--- title: "Reign MMA: No-Ego Martial Arts Community in Bangalore" description: "Join Reign MMA in Bangalore. Experience our unique, no-ego martial arts culture focused on real skills through an ecological training approach." canonical: https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/mixed-martial-arts-mma-training/our-team-culture-growth-community last_updated: 2025-09-20 --- # Our Team: Culture, Growth & Community Tribe Verified · Four years of building Bangalore's no-ego tribe. By [Vighnesh Nathan](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan) · Trains at Reign MMA in HBR Layout & across Bengaluru · ₹500 per session (estimate) Part of [Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Training](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/mixed-martial-arts-mma-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/mixed-martial-arts-mma-training/gallery) We aren’t just a fight gym. We’re a community of practitioners united by a simple rule: leave your ego at the door. Here is where beginners grow into fighters. ## Photos and videos - ![My first colored belts, Jitendra and Long. These two deserve their blue belts for their loyalty, hard work, and success. We don't build sandbaggers here; we build skilled martial artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/012fe074-d2f3-4ced-9467-5dc2b2861aa3) - ![The team after our belt promotion ceremony. I'm privileged to be surrounded by a team that embodies the values I've always wanted to cultivate: no ego, just hard work and mutual support.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6aedd922-44c3-4b87-b810-3eb5aca8e3e3) - ![Congratulations to our future champ Almeer on his yellow belt promotion. It's always rewarding to see young talent develop and progress through the ranks.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2374f6e7-66a3-41dd-8aa6-aac70d30d493) - ![Celebrating our students earning their first stripe. Every step on the jiu-jitsu journey is important, and we recognize the hard work it takes to get there.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26b8759e-675a-4268-856b-2718464752d1) - ![We build ourselves through adversity. Here with a student, embodying the spirit of our team where we find strength in our weaknesses and grow together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b727fb68-1efe-43f3-8939-240029474cc9) - ![January 1st, and the team is on the mats. Showing up is the first step, and Team Reign MMA always shows up, ready to work towards a greater goal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a2d8d33-7769-442e-ab85-843392e543c4) - ![My intention is to create a new standard and a different culture for martial arts in India. Looking at this group of dedicated individuals, I know we are getting there.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/735afaa0-6df5-41e7-b9df-c39ced08f1c9) - ![There are no easy days at Reign MMA. This is a snapshot of the team after a tough session, everyone on fire and pushing each other to be better.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f76b7378-dc24-43ad-b104-f215e8588844) - ![We were happy to have Pro MMA fighter Connor drop in for some rolls. Our doors are always open to dedicated martial artists who want to share the mats.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d46f786-37b8-4cb9-a62a-38ef426a0ce8) - ![The competition team is grinding hard as the season approaches. A few more days of this, and then it's time for the fun part. Let's go!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f87a0e6-360a-45ad-83c7-9b9c19becac1) - ![The team celebrating four years of Reign MMA. We've built a strong, dedicated community, and I'm proud of every person who is a part of it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b179c263-b6b5-4823-a464-5f8bfc0703d6) - ![Another group shot from our four-year anniversary. The size and spirit of our team is a testament to the culture we've built together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bba38f9f-279a-4c6e-aac8-a5584a307d57) - ![Cutting the cake for our fourth anniversary. It's important to celebrate our milestones and the journey we've been on as a team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b517a22-e555-4a0f-a232-90e9c4c4271f) - ![A message for our fourth anniversary. We are not just building a team, we are building a culture of weathering the storm and helping each other become the best we can be.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58fc67cc-fe1a-4e84-a421-e15e7afcc77b) - ![This man has been with me since day one of my journey. Having him drop in for a session is a reminder of the importance of humility, hard work, and passion for the sport.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/295b8688-d143-4868-9219-5a109ecf9ba8) - [Video: The contentment after a hard sparring session. The life of hard work and hard training isn't for everyone, but those who embrace the grind are worthy of the results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6900acc0-dd16-4eac-9a31-75b0bcc0ebeb) - [Video: You fight the way you train. We out-scramble, out-wrestle, and out-perform each other every day in the training room, so it becomes second nature in a competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d0cfe34-84d5-4d32-a9a6-4759243c9af1) ## About Our Team: Culture, Growth & Community Before you book, understand that we don't do 'easy' days. You’re walking into a raw, garage-style training environment in HBR Layout where the focus is on live, game-like problem-solving, not repeating static drills. If you’re looking for luxury, you won't find it here. But if you’re looking to actually get good at fighting by training with a team that has your back, you’ll find your place on our mats. At Reign MMA, we’ve stripped away the noise. You won't find air-conditioned vanity or commercial machines here. What you will find is a group of practitioners—from hobbyists to pro fighters—who show up on January 1st just as consistently as they do on any other day. My coaching follows an ecological approach. This means you learn by fighting, adapting, and solving problems in real-time. We don't just teach rote techniques; we teach you how to think and function under pressure. Whether you are aiming for a belt promotion or just want to survive a sparring round, you are going to be pushed. We value consistency and loyalty over raw talent. If you have a 'me-first' attitude, you won't fit here. But if you are ready to put in the work, drop the ego, and support the person rolling next to you, you’ll find a team that will elevate your game. We aren’t building a gym; we’re building a culture that lasts long after the session ends. ## About Vighnesh Nathan I’m Vighnesh. I started this place because I was tired of the ego-driven culture in martial arts. We train hard, we sweat, and we help each other grow—plain and simple. [See all of Vighnesh Nathan's services](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan) ## More from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Training by Vighnesh Nathan - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/mixed-martial-arts-mma-training/featured) - [Our Competition Team: Proven on the Mat](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/mixed-martial-arts-mma-training/our-competition-team-proven-on-the-mat) - [The Ecological Method: Skills, Not Drills](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/mixed-martial-arts-mma-training/the-ecological-method-skills-not-drills) - [Grappling & Jiu-Jitsu Sessions](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/mixed-martial-arts-mma-training/grappling-jiu-jitsu-sessions) - [Striking: Kickboxing & Muay Thai](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/mixed-martial-arts-mma-training/striking-kickboxing-muay-thai) - [Coach's Corner: My Journey & Philosophy](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/mixed-martial-arts-mma-training/coach-s-corner-my-journey-philosophy) - [Global Recognition & Affiliations](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/mixed-martial-arts-mma-training/global-recognition-affiliations) ## More services by Vighnesh Nathan - [Striking for Combat Sports](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/striking-for-combat-sports) - [Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) & Submission Grappling](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/jiu-jitsu-bjj-submission-grappling) - [Private Martial Arts Coaching](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/private-martial-arts-coaching) - [Wrestling for Grappling & MMA](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/wrestling-for-grappling-mma) ## Similar work from other experts - [Our Martial Arts and Fitness Training Community](https://mytribe.in/saimma_academy/strength-and-conditioning/our-training-community) by Shiljith · Strength and Conditioning · Training available at HSR Layout and Basapura - [Team Reign Community and MMA Training](https://mytribe.in/shiljith07/mixed-martial-arts-mma-coaching/team-reign-more-than-a-gym) by Shiljith · Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Coaching · Train at HBR Layout, Amrutahalli and Yelahanka - [Join the #TeamReignMMA Family](https://mytribe.in/reignmma_india/grappling-bjj-wrestling/our-community-the-reign-family) by Reign MMA · Grappling (BJJ & Wrestling) · Training at HBR Layout, Bengaluru - [Martial Arts Champions and Community Training in Bengaluru](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/women-s-self-defense/my-champions-our-community) by Abdul Muneer · Women's Self-Defense · Self-defense sessions at Richards Town and Horamavu - [The Kaizen Squad: Our MMA Team Culture](https://mytribe.in/kaizenmma.in/competitive-fighter-program/the-kaizen-squad-our-team-culture) by Kaizen MMA · Competitive Fighter Program · Training at studio in HSR Layout - [The Iron Fist Community: Train Hard, Together](https://mytribe.in/iron_fist_fight_club_/combat-sports-training/the-iron-fist-community) by Iron Fist Fight Club · Combat Sports Training · Train at Hebbal Kempapura or Kodigehalli ## Book To book Vighnesh Nathan, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%20Vighnesh%2C%20I%20saw%20the%20team%20photos%20at%20Reign%20MMA.%20I'm%20interested%20in%20joining%20and%20want%20to%20book%20a%20trial%20session.)