Shito-Ryu Karate in Bhutanese Refugee Camps: Empowering Lives Through Martial Arts
In the heart of Nepal, nestled amidst the lush greenery of the eastern region, lies the story of resilience and empowerment through the practice of Shito-Ryu Karate. The Bhutanese refugee camps, home to thousands of displaced people, have become a testament to the transformative power of martial arts in fostering physical well-being, mental strength, and a sense of community.
What We Offer
TASK strives for accessibility to the premium training materials in the DOJO by utilizing all resources that are available and obtainable.
TASK focuses on actionable training, as it is of paramount importance for an individual or an organization.
Traditional karate places emphasis on self-development: perseverance, fearlessness, virtue
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Our Locations
![Pittsburgh, PA](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_3053.jpg?resize=370%2C235&ssl=1)
2620 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
![Lancaster, PA](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/415314241_913943320309941_2568890956766408872_n.jpg?resize=370%2C235&ssl=1)
1361 FRUITVILLE PIKE, LANCASTER, PA 17601
![Louisville, KY](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Louisville.jpg?resize=370%2C235&ssl=1)
5101 BARDSTOWN RD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40291
![Lexington, KY](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Edited-for-Background.jpg?resize=370%2C235&ssl=1)
2350 WOODHILL DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40509
Our Results in Numbers
A 1985 study found that children in martial arts have an increased sense of responsibili-
ty, and a higher sense of self-esteem.
Staff
Our Instructors
![TRYAMPHU RAI](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/TR-Guru-2.jpg?resize=405%2C513&ssl=1)
TRYAMPHU RAI
Karate can be practiced as an art, self defense or as a combat sport. Traditional karate places emphasis on self-development.
![TILACHAN DHIMAL](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Tilachand.png?resize=405%2C513&ssl=1)
TILACHAN DHIMAL
Tila chan Dhimal has an impressive achievements as a coach with more than 25 years of experience and holds a 4th Dan.
![PURNA TAMANG](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_3049-scaled-e1690938766548.jpg?resize=405%2C513&ssl=1)
PURNA TAMANG
Karate can be practiced as an art, self defense or as a combat sport. Traditional karate places emphasis on self-development.
![TEK RAI](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Tek-Rai.png?resize=405%2C513&ssl=1)
TEK RAI
Mr. Tek Rai is the coach for your TASK Dojo in Louisville, KY, and that he holds a black belt!
![AIMBEE RAI](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-design.png?resize=405%2C513&ssl=1)
AIMBEE RAI
Black belt (2nd Dan) is a coach for Pittsburgh Dojo.
![HARI SIWKOTI](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hari-Siwakoti-Frong-Profile.png?resize=405%2C513&ssl=1)
HARI SIWKOTI
Hari L. Siwakoti is one of the coaches at the TASK Louisville Dojo. He attained the rank of Shodan in 1998 and further advanced to Nidan in 2023
![UPENDRA KUIKEL](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Upendra-Kuikel.png?resize=405%2C513&ssl=1)
UPENDRA KUIKEL
Upendra Kuikel is one of the coaches at TASK Dojo in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and holds Sodan & Nidan.
![BHIM THAPA](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Bhim-Thapa.png?resize=405%2C513&ssl=1)
BHIM THAPA
Bhim Thapa is Coach who has been promoting Shito-Ryu arts in Kentucky, USA. He’s blackbelt.
![ASHOK GURUNG](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ashok-Gurung.png?resize=405%2C513&ssl=1)
ASHOK GURUNG
Ashok Gurung is a Coach and Co-founder Transamerican association of Shito-Ryu Karate-do (TASK). His is dedication to the martial art is commendable.
![SURAJ GHALE](https://i0.wp.com/taskarate.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Suraj-Ghale-Profile.jpg?resize=405%2C513&ssl=1)
SURAJ GHALE
Bio coming soon…
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The examination will begin with an introduction speech on what martial arts mean to you.