Pawan Kalyan Honored with Rare Kenjutsu Title in Japan, Becomes First Telugu Recipient
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News18•13-01-2026, 13:16
Pawan Kalyan Honored with Rare Kenjutsu Title in Japan, Becomes First Telugu Recipient
- •Pawan Kalyan received a rare 5th Dan rank in Kenjutsu from Japan's Sogo Budo Kanri Kai, a significant international recognition.
- •He is the first Telugu individual to achieve this honor, marking a historic milestone based on nearly 30 years of dedication.
- •Kalyan's martial arts journey began in Chennai with karate, evolving into a discipline inspired by Japanese Samurai philosophy.
- •He was included in the historic Takeda Shingen Clan and trained in Kendo techniques under Dr. Siddiq Mahmoodi.
- •Known as the "Tiger of Martial Arts" by Golden Dragons, his authentic training is evident in films like Thammudu and Khushi.
Why It Matters: Pawan Kalyan's decades-long dedication to martial arts earned him a rare Kenjutsu title in Japan.
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