Coach Sudhanshu Kumar is not just a taekwondo coach — he is a nationally recognised martial arts practitioner, a certified National Referee, and an international medalist who has devoted over a decade to building the sporting culture of Gorakhpur and Uttar Pradesh. Looking for taekwondo classes near me or taekwondo training near me in Gorakhpur? You're at the right place. D.T.A.G is the region's most awarded taekwondo academy — offering world-class TKD training to students of all ages. His awards represent a life committed to excellence, discipline, and developing champions both on and off the mat.
The National Diamond Award is one of the most prestigious recognitions in Indian martial arts, awarded to coaches and athletes who demonstrate extraordinary contribution to the sport and to the communities they serve. Coach Sudhanshu Kumar was honoured with this award by the S.K. Martial Art Foundation of India — presented personally by wrestling legend The Great Khali.
This recognition placed Coach Sudhanshu among an elite group of martial arts coaches from across India who have transformed lives through sport. As a taekwondo coach in Gorakhpur — a city not traditionally known as a martial arts hub — receiving a National-level Diamond Award is a testament to his relentless dedication, his grassroots coaching work, and his belief that every child, regardless of background, deserves the opportunity to represent their nation.
The award was received in recognition of over 10 years of coaching, 7,000+ students trained, and the development of multiple national and state-level champions from D.T.A.G Taekwondo Dojang, Gorakhpur.
When students and coaches make headlines — D.T.A.G Taekwondo's achievements as covered by leading newspapers and media in Gorakhpur and Uttar Pradesh. Upload your newspaper clippings below to showcase real-world recognition.
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Coach Sudhanshu Kumar has competed and medalled at multiple levels — from district events to international platforms — before dedicating himself fully to coaching the next generation.
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For the last 5 consecutive years, D.T.A.G Taekwondo has been invited by schools across Gorakhpur to conduct Taekwondo camps — training 300+ students per camp in self-defence, fitness and discipline. Is your school next?
"Awards are not the goal — they are the proof that you showed up every day and gave everything."— Coach Sudhanshu Kumar · D.T.A.G Taekwondo Dojang
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