Karate for children from age 5 and teenagers in Hyderabad. Build focus, discipline and self-confidence, earn every belt from White to Black, and compete in tournaments, under the guidance of Dr. G.S. Gopal Reddy, world-record holder and international gold medallist, who has trained over 10 lakh students since 1994.
Founder & Chief Instructor
He began teaching karate in 1994 and earned the title of Master in 1998 after training about 80 instructors. Today more than 300 instructors teach under the academy's supervision, at 42 educational institutions, 38 playgrounds in the twin cities and 100 playgrounds across Andhra Pradesh.
Our achievements
Awards
GVR has competed abroad since 2009, from Beijing to Dubai, and won gold in Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
International championship participation
Honours received by Dr. G.S. Gopal Reddy
World records
20 world records from 2012 to 2026: strength, speed and trust between master and student, many dedicated to Telangana Formation Day and national occasions.
In 39 minutes, at about 4½ years old.
Performed karate continuously for five hours.
Broke 146 slabs in five minutes.
Eleven students under the age of six, trained at GVR.
Broken with her forehead on the 1st Telangana Formation Day, 2 June 2015.
Martial arts demonstration on Gandhi Jayanti.
Master broke 36 granite stones placed on Amrutha's stomach as she lay on a bed of 1,097 nails, in 2 min 58 sec, on the 3rd Telangana Formation Day.
Self-defence training and awareness reaching about 100,000 women.
On Gandhi Jayanti.
Bed-of-nails demonstration in 3 min 5 sec on the 5th Telangana Formation Day.
A coordinated team demonstration.
Broke 75 stones in 3 minutes 20 seconds.
Broken during a bed-of-nails demonstration.
Broke 84 ceramic tiles in 84 seconds.
Endurance walk on 13 November 2022.
Self-defence techniques on the 9th Telangana Formation Day.
Demonstration on 24 April 2024.
On the 11th Telangana Formation Day, dedicated to Operation Sindoor.
Hand chops on apples placed on the heads of six students, 26 June 2026, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Certified · Wonder Book of Records InternationalThe Mission-80 World Record event on 9 August 2026, organised by GVR Karate Academy for India's 80th Independence Day.
Recognised · Wonder Book of Records InternationalMedia archive · 1997 – 2025
A complete archive of newspaper coverage of GVR Karate Academy since 1997. Select a year to open that year's collection.
Photo gallery
Podiums, medals, gradings and record-breaking days. Tap any photo to see it full screen.
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120+ videos of world-record attempts, self-defence techniques, gradings and championships.
Police, prisons & security
Unarmed combat, self-defence and fitness training for police academies, prison staff and security wings for over 25 years.
Karate and Krav Maga training for Telangana's participants.
10 gold · 2 bronze in 14 eventsSpecial coach, Telangana State Prison Team. Appreciated by the Home Minister and the DG of Jails.
4 gold · 1 bronze · overall championshipSpecial coach, Telangana State Prison Team.
3 gold · 2 bronze in 7 eventsSpecial coach, AP State Prison Team.
7 gold · 3 silver in 10 eventsSpecialised karate modules for outdoor training instructors. Certificate of appreciation, 2018.
Unarmed combat for all CAR companies, plus strength training for SIs and constables.
PTC Amberpet (2012) and Cyberabad women training constables (2020).
Jailors, sub-jailors and warders at SICA and Chanchalguda, Hyderabad.
Unarmed combat for the 10th batch of SCT Sub-Inspectors.
Self-defence, fitness and emergency response for the security wing.
Special karate and self-defence training for security personnel.
Coach and Chief of Mission for the A.P. team at the All India Karate Federation Nationals (Kolkata 2008, Chennai 2009).
Free self-defence camps for women every month since 2001.
Practical escapes, strikes and situational awareness for real-world scenarios, taught by the chief instructor of police and prison personnel. Programmes for schools, colleges, corporates and communities.
Our motto
Building character, building champions, building life. As a student climbs from White to Black, each belt adds a new branch to the tree.
The fire to start. Every journey begins with wanting to learn.
Eyes, mind and body on one target.
Honest effort in the dojo and outside it.
Strength, stamina and energy built through hard training.
Training when no one is watching.
Leading by example and teaching the next generation.
Our mission is to empower individuals, especially women, with the skills, strength and confidence to defend themselves and others. Karate is not just a sport. It is a way of life that transforms character, mindset and spirit.
We train not just to fight, but to survive with dignity, lead with purpose and inspire through action.
Training centres
From our dojo, more than 300 instructors teach GVR karate in schools, colleges and playgrounds across both states.
Telangana training centres
NarayangudaHead dojo · Metro Pillar B1178📍 Map Chappal BazarTraining centre📍 Map NakshatraPrivate coaching📍 Map Jalvayu TowersPrivate coaching📍 MapHead dojo
Metro Pillar No. B1178, Kachiguda – Narayanaguda Main Road, Narayanguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500027
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Find a centre near meProgrammes
Every programme follows the same structured curriculum: technique, conditioning, discipline and personal safety.
Structured karate training for every age group, plus instructor training and specialised programmes for women, corporates and institutions.
Professional instructor training: technique, class management, student safety and self-defence coaching, under Dr. G.S. Gopal Reddy, with placement.
Apply now →Balance, focus and respect. Children develop listening skills, safe falling technique (ukemi) and quick decision-making.
Book a trial class →Structured training that channels energy into goals: self-control, conditioning and competitive kumite, up to international level.
Book a trial class →Practical escapes, strikes and situational awareness, taught by a law-enforcement trainer.
Book a trial class →Customised programmes for stress management, concentration and fitness for working professionals.
Enquire →Fitness, stress management, better sleep and joint mobility, at your own pace. Beginners welcome.
Book a trial class →Unarmed combat and Krav Maga for uniformed services, and karate programmes at 42 partner schools and colleges.
Enquire →We celebrate every festival together as one GVR family. Dates and venues are announced on our WhatsApp channel.
Festive karate demonstration by our students and a celebration with families at the dojo.
Get updates →Victory of good over evil: special training session, demonstrations and celebrations for students.
Get updates →Christmas celebration for our karate kids, with games, gifts and a fun belt-colour challenge.
Get updates →Start the year strong: New Year training session, goal setting and celebration with the GVR family.
Get updates →Ramzan and Eid celebration with our students and families, sharing festive greetings and sweets.
Get updates →GVR College of Karate · Training + Placement
Open to all Intermediate and Degree students, pass or fail. If you are passionate about karate and want a career as an instructor, this programme is for you. No prior rank required.
Submit the application form. Our admissions team will contact you with batch schedules, timings and fee details.
Qualified karate instructor or black belt? Submit your CV and our team will contact you when a suitable position opens.
New · GVR College of Karate
GVR College of Karate shapes the future of unemployed youth through karate, self-discipline and career-building. It helps young people move away from bad habits and build careers as karate trainers, fitness experts, school instructors and security professionals.
Here, karate is not just a sport. It is a life-changing journey.
Beyond the dojo
Admissions open
Enrol your child at GVR Karate Academy. Fill in the details and our team will confirm the batch and start date on WhatsApp.
FAQ
Children can start from 5 years. There are classes for teens, women, adults and working professionals too.
Yes. Classes start with warm-ups and safe falling, and contact is controlled. The master has trained students since 1994 and trains police personnel to strict safety standards.
Comfortable track pants and a T-shirt. The karate gi (uniform) can be purchased after enrolment.
Yes. GVR has trained more than one lakh women and has run programmes for Air India, the Military College of EME and many colleges. WhatsApp 94 94 11 24 24 with your institution name, location and number of participants.
Yes. Students take part in kyu and dan gradings, the National Open Karate Championship and international championships, and parents are notified on WhatsApp with the dates.
A programme for unemployed youth to train and certify as karate trainers, fitness experts, school instructors and security professionals, with mentorship and placement support.
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