RTKA Camp – a premier gathering of tradition and skill
Rajesh Thakkar’s Karate Academy (RTKA) is set to host its much-anticipated 87th Karate-Do Camp, a testament to its enduring legacy of martial arts excellence.
Scheduled from December 25th to 29th, 2025, at the scenic Khanvel Resorts, Silvassa this prestigious camp promises to bring together over 150 Karate enthusiasts from cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Surat, and Bhavnagar. The camp will be led by Sensei Rajesh Thakkar, a distinguished 7th Degree Black Belt with decades of expertise, ensuring a transformative learning experience.
Scheduled from December 25th to 29th, 2025, at the scenic Khanvel Resorts, Silvassa this prestigious camp promises to bring together over 150 Karate enthusiasts from cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Surat, and Bhavnagar. The camp will be led by Sensei Rajesh Thakkar, a distinguished 7th Degree Black Belt with decades of expertise, ensuring a transformative learning experience. Participants will benefit from a meticulously designed curriculum that includes: Kihon (Basics): Mastering fundamental techniques. Kata (Form): Embodying Karate’s essence through structured sequences. Bunkai (Application of Kata): Practical applications of Kata movements. Ippon Kumite (One-Step Sparring): Developing precision in controlled sparring. Makiwara (Bagwork): Strength and accuracy training. Shiai Kumite (Sports Karate): Competitive Karate techniques. Pool Training: Innovative training methods in a refreshing environment.
An experienced team of instructors, including Sensei Jayesh Somaiya, Sensei Bahadur Raval, Sensei Ashfaq Khatri, and Sensei Hersh Sayta, will assist in creating an immersive and enriching experience for all attendees. For more details email rajeshthakkar14@gmail.com
RTKA Shines at the 5th West Zone Karate Tournament in Nashik
Rajesh Thakkar Karate Academy (RTKA) proudly celebrates the outstanding performance of its students at the 5th West Zone Karate Tournament, held in Nashik on 8th and 9th November 2025. Team RTKA displayed exceptional skill, spirit, 7 discipline throughout the competition, bringing home a total of 1 Silver and 5 Bronze Medals, making the academy proud.
Silver Medalist: Nivaan Faganiya – Kata (Male, 16–17 years). Bronze Medalists: Ditya Khangate – Kata (Female, 8 years), Manan Parekh – Kumite (Male, Under 21, -75 kg), Manan Parekh – Kumite (Male, Seniors 18+, -75 kg), Gauransh Malve – Kumite (Male, 9 years, -35 kg), Shiven Sanghvi – Kumite (Male, 13 years, -60 kg). Team RTKA Participants: Manan, Hussain, Nivaan, Niddish, Nishita, Levish, Diyaan, Shiven, Dhruvaan, Ayaansh, Heian, Ridhaan, Aryaman, Avyaan, Amayra, Aahil, Ditya, Darshi, Batul, Gauransh, Yuval. Congratulations to all participants and winners! Proudly representing RTKA – Train. Believe. Achieve.
