remarkable content of this book. Using detailed high-resolution photographs, this book
beautifully illustrates the progression from a beginner at the 10th KYU level to a skilled 1st DAN
Black Belt in Karate, providing a visual guide to both the theory and practical techniques of the
martial art. It spans the vast timeline of Karate, from the ancient teachings of Indian monk
Bodhidharma to the modern era championed by the World Karate Federation. This book
contains everything required to excel in a tournament, from stances and strikes to kicks and
punches, as well as directions, counting, and essential glossary terms.
With a track record of selflessly training over 55,000 unprivileged children and making them physically fit, drug free, smoking free, Karate coach Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav's impact on nurturing young talent in the art of Karate at world level is undeniable. Beyond his coaching endeavors, Dr. Yadav has showcased his expertise by authoring a multi-award-winning Karate book, setting the bar high with 6 world records. Karate Coach Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav, an exceptional 6 World Record holder who was honored with the distinguished Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship & Karmaveer Chakra Award on the 26th of November, 2024, at The Shriram Millennium School, Noida. This distinguished award was established by iCONGO in collaboration with the United Nations and recognizes and facilitates individuals much like Dr. Pradeep who embodies the spirit of 'Be the Change' by exhibiting bold innovative steps for creating real meaningful changes in society. The Karmaveer Chakra Award is an international civilian award by iCONGO and the United Nation that recognizes honest and unabashed courage from individuals who walk their unique journey of facilitating waves of positive change on the planet. Significantly, it's a collaboration of iCONGO, and the United Nations in honor of individuals much like Dr. Pradeep who showed extraordinary courage contributing waves of societal impact. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav's life has been one of compassion, strength, and an inner purpose. Through his passion for Karate, he has enriched the lives of countless individuals, instilling in them the attitude of discipline, drug free, smoke free, inner strength, and determination. His dedication to national welfare and integration continues to inspire, as he strives to make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals in both India and the world at large.
Karate Coach Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav is a recipient of Black Belt, 3rd DAN Degree received from the World Karate Federation, Spain. He has vast experience of training and coaching of Karate for more than 40 years and has selflessly trained more than 55,000 unprivileged children in Karate sport. He has been conferred with 45 National and International Awards, 6 World Record Holder, Volunteer of Sustainable Development Goals by United Nations, Fit India Ambassador, South Indian Youth Fitness Ambassador at Youth United Council of India, Award-Winning Author of Karate Sport Book, and Published 5 International Peer Reviewed Journals (Google Scholar). Honorable Home Minister of India, Shri Amit Shah honored him for his contribution to the nation in the realm of Karate sport and Honorable Chief Minister of Haryana (India) nominated him for the Highest Civilian Award of India.
Here's a concise summary of the important dates in Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav's karate journey:
1978: Born on February 20 in Mukandpura, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India.
1985: Began learning Karate at Kendriya Vidyalaya under a coach from the Indo Shotokan Karate Do Federation.
1991: Hostel warden arranged Karate classes, sparking a lifelong passion for martial arts.
1993: Started formal training under Shihan Balram Singh of the Indo Shotokan Karate Do Federation, a key milestone.
2005: Earned Black Belt and began coaching in Gurugram under Balram Singh.
2021: Published Shotokan Karate: Easiest Way To Get Black Belt, earning 5-6 World Records; book available on Amazon in 160 countries.
2022: Received Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award and Honorary Doctorate in Mumbai for promoting Fit India, youth empowerment, and national unity.
2024: Awarded Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship and Karmaveer Chakra on November 26 for social impact in karate education.
Dr. Pradeep Yadav is the only and founding athlete receiving an Honorary Doctorate Degree in the sport of Karate from a prestigious university, among the illustrious list of great Indian sports personalities receiving Honorary Doctorate Degrees, like Sachin Tendulkar, M.S. Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly etc.
Karate Coach Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav, is a trendsetter, creating change in the martial arts world, and beyond. As the Brand Ambassador of the Fit India Campaign, he has consistently strived towards national impact and public service, based on the principles of our great Prime Minister's visionary leadership.
In 2005, Dr. Yadav received the highly prestigious black belt in Karate, which was the milestone of his career. Having a strong passion to share his knowledge, he joined a new role as a Karate coach in Gurugram, with the guidance of Shihan Balram Singh, under the distinguished Indo Shotokan Karate Do Federation. Inspired by an ardent desire to contribute to the Fit India mission, he selflessly trained over 55,000 underprivileged young boys and girls, imparting to them valuable skills and knowledge. Some of his students have become successful entrepreneurs, running successful Karate academies, and helping the nation grow prosperous.
The magnitude of Dr. Yadav's achievement is much larger than the subject of Karate. His record-breaking book, "Shotokan Karate: Easiest Way To Get Black Belt," published on the internet, has won him 6 World Records, a measure of his unparalleled ability as the world's youngest author to produce a fully coloured, coffee-table-sized, and pictorial book on Shotokan Karate.
Hon'ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji, Honorable Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh Ji, Honorable Former Vice-President of India Shri M Venkaiah Naidu Ji, Honorable Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari Ji and Honorable Speaker Lok Sabha Shri Om Birla have honored him for his Karate Sports contributions for making the unity and integrity of India to make one nation.
His accomplishments are such a proud feeling for the whole world that Honorable Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Manohar Lal Khattar also recommended his name for the Highest Civilian Award of India. For everything he has accomplished in the last 40 years in the field of karate for the uplift of Fit India, Khelo India and Atma-Nirbhar Bharat, many national and international press media have published his successful Karate stories due to which he is a role model for our society and is the personification of an everyday hero.