuable inputs and information concerning the sport of Kickboxing.
CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY AT MIKES MARTIAL ARTS - 17 JUNE 2022
We had the privilege of awarding certificates to the following members:
Shotokan Grade Test (Kyu Grades Awarded):
Shivansh Govind - 7th Kyu
Saveri Govind - 7th Kyu
Sreedev Mukerji - 6th Kyu
Ved Thakkar - 8th Kyu
Aarjav Ghosh - 9th Kyu
Ishani Todi - 8th Kyu
Sanhita Paul - 6th Kyu
Abhiraj Mallick - 9th Kyu
Arnab Memorial State Games:
Asif mamoojee - Silver
Adhiraj Mukerji - Gold
Priya Patra - Gold / Bronze
Sneha Samanta - Silver
Sahana Govind - Bronze
Tanea Shajan - Silver
Kushan Sethia - Silver
Shubhopriya Paul - Silver
Rishika Banerjee - Gold
Netaji Subhash State Games (Bengal Olympics Games):
Adhiraj Mukerji - Silver
STRANGLE - BJJ CHAMPIONSHIP - 28 MAY 2022
We hosted Strangle - BJJ Championship organised by Rebel MMA, Delhi. There were a total of 60 participants and 80 fights in three categories with cash prize of Rs 15,000/- in amateur and Rs 20,000/- in pro divisions. Through superb management and great performance of our organizing staff and volunteers, we held a flawless event managing a crowd of around 120 people.
ARNAB MEMORIAL CUP WEST BENGAL STATE KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIP 19 -20 MAY 2022
Arnab Memorial Cup was held at Khudhiram Anushiloni, Kolkata on 21 - 22 May 2022. It was held in memory of Late Shri Arnab Sen, IAS who was a very active supporter of sports and in particular kickboxing. This State Championship brought together players from ten districts and clubs of West Bengal and gold medal winners in individual events were selected to represent Bengal in the National Games later this year.
Mikes Martial Arts put up an eleven member team and our medal haul was as under:
1.Adhiraj Mukerji Gold (Light Contact) / Gold (KickLight)
2. Asif Mamoojee Silver (Light Contact) / Bronze (Kicklight)
3. Agneesh Basu Bronze (Point Fighting)
4.Kushan Sethia Silver (Point Fighting)
5. Priya Patra Gold (Light Contact) / Bronze (Kick Light)
6. Rishika Banerjee Gold (Light Contact)
7. Sahana Govind Bronze (Point Fighting)
8. Sneha Samanta Silver (Light Contact)
9. Shubhopriya Paul Silver (Light Contact)
10. Tanea Shajan Silver (Point Fighting)
Coach: Mayukh Banerjee / Razia Ali
Referee: Mayukh Banerjee / Razia Ali
Team Manager: Sharanya Banerjee
NETAJI SUBHAS STATE GAMES 2022
Our team from Mike's Martial Arts participated in the Kickboxing event of the Bengal Olympics State Games 2022 (Netaji Subhas State Games). The event was held at MAKAUT University, Kalyani and consisted of 25 different sporting categories. Team:
1. Priya Patra - (Womens -50 kg)
2. Asif Mamoojee - (Men's -69 kg)
3. Adhiraj Mukerji - SILVER (Men's -89 kg)
DAKSHIN KALIKATA SEVASRAM - APRIL 2022
We are happy to announce that we have re-started our not for profit social welfare program for the children of Dakshin Kalikata Sevasram (DKS). DKS was established by Netaji Subash Chandra Bose as an orphanage for children in 1928. Through our Kyokushin Karate training, we expect the children of this NGO to develop as well rounded, dependable and responsible citizens of our country.
Our Karate training for these children is also geared towards making them employable in the health, fitness, security and service industry in future.
HIMLAYAN MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CAMP 02 - 07 APRIL 2022
Our martial arts training camp at Sattal, Uttarakhand was held between 02 - 07 April 2022. Training in the foothills of the great Himalayas was indeed a wonderful and rejuvenating experience that every student enjoyed.
For short videos of our camping trip made by the participants click:
For a short video on the training that was conducted click:
KICKBOXING GRADE TEST - 21 MAR 2022
Levelling Up!
Our kickboxing students successfully pass their grade test. Fully Certified!
ALL BENGAL OPEN KUMITE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS - 21 MAR 2022
List of Participants and Winners:
Sneha Samanta - Winner Girls Open Fight
Rishika Banerjee - Winner Girls 45 - 55 Kg Open Fight
Agneesh Basu - Winner Boys 10 - 12 Years Fight
Jaspreet Singh - Participant Men's Heavy Weight Fight
Ayushmaan Singh - Participant Boy's 12 - 14 Years Fight
Mylavarapu Lahari - Participant Girl's 10 - 12 Years Fight
ALL BENGAL OPEN KUMITE CHAMPIONSHIP - 21 MAR 2022
This West Bengal Open Full Contact Kumite (Fight) Tournament was organised by SEKAI BUDO KARATE-DO RENMEI, KYOKUSHIN. Our team performed with excellent results.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SEMINAR - 08 MARCH 2022
We were invited by POSOCO / Eastern Regional Load Dispatch Centre to conduct a seminar on self defense and protection for women employees and families.
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WEST BENGAL OLYMPIC STATE SELECTION - KICKBOXING - 06 MAR 2022
Our team participated in this competition and won several awards.
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KYOKUSHIN GRADE TEST - 30 JAN 2022
Our students participated in gradation test with successful results.
DOOARS INVITATION CUP - 08 JAN 2022
Our senior student / coach Babu Biswas was declared champion in his category.
MEDIA ROOM
What’s Happening
WEST BENGAL STATE FULL CONTACT KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 - 16 & 17 DECEMBER 2023
The Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) stadium in the southern part of Kolkata, hosted the first-ever West Bengal Open Full Contact Karate Championship 2023. The two-day championship took place in Kolkata on December 16-17 and witnessed close to 200 Karatekas from around 15 Kyokushin Karate clubs across of West Bengal. The Chief Guest was Shri Aneesh Dasgupta (IAS), ADM South 24 Parganas.
Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation won the medal tally to be adjudged the best performing Academy of the Championship. Kolkata-based organization Mikel's Martial Arts (second in the medal tally) hosted the tournament quite efficiently, which had the support of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, the Government of West Bengal, and the FIT India Movement.
This competition was about instilling the spirit of full contact karate among the participants. As the founder of Kyokushin Karate, Sosai Mas Oyama had said “The heart of full contact karate is real fighting. There can be no proof without real fighting. Without proof, there is no trust. Without trust, there is no respect.” The competition, with its large participation, also displayed the popularity of sport full contact karate in West Bengal.
A total of more than 100 bouts in the age groups from 6+ to 14 years were fought during the first day and another approximately 100 bouts were fought in the 14+ to adult categories in the second day. A list of the winners from the various participating academies was as under:
Day 1 Results:
Category - 12-14 Years Girls Kumite (Under 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Radhika Gupta Club Name - TPG School of Kumite, Kalyani 2)
Category - 12-14 Years Girls (Over 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Riya Mitra Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 12-14 Years Boys (Under 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Rahul Halder Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 12-14 Years Boys (Over 45kgs) Gold Medalist - Ranbir Shaw Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 6-8 Years Girls Kumite Gold Medalist - Zinia Tasnim Ahmed Club Name - Karate and Fitness Academy, Birbhum
Category - 6-8 Years Boys Kumite Gold Medalist - Amardeep Kayal Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 8-10 Years Boys Kumite (Under 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Priyan Bijoli Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 8-10 Years Boys Kumite (Over 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Debdeep Mukherjee Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 8-10 Years Girls Kumite (Under 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Atrika Adhikary Club Name - Oyama Fitness Dojo
Category - 8-10 Years Girls Kumite (Over 35kgs) Gold Medalist - Oindrila Das Club Name - Full Contact Martial Arts Academy
Category - 10-12 Years Girls Kumite (Under 40 kgs) Gold Medalist - Riddhi Prasad Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 10-12 Years Girls Kumite (Over 40kgs) Gold Medalist - Arisha Manna Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 10-12 Boys (Under 40kgs) Gold Medalist - Reshayal Samir Club Name - Kyokushin IKOK Sonoda
Category - 10-12 Boys (Over 40kgs) Gold Medalist - Arjun Sen Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Day 2 Results
Category - 18+ Men's Kumite (Above 65kgs) Gold Medalist - Surojit Mondol Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 18+ Men's Kumite (55-65 kgs) Gold Medalist - MD. Moin Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 18+ Men's Kumite (Under 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Shreeyash Goel Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 18+ Women's Kumite (Above 60kgs) Gold Medalist - Ritu Mitra Club Name - Mukundapur Karate Academy
Category - 18+ Women's Kumite (52-60kgs) Gold Medalist - Sneha Samanta Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 16-18 Years Girl's Kumite (Over 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Kumud Mallick Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 16-18 Years Boy's Kumite (Over 60kgs) Gold Medalist - Arijit Biswas Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 16-18 Years Boys Kumite (Under 52kgs) Gold Medalist - Soumen Sarkar Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
Category - 14-16 Years Boy's Kumite (Under 50-55kgs) Gold Medalist - Jotirmay Pramanik Club Name - Masutatsu Oyama Karate Organisation
Category - 14-16 Years Boys (Over 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Rupam Dutta Club Name - Full Contact Martial Arts 4
Category - 14-16 Years Girls Kumite (Under 55kgs) Gold Medalist - Rishika Banerjee Club Name - Mike's Martial Arts
This tournament was supported by various sponsors such as Limca Sportz, Chatterjee Tutorials, UCO Bank, Sanjeevani Homeo Care Pvt. Ltd., Edition Sports, Olympia Sporting and WOW Momo. FIT India was the official fitness partner for this event.
CAPTAINS CUP #2 - 01 OCTOBER 2023
Second edition of the Captains Cup (2023) was held on 01 October 2023. The internal Mikes Martial Arts Championship witnessed keen martial arts competition among 65 participants. This years Captains Cup saw several firsts, namely the introduction of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Teishutsu Karate. Total number of events were as under:
1/ Kickboxing
2/ Kata
3/ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4/ Teishutsu Karate
It was a very successful progam and we look forward to our next edition in 2024!
WAKO INDIA NATIONAL KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 (18 - 21 AUGUST)
Mikes Martial Arts sent six athletes to represent our Academy at the WAKO India National Kickboxing Championship held at Kolkata from 19 - 21 August 2023. The team did very well and brought home the following awards:
Kushan Sethia (13 to 15 yrs -52 Kg) Point Fighting - Silver Medal
Kushan Sethia (13 to 15 yrs -52 Kg) Light Contact - Bronze Medal
Brisha Gupta (10 to 12 yrs Girls -32 Kg) Point Fight - Silver Medal
Brisha Gupta (10 to 12 yrs Girls -32 Kg) Light Contact - Gold Medal
Tanea Shajan (13 to 15 yrs Girls -80 Kg) Point Fighting - Gold Medal
Reet Khanna (19 to 40 yrs Senior Women -70 Kg) Point Fighting - Gold Medal
Asif Mamoojee (19 to 40 yrs Senior Mens -63.5 Kg) Kick Light - Gold Medal
Sk Alivia (19 to 40 yrs Senior Womens -55 Kg) Light Contact - Silver Medal
The Event was held in Kolkata and Kickboxing Association of West Bengal played host to it. The competition itself was held at PL Roy Stadium (SE Railways campus) Sealdah.
24 WEST BENGAL STATE KICKBOXING CHAMIONSHIP 2023 - 28 TO 30 AUGUST 2023
Mikes Martial Arts sent six athletes to represent our Academy at the 24th West Bengal State Championship held at Darjeeling. The team did very well and brought home the following awards:
Kushan Sethia (13 to 15 yrs -52 Kg) Point Fighting - Gold Medal
Kushan Sethia (13 to 15 yrs -52 Kg) Kick Light - Gold Medal
Sahana Govind (13 to 15 yrs Girls -60 Kg) Point Fighting - Gold Medal
Reet Khanna (19 to 40 yrs Senior Women -65 Kg) Full Contact - Bronze Medal
Asif Mamoojee (19 to 40 yrs Senior Mens -63.5 Kg) Low Kick - Silver Medal
Sk Alivia (19 to 40 yrs Senior Womens -55 Kg) Full Contact - Silver Medal
The Event was held in Darjeeling and Kickboxing Association of Darjeeling played host to it Needless to say, the team enjoyed the wonderful ambience and charm of the Queen of the Hills, Darjeeling, as well as the thrill of the competition.
ANNUAL SUMMER TRAINING CAMP 19 - 28 MAY 2023
Mikes Martial Arts conducted their annual summer training camp at Sattal, Nainital from 19 May - 28 May 2023. The camp participants underwent rigorous martial arts training for 6 hours each day broken up into three sessions. For the first time, one hour yoga sessions were introduced every morning.
The camp, including food and stay was greatly appreciated by all participants. The tranquil and peaceful forest environment, far away from congestation, proved once again to be the ideal location for such focused training.
11TH IKO MATSUSHIMA EUROPEAN OPEN KYOKUSHIN CHAMPIONSHIP
Rishika Banerjee from India created history by becoming the first Indian to win the 11th European Open Kyokushin Championship held at Santa Susanna, Spain on 11 - 12 May 2023.
Never before has an Indian won such a major international full contact karate event. She brought huge pride and joy to everyone and glory to her country. Her achievement has been covered by major news publication houses including The Telegraph (Online), T2, BetterIndia, The Bridge, Ei Shomai and several News Channels such as One News and S News.
WEST BENGAL INTER-DISTRICT KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIP 07 MAY 2023
A team of 13 participants, two coaches and two managers represented Mikes Martial Arts at this annual prestigious tournament. Team Mikes Martial Arts put up an outstanding performance. With 8 golds, 4 silvers and 2 bronze medals and an overall point tally of 34, Mikes Martial Arts won the best team of the event award. The podium finishers were as under:
Brisha Gupta (Gold) - Point Fight Young Cadet Girls
Sahana Govind (Gold) - Point Fight Older Cadet Girls
Tanea Shajan (Silver) - Point Fight Older Cadet Girls
Mansi Agarwalla (Gold) - Point Fight Senior Girls
Manav Agarwalla (Bronze) - Low Kick Senior Boys (-60 kg)
Sagar Mondol (Bronze) - Low Kick Senior Boys (-67 Kg)
Shreeyash Goel (Gold) - Kicklight Senior Boys (-57 Kg)
Shuvo Ghosh (Silver) - Kicklight Senior Boys (-57 Kg)
Asif Mamoojee (Gold) - Kicklight Senior Boys (-63 Kg)
Souhardya Das (Silver) - Kicklight Senior Boys (-63 Kg)
Sanskar Singh (Gold) - Kicklight Senior Boys (-79 Kg)
Priya Patra (Silver) - Kicklight Senior Girls (-55 Kg)
Tanea Shajan (Gold) - Kicklight Youth Girls
SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP - VIKRAM SOLAR LTD. 04 MARCH 2023
We held a demonstrative and interactive self defense workshop at Vikram Solar Ltd., a company specializing in solar energy.
The workshop was attended by more than 30 company employees as well as over video conferencing, several satellite offices.
Sharanya Banerjee Sensei and Priya Patra Sempai put up a stellar performance of displaying real martial arts skills. Chinhita Bose ended the sesssion with a demonstration of how a trained person can react to a real threat. She also demonstrated the power of striking techniques by breaking tiles on stage with her bare hands.
MARTIAL ARTS & SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOP - SVIST, KOLKATA 05 JAN 2023
We started the year with a fantastic martial arts and self defence workshop for the engineering students from Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology, Kolkata.
The workshop was very enthusiastically received by these bright young students. The workshop ended with a request from them to conduct more such courses on a long term basis.
1ST ALL INDIA OPEN KYOKUSHIN CHAMPIONSHIP - SBKR, KHARAGPUR 26 - 28 DECEMBER 2022
This National Championship was organised by Sekai Budo Renmei Karatedo Kyokushin (SBKR). SBKR is an international organisation headed out of United Kingdom and is one of the prominent groups operating worldwide with branches all over India.
Our team was invited to participate in this tournament held at Kharagpur, West Bengal. Out of 11 participants from our Dojo, we had 9 podium finishers. The list of champions as under:
1. Pradeep Nayak - Winner (12 to 14 Years Boys Kumite)
2. Babu Biswas - Winner (Men's Heavy Weight)
3. Rishika Banerjee - Winner (14 to 16 Years Girls Kumite) / Fourth Mixed Kata
4. Sneha Samana - Runners Up (Girls Open Kumite Light Weight)
5. Shreeyash Goel - Third (Men's Light Weight Kumite)
6. Probhat Burman - Fourth (16 to 18 Years Boys Kumite)
7. Souparni Bhattacharya - Fourth (Women's Heavyweight Kumite)
8. Lahari - Third (Mixed Kata)
2ND NATIONAL KARATE TOURNAMENT - IKOK SONADA JAPAN 16 TO 18 DEC 2022
Our team participated in this national championship and performed very well. The list of podium finishers:
Babu Biswas - Winner Medium Wt / Grand Champion by beating heavy weight winner
Rishika Banerjee - Winner 14 to 16 Years Girls Kumite / Runners Up Mixed Kata
Krishna Mondol - Runners Up 12 to 14 Years Boys Kumite
Agneesh Basu - Runners Up 10 to 12 Years Boys Kumite
Shubhopriya Paul - Third Position 14 to 16 Years Girls Kumite
Arjun Sen - 3rd Position 10 to 12 Years Boys Kumite / 2nd Position Mixed Kata
CAPTAIN'S CUP '22 - 28 AUG 2022
We hosted our annual inter-martial arts tournament - "Captain's Cup 2022". There were 12 events with participants ranging from 3 years to 44 years old. The participating martial arts were Kyokushin Karate, Shotokan Karate and Kickboxing.
BJJ CAMP WITH PROFESSOR MARCELO TAVARES - 06 TO 07 AUG 2022
We had an excellent training session with Professor Marcelo Tavares over two days (6-7 August). Professor Tavares (Black Belt) is from Brazil and currently residing in Singapore. He teaches Brazilian Jiu Jits (BJJ) at various academies and schools in Singapore and has a network of training centers in nine countries.
The techniques taught in this Seminar involved take-downs, ground control from closed guard and submissions. The 18 participants who took part had a varied range of expertise. Some were new to BJJ while others had already practiced and competed in BJJ / Grappling events for several years.
We hope to organise more such programs with Professor to spread the knowledge of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in our City of Joy!
INTER-DOJO CHAMPIONSHIP AT SIURI, BIRBHUM - 31 JULY 2022
This Inter-Dojo tournament was organised by Karate & Fitness Academy, a well-equipped gym and Kyokushin Karate Training Center located at Siuri, Birbhum. A team from Mikes Martial Arts (Sensei Somnath Chandra & Mayukh Banerjee) were invited to the event as guests and match referee from Kolkata.
KICKBOXING GRADE TEST - 15 JULY 2022
Successful candidates who passed the kickboxing grade test were awarded their promotion certificates. A total of 10 members appeared for the grade test with a passing percentage of 100%.
CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONTY AT MIKES MARTIAL ARTS - 16 JULY 2022
We had the privilege of awarding certificates to the successful candiates who appeared for the Kyokushin Karate Grade Test held at Mikes Martial Arts on 25 June 2022.
KICKBOXING CAMP - 02 & 03 JULY 2022
We successfully conclude our Kickboxing Summer Camp with participants from the following districts of West Bengal:
1. Murshidabad
2. N24 Pgs
3. Kolkata
4. Paschim Bardhaman
5. Hooghly
6. Howrah
Participants were trained in techniques of kickboxing along with event rules and refereeing. This event was organised in association with Kickboxing Association of West Bengal and we thank Shihan Montu Das for his valuable inputs and information concerning the sport of Kickboxing.
CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY AT MIKES MARTIAL ARTS - 17 JUNE 2022
We had the privilege of awarding certificates to the following members:
Shotokan Grade Test (Kyu Grades Awarded):
Shivansh Govind - 7th Kyu
Saveri Govind - 7th Kyu
Sreedev Mukerji - 6th Kyu
Ved Thakkar - 8th Kyu
Aarjav Ghosh - 9th Kyu
Ishani Todi - 8th Kyu
Sanhita Paul - 6th Kyu
Abhiraj Mallick - 9th Kyu
Arnab Memorial State Games:
Asif mamoojee - Silver
Adhiraj Mukerji - Gold
Priya Patra - Gold / Bronze
Sneha Samanta - Silver
Sahana Govind - Bronze
Tanea Shajan - Silver
Kushan Sethia - Silver
Shubhopriya Paul - Silver
Rishika Banerjee - Gold
Netaji Subhash State Games (Bengal Olympics Games):
Adhiraj Mukerji - Silver
BENGAL KYOKUSHIN KARATE ASSOCIATION - SUMMER CAMP 2022
This summer training camp was held in New Dhigha, West Bengal. A total of 41 instructors and approximately 180 students from all over West Bengal attended this five day event. The training camp was held between 01 June to 05 June 2022.
STRANGLE - BJJ CHAMPIONSHIP - 28 MAY 2022
We hosted Strangle - BJJ Championship organised by Rebel MMA, Delhi. There were a total of 60 participants and 80 fights in three categories with cash prize of Rs 15,000/- in amateur and Rs 20,000/- in pro divisions. Through superb management and great performance of our organizing staff and volunteers, we held a flawless event managing a crowd of around 120 people.
ARNAB MEMORIAL CUP WEST BENGAL STATE KICKBOXING CHAMPIONSHIP 19 -20 MAY 2022
Arnab Memorial Cup was held at Khudhiram Anushiloni, Kolkata on 21 - 22 May 2022. It was held in memory of Late Shri Arnab Sen, IAS who was a very active supporter of sports and in particular kickboxing. This State Championship brought together players from ten districts and clubs of West Bengal and gold medal winners in individual events were selected to represent Bengal in the National Games later this year.
Mikes Martial Arts put up an eleven member team and our medal haul was as under:
1.Adhiraj Mukerji Gold (Light Contact) / Gold (KickLight)
2. Asif Mamoojee Silver (Light Contact) / Bronze (Kicklight)
3. Agneesh Basu Bronze (Point Fighting)
4.Kushan Sethia Silver (Point Fighting)
5. Priya Patra Gold (Light Contact) / Bronze (Kick Light)
6. Rishika Banerjee Gold (Light Contact)
7. Sahana Govind Bronze (Point Fighting)
8. Sneha Samanta Silver (Light Contact)
9. Shubhopriya Paul Silver (Light Contact)
10. Tanea Shajan Silver (Point Fighting)
Coach: Mayukh Banerjee / Razia Ali
Referee: Mayukh Banerjee / Razia Ali
Team Manager: Sharanya Banerjee
NETAJI SUBHAS STATE GAMES 2022
Our team from Mike's Martial Arts participated in the Kickboxing event of the Bengal Olympics State Games 2022 (Netaji Subhas State Games). The event was held at MAKAUT University, Kalyani and consisted of 25 different sporting categories. Team:
1. Priya Patra - (Womens -50 kg)
2. Asif Mamoojee - (Men's -69 kg)
3. Adhiraj Mukerji - SILVER (Men's -89 kg)
DAKSHIN KALIKATA SEVASRAM - APRIL 2022
We are happy to announce that we have re-started our not for profit social welfare program for the children of Dakshin Kalikata Sevasram (DKS). DKS was established by Netaji Subash Chandra Bose as an orphanage for children in 1928. Through our Kyokushin Karate training, we expect the children of this NGO to develop as well rounded, dependable and responsible citizens of our country.
Our Karate training for these children is also geared towards making them employable in the health, fitness, security and service industry in future.
HIMLAYAN MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CAMP 02 - 07 APRIL 2022
Our martial arts training camp at Sattal, Uttarakhand was held between 02 - 07 April 2022. Training in the foothills of the great Himalayas was indeed a wonderful and rejuvenating experience that every student enjoyed.
For short videos of our camping trip made by the participants click:
For a short video on the training that was conducted click:
KICKBOXING GRADE TEST - 21 MAR 2022
Levelling Up!
Our kickboxing students successfully pass their grade test. Fully Certified!
ALL BENGAL OPEN KUMITE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS - 21 MAR 2022
List of Participants and Winners:
Sneha Samanta - Winner Girls Open Fight
Rishika Banerjee - Winner Girls 45 - 55 Kg Open Fight
Agneesh Basu - Winner Boys 10 - 12 Years Fight
Jaspreet Singh - Participant Men's Heavy Weight Fight
Ayushmaan Singh - Participant Boy's 12 - 14 Years Fight
Mylavarapu Lahari - Participant Girl's 10 - 12 Years Fight
ALL BENGAL OPEN KUMITE CHAMPIONSHIP - 21 MAR 2022
This West Bengal Open Full Contact Kumite (Fight) Tournament was organised by SEKAI BUDO KARATE-DO RENMEI, KYOKUSHIN. Our team performed with excellent results.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY SEMINAR - 08 MARCH 2022
We were invited by POSOCO / Eastern Regional Load Dispatch Centre to conduct a seminar on self defense and protection for women employees and families.
WEST BENGAL OLYMPIC STATE SELECTION - KICKBOXING - 06 MAR 2022
Our team participated in this competition and won several awards.
KYOKUSHIN GRADE TEST - 30 JAN 2022
Our students participated in gradation test with successful results.
DOOARS INVITATION CUP - 08 JAN 2022
Our senior student / coach Babu Biswas was declared champion in his category.