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Sensei Ashfira Sultana

M.Phil | B.Ed | M.Ed (Professional)

Black Belt in Shitoryu & Shotokan Karate | National Kata & Kumite Judge | Bangladesh Karate Federation

🌸 Profile Overview

Sensei Ashfira Sultana is a highly accomplished Bangladeshi martial artist, educator, and IT professional. She is recognized nationally for her contributions to karate as one of the leading female instructors and judges in Bangladesh. She holds black belts in both Shitoryu and Shotokan karate and combines her martial expertise with advanced academic credentials, including M.Phil, B.Ed, and M.Ed (Professional).

She is the only female Kata and Kumite judge officially recognized in Bangladesh under the Bangladesh Karate Federation (BKF), reflecting her exceptional technical knowledge, discipline, and leadership in promoting karate, especially among women and youth.

🏫 Teaching & Leadership Roles

Co-Founder & Senior Instructor — Martial Art BD, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Webmaster — Bangladesh Shitoryu Karate Do Union

Certified Black Belt (2nd Dan) — Shitoryu & Shotokan

Specializations: Kata, Kumite, Women’s Self-Defense, Youth Martial Arts

Focus: Safe, inclusive training environments; empowering female students; professional grading & examinations

Sensei Ashfira combines traditional karate philosophy with modern sport-karate training, ensuring that students develop discipline, confidence, and technical mastery.

💻 Professional & Academic Background

IT & Web Development: Previously worked as a Web Developer and IT Trainer at BLACK iz IT Institute, gaining national recognition in the IT field.

Current Roles: Oversees digital platforms as Webmaster for Bangladesh Shitoryu Karate Do Union and coordinates online/offline academy resources for Martial Art BD.

Education: M.Phil, B.Ed, M.Ed (Professional), integrating educational expertise with martial arts instruction.

Her unique blend of education, technology, and karate training positions her as a multifaceted instructor capable of delivering high-quality training both in-person and digitally.

Karate Achievements & Contributions

Dual Black Belt Holder: Shitoryu and Shotokan

National Judge: Only female Kata & Kumite judge in Bangladesh (Bangladesh Karate Federation)

Instructor & Examiner: Oversees belt promotion tests, seminars, and national tournaments

Mentor: Guides students in both competitive karate and personal development

Advocate: Promotes female participation in karate and self-defense programs

She has played a pivotal role in creating opportunities for female martial artists in Bangladesh and has established a reputation for professionalism and expertise.

💬 Teaching Philosophy

 

> “Education, discipline, and confidence — these three together create a true warrior.”

Sensei Ashfira emphasizes that karate is not just self-defense; it is a lifelong path for cultivating mental strength, focus, and personal growth. Her classes nurture both the technical skills and the character of her students.

 

August 17, 2021 - Virginia Tech students participate in a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) group workout class at McComas Hall gym during Welcome Week. (Photo by Mary Desmond/Virginia Tech)

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August 17, 2021 - Virginia Tech students participate in a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) group workout class at McComas Hall gym during Welcome Week. (Photo by Mary Desmond/Virginia Tech)

August 17, 2021 - Virginia Tech students participate in a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) group workout class at McComas Hall gym during Welcome Week. (Photo by Mary Desmond/Virginia Tech)

August 17, 2021 - Virginia Tech students participate in a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) group workout class at McComas Hall gym during Welcome Week. (Photo by Mary Desmond/Virginia Tech)

August 17, 2021 - Virginia Tech students participate in a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) group workout class at McComas Hall gym during Welcome Week. (Photo by Mary Desmond/Virginia Tech)

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Katie - TIME SERVED: 1 Year Katie is fresh blood here at San Luis Sports Therapy - Paso Robles. She has just clocked in one year of sentence time, you know what that means, it's time to meet Katie! Katie went to Paso Robles High School and graduated in 2011, she also attended Cal Stat Fullerton from 2011-2014

 

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