Today we’d like to introduce you to Dave Mukherjee.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Master Dave Mukherjee is the owner and head instructor of the Austin Karate Academy (AKA), which he established in Austin, Texas, in 2006.
Dave Mukherjee’s Background:
Early Life & Training: Master Mukherjee’s fascination with martial arts began at age 12. He grew up in India and started his training there, eventually finding his way to the World Tang Soo Do Association (WTSDA).
Styles Studied: Over the years, he has studied various martial arts, including Kyokushin-Kai Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, and Tang Soo Do.
Rank: He holds a 5th Degree Black Belt Master certification and an Instructor’s Certification from the WTSDA.
Philosophy: He is a strong proponent of using martial arts to develop a “Better Person” through mental and physical development, self-confidence, and discipline, within a family-oriented atmosphere.
Master Dave Mukherjee is the Owner and Head Instructor of the Austin Karate Academy. Master Mukherjee has a life-long fascination with Martial Arts and began his Karate training when he was 12 years old. Currently, he holds a 5th Degree Black Belt Master as well as Instructor’s Certification from the World Tang Soo Do Association. Master Mukherjee is a strong proponent of using Martial Arts training to develop a Better Person. He believes that training in Karate can play an important role in Mental and Physical development – it provides a boost to Self-Confidence, Mental Discipline, and refinement of Motor Skills. His main philosophy is to provide an environment where students are surrounded by a family environment where they can develop Mind, Body, and Spirit through training in Karate. He believes in empowering individuals, couple and families to reach their fullest potential and become better citizens in their communities.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Sometimes life has other priorities such as school and study when you are young, relationships and family, jobs which take you away from Karate. But as being so passionate about Martial Arts I always made sure to keep it as part of my life.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I hold a Master Degree in Computer Science, and work as an executive in a Fortune 100 company. I thrive in a highly demanding work environment and at the same time maintain a high quality Martial Arts training environment at the academy.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
Going to watch Enter the Dragon by Bruce Lee and getting awed. And then coming home and wanting to learn Karate.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.austinkarateacademy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinkarateacademy
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinkarateschool
