Timeline
The Guardian FistJourney Begins
First introduction to martial arts training, instilling early discipline and foundational conditioning.
First Chinese Boxing Championship
Won The National Amateur Wu Shu Championship in Southern Boxing Category Open Division.
The Guardian Fist
“Wing Chun Kolkata” a small training group was formed on the rooftop of his building which became an instant hit, Sifu Riddhi Dutta became a very popular figure in the local martial arts scene and attracted national and international attention overnight for his un-conventional skill sets and training methods. “Wing Chun Kolkata”, was the foundational structure of what we know today as “THE GUARDIAN FIST – MARTIAL SCHOOL”.
Introduction To Internal Alchemy
A very famous Master of internal arts and pencak silat from the United Kingdom pays visit at “Wing Chun Kolkata” and exposes Sifu Riddhi to the mystical fighting arts of pencak silat and various chinese internal martial arts.
Entered the Security Industry
Qualified as a Defensive Tactics and Close Protection Professional. Assistant Instructor for the Philippines National Police and SAF, Defensive tactics and VIP Protection (2014-15).
High Martial Traffic
One of the Busiest Periods full of International Seminars and Travel. Hosted Instructors from the USA, Australia, China at “The Guardian Fist”, Travelling to Gujarat, Bihar, South India, Bangladesh, etc. teaching Martial Arts and Personal Protection Workshops.
Govt. Security Contractor
Became The Chief Tactical Trainer and Training Contractor for Assam’s CM Security (SPU) Spec Ops Police Unit (SMART).
Enter The Dragon
After Years Of Wing Chun Training, spent one month specialised privately training with Grandmaster John Wong in China, also became a member of VTAA (Ving Tsun Athletic Association, Hong Kong), and also established the WSLVTAAI (Wong Shun Leung Ving Tsun Athletic Association of India).
North-East Adventure Continues
Multiple trips across North-East India, providing training for various police units and private security agencies, involved in critical strategy planning roles and Field Work in High Risk Operation Zones.
Southeast Asian Expedition
A six months long self sponsored journey across three countries – Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand, learning from the Top Grandmasters, learning and de-coding the long-kept secrets of Filipino Martial Arts, Javanese Pencak Silat and Various Southeast Asian Warrior traditions, Giving him an Edge Above Most International Professionals in His Field, Achieving Un-Matched Credentials and Qualifications through his research, training and travels, with an Un-Parallel Career Graph and Practical Combat Experience.
