--- title: "MMA Coach in Bangalore: Train with The Cut Man" description: "Learn MMA from international fighter and referee Abdul Muneer. Get expert coaching in Bangalore for fitness, competition prep, or real self-defense." canonical: https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/mixed-martial-arts-mma-combat-sports/my-journey-fighter-coach-referee last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # My Journey: Fighter, Coach, and Referee Tribe Verified · Pro Fighter and International MMA Referee By [Abdul Muneer](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer) · Professional training at gyms in Richards Town and Horamavu · ₹1,500 per session (estimate) Part of [Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) & Combat Sports](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/mixed-martial-arts-mma-combat-sports). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/mixed-martial-arts-mma-combat-sports/gallery) From the streets of Kerala to representing India on the global stage, I have fought every battle to get here. This is my life in the ring, the cage, and the gym. ## Photos and videos - ![This is me with my ashan (master), Putthalathu Raghavan. He taught me everything. I speak out for him because his legacy and the truth are important.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0aef3cb-f31f-4de2-9f73-b811de2fd2cd) - ![I was honored to be the inaugural referee for the GAMMA World Championship. This recognition from the official MMA federations is a great responsibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/abce00f6-7655-4dfd-81d3-85ea9defee76) - [Video: A knockout from one of my professional fights. This is a reminder of the power and precision that I teach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0017a76-5f4f-4ce4-8819-cd3e676ece29) - [Video: I was a guest on the Unfiltered Ideas podcast, where I shared my journey from the streets of Kerala to the octagon. I always speak the truth about this sport.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e7553e74-c0fa-43e2-b168-5644b37673db) - ![A moment of meditation and focus after a hard training session. The fight is as much mental as it is physical.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e3cecbb-2156-4ed1-b9cd-db13b57b1f2d) - ![As part of the Karnataka State MMA association, I am working to develop the sport and create opportunities for the next generation of fighters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b06e3e77-4801-4ee5-90bf-adf7e7205039) - ![A group photo of the officials from the Karnataka State MMA association. We are dedicated to building a strong foundation for MMA in our state.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bdd1c7b0-6c6b-4aef-aaa8-fdd14373ace5) - [Video: Powerful people make places powerful. Attending an event with other leaders in the Indian MMA community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad59f14f-e102-4e37-81a8-c9a71028c2d5) - ![Posing for a photo with fellow officials and fighters in front of the cage. We are all working towards the same goal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/052c4023-6e02-4b07-bc46-47592ea33a18) - [Video: A look back at my own journey as a fighter. From holding pads to being ready for the cage, I have been on both sides.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/242171d7-7e62-4287-9b83-3a7ba6c6b3ca) - [Video: Posing in front of a mural of the great Muhammad Ali. He is an inspiration to all boxers and fighters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4db58848-fa6f-419d-80a1-54b5c7251070) - ![With a fellow MMA legend. It is always good to connect with others who have walked the same path.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbf7d50e-1c29-4a62-8809-bd26ec8ca559) - ![Inspecting the cage as an official for AIMMAF. Safety and professionalism are my top priorities when I am refereeing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b185688-32d0-46be-bf09-0432be0985cd) - ![A moment with a fellow referee at an MMA event. We share the responsibility of ensuring a fair fight.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa69ede9-f043-4a28-9178-b3c9ba13c5f8) - [Video: The 4th Kerala State Open MMA Championship in Calicut. It is great to see the sport growing in my home state.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4613178-cbe6-478e-8888-66bac1ecb676) - [Video: A montage of my life as a fighter. From press interviews to action inside the cage, this is the personality of a true fighter.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d31b873-6b5b-414e-a54c-ed3d4e1d7826) - ![It is showtime. Standing with two of my sponsored athletes. I support my fighters in and out of the cage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b82ded83-ce3e-4ad0-83df-129d7dcc322a) - [Video: Actors Dhananjay and Nagabhushana visited our gym. It is always good to welcome guests and show them what we do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1791b73c-3c28-4e9f-82da-3f1fdeb0ff19) ## About My Journey: Fighter, Coach, Referee A coach is only as good as the truth they tell their students. When you train with me, you are not getting a polished marketing pitch or a fancy facility with air conditioning. You are getting a veteran who has stood in the octagon, refereed at the GAMMA World Championships, and built a gym where we sweat, bleed, and grow together. Whether you are prepping for a national bout or just looking to understand your own discipline, know this: we do not do fake, we do functional. My training philosophy is simple: fear is the fuel, but discipline is the weapon. I started as a 10-year-old kid in Kerala and fought my way to the octagon representing India. That journey taught me that most people talk about fighting, but very few understand the cost of it. I treat my role as a coach with the same weight as being an international referee. At BFC Bodyforce in Horamavu and Richards Town, we don't chase medals for the sake of it; we chase the reality of the sport. We train MMA, boxing, and grappling, but we also integrate traditional roots like Kalaripayattu and Silambam because movement is about more than just speed—it is about finding the right rhythm. Our facility is real. We use industrial fans, not AC, because endurance is built in the heat. We train in an environment that simulates the grind of a real fight. If you are a beginner looking for self-defense or a serious fighter aiming for international competition, you will get my undivided attention and the truth about where your technique is lacking. I do not sugarcoat your progress because the cage does not forgive mistakes. ## About Abdul Muneer I go by 'The Cut Man' because I have seen both sides of the cage. I spent my life fighting, and now I dedicate my days to making sure my students do not make the same mistakes I did. If you are ready to work, I am ready to teach. [See all of Abdul Muneer's services](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer) ## More from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) & Combat Sports by Abdul Muneer - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/mixed-martial-arts-mma-combat-sports/featured) - [Building Champions: Our Fight Team's Success](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/mixed-martial-arts-mma-combat-sports/building-champions-our-fight-team-s-success) - [The Striking Lab: Boxing & Kickboxing](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/mixed-martial-arts-mma-combat-sports/the-striking-lab-boxing-kickboxing) - [Ground Game: Grappling & BJJ](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/mixed-martial-arts-mma-combat-sports/ground-game-grappling-bjj) - [Roots of Combat: Kalaripayattu & Silambam](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/mixed-martial-arts-mma-combat-sports/roots-of-combat-kalaripayattu-silambam) - [The Grind: Conditioning & Discipline](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/mixed-martial-arts-mma-combat-sports/the-grind-conditioning-discipline) - [One Team, One Goal: The BFC Family](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/mixed-martial-arts-mma-combat-sports/one-team-one-goal-the-bfc-family) - [Additional Work](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/mixed-martial-arts-mma-combat-sports/additional-work) ## More services by Abdul Muneer - [Women's Self-Defense](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/women-s-self-defense) - [Youth Martial Arts (Kids & Teens)](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/youth-martial-arts-kids-teens) - [Traditional Indian Martial Arts](https://mytribe.in/cutman_muneer/traditional-indian-martial-arts) ## Similar work from other experts - [My Competitive Journey in MMA and Kickboxing](https://mytribe.in/jagapathibabuk1996/boxing-kickboxing/in-the-ring-my-competitive-journey) by Jagapathi Babu · Boxing & Kickboxing · 3 training centers across HSR Layout and Basapura - [Professional MMA Coach Certification](https://mytribe.in/bfc_bodyforce/mma-coach-trainer-certification/featured) by Bodyforce Fight Club · MMA Coach & Trainer Certification · Studio at Horamavu, Bengaluru - [Authentic Muay Thai Coaching and Officiating](https://mytribe.in/rba_of_arts/combat-sports-training/muay-thai-coaching-officiating) by The Rock Bull Academy of Arts · Combat Sports Training · Train at Academy in RR Nagar; Travels across Bengaluru - [My Coaching Credentials & Awards](https://mytribe.in/pantherscombatclub/boxing-training/my-coaching-credentials-awards) by Panthers Combat Club · Boxing Training · Training Center at Jayanagar 7th Block - [My Journey: The South Coast Gangster](https://mytribe.in/phenomenal_mma/combat-sports-mma-training/my-journey-the-south-coast-gangster) by Phenomenal MMA Academy · Combat Sports & MMA Training · Classes at Jayanagar 9th Block or Doddanekkundi - [Train with Champions at MultiFit](https://mytribe.in/multifit_bengaluru/combat-sports-training/train-with-champions) by MultiFit · Combat Sports Training · Training centers at Kalyan Nagar, Hennur & Ulsoor ## Book To book Abdul Muneer, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20journey%20as%20a%20fighter%20and%20coach.%20I%20would%20like%20to%20know%20more%20about%20your%20training%20sessions.)