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The governing body of Kudo in India — a full-contact martial art combining striking, throws, and submissions. Training the next generation of champions across every village, town, and city of India.

About Kudo

A New Kind
of Martial Arts

Kudo is a safe, scientific, modern and practical Combination of traditional & sports Karate, Judo, Jujutsu, Muay Thai, & Kickboxing — founded in 1981 by Takashi Azuma as the Honbu for the martial art Kudo.

Kudo is recognized by over 10 national Olympic committees and has over 70 member countries worldwide, making it one of the fastest-growing combat sports in the world.

KIFI Mission

India's Kudo
Revolution

The Kudo revolution in India was started by Sulabhan Mehul Vora, president of KIFI Association, on the eve of the 3rd Akshay Kumar International Invitational Karate-Do Tournament — the first time a Japan all-champion team gave demonstrations and taught students and instructors in India.

The mission of KIFI is to promote Kudo in its purest form across every village, town, and city of India, and to create world champions in Kudo.

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KIF
Chronology

From its founding in Tokyo to its spread across 70+ nations—the story of the Kudo International Federation.

 
1981
Founded by Takashi Azuma

Kudo is established in Tokyo as a unique synthesis of contact martial arts disciplines.

2007
1st World Kudo Tournament

Tokyo Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Arena 2nd Gymnasium. Governments officially recognize Kudo.

2013
Competition Events & Gym Expansion

Rapid expansion of competition events, training gyms and national affiliates worldwide.

The Rules

How Kudo
Works

Member Countries
0 +
Indian States
28
Olympic Committees
0 +
Year Founded
1981

signature event

Akshay Kumar
KUDO
Tournament

Experience the thrill of the Akshay Kumar Budo Tournament, where top martial artists showcase their skill, discipline, and sportsmanship. Join us in celebrating the spirit of Kudo through intense bouts and inspiring performances. Don't miss this unforgettable event.

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