Mandir Marg, New Delhi

Shotokan Martial Art Federation

Shotokan karate centre at J-Block, Mandir Marg, led by Shihan Vijay Kumar. Classes for beginners and experienced students.

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At a glance

Cost
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Trial
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Sports taught
Karate
Shotokan karate for adults and kids, with private classes, women's fitness and self-defence. The contact page lists other locations near India Gate, Gole Market and Lodhi Colony.
When to train
Not confirmed
Who teaches
Shihan Vijay Kumar
Beginners
Yes, beginners welcome
The school's site says its classes suit beginners as well as experienced karate students.
Serious fighters
Not confirmed
Women-only classes
Not confirmed
Facilities
Not confirmed
Contact
Phone, Email, Website, Instagram
Last checked
1 Nov 2026, against the gym's website

New to karate?

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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.

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  • 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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Listing description

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The Shotokan Martial Art Federation trains at J-Block, Mandir Marg, New Delhi, under Shihan Vijay Kumar. Its site says classes suit beginners as well as experienced karate students. Fees and timings are not published, so call before visiting.

Coaches

Shihan Vijay Kumar
Head coach
6th Dan black belt in Shotokan karate and a national referee (grade A), per the school'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

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  • Coaches:Gym's websitechecked 27 Oct 2026(Instructor named in the About section of the home page.)
  • Contact and address:Gym's websitechecked 27 Oct 2026
  • Beginners, competition and women's classes:Gym's websitechecked 27 Oct 2026
  • Description:Gym's websitechecked 1 Nov 2026
  • Sports taught:Gym's websitechecked 27 Oct 2026(Site and federation name describe Shotokan karate.)

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