ABOUT ME

Pediredla Kanakarao

Pediredla Kanakarao is a highly respected Martial Arts and Yoga Trainer with over 40 years of experience in practice and teaching. He holds a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and has been dedicated to promoting discipline, physical fitness, and self-defense among students and the community. Currently serving as a Guest Faculty Martial Arts Trainer at GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, he provides specialized self-defense training to university students while also conducting yoga training programs.

Throughout his career, he has achieved remarkable recognition at national and international levels. He is a multiple world record holder, recognized by organizations such as Kalam’s World Records, London Book of Records, International Book of Records, Asia Book of Records, and India Book of Records for extraordinary achievements in karate punching records and yoga endurance. His dedication to martial arts and yoga has earned him several honors, including the Best Yoga Teacher Award and various appreciation certificates from national and international institutions.

Beyond personal achievements, Pediredla Kanakarao is deeply committed to social service and youth empowerment. He regularly conducts martial arts summer camps, self-defense training programs for school girls, and yoga sessions for community organizations. Many of his students have also achieved recognition in record books, reflecting his excellence as a mentor and trainer. His lifelong mission is to inspire people to build strength, confidence, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle through martial arts and yoga.

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Karate Training

Traditional Karate

Build discipline, strength,and self defense skills with professional karate training for all the age group.

Kick boxing

High-energy kick boxing

Burn calories,boost stamina, and learn powerful striking techniques in intense kickboxing workouts.

Aerobics

Fun fitness aerobics

Stay active with energetic aerobics sessions designed to improve cardio health and overall fitness

Yoga classes

Mind and Body balance

Improve flexibility , reduce stress, and strengthen your body with guided yoga sessions

Master RAJ – 40 Years of Martial Arts & Yoga Excellence

International record-holding Karate Black Belt (3rd Dan) and certified Yoga trainer dedicated to promoting martial arts, fitness, and self-defence.

✓ Kalam’s World Records (2025)

✓ London Book of Records (2025)

✓ International Book of Records (2024)

✓ Asia Book of Records (2023)

✓ India Book of Records (2023)

✓ Best Yoga Teacher Award – 2007

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OUR YOGA CLASSES

Yoga Master with Decades of Holistic Training and Teaching

Along with his outstanding martial arts career, Sri Pediredla Kanakarao has made remarkable contributions in the field of Yoga for more than four decades. He is a professionally trained Yoga instructor who completed Yoga Trainer Training in 2004, Yoga Siromani Diploma from the International Sivananda Yoga organization in 2012, and advanced Yoga Acharya Training (300 hours) in Rishikesh in 2015. Through his deep knowledge of traditional yogic practices, he has trained hundreds of students and community members, promoting physical fitness, mental discipline, and holistic well-being. His dedication to Yoga earned him the Best Yoga Teacher Award in 2007 and recognition in the India Book of Records in 2023 for achieving the longest duration holding a Headstand pose with a wide-leg posture. He has actively conducted yoga awareness and training programs for the public, including special yoga sessions for the Jatra Walker Association in Madhurawada under the Yoga Andhra initiative in 2025, for which he received appreciation from the Government of Andhra Pradesh. His international contributions include participation in the First and Second International Yoga Day celebrations in Bangkok in 2015 and 2016, where he received appreciation certificates from the Embassy of India, Thailand. Through continuous yoga camps, community training programs, and dedication to spreading the benefits of yoga, Sri Pediredla Kanakarao has significantly contributed to the promotion of yoga as a way of life and has inspired many individuals to adopt healthy and disciplined living.

Students trained by Master Raj

Pilla Lakshmi Narayana Ajad Satya Pathrudu – India Book of Records Holder

Pilla Lakshmi Narayana Ajad Satya Pathrudu from Visakhapatnam achieved an India Book of Records title for becoming the fastest child to perform 1000 full contact punch strikes with bare hands. He successfully completed 1000 punches on a vertical hardboard in just 3 minutes, demonstrating exceptional speed, strength, and discipline. This remarkable achievement was accomplished under the expert guidance and training of Shri Pediredla Kanakarao of Dragon Fitness Centre, highlighting the effectiveness of his martial arts training and mentorship.

Pithani Hanisha Jaivardhini – Asia Book of Records Holder

Pithani Hanisha Jaivardhini from Andhra Pradesh achieved an Asia Book of Records title by performing 370 full contact karate punch strikes in one minute on a vertical hardboard with bare hands. She accomplished this remarkable feat at the age of 6 years, 10 months, and 11 days under the expert guidance and training of Shri Pediredla Kanakarao of Dragon Fitness Centre. Her achievement stands as an inspiring example of dedication, discipline, and excellence in martial arts at a young age.

Pithani Hanisha Jaivardhini – India Book of Records Holder

Pithani Hanisha Jaivardhini from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, achieved recognition in the India Book of Records for performing the maximum full contact punch strikes in one minute by a child. She successfully completed 370 powerful punches on a vertical hardboard within one minute using bare hands, demonstrating exceptional speed and discipline at a very young age. This remarkable achievement was accomplished under the expert training and guidance of Shri Pediredla Kanakarao of Dragon Fitness Centre, showcasing his dedication to nurturing young martial arts talent.

Building Future Champions

These achievements reflect the dedication, discipline, and hard work of the students trained under the guidance of Shri Pediredla Kanakarao. With decades of experience in martial arts and yoga training, he continues to inspire young minds to achieve excellence, build confidence, and develop strong character through the practice of martial arts.

Social Contributions & Community Service

Shri Pediredla Kanakarao has consistently contributed to society through martial arts and yoga training programs. He organizes annual summer camps in martial arts to encourage discipline and fitness among youth. In 2025, he provided special yoga training for the Jatra Walker Association in Madhurawada, Bhimili Constituency, receiving appreciation from the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

He has also been recognized by the Maxwell Social Welfare Foundation for conducting self-defense training programs for 8th and 9th class girls in government schools, empowering young students with safety skills and confidence. Additionally, he received appreciation certificates from the Embassy of India in Bangkok, Thailand, for his participation in the First and Second International Yoga Day celebrations in 2015 and 2016, highlighting his commitment to promoting yoga globally.

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