From correspondents in Delhi, India, 08:27 PM IST

Traditional Karate Federation of India announced the hosting of following international and national events organized in collaboration with Nexgen Edusolutions for the year 2008-2009:

1. EURO-ASIA Traditional Karate Tournament, 2008 to be held in December 2008

2. Traditional Karate Professional League

3. Project Shakti - Women Empowerment Program to train One crore women in the next 5 years

4. International Seminar on Anti-ageing

5. International Workshop on Traditional Karate & Management for enhanced productivity

6. International Workshop on Traditional Karate

Chief Patron Mr. Ramdas Aggarwal, MP, Mr. Petr Suja of Czech Republic (1997 Euro-Asia champion), Mr. Durjay Singh (1996 Euro-Asia champion), Mr. Hojaev Hangeldi (President of Turkmenistan Federation), Mr. Boltayev (President of Uzbekistan Federation), Mr. Santosh Mangal, (CEO, Nexgen Edusolutions) and TKFI President Sensei Rajeev Sinha addressed a Press-conference at New Delhi today.

Forth-coming Events

EURO-ASIA Traditional Karate Tournament, 2008

TKFI shall host 2008 Euro-Asia Traditional Karate Tournament on 3-4 December, 2008 at New Delhi where top countries from Europe and Asia shall compete.

There will be three events - Men’s Individual Kumite (fighting), Men’s Individual Kata (Forms) and Men’s Enbu (photo-finish fighting with most difficult techniques). As self-defense principles demand defense against any opponent regardless of size, Traditional Karate competitions are of open weight categories and demand exhibition of “Finishing blow”. Finishing blow is defined as a technique sufficient to destroy or neutralize an attacking opponent.

The Euro-Asia Tournament is set to become a major event in the worldwide karate circuit.

Traditional Karate Professional League

In a bid to popularize traditional karate as a spectator sport where athletes could be remunerated with professional match fees, TKFI shall launch Traditional Karate Professional League with in-house production of TV programs from 2009.

Project Shakti- Women Empowerment Program to train One crore women in the next 5 years

The most ambitious social project developed through years of research by Sensei Rajeev Sinha aims at training over ONE CRORE (10 millions) women in next 5 years. Project Shakti, the fast track program on body, mind & spirit, has unique features which empower women in truest sense to face challenges just after 6 days of program.

The fast-track “Project Shakti” includes:

1. Understanding of own external and internal bodies and the prowess hidden within

2. Techniques to look beyond average human limitation

3. Protection from future heart-attacks

4. Techniques to act correctly without prejudice or prejudgment in the moment of crisis

5. Techniques to make own body toxin-free

6. Techniques to stabilize emotions

7. Techniques to strengthen Mental Energy

8. Perfection of Daily Activities

9. Fast-track Self-defense techniques

Project Shakti shall be implemented in major district headquarters of India.

International Seminar on Anti-ageing

TKFI, in collaboration with Himalayan yogis and the western scientists who are engaged in stem cell research, shall host International Seminar on anti-ageing. Researches have shown considerable increase in melatonin level amongst the practitioners of traditional karate and allied behavioral practices. This workshop is planned in 2009.

International Workshop on Traditional Karate & Management for enhanced productivity

The metaphysical elements of traditional karate provide individuals with the tools to strengthen their organizations using proven strategies and techniques which focus on: Personal Development, Business Strategy & Growth and Time Management, Improving mental abilities, Developing Leadership qualities, Developing confidence and motivation, Improving a health problem, Experiencing greater levels of inner peace, Lowering stress level / relieving anxiety, Experiencing greater spiritual connection, Experiencing better relationship, Relieving anger problems.

An International Workshop on Role of Traditional Karate in enhancing productivity shall be held in December 2008-2009.

International Workshop on Traditional Karate

Germany, Czech Republic, UK, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and hosts India shall participate in the International Workshop on Traditional Karate on April 26-28, 2008 at Amity International School Branch East Delhi, Mayur Vihar-I from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Source: Press Release Distribution via India PRwire