Training My Own: Family Martial Arts in Bengaluru

People often ask if I go easy on my own kids in the gym. The answer is no. If anything, they get the most unfiltered feedback because they have to represent what I stand for. Whether it is boxing drills or Kalaripayattu, my son and daughter are held to the exact same standards of footwork and aggression as anyone else.

When you walk into BFC Bodyforce, you see more than just athletes. You see a family. My son and daughter are on the mats daily, sweating and learning just like every other student. I believe in practicing what I preach. If I expect a student to push through exhaustion during pad work or master a complex Silambam stick rotation, my own children must demonstrate the same commitment. We don't have air conditioning or fancy machines because fighting is about building heat tolerance and mental grit, not comfort. After every session, we have a 'Mat Chat' where we talk about respect and discipline, not just punches. This is not a daycare; it is a space where your child learns that consistent, honest effort is the only way to get results. Whether you are in our Horamavu or Richards Town facility, you get the same coaching—no shortcuts, just real techniques that work in the ring and in life. We focus on fundamentals like stance and combinations for beginners, while offering intense conditioning for those ready to compete. My coaching philosophy remains consistent: fear is the fuel, but discipline is the weapon.