Pradeep Kumar Yadav
| Pradeep Kumar Yadav | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mukandpura, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, India |
| 💼 Occupation | Karate coach, educationist, author |
| 📆 Years active | 2005–present (as coach) |
| Known for | 3rd DAN Black Belt (WKF), Fit India Ambassador |
| Notable work | Shotokan Karate Easiest Way to Get Black Belt (2021) |
| 🌐 Website | pradeepkarate |
Pradeep Kumar Yadav is an Indian karate coach, educationist and author.[1] He is a 3rd DAN Black Belt holder from the World Karate Federation and serves as a Brand Ambassador of the Government of India’s Fit India Campaign.[2]
Career
Yadav started karate in 1985 and earned his Black Belt in 2005 under Shihan Balram Singh.[3] Since then, he has trained more than 50,000 underprivileged children, promoting youth empowerment and gender equality through martial arts.[4]
In 2021, he authored Shotokan Karate: Easiest Way to Get Black Belt, a coffee-table pictorial book available in over 160 countries.[5]
He was honored with the Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Award in 2022 along with an Honorary Doctorate.[6] He also received the Atal National Award from the Governor of Maharashtra in 2022,[7][not in citation given] and the Rex Karmaveer Global Fellowship & Karmaveer Chakra Award in 2024, jointly with the United Nations and iCONGO.[8][not in citation given]
References
- ↑ Sood, Jai (2022-05-02). "Nelson Mandela Noble Peace Award conferred to author Dr. (H.C.) Pradeep Kumar Yadav". The Statesman. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "Karate coach Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav is inspiring change and unity through karate sport". The Times of India. 1 September 2023.
- ↑ ""Shotokan Karate: Easiest Way To Get Black Belt" award-winning book authored by Educationist & Karate Coach Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav". SlideShare. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "Karate Coach Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav appointed as Fit India Campaign's youngest Brand Ambassador". Hindustan Metro. 1 April 2023.
- ↑ "लखनऊ के युवाओं को प्रेरित कर रहे कराटे कोच डॉ. प्रदीप कुमार यादव". Navbharat Times (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ↑ "Sports Author Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav awarded Nelson Mandela Nobel Peace Prize". Hindustan Metro. 2022.
- ↑ "Rajya Sabha Officer & Author Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav conferred the Atal National Award". The Daily Beat. 2022.
- ↑ "Educationist and Karate Coach Dr. Pradeep Kumar Yadav honored with Rex Karmaveer Chakra Award". Indian Express News. 2024.[permanent dead link]
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