Global Recognition & International Affiliations
We don't train in a bubble. By connecting with BJJ Globetrotters and international academies, we bring global training standards and diverse perspectives to our Bengaluru mats.
Did you know Reign MMA has been a BJJ Globetrotters friendly academy since 2019? We welcome practitioners from all over the world to come train and share their knowledge with us.
A screenshot from our feature on the BJJ Globetrotters blog. We opened in April 2019 with a clear vision for building a different kind of MMA academy.
Our philosophy, as shared with BJJ Globetrotters. We believe knowledge not shared is worthless, and we are dedicated to helping our students on their journeys, from beginner to advanced.
A screenshot from our feature on Zee News, where we discussed our unique approach to fitness. It's great to see our methods getting mainstream recognition.
Being interviewed by Zee News about why traditional gym workouts sometimes fail. We explained how the dynamic, full-body engagement of MMA training offers a more effective path to fitness.
A great no-gi session at Arete BJJ in Thailand. I love the opportunity to cross-train, learn new details, and connect with the global jiu-jitsu community.
A perfect morning of training at Arete BJJ in Thailand. Thank you to their amazing team for hosting us.
An amazing session with Coach Charly Alcayaga at Temple BJJ in Thailand. It's always a privilege to learn from other high-level coaches.
With my students at Temple BJJ. Traveling and training at other top academies is a crucial part of our team's development.
We have reopened at a new, upgraded location. This is a look back at how far we've come in just three years.
About Global Recognition & Affiliations
Our global network is not just a badge on the wall. It means our students get regular exposure to international training camps and diverse coaching styles. When you train with us, you are not just following a local curriculum; you are learning techniques vetted on global mats, ensuring your skill set holds up against opponents from anywhere in the world.
Why does an affiliation with BJJ Globetrotters matter? Because martial arts is a universal language, and knowledge that stays locked in one gym is knowledge that stagnates. We are not interested in keeping our training static or insular. We actively seek out diverse perspectives, from our coaches traveling to train at academies like Arete BJJ and Temple BJJ in Thailand, to welcoming international practitioners to our mats in HBR Layout.
What this means for you
- Stress-Tested Techniques: When you learn a guard pass or a submission, you aren't just learning what works in a friendly room. You are learning concepts that have been tested against different bodies, different styles, and different skill levels internationally.
- The Ecological Approach: We don't teach rote memorization. By constantly exposing our team to new partners—both visiting guests and our own experiences abroad—we force our students to solve problems in real-time. This is the core of the ecological approach: adaptation under pressure.
- Media Recognition: Our methods have been featured on platforms like Zee News, not because we have fancy amenities, but because our approach to fitness through combat sports actually works. We focus on movement and full-body engagement rather than repetitive, boring gym routines.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced grappler, training here means you are part of a global ecosystem. You get the benefit of lessons learned from top-tier coaches across the world, brought back to our garage-style training space to sharpen your game.
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