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INDIA'S PREMIER DEFENCE TRAINING ACADEMY

YODDHA DEFENCE Training Academy

Not Just Training โ€” Transformation!

Empowering India's youth through traditional Lathi-Kathi and modern self-defence training. Building strength, discipline, confidence, and courage โ€” one warrior at a time.

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๐Ÿฆ… YODDHA SPIRIT
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Discipline Builds Character
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๐Ÿ’ช Strength Builds Power
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๐ŸŽฏ Focus Builds Success
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๐Ÿค Teamwork Builds Trust
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๐Ÿ† Victory Is Our Goal
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Yoddha Academy Training

About Yoddha Academy

Yoddha Defence Training Academy is committed to the holistic development of students. We blend traditional Indian martial arts โ€” Lathi-Kathi โ€” with modern self-defence methodologies to deliver a highly effective and impactful learning experience.

Our journey began with a clear mission: to ensure that every child in India is capable of self-defence. Today, we operate through 350+ branches across the country and have transformed the lives of thousands of students. We organize competitions at district, divisional, state, and national levels, and support students through scholarships.

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Our Mission

Empower every child in India with self-defence skills and discipline

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Our Vision

Expand to every city, village and school across India

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Competitions

District, divisional, state & national level tournaments

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Scholarships

Supporting deserving students with scholarships & opportunities

Lathi-Kathi โ€” The Ancient Art

Lathi-Kathi is one of India's oldest and most revered martial arts, practiced for centuries by warriors across the Indian subcontinent. At Yoddha Academy, we have revived and modernized this powerful tradition.

Lathi Kathi Training
ONE MISSION. ONE YODDHA.
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Ancient Heritage Revived

Lathi-Kathi traces its roots to ancient India, used by kings, soldiers and protectors. We honour this heritage while teaching modern applications for today's world.

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Physical & Mental Discipline

The rigorous training builds core strength, agility, balance, and reflexes while simultaneously cultivating mental fortitude, patience and focus.

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Safe & Structured Curriculum

Our certified trainers teach Lathi-Kathi through structured levels โ€” from basic stances and strikes to advanced combat sequences โ€” ensuring safety throughout.

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Competitive Platform

Students participate in organized competitions at district, state, and national levels, gaining recognition and building competitive spirit.

Our Training Programs

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Self-Defence Training

Practical, real-world self-defence techniques taught step-by-step. Students learn to protect themselves in everyday situations with confidence and precision.

BEGINNER TO ADVANCED
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Lathi-Kathi Combat

Traditional Indian stick-fighting art form. Students master offensive and defensive techniques rooted in centuries of Indian warrior tradition.

TRADITIONAL ART
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Physical Fitness

Comprehensive fitness training tailored to age and ability. Strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination โ€” all addressed holistically.

ALL AGE GROUPS
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Mental Strength Training

Building mental resilience, awareness, concentration and confidence. Students become more alert, self-dependent and capable of handling life's challenges.

MIND & BODY
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School Integration Program

Specially designed sessions for school students, scheduled to complement academic timetables. We've reached 500+ schools across India.

500+ SCHOOLS
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Competition Preparation

Specialized coaching for students aiming to compete at district, divisional, state and national level Lathi-Kathi championships.

CHAMPION TRACK

Schools Program

The Schools Program is one of our most impactful initiatives. We directly collaborate with schools to provide Lathi-Kathi and self-defence training, enhancing students' confidence, discipline, teamwork, and leadership.

Our sessions are carefully scheduled to align with school timetables โ€” ensuring academic activities are never disrupted. Many schools have partnered with us long-term after witnessing the effectiveness of our training.

500+
Schools Covered
350+
Active Branches
10K+
Students Trained
28+
States Reached
School Training Program
๐ŸŽ“ Holistic Student Development
Physical ยท Mental ยท Social ยท Emotional

Competitions & Events

15
JUN 2025
UPCOMING
๐Ÿ† DISTRICT LEVEL

Kolhapur District Lathi-Kathi Championship

Open competition for students aged 8โ€“20. Multiple weight and age categories. Organized by Yoddha Academy.

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JUL 2025
UPCOMING
๐Ÿฅ‡ DIVISIONAL LEVEL

Pune Divisional Self-Defence Tournament

Divisional-level competition bringing together students from across the Pune Division in self-defence and Lathi-Kathi events.

10
SEP 2025
UPCOMING
๐ŸŒŸ STATE LEVEL

Maharashtra State Yoddha Championship

Premier state-level competition. Top performers earn scholarships and certificates from Yoddha Defence Training Academy.

20
NOV 2025
UPCOMING
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ NATIONAL LEVEL

National Yoddha Lathi-Kathi Championship

India's grand national championship. Students from all 28 states compete. Top 3 winners receive gold medals and scholarships.

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MAR 2025
COMPLETED
๐Ÿซ SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP

Inter-School Lathi-Kathi Festival 2025

Annual inter-school festival with participation from 80+ schools across Maharashtra. Grand success with 1200+ participants.

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JAN 2025
COMPLETED
๐ŸŽ“ SCHOLARSHIP EVENT

Annual Scholarship & Award Ceremony

Honoring top-performing students with scholarships, medals, and certificates. Inspiring the next generation of Yoddhas.

Our Expert Trainers

Highly experienced, professionally trained, and deeply committed โ€” our trainers are the soul of Yoddha Academy.

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Shri Rajendra Patil

Chief Trainer & Founder

20+ years of expertise in Lathi-Kathi and self-defence. State-level champion and certified instructor.

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Smt. Savita Jadhav

Senior Lathi-Kathi Trainer

National-level athlete. Specializes in women's self-defence and building confidence in female students.

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Shri Anil Shinde

Fitness & Combat Coach

Physical education expert with 15 years of coaching experience. Designs age-appropriate fitness programs.

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Shri Mahesh Kulkarni

Competition Coach

Former national champion. Coaches students preparing for district, state, and national competitions.

Student & Parent Reviews

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Yoddha Academy has significantly boosted my child's confidence. The self-defence training is very useful and highly disciplined.

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Rohit Patil

Parent ยท Maharashtra
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The training is very interesting and practical. I now feel confident in my ability to protect myself in any situation.

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Sneha Sharma

Student ยท Delhi
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After the training, we have seen great improvement in student discipline. This program is very useful and necessary for every school.

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Amit Kumar

Teacher ยท Bihar
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I have seen a remarkable change in my daughter. She has become more confident, active and mentally stronger.

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Pooja Deshmukh

Parent ยท Maharashtra
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Lathi-Kathi training is very powerful. I get to learn something new and exciting every single day at Yoddha Academy.

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Rahul Verma

Student ยท Uttar Pradesh
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The trainers at Yoddha Academy are highly professional. Students receive excellent, focused guidance throughout training.

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Sunita Reddy

Teacher ยท Telangana
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The training is very safe and well-organized. My son has become much more disciplined and responsible.

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Vikram Singh

Parent ยท Rajasthan
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Learning self-defence has given me great confidence. The training sessions are very energetic and motivating.

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Anjali Gupta

Student ยท Madhya Pradesh
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Learning Lathi-Kathi is a unique experience. My confidence has increased a lot since joining Yoddha Academy.

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Arjun Pawar

Student ยท Maharashtra
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Yoddha Academy has brought very positive changes in my daughter. She has become mentally stronger and more confident.

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Pallavi Kulkarni

Parent ยท Maharashtra
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Yoddha Academy has significantly boosted my child's confidence. The self-defence training is very useful and highly disciplined.

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Rohit Patil

Parent ยท Maharashtra
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The training is very interesting and practical. I now feel confident in my ability to protect myself in any situation.

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Sneha Sharma

Student ยท Delhi
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After the training, we have seen great improvement in student discipline. This program is very useful and necessary for every school.

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Amit Kumar

Teacher ยท Bihar
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Students have shown great improvement in confidence and discipline. This program should be in every school across India.

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Priya Nair

Teacher ยท Kerala
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The training is powerful and motivating. I want to become a Yoddha trainer in the future and spread this to more students.

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Ravi Singh

Student ยท Rajasthan
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Yoddha Academy has developed leadership qualities in my child. The training is highly effective and professional.

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Meena Joshi

Parent ยท Gujarat
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My child's physical strength has improved significantly. The training is structured, professional and very well organized.

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Deepak Chavan

Parent ยท Maharashtra
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Students have developed teamwork and leadership skills through this program. It is highly beneficial for overall student development.

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Manoj Kumar

Teacher ยท Jharkhand
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Yoddha Academy's training system is very effective. Students gain practical, real-world knowledge that stays with them for life.

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Ramesh Patel

Teacher ยท Gujarat
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My child has developed discipline, respect and confidence. The training is safe, well-structured and very useful for children.

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Kavita Sharma

Parent ยท Delhi

Latest Blogs

โš”๏ธ Lathi-Kathi
๐Ÿ“… April 20, 2025 ยท 5 min read

The History of Lathi-Kathi: India's Ancient Warrior Art

Discover the rich history of Lathi-Kathi, its roots in Indian warrior traditions, and how Yoddha Academy is reviving this powerful martial art for today's youth.

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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Self-Defence
๐Ÿ“… March 15, 2025 ยท 4 min read

Why Every Child Needs Self-Defence Training in Today's World

In an increasingly uncertain world, self-defence training builds not just physical safety but confidence, awareness, and mental resilience in children.

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๐Ÿซ Schools
๐Ÿ“… February 10, 2025 ยท 6 min read

How Our School Program is Transforming Students Across India

500+ schools, thousands of students โ€” here's how the Yoddha Schools Program is making a lasting impact on student discipline, confidence, and leadership.

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๐Ÿ† Success Stories
๐Ÿ“… January 25, 2025 ยท 3 min read

From Student to Champion: Inspiring Yoddha Success Stories

Meet students who trained at Yoddha Academy and went on to win district, state, and national-level competitions, earning scholarships and recognition.

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๐Ÿค Franchise
๐Ÿ“… December 12, 2024 ยท 7 min read

How to Start Your Own Yoddha Academy Franchise in Your City

A complete guide to starting a Yoddha Defence Training Academy franchise โ€” investment, support, training, and how to build a successful branch in your area.

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๐Ÿง  Wellness
๐Ÿ“… November 5, 2024 ยท 5 min read

Martial Arts and Mental Health: The Yoddha Approach

Physical training is only one dimension. Learn how Yoddha Academy's holistic approach strengthens mental resilience, reduces stress, and builds emotional maturity.

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Our Presence

Start Your Own Franchise

A golden opportunity is now available to start your own branch with Yoddha Defence Training Academy. With our proven training system and strong brand support, you can establish a successful academy in your city or village.

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Proven Brand

350+ active branches nationwide โ€” join a trusted, growing network

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Complete Training Support

Full training, curriculum, and certified trainer certification provided

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Marketing Assistance

Branding, promotional materials, and marketing guidance included

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Low Investment Model

Start with minimal investment โ€” suitable for part-time or full-time operation

FRANCHISE ENQUIRY FORM

Contact Us

Have questions about training, schools program, or franchise? We're here to help. Reach us through any of the channels below.

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Mobile / Phone

+91 77668 85311
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Email Address

yoddhaacademy5@gmail.com
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Address

Ichalkaranji, Hatkanangle, Kolhapur - 416116, Maharashtra, India

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