Ganesh Khind Road, Pune

IKKAI Hombu Dojo

IKKAI India's hombu dojo on Ganesh Khind Road, Pune, led by Sensei Salil Nadkarni, with karate, kobudo and iaido.

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Karate

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At a glance

Cost
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Trial
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Sports taught
Karate
Isshin-ryu karate (an Okinawan style), with Okinawan kobudo (traditional weapons) and iaido (Japanese sword art) batches at the same dojo. Women's self-defence is offered for groups.
When to train
See the timetable below
Who teaches
Sensei Salil Nadkarni
Beginners
Not confirmed
Serious fighters
Not confirmed
Women-only classes
Not confirmed
Facilities
Not confirmed
Contact
Phone, Email, Website
Last checked
1 Nov 2026, against the gym's website

New to karate?

General guidance for the sport, not facts about this school. Check the details above, and ask the school if anything differs.

Belts and grading

  • You start at white belt and move through coloured belts. These steps are called kyu grades. Black belt is the first dan grade, and further dan grades come after that.
  • Belt colours and the number of steps change from school to school and from association to association, so a green belt in one dojo may not match a green belt in another.

Your first class

  • Arrive a little early. Most dojos ask you to take your shoes off and bow when you step onto the floor.
  • Expect a warm-up, then basics: stances, punches, kicks and blocks, done in lines with the whole class.

Kit

  • A karate uniform (gi) and a belt. Schools usually sell them, so ask before buying elsewhere.
  • Sparring gear comes later and depends on the style: gloves, shin or foot guards, a mouthguard and, for some classes, a groin guard. Your coach will tell you what is needed.

Ask the school

  • Which style do you teach, and who certifies the belts?
  • Is there a free or paid trial class, and what should I wear?
  • Which batch suits a beginner of my age, and how big is it?
  • What do gradings, uniforms and tournaments cost on top of the monthly fee?

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Timetable

DaysTimeClassCoach
Mon, Wed6:15 to 7:15 AMIsshin-ryu karate, morning batchNot listed
Tue, Thu6:00 to 7:00 PMHojo undo batch (brown belt onwards)Not listed
Sat4:15 to 5:15 PMIsshin-ryu karate, kids batchNot listed
Sun7:15 to 8:15 AMIsshin-ryu karate, kids batchNot listed
Sat5:30 to 6:45 PMKobudo (kids and adults)Not listed
Tue6:30 to 7:30 AMIaidoNot listed

Listing description

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The IKKAI Hombu Dojo is at 3 Gajanan Housing Society, Ganesh Khind Road, Pune. Sensei Salil Nadkarni leads karate classes for kids and adults, with kobudo on Saturday evenings and an iaido morning batch. Batch times are on the contact page; fees are not published.

Coaches

Sensei Salil Nadkarni
Head coach
Kyoshi-go, 8th dan black belt in Isshin-ryu karate and 6th dan in kobudo (per the association's site).

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Facilities

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MatsNot confirmed
Heavy bagsNot confirmed
Strength zoneNot confirmed
Changing roomsNot confirmed
ShowersNot confirmed
ParkingNot confirmed

Contact and location

3, Gajanan Housing Society, 1114 Ganesh Khind Road, Pune 411016
+91 20 2565 6139
ikkaindia@yahoo.com
Website: ikkai.org
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