Saranghadaran KR
Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore
karate master
Artist, Martial Arts Master and Educator
<p data-start="72" data-end="343">Sri Sarangadharan K.R., a native of Coimbatore, has built a distinguished career spanning fine arts, martial arts, and education. A noted painter, karate instructor, and teacher, he has dedicated over 46 years to the study and training of martial arts.</p> <p data-start="345" data-end="622">Specializing in Karate, he received advanced training in the Shito-Ryu style under Moses Thilak, the first Indian Grand Master of the discipline. He also trained in Tai Chi, the classical Chinese martial art form, further broadening his expertise in traditional combat systems.</p> <p data-start="624" data-end="877">Beyond martial arts, Sarangadharan has made significant contributions to the field of visual arts. Over the years, he has mentored more than a thousand students in both painting and martial arts, shaping the next generation of artists and practitioners.</p> <p data-start="879" data-end="1168">He previously served as a Drawing Teacher at the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Kanjikode. Currently, he is actively engaged in creating mural and temple artworks across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, contributing to the preservation and promotion of traditional artistic heritage.</p> <p> </p> <p data-start="1170" data-end="1335" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">With decades of dedication across multiple disciplines, Sre. Sarangadharan K.R. continues to be a respected figure in both the artistic and martial arts communities.</p>