Actor and politician Pawan Kalyan, who also serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has earned a rare international honour with his induction into Kenjutsu, the traditional Japanese art of swordsmanship. This recognition highlights his decades-long dedication to martial arts and his deep respect for Japanese warrior traditions.
Pawan Kalyan’s martial arts journey began long before his rise in films or public life. During his early years in Chennai, he trained rigorously in karate and other combat disciplines, building a strong technical base. Over the years, his interest grew into a serious study of Samurai martial systems, focusing not just on physical skill but also on the philosophy behind them.
His passion for martial arts has often reflected in his films. Movies like Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi, Thammudu, Khushi, Annavaram, and OG showcased authentic combat styles, helping bring traditional martial disciplines into popular cinema and introducing them to wider audiences.
In recognition of his long-term commitment, Pawan Kalyan has received several prestigious international honours. He was awarded the Fifth Dan (5th Dan) by Sogo Budo Kanri Kai, a highly respected Japanese martial arts body. He also became the first Telugu-speaking individual to be inducted into the Takeda Shingen Clan under the lineage of Soke Muramatsu Sensei outside Japan a distinction rarely granted to non-Japanese practitioners.
He was further honoured by the Golden Dragons organisation, which conferred upon him the title “Tiger of Martial Arts.”
As part of his advanced training, Pawan Kalyan studied under Hanshi Professor Dr. Siddiq Mahmoodi, one of India’s leading experts in Japanese martial arts. Under his guidance, he received in-depth training in Kendo, achieving both technical excellence and a strong understanding of martial philosophy.
This achievement places Pawan Kalyan among a select group of Indian public figures who have successfully connected cinema, classical martial arts, and traditional Budo values on a global platform. His induction into Kenjutsu stands as a tribute to a lifelong journey rooted in discipline, humility, and continuous learning principles central to both martial arts and his personal life.
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