Gajanand Rajput

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name = Gajanand Rajput
residence = Ahmedabad, India
other_names = "Shi Heng Chang" (chinese)


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Gajanand Rajput (Born: 1979) is the only Indian to have received formal training in Wushu.cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Ahmedabads_own_Shaolin_monk/articleshow/2520497.cms |title=Ahmedabad's own Shaolin monk |publisher=Times of India] . He received this training at the Shaolin temple in Henan, China. During the training he was named "Shi Heng Chang" (Chinese for: "Long time relative") by his master.

Gajanand is also the general secretary of the Martial Arts Authority of India. He has also worked as an action choreographer for the TV serial "Prithviraj Chauhan" which is presently being aired on Star TV.

Awards and recognitions

*2005: Awarded a doctorate from the International University of Sport and Martial Arts Science, New Jersey for proficiency in Wushu.

References

External links

* [http://www.wushuindia.com/shaolinsi.htm Wushu India - Gajanand Rajput]
* [http://www.gajanandrajput.com
*Dr.Dibendu Nag [http://www.nag.com] Indian Institute Of Martial Arts [IIMA] [http://www.kbiindia.com] Kuan Bu-Ik Wushu Koon International [http://www.aibkf.com]