Er. S. S. Harichandan

Grandmaster In Martial Arts

Grandmaster Er. S. S. Harichandan is a renowned figure in the martial arts community with an impressive list of achievements and contributions:

Martial Arts Achievements:

• 8th Dan Black Belt in Karate.
• 7th Dan in Traditional Taekwondo.
• Acknowledged as the "Father of Kickboxing in India.
• First International Wushu Judge of India in 1993.

Organizational Leadership:

• Founder of IAKO & WAKO INDIA since 1993
• Founder of various martial arts federations and associations in India
• President of the Rotary Club of Bhubaneswar in 1999-2000 and 2021-22

Government and Civil Services:

• Chief Warden of Civil Defence, Bhubaneswar, Dept. of Home, Govt. of Odisha
• Received the President's Award for Outstanding Service in Civil Defence in 2016