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Shivani Thakkar www.shivanithakkar.com

04/04/2026

“English” opens today! In celebration, here is a beautiful scene I taped from the play! Go see the actual show with the Tony award cast! Looking forward to seeing this live in LA!

June 21 I had the opportunity to test for my purple belt. This was an important milestone on a personal level. With ever...
24/07/2025

June 21 I had the opportunity to test for my purple belt. This was an important milestone on a personal level. With everything I’m constantly juggling it’s been really hard for me to stay consistent and focused on my growth in Kenpo.

I was reluctant to take a break because it’s often difficult to resume after a pause and I didn’t want to give up.

After two years of my senseis being incredibly patient with my torturously slow progress, I was invited to test in March. I was granted my purple belt, based on what my Senseis recognized in my potential with the caveat that I needed to go back & get stronger in my techniques before I started the new material. I knew inside that I hadn’t reached my potential &, more importantly, my performance had suffered because I had put myself and my goals so low on my list of priorities. I wanted to look at my belt with pride, not a painful reminder of how I had let myself down and not given myself the nurturing care I give to others in my life.

I asked my Senseis if it would be okay for them to hold onto my belt and allow me to retest. I am lucky that my senseis are so incredibly kind, supportive, and understanding. They knew it was important to me on an emotional level and granted my request.

I retested in June and once again received my purple belt, but this time I felt that I had taken care of myself, prioritized my growth, and realized some of my potential in this art form. I still have a long journey ahead, but now my purple belt, black gi, and studies forward are filled with excitement, inspiration, positivity, and a strong sense of aspiration. I also feel that the extra time my senseis gave me, provided me with a strong foundation that is making me feel grounded and equipped for the study of the higher belts. I am indebted to my Senseis for not only guiding me in this art form, but supporting me with empathy on my personal journey through this form. Kenpo is more than a physical self defense form, it is an art form that forces you to look within and come face to face with life. The Senseis at know this, are centered in the spiritual practice, and truly guide us students in Mind, body, & spirit. 🙏

Today! 1:20pm!
15/06/2025

Today! 1:20pm!

Posted • .escape.film This weekend: Calgary HorrorCon, Canada’s first & largest horror convention, and we’re honored to...
14/06/2025

Posted • .escape.film This weekend: Calgary HorrorCon, Canada’s first & largest horror convention, and we’re honored to be among their film festival picks! Screening Sun, 6/15 @1:00pm ❤😱💀😈👻❤
(shout-out to our fab Canadian-American actress 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦)

Had a blast partnering this morning with Fabletics to teach a Bollywood Workout Fitness class! Love this brand, their co...
06/04/2025

Had a blast partnering this morning with Fabletics to teach a Bollywood Workout Fitness class! Love this brand, their consistently high quality (and super comfy clothes) and their fun in-store events. It was such a joy to be leading a class at their Glendale Galleria store! Check out their new line by Khloe! Also, the fit I’m sporting is my favorite line of smooth, soft, absorbent and stylish heatherflex! Check it out!

COME DANCE WITH ME! So excited to partner and collaborate with for a Fun Bollywood Dance Workout class THIS SATURDAY! J...
30/03/2025

COME DANCE WITH ME! So excited to partner and collaborate with for a Fun Bollywood Dance Workout class THIS SATURDAY! Join us April 6 from 9am-10am for class followed by an exclusive shopping hour from 10-11 at Fabletics ! LINK IN BIO! Eventbrite link with details and rsvp prompt in Bio!

If you haven’t seen it yet, catch the comedy horror .escape.film ! Link in bio!
30/03/2025

If you haven’t seen it yet, catch the comedy horror .escape.film ! Link in bio!

Posted • Getting ready to spar! 🥊
17/10/2024

Posted • Getting ready to spar! 🥊

I’m very grateful to have the best team led by my incredible managers So thankful for this group of individuals who are...
08/05/2024

I’m very grateful to have the best team led by my incredible managers So thankful for this group of individuals who are kind, passionate, driven, and full of positive inspirational energy. 💗🥰

Posted • at the VC film fest premiere to celebrate the release of .escape.film! Congrats on your excellent acting work Shivani!

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Some fun production stills and bts from .escape.film
07/05/2024

Some fun production stills and bts from .escape.film

Posted • .escape.film Look at these good looking people! has been an awesome experience for the NO ESCAPE team. But ...
06/05/2024

Posted • .escape.film Look at these good looking people!
has been an awesome experience for the NO ESCAPE team. But the magic isn’t over - if you couldn’t make it in person, there’s a virtual screening option, good for today in the SoCal area! Donations welcome! 📺🖥📺

🔗vcmedia.eventive.org/schedule/663717027ba2f9004750fc66

Posted • Meticulously working through stances! Learning to have a structured base gives a very strong foundation for t...
04/05/2024

Posted • Meticulously working through stances! Learning to have a structured base gives a very strong foundation for the rest of your kenpo!

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