What is Y.K.K.F?

Y.K.K.F. stands for Yudansha Kobujitsu Karate – Doh Federation (Black belt ancient martial arts empty handed ways).

Y.K.K.F. is a fraternal organization of many arts and styles recognizing the intrinsic worth and value of every system. Martial arts are founded upon universal principles of Movement , Morality & Etiquette.

It is in the spirit of Budo (Martial ways) that all schools of Y.K.K.F. work in harmony with each other for their mutual advancement and the discovery of the meaning and the ultimate purpose of budo.

Respect, Honour & Fraternity are the values that shares the members of Y.K.K.F.

The Y.K.K.F. was founded in 1978 by Ron Yamanaka and it can count thousands of members in many countries, in particular :
Antigua , Armenia , Belgium , Bulgaria , Canada , Cuba , Dominican Rep. , France , Hungary , India , Israel , Italy , Jamaica , Portugal , Russia , Singapore , Switzerland , Ukraine , United Kingdom & USA.

The Y.K.K.F. - World President is Giovanni Di Meglio Shihan , 7th Dan Kyoshi , Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate-Do & Ju-jitsu, Ron Yamanakas direct student. He has been living in the world of martial arts for 35 years teaching and learning in many dojos all over the world.

Sensei Jehangir Shroff is the President & Chief Instructor for Y.K.K.F.(India) and is the only Indian representative for Y.K.K.F.(International). He has been in the field of martial arts for over 28 years. He has had the experience of training in various martial arts under the guidance of Saiko Shihan Ron Yamanaka (Founder Of Y.K.K.F. - International) 9th Degree Black Belt – Shaolin Chuan Fa , 8th Degree Black Belt Aiki Jujutsu ,8th Degree Black Belt Okinawan Goju Ryu (Jundokan) , Menkyo Kaiden Shindo Ryu Jujutsu & Canadian Chief Instructor (Shibucho) of Okinawan Goju Ryu Jundokan.

Sensei Jehangir Shroff has been training in Martial Arts since 1978 under the following teachers :

(1) Shihan Vispy Kapadia (1978 –1991)
(2) Sensei Hoshi Batliwalla (1991-1997)
(3) Saiko Shihan Ron Yamanaka (From Oct. 1997).

He also had the opportunity to train for a short while under Shihan Pervez Mistry , the Pioneer of Indian Karate.

Sensei Shroff has traveled to Canada , Japan , Indonesia , Phillipines , Malaysia , Singapore , Hongkong , Dubai, London & Belguim to take part in training seminars and tournaments.

Yudansha Kobujitsu Karate – Doh Federation (India) i.e. Y.K.K.F. (India) has been established in the year Oct. 1997 and has trained thousands of students in traditional Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate & Judo/ Jujitsu. Y.K.K.F.(India) teaches three different aspects of martial arts namely physical , intellectual and mental. Along with the physical training we also teach history of Goju Ryu, awareness of other martial arts and Japanese terminology.

Within Y.K.K.F.(India) there are 3 distinct martial arts namely :

1. Karate (Okinawan Goju Ryu – Jundokan)
Under Sensei Jehangir Shroff (5th Dan Black Belt)

2. Judo & Jujitsu
Under Sensei Manohar Bangera (7th Dan Black Belt) & Sensei Yatish Bangera (6th Dan Black Belt) , Directors of Bombay Judo Club .

3. Tai Chi Chuan
Under Sifu Carlton Hill

4. Kickboxing & Krav Maga
Under Sanjay Shetty

Martial Arts (Karate / Judo / Tai Chi Chuan/ Kick Boxing) classes are being conducted at more than 15 centres in Mumbai (Dadar-E, Matunga, Wadala, Parel, Princess Street, Colaba, Pali Hill, Bandra-W, Khar, & Sion). Karate & Judo classes are also conducted at Khandala, Hyderabad & Secunderabad .

Every year two camps are conducted at different places throughout India where the students are imparted rigorous training in Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate , Judo & Jujitsu , Weapon Training and theoretical knowledge about martial arts. This training teaches the children to concentrate and achieve goals , discipline , self respect , respect for others and develops their self confidence , which are the natural benefits of karate do discipline. It also directs the extra energy of hyper active children in a constructive way and raises the energy level of lethargic youngsters.

Y.K.K.F. (India) is also a member of Maharashtra Karate Association (MKA) and affiliated to All India Karate – Do Federation (A.I.K.F.) which is recognised by Govt. Of India & Indian Olympic Association (IOA) .

A landmark in the history of Y.K.K.F.(India) in the month of Feb.- Mar. 04 , is the Martial Arts Training Programme which was conducted by Giovanni Di Meglio Shihan , 6th Degree Kyoshi , Y.K.K.F. World President & Sensei Diego Gruer , 3rd Degree Black Belt , Technical Director Y.K.K.F.(Italy). The training which was imparted consisted of Physical training , Kihon , Kata , Bunkai and self defence techniques. Jr. & Sr. Black belts were imparted special training in Sanchin Kata and other katas with different levels of bunkai. More than 350 students participated in this martial arts training programme , which was a great success for Y.K.K.F. (India).

It is our goal here at the Y.K.K.F. (India) dojos to help students better their health and enhance their overall self-development (concentration , confidence , self-control , and self-discipline) through physical training and mental discipline using traditional martial arts

Benefits of joining Y.K.K.F.
1. See the world and learn new cultures , the Y.K.K.F. has members in more than 22 countries. We organize a symposium in a different country each year. You can train in any of the countries affiliated dojos.
2. You can access to the most respected martial arts instructors in the world.
3. You learn the traditions and the meanings behind martial arts.
4. The ranks that you earn in the YKKF approved dojos are recognized worldwide.
5. You are a part of an organization that applies high ethical standards.
6. You are a part of the worldwide movement to unify martial arts.