--- title: "Expert MMA Training in Kandivali | Learn from an International Coach" description: "Join Fighter Combat Club in Kandivali West for authentic MMA training. Led by an internationally certified referee, we teach fight IQ, striking, and grappling." canonical: https://mytribe.in/fightercombatclub/fighter-training-program/behind-the-scenes-the-coach-s-journey last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # MMA Expertise from an International Referee Tribe Verified · Internationally Certified AMMA Referee and Judge By [Fighter Combat Club](https://mytribe.in/fightercombatclub) · At Fighter Combat Club, Kandivali West · ₹3,000 per month (estimate) Part of [Fighter Training Program](https://mytribe.in/fightercombatclub/fighter-training-program). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/fightercombatclub/fighter-training-program/gallery) I do not just teach the moves. My journey as an internationally certified referee and judge means I understand the sport's rules, strategy, and safety standards better than anyone. I bring that technical precision directly into our training sessions at FCC. ## Photos and videos - ![I am honored to have been certified as an A-Grade Referee & Judge under the AMMA ruleset. Here I am with one of the international referees who guided me. This is about leveling up in every way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1bdc68fd-e03c-4b84-9e80-041e8238163c) - ![With two of the international referees who mentored me. Their knowledge and high standards have helped me grow, and I bring that world-class expertise back to my students at FCC.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/62af04ed-09e5-49c8-954a-864d4bb1362e) - ![Receiving my International-C License as an AMMA Referee & Judge. This wasn't just about passing an exam; it was about a commitment to excellence in martial arts officiating.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d14b4011-c2ad-46b1-925f-83f30ef7d59a) - ![The group of national referees and judges at the FMMAI National Championship. It is an honor to be part of a team that upholds the integrity of the sport in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74bf385f-150a-4aee-a4d5-d3a7d0f9b08b) - ![Another shot of me receiving my certification. I will keep working hard and leveling up, because that is the standard I set for myself and my fighters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcb6f7c2-b06d-426e-a708-6a5acbbf1efc) - ![Celebrating the certification with my colleagues. The journey of learning never stops, and I am grateful for the opportunity to grow alongside the best in the sport.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdbdbf0b-78a8-46fb-88ff-6f8de6f68f58) - ![In my role as an official, giving instructions to fighters before their bout. My experience as a referee gives me a unique perspective that benefits my own fighters' training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c2e6ef6-b048-4217-b7fb-0ef7cb6aee39) - ![The team of officials. We are responsible for ensuring fair play and safety in the cage, a responsibility I take very seriously.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35907b7b-53c1-46aa-b6df-4c84d173b31e) - ![Another group photo with the international referees and my colleagues. This journey is about continuous learning and contributing to the sport I love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6aa3705b-41e1-4311-a6f4-623e2a8e0b8d) - ![Me receiving a certificate of appreciation for my contribution as a coach. While my fighters' success is the ultimate reward, this recognition is a reminder of the impact we are making.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4653751-16ed-4daa-ab4f-6066985b6d4a) - ![In the cage as an international referee at the GAMMA World MMA Championship in Jakarta. Here, I am officiating a fight between Germany and Kazakhstan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a28d69d-16b1-4f50-885e-b52e8f8f16d1) - ![Raising the hand of a victorious fighter from Kyrgyzstan. Representing India as a technical official on the world stage is a great honor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12bc0484-56a0-4b78-918c-60e97555d658) - ![Officiating a youth fight at the World Championship. My passion for MMA extends to ensuring the next generation competes safely and fairly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6699e100-4ff5-4f9f-be57-cf6a24a5aff9) - ![A proud moment, raising the hand of a winner from the USA. My role as a referee is to be an impartial and professional presence in the cage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e748379-b565-4509-87c9-41d1b761e4a3) - ![Another shot from the World Championship, officiating a fight with a Kyrgyzstani fighter. This experience on the global stage enriches the training I provide at FCC.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/729b1da1-ccf6-4a38-ae7f-e53ae5f49711) ## About Behind the Scenes: The Coach's Journey When you step onto the mats here, you aren't just getting fitness training. You are learning the sport from someone who officiates it at the world stage. Because I handle high-stakes matches at the GAMMA World Championship, I know exactly what creates a champion and what leads to a loss. My refereeing background means I teach you how to manage your energy, defend effectively, and build a fight IQ that keeps you safe and sharp during every bout. Being a referee and judge for associations like AMMA and FMMAI changes how I coach. Many gyms teach you how to throw a punch, but they fail to teach you how to manage a fight. In the cage, a half-second decision is the difference between a win and a loss. My role as an international official allows me to break down sparring footage and explain exactly why a referee stops a fight, why a judge scores a round, and how you can optimize your performance to always be on the winning side of that decision. At our Kandivali West facility, we don't treat martial arts like a trend. We treat it like a discipline. Whether you are learning BJJ submissions, refining your boxing combinations, or working on cage control, you are learning techniques that are currently being tested and used in professional circuits. My certifications aren't just wall hangings. They are a promise that the training you receive here meets international safety and technical standards. I expect you to show up with the same level of commitment. We run everything from junior championship programs to adult fight camps, but the core remains the same. If you are here to learn the real deal, to sharpen your skills under professional supervision, and to train with a team that actually understands the rules of the game, then this is your home. ## About Fighter Combat Club I believe in building fighters from the ground up, using my experience as an international referee to teach you real Fight IQ. This isn't about gym vanity. It is about understanding the rules, the risks, and the technique to dominate in the cage. 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