Shaolin Martial Arts
How Shaolin began
Honestly, I never thought I'd teach martial arts. I fell in love with it the way a lot of kids do — through the movies. Films like The Karate Kid, where an old master quietly passes on an ancient art, made me want to learn kung fu for myself.
I was a slow learner. But I discovered that once I truly learn something, I never forget it — and that patience is exactly what turned me into a teacher. After I earned my black belt, I started out as an assistant trainer in my own teacher's class. My sir, and the parents watching from the side, kept telling me the same thing: I explain it in a way students actually understand.
So I took a chance. I began on my own at Sierra Tower in Lokhandwala — one student, a young girl, for a little extra income. I gave free trial classes so families could see the teaching before committing. One student became a few. A few became many. Year after year, Shaolin Martial Arts grew into what it is today.
Today I'm a 2nd Dan black belt with 8 years of teaching behind me, and students of every age across Mumbai. My youngest is 2.5 years old; my oldest is 57. That's the whole point:
“Martial arts has no age. Learn it for yourself.”— Ashish Rajak, Founder & Head Instructor
