--- title: "Combat Sports & Self-Defense: Learn Expert Boxing Lessons & Skills - mytribe" description: "Looking for practical combat sports & self-defense classes? Learn boxing, unarmed combat, and knife defense techniques from an authentic Shaolin warrior. Get fit with real skills. Join our online or in-person lessons in Delhi today!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu/combat-sports-self-defense last_updated: 2025-09-23 --- # Combat Sports & Self-Defense in Delhi Ncr By [Shi Yan Xiang](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu) · I teach practical combat sports and self-defense by mixing Shaolin techniques, boxing, and Filipino stick fighting, focusing on basics and real-world skills for all levels. ## Locations Online classes and at school in Shahpur Jat, New Delhi ### Visit at - Damo Shaolin Kung Fu School at Shahpur Jat, New Delhi (training accessible from Hauz Khas, Green Park, South Extension, Panchsheel Park, Malviya Nagar, Saket) Also available online. ## Pricing guide (estimates) These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote. ### 1-on-1 Specialist Training Single-user private session dedicated to rapid skill acquisition, specific biomechanical correction, or advanced weaponry. Typically ₹1,800-2,500 Per Session (estimate) #### Customization * **Focus Area:** User choice of Rapid Boxing, Advanced Eskrima/Weaponry, or Street Self-Defense. * **Structure:** 100% undivided attention for immediate error correction. #### Technical Drills * **Pad Work:** Instructor-led mitt drills for accuracy, power, and reflex training. * **Mechanics:** Detailed breakdown of body movement, hip rotation, and guard. * **Feedback:** Instant analysis of form to prevent injury. #### Scheduling * **Timing:** By appointment outside of standard batch hours. * **Duration:** 60 minutes dedicated. ### Weekend Tactical & Weaponry Batch Saturday and Sunday sessions focused on Filipino Martial Arts (Eskrima), stick fighting, and close-quarter defense skills. Typically ₹4,000-4,500 Per Month (estimate) #### Curriculum * **Filipino Martial Arts:** Introduction to Dacayana Eskrima system. * **Weaponry:** Drills involving 12 basic strikes, stick handling, and footwork. * **Defense:** Counters against stick and knife attacks. * **Boxing:** Technical boxing focused on precision over volume. #### Logistics * **Schedule:** Weekend only (Saturday & Sunday). * **Gear:** Rattan sticks and practice knives provided for class use. * **Format:** Lower cardio intensity compared to weekdays, higher focus on technical skill and reaction time. ### Weekday Sanda & Boxing Training 5 days a week program covering Chinese Kickboxing, Western Boxing, and physical conditioning under a 34th Gen Shaolin Disciple. Typically ₹6,400-7,000 Per Month (estimate) #### Training Modules * **Discipline:** Combination of Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing) and Western Boxing fundamentals. * **Techniques:** Covers striking, grappling drills, takedowns, footwork, and combinations. * **Conditioning:** Includes warm-ups, calisthenics, and cardio focus. #### Schedule & Facility * **Frequency:** Mon-Fri (Morning or Evening batches). * **Duration:** 60 to 75 minutes per session. * **Infrastructure:** Interlocking foam matted floor for safety. * **Equipment:** Access to communal kick shields, heavy bags, and focus mitts. #### Instruction * **Teacher:** 34th Gen Shaolin Disciple Shifu Shi Yan Xiang. * **Style:** Strict form correction and drilling of basics. ## About Combat Sports & Self-Defense ### Shaolin Roots, Real Skills I’m Shifu Kumar, a 34th Generation Shaolin Temple Warrior Disciple. For me, fitness isn’t just about workouts - it’s about learning proper technique and building real skill every session. Repetition, patience, and small details matter the most. ### What I Teach - My sessions mix multiple combat sports and self-defense systems, so you get a solid, real-world skill set no matter your experience level. - All are welcome - total beginners, women, men, experienced fighters. You just need the will to learn. ### Boxing & Footwork - I break down boxing fundamentals training step by step: stance, guard (“Chin down. Look up.”), jab, cross, hook, uppercut, and combos. - We drill footwork till it’s second nature - “step and slide,” always balanced. - Even a simple cross punch, I’ll remind you: “body weight peeche rahega” (keep your body weight back for power). ### Self-Defense That Works - I focus on practical unarmed self-defense for real situations, not just theory. That means close-range drills, partner work, and takedown basics. - We also dive into Filipino stick fighting (Dacayana Eskrima) and knife defense classes, based on what I learned in Cebu, Philippines. ### My Way I keep it simple. Learn the basics, trust the process, and enjoy the journey. Zindagi jeenay kay liye hai. Jiyo aur jineenay doh. (Life is for living. Live and let live.) ## Highlights Browse through Shi Yan Xiang's best work. ### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu/combat-sports-self-defense/featured) - [Video: Here, I am demonstrating a practical application of the Shaolin Qi Xing Quan form. We break down the sequence step by step, focusing on blocking, striking, and takedowns for real-world self-defense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf60d250-7c51-4c4d-9bc8-efc51d1b932a) - [Video: This is from the first lesson of my online boxing series. I teach the fundamentals of the jab, including correct stance, guard, and the 'in-out' footwork essential for balance and movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3239656-c8ba-4f54-b4f4-165e0d4a3c39) - ![Pictured here during my training at the Shaolin Temple. This is a classic staff posture, which builds balance, strength, and coordination. The staff is a foundational weapon in Shaolin Kung Fu.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f67f82d3-ca36-463c-bed8-8b63a5ab51db) - [Video: A student practices a takedown drill. We focus on using an opponent's momentum against them. This is a key principle in practical, close-quarters self-defense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69288f40-af14-4696-ba15-df9e1bc850af) - [Video: Proper form is critical, even in strength training. Here, I am supervising a student during a weighted exercise to ensure her posture is correct and she builds strength safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36815d8e-6fb9-48f3-83cf-46c69b7f86c7) - ![In my training hall in Delhi. I am a 34th Generation Shaolin Temple Warrior Disciple, dedicated to teaching authentic martial arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c35f98d-53d8-4c80-8c1d-14a3cc3c5905) - ![A statue of Bodhidharma, the patriarch of Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. His teachings emphasize that true skill comes from discipline and trusting the process of repetition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/396eaddb-8cb5-4eb7-9818-faa4bd3aaa6d) ### [Boxing Fundamentals](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu/combat-sports-self-defense/boxing-fundamentals) - [Video: This is from the first lesson of my online boxing series. I teach the fundamentals of the jab, including correct stance, guard, and the 'in-out' footwork essential for balance and movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3239656-c8ba-4f54-b4f4-165e0d4a3c39) - [Video: In lesson two of the boxing series, we build on the jab by adding the cross punch. I explain the key detail of lifting the back heel to generate power through your whole body for an effective jab-cross combo.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8a50557-3bd1-46bb-8187-f22c28b74f9b) - [Video: Lesson three focuses on integrating footwork with combinations. Here, I demonstrate the 'step and slide' technique while practicing jab-cross sequences, which is crucial for maintaining distance and creating angles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b6543839-51f5-42da-a9fb-ff85de042e9c) ### [Shaolin Combat & Self-Defense](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu/combat-sports-self-defense/shaolin-combat-self-defense) - [Video: Here, I am demonstrating a practical application of the Shaolin Qi Xing Quan form. We break down the sequence step by step, focusing on blocking, striking, and takedowns for real-world self-defense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf60d250-7c51-4c4d-9bc8-efc51d1b932a) - [Video: I guide a student through a basic partner drill. This exercise develops sensitivity, timing, and the ability to control an opponent's arms in close-range encounters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b5fdab4-82fe-47bd-a5d5-5c56bd5124e3) - [Video: This is the same partner drill, focusing on the flow between blocking and controlling movements. Repetition builds muscle memory for real-world self-defense scenarios.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78c0c2fd-d350-437b-92a7-22b620099f0a) - [Video: A student practices a takedown drill. We focus on using an opponent's momentum against them. This is a key principle in practical, close-quarters self-defense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69288f40-af14-4696-ba15-df9e1bc850af) - [Video: Two students sparring in a controlled environment. This drill focuses on footwork, distance management, and applying techniques learned in solo forms against a moving partner.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6dcafa90-f0c5-4441-96ab-78990e1cf04d) - [Video: A montage of various students practicing combat techniques in a group class. You can see different drills in action, from striking combinations to defensive partner work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4d9dd1e-7bb6-4230-a11c-b2c52a0d86d7) - [Video: This clip shows students of different levels training together. My classes are open to everyone, and we focus on building a strong foundation regardless of your starting point.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/155a32f1-172a-4b16-b56d-69fcb74a632c) - [Video: A closer look at partner drills during a group session. This type of training is essential for learning how to react to a live opponent in a self-defense situation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fde770a6-e07a-480d-b106-bd2a67bcff81) ### [Weapons Training: Eskrima & Staff](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu/combat-sports-self-defense/weapons-training-eskrima-staff) - ![Pictured here during my training at the Shaolin Temple. This is a classic staff posture, which builds balance, strength, and coordination. The staff is a foundational weapon in Shaolin Kung Fu.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f67f82d3-ca36-463c-bed8-8b63a5ab51db) - [Video: This is from my training diary in Toledo, Philippines, the home of Dacayana Eskrima. Here I am practicing the 12 basic strikes, a foundational drill for single-stick fighting that builds precision and flow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/899707e0-411b-4dd7-ac12-8e777ffce3b5) - [Video: Demonstrating Dacayana combat knife drills in my training hall. This practice focuses on footwork patterns and the specific angles of attack and defense used in Filipino knife fighting systems.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45285d1f-7ac4-483a-98bc-1a762c2af1ac) - [Video: A student practices fundamental stickwork drills. Repetition of these basic movements is essential for developing the muscle memory and coordination required for effective stick fighting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/236b7c4f-3b9a-4a2b-b75f-f1122ec3a186) ### [Strength & Discipline](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu/combat-sports-self-defense/strength-discipline) - [Video: Proper form is critical, even in strength training. Here, I am supervising a student during a weighted exercise to ensure her posture is correct and she builds strength safely.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36815d8e-6fb9-48f3-83cf-46c69b7f86c7) - [Video: A student performs a strength conditioning exercise. I emphasize keeping the body weight back to maintain proper form and maximize the effectiveness of the movement, preventing injury.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb1bd698-ccda-4a79-8aa9-afbe4ac6cb82) - [Video: A student practices a basic technique repeatedly. The text overlay says it all: 'The mother of skill is repetition of any basic technique.' This is the core of my teaching philosophy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38603256-ef2a-42d0-bad4-eb722db95640) ### [My Shaolin Lineage & Journey](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu/combat-sports-self-defense/my-shaolin-lineage-journey) - ![In my training hall in Delhi. I am a 34th Generation Shaolin Temple Warrior Disciple, dedicated to teaching authentic martial arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c35f98d-53d8-4c80-8c1d-14a3cc3c5905) - ![A moment of quiet reflection within the Shaolin Temple premises in China. The environment itself is a source of focus and a reminder of the deep history of Chan Buddhism and martial arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8a28dcf-858b-4855-86eb-e752ce714dc5) - [Video: A compilation of images from my time at the Shaolin Temple, including training with my masters. Learning from an authentic lineage is crucial for understanding the true depth of Shaolin Kung Fu.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3e6558e-135c-4945-ae09-694846ae6ca1) - ![With fellow disciples at the Shaolin Temple. The journey of martial arts is a shared one, built on a community of practice and respect for the masters who came before us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80971ae5-f16f-482b-bf08-5b3283f6af37) - [Video: A collage from a felicitation ceremony at my school. I take pride in recognizing the hard work and dedication of my students as they progress on their martial arts journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/521d467a-9f12-4450-9ac1-d852887fa15c) - ![A statue of Bodhidharma, the patriarch of Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. His teachings emphasize that true skill comes from discipline and trusting the process of repetition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/396eaddb-8cb5-4eb7-9818-faa4bd3aaa6d) ### [Additional Work](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu/combat-sports-self-defense/additional-work) - ![The ability to protect yourself and your loved ones is one of the most valuable skills you can learn. Martial arts training strengthens not only your body but also your resolve to be a protector.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69540758-9bb9-483a-9a1d-3bcd2412a443) ## Meet your expert [Shi Yan Xiang](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu) ### My story Namo Damo. We are Damo Shaolin Kung Fu School, named after the legendary Bodhidharma who brought Zen to China. Our journey started at the Shaolin Temple in Songshan, China, where Shi Yan Xiang trained as a 34th generation disciple. From the Dharma Hole to ancient halls, we soaked in the spirit of the masters. Now, we bring that same Shaolin energy back to Bharat, sharing not just martial arts but lessons in focus and cultivation. From China to the Philippines, our path is all about learning and sharing. ### My work - **Martial Arts Training**: We teach Shaolin Kung Fu Delhi, Taiji, Sanda kickboxing training, Boxing, Qigong, and self-defense including knife defense techniques. - **Skill Over Show**: It's not about fancy moves. We believe in mastering basics - repetition is the mother of skill. - **Open To All**: Classes for everyone - men, women, kids, achievers from all walks. 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