From District-Level to International Gold: The Martial Arts Journey of a Young Trailblazing Woman

Alla Radha, a 30-year-old native of Eluru in Andhra Pradesh is a force to be reckoned with in the world of martial arts. Against her parents' wishes, Radha began her journey in martial arts when she was just 15 years old. Despite her parents' reservations, Radha proved her mettle by winning her first gold medal at a district-level competition. Radha's achievements are nothing short of exemplary. According to a report in The New Indian Express, she has won 20 gold medals in national-level competitions and 7 gold medals in international-level competitions. Moreover, Radha has set a record by teaching martial arts to over 5,000 young men and women, ranging from constables to sub-inspectors in the police force. Despite getting married at a young age, Radha continued to practice and teach karate. Her passion for martial art led her to become a 4th Dan black belt holder and a referee, after successfully passing the Karate India Organisation test. Radha's ultimate goal is to become an Asian Lady Referee. Radha's journey has not been without struggles. She faced gender discrimination and societal pressure, but she persevered and emerged victorious. Her father, Alla Rambabu, supported her interest in martial arts and allowed her to train under BL Narayana and Ibraheem Baigh.  Radha emphasizes the importance of self-defense techniques and encourages young girls to train in martial arts. She urges the government to appoint women instructors to train schoolgirls, citing examples from Punjab and Odisha States. Alla Radha's exemplary karate skills and her dedication to teaching self-defense techniques have made her a role model for young girls and women.