Rahul Kumar

Class XII Science
International School, CBSE wing

Karate moves…

Are what Rahul is known for. A black belt 1st Dan, Rahul started performing karate two years ago. He has taken part in national and Asian tournaments.

First steps…

Were picked up by Rahul at his former school, Don Bosco Academy, two years ago.

Guru…

Is Avinash Kumar, coach at Lee Martial Arts Academy. He has been training since 2011.

Karate kid…

Rahul’s inspiration is Bruce Lee. The 17-year-old picks up moves from Lee’s movies.

Feats…

Include gold at a national tournament — 4th Mica Cup National Karate Championship — organised by Funakoshi Shotokan Karate Association at Koderma, Jharkhand, two years ago. Also won third prize in the 2nd Open Asian Junior & Senior Karate-do Championship organised by Calcutta Sports Karate-do Association in January this year.