My Martial Arts Journey & Certifications
Training for 28 years taught me one thing: you never stop being a student. Here is a look at my recent Krav Maga certifications and the path I walk to keep my skills sharp.
Receiving my diploma after a week of intense Krav Maga training in Delhi under my master, Vicky Kapoor. I am a student first, always.
My diploma for Practitioner Level F-5 in the Shatrunashak System of Krav Maga. Continuous learning is essential.
Another diploma from my Krav Maga training, for Practitioner Level F-4. Each level represents another step in my journey.
With my fellow practitioners and Master Vicky Kapoor during our training camp. We are part of a global family of martial artists.
Standing with my master. I am grateful for the guidance I receive, which I pass on to my own students.
My diploma for Graduate Level W-1 in Krav Maga. This certification is from the International Ultimate Krav Maga Federation.
About My Journey & Credentials
These diplomas aren't just paper on a wall. They document my ongoing training in the Shatrunashak System of Krav Maga under Master Vicky Kapoor. If I expect my students to push their physical and mental limits at Fighting Fit, I must be doing the exact same thing.
The student mindset
I have spent nearly three decades in martial arts, yet I am constantly returning to the mat as a student. The training you see here—specifically my Practitioner Level F-4, F-5, and Graduate Level W-1 certifications—is part of my commitment to staying current in real-world combat techniques.
Krav Maga is not static. It evolves, and so do I. By training consistently at high levels in Delhi and Mumbai, I bring back fresh, tested drills to our sessions at the Bandra dojo and Powai Forest Park. This isn't about collecting titles or building a trophy case. It is about ensuring that when you train with me, you are learning methods that are practical, updated, and proven.
Why this matters to you
Whether you are interested in our group kickboxing sessions, private coaching, or the intensive weapons defense course, you can trust that the foundation is solid. I don't teach theory I haven't pressure-tested myself. When we work on stress testing or 4-direction movement, it is because I have walked that path myself, fallen, and got back up to learn more. That is the Fighting Fit way.
Hemaal Shah
I’ve been learning and teaching for 28 years, but I’m a student first. When I train under my masters in Delhi, I’m not 'Sensei', I’m just a guy on the mat pushing my limits. You deserve an instructor who is actively testing his own skills, not just recycling old moves.
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