Shihan Varun Jettly

Shihan Varun Jettly, is an epitome of strong-willed single minded individual who could only see his objective of rising high in Martial Arts in early stages of his life and aspired to become an International Coach and Referee after competing in hundreds of championships at national and international level.

Shihan Varun Jettly was born in India with a fire in the belly to learn Martial Arts and at the age of eight he started searching for Karate Classes. As he was born in small town (in mid of 1980’s), the Martial Arts in his area were not prevalent. He could not find any Martial Arts Academy but Shihan Varun Jettly had some idea after watching Bruce Lee movies, so he kept punching and kicking in the nearby railway ground but he was still searching for a Martial Arts Teacher who can teach and brush his skills. In Year 1995, at the age of 10, he found a Karate (one form of Martial Arts) Classes, he joined them after pursuing his mother for days and days as his mother was a very protective mother and like everybody else she would think that my son will get hurt. After that there was no lokking back for him.

Shihan Varun Jettly put in backbreaking work in all his moves, punches kicks, Katas and fights. He strived for excellence every day in his Karate Class. He would keep punching and kicking for hours and hours in hot harsh afternoons. He played state and national level championships where he 4excelled. He showed hardcore demonstrations where a big thick wooden log was hit on his shoulder, stomach, thighs, Calf leg, arms and the log used to break in two pieces. The large crowd used to gather for his such demonstrations. (Photos of demonstration attached) Not everybody is capable of such a talent. There is always a huge risk involved in such demonstrations because a person can paralyse after got hit at the wrong spot especially on the shoulder.

Shihan Varun Jettly opened his own Martial Arts academy called ‘School of Traditional Martial Arts’ in year 2001 after becoming a Dan 1 Black Belt. Shihan Varun Jettly through his commitment, hardwork and devotedness towards his game, also became a Referee. His hunger for Martial Arts took him to Japan in Year 2007 where he trained Japanese Grandmasters. Varun Jettly became a Chief Instructor of his Karate federation In India in Year 2007, 2008 and 2009.

In Year 2009 he went to United Kingdom to learn other forms of Martial Arts. He found Jiu Jitsu Grandmaster in London. Shihan Varun Jettly trained under him to learn Jiu Jitsu. He became National Coach for Jiju Jitsu in London, UK. In year 2014, he went to Portugal Europe to learn other styles of Martial Arts called Krav Maga, Kenpo Karate. While learning all other styles he never stopped coaching, refereeship. and opened his Martial Arts school in Birmingham, United Kingdom under the same name, ’School of Traditional Martial Arts’. Shihan Varun Jettly was one of the judge in Portugal Championship in 2014. Shihan also learnt weaponery like sword under International Kokusai Bugei Kesa, America.

He trained with Big legends like O-Sensei Robert Cutrell, Soke Johnny Thompson, Soke Bryan Cheek, Soke Miguel Abrey, Soke Tony Aloe, Soke Matt and Soke Antkowiak. Shihan Varun Jettly was the proud Official/Judge for the The Karate Association World Conference organized in San Antonio in Texas, USA.

In Year 2015, he moved to Canada to explore Martial Arts even further. He found his own Martial Arts style at the age of 39. He became a Prestige member of Karate Alberta and Karate Canada (both government bodies). He did National Coaching Certification Program Under Karate Canada. He also became Referee and an Official under Karate Canada. Shihan Varun Jettly opened his academy in Canada too under the same name,’School of Traditional Martial Arts’ in Edmonton Canada. Shihan Varun was awarded Hall of Fame by International Hall of Fame Society for Martial Arts in Nov 2024.

Shihan is a glorious life time member of Karate Canada, Chunjido International America; The Karate Association (TKA) America; International Kokusai Bugei Kesa America; JUkoshin Ryu Internation, United KIngdom; United States Martial SArtist Association, USA; MSD Ryu International, Portugal Europe.

Currently, Shihan Varun Jettly is 7th Dan Black Belt. He had a remarkable journey behind him starting from a small hometown in India to Japan, United Kingdom, Portugal Europe and Currently in Edmonton Canada. He is an International Coach and a designated referee under Karate Canada and World Karate Federation. He is running his School of Traditional Martial Arts successfully in North Edmonton.