“Zen Ishinryu Karate Creates Historical Record in Chennai”
Chennai, February 1, 2026: Under the guidance of renowned Karate Master Garybala, Sensais S. Roshan, P. Pranav, and P. Padmanabhan Dheeraj performed breathtaking karate feats.
This event was conducted in memory of and to honor the late great Guru Shihan Hussaini – Hu (the father of Indian Ishinryu Karate), with the aim of showcasing the disciplined art of karate and expressing immense respect, gratitude, and responsibility towards the Guru.
Our Zen Ishinryu Karate students – in the under-18 category – broke 101 granite stones on the chest of Sensei P. Padmanabhan Dheeraj, while Senseis P. Pranav and S. Roshan each broke 101 sets of fire tiles, setting a new record.
This record-breaking event, held at the Montfort Auditorium in Mylapore, Chennai, and conducted under the guidance of the renowned Master T. Balamurugan, popularly known as Hanshi Garybala, was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Justice Mrs. V. Chellammal, B.A.B.L., LL.M.
The event was a true celebration of martial arts, inspiring future leaders and the community to look beyond age and embrace their potential.
Master Garybala, who founded Zen Ishinryu Karate in 1999 and has trained over 40,000 students, has seen his students win state and national-level championship titles.
