--- title: "Martial Arts Competitions: Test Your Skills with Fighting Fit" description: "See how our students test their martial arts skills in national competitions and official grading. Join Fighting Fit to master Kali, Krav Maga, and stick fighting." canonical: https://mytribe.in/fightingfitindia/weapon-based-martial-arts/proven-in-the-arena-competitions-grading last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Martial Arts Competitions and Grading: Testing Your Skills Tribe Verified · Students competing at UWMAF National Championships. By [Hemaal Shah](https://mytribe.in/fightingfitindia) · Classes at Bandra West dojo and outdoors in Powai · ₹1,500 per workshop (estimate) Part of [Weapon-Based Martial Arts](https://mytribe.in/fightingfitindia/weapon-based-martial-arts). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/fightingfitindia/weapon-based-martial-arts/gallery) Testing yourself under pressure is the only way to know if your technique works when things get real. See how my students use our training to succeed in national championships and earn their next level in Shinkali. ## Photos and videos - [Video: My students competing at the Blade Fight Nationals in Delhi. This was a great experience hosted by the United World Martial Arts Federation (UWMAF).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7dbfd55d-e76e-4244-aa6c-3acddd8726b5) - ![Our team after our first time participating in the Silambam (long stick fight) district championship. We brought home a gold, a silver, and two bronze medals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e414fdd1-08ae-4d38-abfe-161a690b81de) - ![A proud moment for one of my students, receiving his certificate and medal at the Silambam championship. More than medals, it was a great experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/780b7326-7db3-4aa9-bd26-8c051e10cbce) - ![Another student from my team being recognized for his performance in the long stick fighting competition. This is the result of hard work and dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03786fa7-7407-4042-a41e-d184d37c6f4a) - ![Celebrating our team's success. Competing helps my students test their skills under pressure and prepares them for the next level of their training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2be5c6e9-fdff-4a05-a08d-66e70733c934) - ![One of my senior students receiving his medal. This kind of experience is invaluable for building the confidence needed for real self-defense.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82e9ce64-aeb9-45f4-a44b-3cfb48170ba6) - ![The whole team receiving their SHINKALI promotions from Sensei E. We took full advantage of his time with us to deepen our understanding of the art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d6cd21c-5e20-46a6-8dfc-f1ea3dfc3771) - ![A student receiving his certificate of promotion in SHINKALI. Grading is an important milestone that recognizes a student's progress and dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/401e3eee-a396-42aa-8c1f-b763fb348b1d) - ![Another student being promoted by Sensei E and myself. It's an honor to guide my students on their martial arts journey and see them grow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4015c537-98bd-4d6b-bfa4-be7868551f84) - ![Celebrating another promotion within our SHINKALI group. Each certificate represents hours of practice and a better understanding of the art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ebfd536-02be-4e76-a1e0-4e4d054de31f) - ![A proud moment for a student earning his next level in SHINKALI. These achievements are a testament to their hard work and commitment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6c805ef2-59f3-4562-82cd-511cd1047020) - ![Recognition of skill and dedication. This student earned his promotion through consistent training and a willingness to learn.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5a83e62-b767-45f3-8636-eaffc71ced39) - ![I am proud to present this certificate of promotion to my student alongside my own teacher, Sensei E. The learning never stops.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47b69ab1-aa6b-4fd1-915e-6d57e019bdc1) - ![The final day of the UWMAF World Cup. A great moment for our team after demonstrating SHINKALI, IBFF, and Krav Maga alongside other martial arts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b035349-30a2-4eeb-b19e-398456793045) - [Video: Get Ready! A promotional video for the UWMAF World Cup and the introduction of the International Blade Fight Federation (IBFF).](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca1c09bf-65c6-4482-baae-b0e4d604e8af) ## About Proven in the Arena: Competitions & Grading You won't see me promising trophies on day one. When my students enter an arena like the UWMAF World Cup or a Silambam championship, they are doing it to check their ego, not just their skill. It is about feeling that specific adrenaline rush and realizing that the technique you drilled in the quiet of the dojo has to hold up when someone is actually trying to stop you. In the dojo, you train for calm. In the arena, you train for chaos. I encourage my students to compete, not for medals, but for clarity. Whether it is the Blade Fight Nationals or a district-level Silambam (long stick) championship, the goal is simple: to see if your reflexes survive the pressure of a real opponent. We do not train for point-scoring; we train for survival. When you see our team at the UWMAF World Cup or bringing home golds and silvers in stick fighting, it proves that our K3 program—combining Kali, Krav Maga, and Kickboxing—translates from the mats to the tournament floor. Grading works the same way. When Sensei E comes in to promote my students, it is not just a certificate ceremony. It is a reality check. You are being tested by someone who has spent a lifetime in the art, ensuring you are not just memorizing patterns but truly understanding the biomechanics of the fight. Whether you are looking for professional certification or just a way to test your mettle, you need to understand that the rank is just a milestone. The real progress happens in the sweat of the preparation and the humbleness that comes after the fight is over. If you want to know if you are actually learning, you have to step up and test it. ## About Hemaal Shah I am Hemaal, but most call me Sensei H. My job is to take you from a student to a warrior, and I do not care if you are 18 or 80. If you are willing to sweat, I will help you find your strength. 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