Seibukan dojo in India was initially started in 1975 by Sensei P. Kuppusamy from Malaysia. He was a direct student of Hanshi Jamal Measara. Sensei P. Kuppusamy was considered one of the best karate instructors of his time. He came to India for the sole purpose of introducing and imparting the noble art of Seibukan Ryu. Under his able supervision and dedicated teaching, Seibukan soon became one of the most prominent styles in India - well reputed for its discipline and high technical standards. Sensei P.R. Ratnapala is the Chief Instructor and Technical Director of Seibukan Karate do in India.

Seibukan India is affiliated to Seibukan World Federation headed by Hanshi Zenpo Shimabukuro, 10th Dan, Okinawa, Japan. Seibukan India is also a member of Karate India Organization(KIO) which is the only governing body for Karate in India recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and the Indian Olympic Association.