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TBK-DO is a scientific, full-contact combat system developed in Assam, India, combining karate, judo, wrestling, kickboxing, taekwondo and muay thai into one practical method of self-defence and human development.
Swadesh Acharjee serves as Chief Examiner, upholding a single global grading standard.
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Active TBK-DO Schools
Red and blue mark senior and sub-junior/junior ranks, orange and white are worn for kata, and the ahome uniform is reserved for Hangdang sword practice — a structured system every affiliated school follows.
Traditional sword-fighting forms sit alongside full-contact training — balance, power, and stamina, built together.
Uniform Ranks
System Finalised
From self-defence fundamentals to full-contact competition, TBK-DO schools worldwide follow the same syllabus, the same grading, and the same standard of instruction.
Armenia
Bulgaria
Azerbaijan
France
Belarus
Greece
Estonia
Hungary
Kazakhstan
Italy
Latvia
Poland
China
Iran
Korea
UAE
Mongolia
Kuwait
Sri Lanka
Myanmar
Australia
Pakistan
India
Bangladesh
Nepal
Ghana
Maldives
Philippines
Lithuania
Brazil
Ukraine
Hong Kong
Belgium
SwedenTBK-DO — Throwing, Boxing, Kick-Do — was developed between 1993 and 1996 by Dr. Grand Master Mahaguru (Sajee), and has grown into one of the most effective, scientifically structured martial arts systems in the world.
A modern Indian martial art, originated in Assam and now practised in more than 145 countries.
Sequential, natural movement combining karate, judo, wrestling, kickboxing, taekwondo and muay thai.
Countries Practising
Intensive seasonal camps for grading, sparring and technique refinement, open to affiliated schools worldwide.
The federation's official instructor and examiner training pathway, upholding a single global grading standard.
Focused short-form courses in practical self-defence, open to members and the wider public.
Every practitioner progresses through a recognised uniform and grading structure, with a dedicated uniform reserved for Hangdang sword training.
Worn by senior practitioners across all recognised schools.
The starting grade for younger and beginning practitioners.
Orange bridges to senior level; white is reserved for Ruteen Kata and Hangdang sword training.
From Ghana to Japan, Peru to Turkey — WTBK-DO country representatives lead the federation's growth across Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas.
Peru, Ghana, Turkey, Mauritius, Bangladesh, Egypt, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, USA, Japan, Argentina, Nigeria, Nepal, Cuba and more.
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Founder & President
Vice President — Indonesia
General secretary WTBK-DO FEDERATION
Senior Vice President
See the full list of country representatives. View our Executive Board
TBK-DO (Throwing, Boxing, Kick-Do) is a modern Indian martial art combining karate, judo, wrestling, kickboxing, taekwondo and muay thai into one full-contact system for self-defence and human development.
You can join by contacting your country representative, registering a school with the federation, or applying through the World TBK-DO Academy for instructor certification.
WTBK-DO has member representatives and affiliated schools in 179 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas.
Four uniforms are recognised: Red (senior), Blue (sub-junior/junior), Orange (intermediate) and White (kata and Hangdang sword training).
The founding body governing TBK-DO federations and affiliated schools worldwide
Regional federation coordinating TBK-DO growth across Asian member countries
Recognised by international sport-for-all and self-defence councils, including TAFISA, UNESCO and IMAU
179 Member Countries Worldwide
“Joining WTBK-DO gave our school access to a global grading standard and an examiner network we could trust. The federation's structure made it easy to register and start training under a recognised curriculum.
“The World TBK-DO Academy examiner course was thorough and well organised. It's rare to find a martial art with this level of consistency across so many countries.
179 Member Countries Recognise WTBK-DO Worldwide