SOMNATH SIKDAR, RKC
MARTIAL ARTS—RUSSIAN KETTLEBELLS—YOGA
Master Somnath Sikdar is the Head Instructor at the Dragon Gym and has been training in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido for over 20 years under Grandmaster Chae Teok Goh. He is currently a Fourth degree black belt and is certified by the World Taekwondo Headquarters (Kukkiwon). His training has covered a broad spectrum of martial arts to include a variety of weapons, self-defense, traditional and sport Tae Kwon Do. He has also studied Hapkido under Grandmaster Han Jae Ji. In conjunction with martial arts, he has been studying and training with the Russian Kettlebell, and currently holds the Level 1 RKC Certification.
Master Sikdar has competed successfully in local, state, and collegiate tournaments and uses this experience to coach young black belts. In addition, he continues to study western boxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has attained a BSE in Electrical Engineering, along with minors in Systems Science and Economics, from the University of Pennsylvania. While completing this degree he was the President, Head Instructor, and Coach of the University of Pennsylvania WTF Tae Kwon Do Team
Client Testimonials...
pound for pound one of the best Rated 10 out of 10
I have been training with Somnath for nearly 20 years in the martial arts. Since incorporating Kettlebells into his personal workouts and class curriculum I have seen the immense improvements the RKC system has made. Not many people come close the the knowledge of strength training or dedication to it than Som. I highly recommend him to anyone who is ready to make the conscious transition to the "next level"
Lonnie - Exton, Pa
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Greatest Trainer/Instructor I worked with in years. Rated 10 out of 10
Master Somnath Sikdar is one of the Best trainers in the Philadelphia. He makes a commitment to all of his students to pour as much knowledge into them as he can. I have known Somnath for over a decade, and a year ago he introduced me to Kettlebells. Ever since I started training with Kettlebells my life changed dramatically. I now have my HKC, lost nearly 100 lbs and have become a more explosive martial artist, as well as a more balanced family man and friend. I owe this to my master in martial arts and RKC Instructor, Master Somnath Sikdar
Linwood "Linnie" Smith - Exton Pa, USA
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Being the Best You Can Be Rated 10 out of 10
I have been very fortunate to be able to train under Somnath Sikdars' tuteledge for the last three years in Tae Kwon Do and Kettlebells. I have been "working out" pretty much my whole life (of 59 years). Most of my training had been on my own, learning on my own. Somnath has provided me with a much better understanding of the complex issues related to really training well and getting the best out of yourself. He is patient, clear, and concise when teaching Tae Kwon Do and Kettlebells. His knowledge is encyclopedic. Somnath has the great gift of inspiring one to push one's envelope and go far beyond your comfort zone, to be better than your best! This type of training is where giant strides in physical, mental, and spiritual fitness are achieved.
Kettlebell Training was instituted almost immediately as an integral part of my Tae Kwon Do training when I started training. I have experienced increases in strength and cardiovascular fitness that allow me to perform very well in Tae Kwon Do. I will be testing for my first degree Black Belt soon and have the confidence that I will meet the rigorous demands of this pursuit. I feel so good about what I've accomplished. I could not have gotten to the level that I am at without the help that Somnath has given me so that I could remain fit, focused, and motivated.
I've told Somnath that I plan to continue training into my 70's. I believe that the combination of Somnaths' guidance, Kettlebells, and Tae Kwon Do will get me there.
Bruce MacNeill - West Chester, PA