About Avinash Subramanyam
The journey of Soke Avinash in the external and internal martial arts, have given him a unique understanding of life.
Arising from his gruelling years of training, which stretched his limits of pain and endurance, he has brought to training the essence of all his learnings.
Soke Avinash’s journey in martial arts started in India when he was about 13 years old. However, his passion for the art took him across the shores.
He studied martial art and Ninjutsu under renowned teachers like Grandmaster Hisataka, Soke Tak Kubota, Shihan John Wilson apart from several other Grandmasters. Today, he holds the coveted 10th Dan Red Belt and is bestowed with the title of Soke that officially confirms him as a Grandmaster, and internationally recognizes his system of training. He has several senior level black belts and martial art titles in various systems of martial arts. Titles include: ShiFu, Soke, Shihan, Renshi and Sensei, each a rank in itself and officially conferred by teachers who are Grandmasters. He passionately underwent training at various institutions from Canada, China, Japan, Malaysia and USA.
Soke Avinash later went on to study internal health forms, under the direct tutelage of founders themselves:
Certificate of Inheritor (2015) - confirmed as the 12th generation inheritor in the Taijiquan Heritage Genealogy, from the China Association of Taijiquan Inheritors, after Grandmaster Chen Zhaosen of the Chen family.
Awarded 2 Gold medals for Taiji and 6 foot long halberd (Guan Dao) in the International Hometown Taiji Competition, organized by Sports Administration and Chenjiagou Gongfu School (2018).
Door Entry Permit (Home Disciple) to carry on Chen family Taiji by Grandmaster Chen Zhaosen, under whom Soke Avinash has exclusively studied all Taiji forms and weapon forms at Chenjiagou, China (2015).
He has experienced Taiji with great teachers like Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang, Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang, Grandmaster Chen Xiao Xing, Master Zhang Jiping and Master Liu Yong.
7th Duan (Degree), Beijing Sports University (2008).
Rushi Di Zi (Outstanding and Close Disciple) by Grandmaster Zhang Guangde (Founder of Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong) in 2006. Only 60 of the millions of students worldwide have been given this award. Soke Avinash was the 30th to receive it.
Awarded the sword by the Grandmaster in recognition of ‘extraordinary service and determination to make it a benefit to mankind and hand it down to future generations’.
Teacher Grade for all 3 forms of Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa exclusively licensed to teach in India (2006).
Awarded exclusive License to teach at Clinics and Hospitals across India by Late Dr. Zhuang Yuan Ming (Founder of Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa).
First Indian certified (by Dr. Cui Yong Sheng) to develop and promote Health Qi Gong in India in co-operation with The Chinese Health Qi Gong Association, Beijing (2006).
Soke (Grandmaster) Judan (10th degree Red Belt), Zen Kokusai Soke Budo/ Bugei Renmei, USA (2018).
Highest level of certification in the use of Tonfa weapons defense techniques for demonstrating high level training and proficiency against a multitude of weapons, International Karate Association, awarded by Soke Takayuki Kubota, USA (2021).
Instructor License in Nunchaku, Tonfa & Knife defense techniques, International Karate Association, awarded by Soke Takayuki Kubota, USA (2020).
Specially licensed to teach Ansono Kata to strengthen & build a strong inner foundation and improve overall health, International Karate Association, awarded by Soke Takayuki Kubota, USA (2019).
Dai-Shihan - Shichidan (7th degree Black Belt), Juko-Kai Shorin-Ryu Karate Renmei, USA (2019).
Shihan (Senior Instructor)- Sandan (3rd degree Black Belt), Association All Okinawa Seidokan Karate Kobudo awarded by Sensei Shian Toma, Japan (2001).
Sandan (3rd degree Black Belt) awarded by World Karate Federation, Japan (1988).
Shidoshi-ho (Instructor) - Nidan (2nd degree Black Belt) in Ninjutsu, The Bujinkan Dojo Ninja Brotherhood of Canada (2001). He was also the first Indian to have studied Ninjutsu and received the Shidoshi-ho (Instructor) title, under Soke John Wilson, Canada.
Renshi (International instructor) - Nidan (2nd degree Black Belt) from Kenkokan Karatedo of Shorinjiryu, Japan (1988).
Kubotan - First Indian authorized to teach internationally the Kubotan Self Defence Key Chain (taught to FBI, LAPD and NYPD). He is certified by founder Soke Takayuki Kubota for his ‘outstanding ability in the use of the Kubotan’ and as joining ‘an elite group of few certified Kubotan instructors that exist worldwide’, USA (2007).
Founder - SEEFAR - 2006.
Founder & Chairman - Chen Zhaosen Taiji School, India Chapter under acceptance of Grandmaster Chen Zhaosen - 2019 (Chen Taiji Gongfu School, Chenjiagou, Henan, China).
President, Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa, India Chapter (The Municipal Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa Association of Shanghai, Shanghai).
President, Health Qi Gong India (The Chinese Health Qi Gong Association of the Sports Administration of China).
President, Zhang Guangde Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong Academy, India (The Beijing Sports University- Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong (Life Enhancement Division, Beijing).
Conducted workshops for the armed forces and policemen, equipping them with rare skills of body and mind that prove invaluable in combat situations.
Conducted health and wellness programs, and workshops for corporates, empowering them with mind-body skills that prove invaluable in their work-life situations.
The harmonizing of mind, body and spirit, the foundation of Soke Avinash's life and training, is what he seamlessly connects to corporate leadership. His demos, interspersed with incredible feats, help in understanding human potential in action. He has consistently earned an "exceeded expectations" score from corporates (CGI, Cisco, HP, Tesco, Happiest Minds and many more).
Arising from his gruelling years of training, which stretched his limits of pain and endurance, he has brought to training the essence of all his learnings.
Soke Avinash’s journey in martial arts started in India when he was about 13 years old. However, his passion for the art took him across the shores.
He studied martial art and Ninjutsu under renowned teachers like Grandmaster Hisataka, Soke Tak Kubota, Shihan John Wilson apart from several other Grandmasters. Today, he holds the coveted 10th Dan Red Belt and is bestowed with the title of Soke that officially confirms him as a Grandmaster, and internationally recognizes his system of training. He has several senior level black belts and martial art titles in various systems of martial arts. Titles include: ShiFu, Soke, Shihan, Renshi and Sensei, each a rank in itself and officially conferred by teachers who are Grandmasters. He passionately underwent training at various institutions from Canada, China, Japan, Malaysia and USA.
Soke Avinash later went on to study internal health forms, under the direct tutelage of founders themselves:
INTERNAL HEALTH ARTS
