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Sabdavedhi (Meng Yan Dongzuo (蒙眼动作))

Acharya Raghu close to 60, executing a rare skill of Sabdavedhi (Meng Yan Dongzuo (蒙眼动作)), an exclusive element of Sailum Martial Arts, at Garden City University on 8th February 2017 in front of a large audience he broke a pot held at a height of 7 feet by a blind folded flying spin kick.

The Guru

Acharya Babu T. Raghu (Chinese name: Mountain Mist), founder of Zen monastery (Bangalore), is an accomplished Hatha Yogi and Martial Artist who has dedicated his life to the pursuit of Hatha Yoga, Zen Buddhism, and Shaolin Kung-Fa. For over 40 years, he has trained disciples across India in these arts. A Himalayan yogi, he is one of the few people to have performed esoteric Hatha Yogic Kriyas like Tsumo and Lung-gom at altitudes of over 18,000 feet. As a psychologist, he is deeply involved in the study of the bio-psychological effects of meditation practices. A qualified historian and archaeologist, he is researching different subjects like the Indian character of Zen, origins of Shaolin Kung-Fa, and the life of Nagarjuna.

As a martial artist and National Black Belt champion, he has practiced various styles over 40 years. He was trained in Tae-Kwon-Do at National Police College, South Korea, and was conferred a degree in Kung-Fa from China. He founded the Sailum Martial Arts Academy of India that has trained thousands of students across the country. A leading expert in the field, he has  delivered several seminars on Zen Buddhism, mind over matter, Hatha Yogic roots of Kung-Fa, and holistic well being.
An avid mountaineer trained at ABVIMAS, Acharya Raghu has led over 25 Major Himalayan Expeditions. He is also a certified paramotor pilot from FAI (Thailand), and qualified advance scuba diver from PADI (Australia). A wildlife and nature enthusiast, he has led hundreds of Wildlife treks, awareness camps and rallies across India.

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