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Israel G Xuivi
Israel G Xuivi is an Indian martial artist, holding 5th degree black belt in ITF and 7th degree in AITF. A pioneer of Tae kwon-do (ITF) martial arts in the north-eastern region of India, particularly in the state of Nagaland. He introduced ITF Tae kwon-do in Nagaland in the year 1996 and founded the indigenous martial arts ‘"Kiti-do ’ on 28th January 1994 in New Delhi (seconded by Dr K Kuhoi Zhimomi, former Registrar, Nagaland University, and former Information secretary, Government of Nagaland). Remarkably, he gave the art its form, techniques and uniform after much research on the sport “Apkhukikiti” or "Aki Kiti" of the Sumi ancestors as well as combining the techniques of ITF Taekwon-do. Tagged as “Outstanding ITF Tae kwon-do Champion”, he is the only Naga and the second Indian after Grand Master Puran Andrew Gurung, to be inducted into the official ‘Taekwon-do Hall of Fame ’, U.S.A.

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Israel began his Tae kwon-do journey in 1992, when he enrolled himself in the University of Delhi. Trained by Master N.S Rawat under the guidance of Grandmaster B. Rajendran Balan, he began to learn the nuances of Tae kwon-do. A well composed and determined fighter, he was recognised for his sparring capabilities, dominating his categories in state and national tournaments. He consecutively defended his title in the IVth (1992), Vth(1993) and VIth(1994) Delhi State ITF Tae kwon-do Championships, which was the beginning of the many more National and International accolades that was about to come his way. In the year 1997, he got the international exposure when he participated in the Xth World Tae kwon-do Championship in St. Petersburg, Russia, losing to three times world champion Paul German, just by a few margin. Being from a small state of Nagaland in India, his journey as a Martial artist was a break fresh, setting up avenues and platforms for the many other aspiring practitioners.

As of 2022, Israel serves as a Deputy commandant in the Nagaland Police and is well decorated with multiple awards and citations to his name. Continuing his legacy, he serves as the Chief Instructor and technical director of NTF ( Nagaland Taekwon-do Federaton ). His endeavours and contributions to the martials arts fraternity of India has earned him Vice-President of AITF ( All India Tae kwon-do Federation ), Vice-President of WMASF (World Martial Arts School Federation), member of the Modern Pythian Games. He is also the honorary Secretary of Nagaland Shooting Sports Association under the Nagaland Olympics Association. He is also a life-time member of International Taekwon-do Federation (ITF) and National Rifle Association of India (NRAI ).

Early life
Israel was born on 28th January in Kohima district of the state of Nagaland. He was the eldest of the siblings viz. Lt Aram G Zhimomi (deceased), Lt John G Zhimomi (deceased), Samuel G Zhimomi, Obed G Zhimomi, Lt Shekhato G Zhimomi, Mughali G Zhimomi, Lika G Zhimomi; to Mr Lt Govito Zhimomi and Mrs Khehoni Zhimomi. Though a shy child, he always invested his time in in the church through his musical interests, which he recalls as a factor that helped him overcome his shy and introverted nature. Eventually he did many shows in different parts of Zunheboto district along with the band “Potter’s clay” and “spiders’ in the later stages. He was also a part of the band ‘Simple Rhythm’ as a drummer in Goa. He did his schooling in Love Dale higher secondary school in Zunheboto district. Though an average student in his academics, his interests always lied in the field of sports irrespective of the discipline. He played as the goal keeper in the school’s football team and also the wicket keeper in the cricket team. It was only in the later stages when he enrolled himself in the University of Delhi for his graduation that he joined the Taekwondo club, where he began his ITF journey. Though his parents initially disliked the idea of him being a martial artist, his determination and perseverance gradually helped him garner their trust later. Against the popular belief at that time that martial art forms were aggressive in nature, he believes and propounds the idea that it makes a practitioner “much disciplined and a better human”.

Achievements and Awards

•Taekwon-do
1.Limca book of Records holder (September 7, 1995) – ‘fast kicking’- most number of kicks in the least possible time. 190 slap kicks with left foot and 252 slap kick with the right foot in 1 minute 15 seconds and 1 minute 30 seconds respectively; 26 hook and 36 crescent kicks in 30 seconds each.

2.Taekwon-do Hall of Fame, U.S.A. 2021 (official induction on 19th August 2022) - “Outstanding ITF Taekwon-do Champion” 3.	IVth Delhi state ITF Taekwon-do Championships (1992) – Gold medallist (Individual Sparring- 60 kgs above category)

4.Vth Delhi State ITF Taekwon-do Championships (1993) – Gold medallist (Individual sparring – 58 kgs above)

5.VIth Delhi State ITF Taekwon-do Championships (1994) – Gold medallist (Individual sparring – 58-64 kgs)

6.VIIIth National and 1st Invitational ITF Taekwon-do Championships, New Delhi (1993) – Gold medallist (Individual Sparring 58-64 kgs)

7.VIth North-East India ITF Taekwon-do Championships (1994) – Gold medallist (Individual sparring 64-70 kgs)

8.IXth National ITF Taekwon-do Championships (1994) – Gold medallist (Individual sparring 63-71 kgs)

9.Xth National ITF Taekwon-do Championships, Kerala (1995) – Gold medallist (Individual sparring 63-71kgs)

10.XIth National ITF Taekwon-do Championships, Chandigarh (1996) – Gold medallist (Individual Sparring 63-71 kgs)

11.XIIth National ITF Taekwon-do Championships, Goa (1997) – Gold medallist (Individual Sparring 63-71 kgs; Silver medallist (Special technique)

12.XIIIth National ITF Taekwon-do Championships, Orissa (1998) – Silver medallist (Individual Sparring 71-80 kgs)

13.XVIIth National ITF Taekwon-do Championships, (2002) – Gold medallist (Power Breaking)

14.2nd International and 19th National ITF Taekwon-do Championships, Bangalore – Gold medallist (Power Breaking)

15.Represented India in ‘International Kickboxing Championships’ IKBC, in South Korea (1996)

16.Represented India in the Xth World Taekwon-do Chapionships in St. Petersburg Russia (1997)

17.Represented India in the XIth World Taekwon-do Championships in Buenos Aries, Argentina (1999)

18.Certified International Instructor and Umpire (ITF).

Shooting
1.Represented Nagaland in the 18th All India Police Shooting Competition (2017)

2.XXXVIIth Nagaland Police Duty cum sport &Athletics Meet (16-24th November, 2017)-Won silver medal (Pistol 15 yards)

3.Hornbill Pistol/Rifle Shooting Competition (2018) -won Gold medal (pistol .32 ACP)

4. 2nd Hornbill Open Shooting Competition (2019)-won Bronze medal (25 meter std. Pistol)

5. XXXVth Nagaland Police Duty cum Sports & Athletics Meet (2014)-Won Gold medal (pistol 25 yards)

6. 4th Aries Rifle & Pistol Shooting Competition, (September 24-27th 2012)-

won gold medal (10m Rapid Fire Air Pistol);

won bronze medal (10 m Standard Air Pistol);

won gold medal (10 m Air Pistol).

• Police

 * 1) Governor's Gold medal 2009 & 2011
 * 2) Chief Minister’s Commendation – 2001
 * 3) DGP Appreciation and Commendations – 2006, 2009, 2010
 * 4) IGP (INT) Commendation – 2012
 * 5) Commisioner of Excise Commendation- 2012