--- title: "Reign MMA Bengaluru: Our Journey, Philosophy, and Media" description: "Explore the history of Reign MMA in Bengaluru. Learn about our Ecological Approach to training, our founding in 2019, and our unique gym culture. Book your session." canonical: https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/wrestling-for-grappling-mma/additional-work-media last_updated: 2025-09-20 --- # Our Journey and Media Highlights Tribe Verified · Founded 2019, featured on Zee News By [Vighnesh Nathan](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan) · Trains at Reign MMA in HBR Layout & across Bengaluru · ₹600 per session (estimate) Part of [Wrestling for Grappling & MMA](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/wrestling-for-grappling-mma). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/wrestling-for-grappling-mma/gallery) From our founding in 2019 to recent media features, get a clearer view of the culture, history, and training philosophy behind Reign MMA in Bengaluru. ## Photos and videos - ![The moment I was awarded my brown belt. This was the culmination of a grueling 12-day practical exam that tested every aspect of my Jiu-Jitsu.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b956527f-9e55-4ebc-b379-41ac70e49141) - ![A few words about my brown belt journey. Finding a mentor who understands and supports my vision for an ecological approach has been incredibly freeing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be37c9e0-546d-4bf6-a01a-99b88feef3cb) - ![I wouldn't be where I am without my wife and my students. The team is everything. My goal is to create a new standard for Jiu-Jitsu in Asia.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9dcd7d55-f984-45fc-b64b-2b9093738c86) - ![With my mentor, Priit Mihkelson. I am a firm believer that to be a good coach, you must remain a dedicated student.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/925c839c-8acf-47d1-8015-ff2de1c60505) - ![A real-life testimonial from one of my students who used his Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense. This is the ultimate validation of what we teach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/37798e10-27d0-4e5c-8386-c56c6e3b914f) - ![We are a BJJ Globetrotters friendly academy, open to everyone from beginners to advanced practitioners. We believe knowledge not shared is worthless.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27e84f7b-3462-4f0a-b148-730399a3e402) - ![A little about our history. Reign MMA opened in April 2019 with the goal of building a different kind of martial arts culture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81bc78ac-f777-4743-8300-fb7720a45fb8) - ![A look at our new location. We've come a long way in just a few years, and our facility reflects our growth and commitment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/931f6376-81ea-46a2-803c-e2109b8e5b78) - ![The "After" shot of our gym. A clean, functional, and tough training environment ready for the hardest workers in the room.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/836363f9-1497-42c8-bad3-597b5a36c46f) - ![Our academy was featured on Zee News for a segment on fitness. Here you can see our MMA sparring in action.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/170b13bc-d3c5-47e0-931c-deda0007a3a6) - ![Being interviewed by Zee News about our unique approach to fitness. We focus on functional, high-intensity training that delivers real results.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8217245-1da1-49ec-8a3f-32624fcfbf94) - [Video: A glimpse into a private training session with a student who has only done 45 minutes of conceptual, ecologically driven training. The goal is to get better, fast.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/841c0fb7-3db7-4bb5-8fab-7866cd4a097e) - ![Being in fighting shape is a state of mind. It's about being mindful of what you eat and never skipping the work. Strength matters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fadbf4b2-3767-46f5-bdf8-9e65db8c93b1) - ![A message to my team on our 4th anniversary. We are not just building a team, we are building a culture of resilience, hard work, and support.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58fc67cc-fe1a-4e84-a421-e15e7afcc77b) ## About Additional Work & Media We are not a factory-style gym. When you look through our history, you will see a deliberate shift away from traditional, repetitive drilling toward ecological dynamics. This approach informs every milestone, from my own brown belt testing process to our recent media features, as we work to build a culture of genuine, problem-solving martial artists in HBR Layout. ### Why We Are Different Reign MMA opened in April 2019 with a simple, singular goal: to create a martial arts culture free of ego. We moved away from the standard model of teaching, where students mindlessly repeat static drills that rarely translate to actual sparring or self-defense. ### The Ecological Approach Our journey is defined by the 'Constraint-Led Approach' (CLA). Whether we are working on wrestling takedowns or BJJ ground control, we focus on live problem-solving against a resisting partner. This is why our media features, like our segment on Zee News, highlight our focus on fitness that delivers real-world results rather than just aesthetic transformation. ### Building a Culture, Not Just a Team Martial arts is about more than just technique; it is about resilience and loyalty. We are a BJJ Globetrotters friendly academy because we believe that knowledge is worthless if it is not shared. Our facility in Bengaluru is designed to be tough—no AC, high heat, and an honest environment—because we believe training should prepare you for discomfort. We train to get comfortable with the chaos of a live fight. If you want to sweat, learn how to handle live resistance, and join a team that values hard work over egos, you are in the right place. ## About Vighnesh Nathan I am Vighnesh. I started Reign MMA to prove that martial arts training doesn't need to be ego-driven or filled with endless, mindless drills. My team and I are here to build a culture of loyalty and hard work, one session at a time. [See all of Vighnesh Nathan's services](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan) ## More from Wrestling for Grappling & MMA by Vighnesh Nathan - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/wrestling-for-grappling-mma/featured) - [Competition Proven: Our Results](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/wrestling-for-grappling-mma/competition-proven-our-results) - [The Ecological Method: Live Training](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/wrestling-for-grappling-mma/the-ecological-method-live-training) - [Wrestling for Grappling: Takedowns & Control](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/wrestling-for-grappling-mma/wrestling-for-grappling-takedowns-control) - [Ground Game Mastery: Passing, Pins & Submissions](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/wrestling-for-grappling-mma/ground-game-mastery-passing-pins-submissions) - [Coach's Corner: My Philosophy](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/wrestling-for-grappling-mma/coach-s-corner-my-philosophy) - [Team Over Ego: Our Community](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/wrestling-for-grappling-mma/team-over-ego-our-community) ## More services by Vighnesh Nathan - [Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Training](https://mytribe.in/bjjnathan/mixed-martial-arts-mma-training) - [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) ## Similar work from other experts - [Our Journey, Milestones, and Media Features](https://mytribe.in/theschoolofmartialarts/martial-arts-fitness-training/additional-highlights-media-features) by The School of Martial Arts · Martial Arts & Fitness Training · Training at Koramangala Dojo - [Real Fights, Real Results: Our Featured Highlights](https://mytribe.in/reignmma_india/mixed-martial-arts-mma/featured) by Reign MMA · Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) · Training at HBR Layout, Bengaluru - [MMA Training and Combat Sports Experience](https://mytribe.in/1026_mma_academy/mma-combat-sports-training/featured) by 1026 MMA Academy · MMA & Combat Sports Training · Training at academies in Amruthahalli and Yelahanka - [Featured Martial Arts Training and Team Highlights](https://mytribe.in/saimma_academy/brazilian-jiu-jitsu-bjj-training/featured) by Shiljith · Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training · Classes at studios in HSR Layout and Basapura - [Phenomenal MMA: Fight Philosophy and Success Stories](https://mytribe.in/phenomenal_mma/combat-sports-mma-training/featured) by Phenomenal MMA Academy · Combat Sports & MMA Training · Classes at Jayanagar 9th Block or Doddanekkundi - [My Journey, Media, and Fighting Philosophy](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/traditional-indian-martial-arts/additional-work-media) by Abdul Muneer · Traditional Indian Martial Arts · Training available at studios in Richards Town and Horamavu ## Book To book Vighnesh Nathan, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20history%20and%20media%20features%20on%20mytribe.%20I%20am%20interested%20in%20joining%20the%20team%20and%20training%20at%20Reign%20MMA.)