--- title: "MMA Coaching Journey: Behind the Scenes at Dojang MMA" description: "Watch the raw, unfiltered journey of building India's most active fight team. Join Dojang MMA for real training in MMA, BJJ, and Boxing. Start your path." canonical: https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/combat-sports-mma-training/my-coaching-journey-vlogs last_updated: 2025-09-25 --- # My Coaching Journey: Behind the Scenes at Dojang MMA Tribe Verified · Training India's most active fight team. By [Manas Daimary](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang) · Training at 3 Dojang MMA studios across Guwahati and Bongaigaon · ₹1,200 per month (billed quarterly or yearly) (estimate) Part of [Combat Sports & MMA Training](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/combat-sports-mma-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/manas.dojang/combat-sports-mma-training/gallery) Raw and unfiltered. This is the reality of building India's most active fight team from the ground up, one drill and one lesson at a time. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A day in my life as a coach. From sponsoring an athlete to BJJ class and technical drills, this is what it's all about. My goal is to help my athletes every way I can, because every day is a chance to get 1% better.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9934e2ca-b249-4204-bcd8-2697d10a01fd) - [Video: What does it take to run a business and be India's most active fight team? This vlog shows a day of strength and conditioning, a promo shoot for a fighter, and me jumping in to train with the intermediate group to help them level up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/267c680e-40cc-437c-9ad9-c71b4206156b) - [Video: A special day for our team as one of our fighters, Nazret, gets a feature with a clothing brand. His story from a truck driver to a top MMA prospect deserves to be heard. But no matter the fame, training always comes first.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4792d94-4304-47eb-adcf-d234f1792e84) - [Video: Sparring day is my favorite day. In this vlog, I also share one of my craziest experiences as a coach, involving a pro fight in Uganda, gunfire, and an Ebola outbreak. The life of a coach is never dull.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70adc2be-8bbf-432c-9b62-1ca13b06c653) - [Video: A special day for the gym as we finally get AC installed. This vlog shows me running between our branches, coaching the fight camp, and taking a personal training session. The grind never stops.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/392bb41f-0dd9-43f2-9226-3c5babb6f2c0) - [Video: After a fight night, I reflect on what success in martial arts really means. It's not just about winning or losing, but about completing the journey with discipline and sportsmanship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6029d9be-45e1-4709-b06e-bef4de2afb69) - [Video: A vlog from my seminar at our Bongaigaon branch. I explain how we teach MMA, from boxing basics to advanced back control techniques, and the importance of meditation for fighters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1636897a-fa55-4c56-9282-8dad7dd6839b) - [Video: This is what heart looks like. One of my fighters apologized for losing, but I'm just proud of his courage. In a world of excuses, this kid is an inspiration. Failure is just a part of the process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f79e92a5-54c4-4c12-ab9b-72a1d2189525) - [Video: My obsession is to create a UFC champion from India. I chose the hard path, taking tough fights to level up my athletes. Failure is a part of that path, and we use it to learn and grow stronger, ignoring the trolls.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ccd6e5b9-84d5-4d9d-a1ad-07b60ef43308) - [Video: People ask why I quit fighting to coach. It's for this feeling: helping a deserving fighter get the platform they've earned. Bringing fighters from all over India to train with us in Guwahati is a dream come true.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9d1a97d-9490-4f06-94bb-78f2af373092) - [Video: Today was MMA sparring day to select new members for our fight team. This vlog shows the tryout process, from weigh-ins to cage fights, and introduces the new fighters who made the cut.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9527e08-5630-4a56-8c4f-58bef91109a6) - [Video: The unglamorous side of running a gym. To save money so we can sponsor more athletes, we do a lot of the work ourselves, like installing these wall mats. Our priority has always been the fighters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec8181a9-1aec-4a68-9480-5cccc7fc1489) - [Video: A vlog about my coaching philosophy. I believe consistency is what turns an average athlete into a great one. The ones who show up on the days when others rest are the ones who will be champions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e2cfd60-e0d7-4ec6-9112-69d53e99dfe0) - [Video: A vlog about the reality of media coverage in Indian MMA. My fighter is ranked number one in South Asia, but gets no attention. We stay focused on the work, because in the end, only your team has your back.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/edf2a64c-dee7-42bf-bd7b-8635a1ce4b79) - [Video: A seminar at our Bongaigaon branch. I have an obsession with quality, so I make sure every branch maintains the same high standard of training, from fundamentals to pro-level classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f72c2442-cfeb-44a3-bb4a-672c8181b56d) - [Video: A day of judging a Roadies event, media interviews with my fighters, and running the fight camp. Even on holidays like Mahashivratri, the pro team trains because that's when you get ahead of the competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04878864-0c22-4d9e-9435-622d33dc179e) - [Video: The story of how we sponsor fighters. I don't sponsor everyone, but when I see hunger and talent like I saw in Nazaret, I'll do everything I can to help them turn pro. Before asking for sponsorship, show your value.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db47179d-f34d-4b14-9f7c-4cd9d8a5b6cf) - [Video: The first sparring session of the year. As a head coach, it's important for me to stay sharp and updated, so I jump in with the team. Of course, I'll only show the clips where I'm winning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a32b5b5-b048-4f75-b631-29546353d03e) - [Video: An exciting day as we launch our new podcast, TKO Talks. The goal is to promote genuine, deserving talent that the mainstream media ignores. This vlog shows the prep, training, and the first recording session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/85932559-2561-4450-9a2b-5693f6f42e77) - [Video: The reality of running a gym in the winter. Business is slow, but it's the best time for smart members to get a personal training experience in our group classes. I also talk about why I'd rather sponsor fighters than buy expensive advertising.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cb237cc0-d736-43b5-a281-a2aa3299a942) - [Video: A day of navigating Puja traffic to get to the gym. We have fighters preparing for big events, so training can't stop. This vlog also includes a thank you to a sponsor who stepped up to support one of our female fighters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d1c640d-c191-49d9-b8d7-e9b1e58bad9d) - [Video: A vlog from my 3-day seminar in Bongaigaon. I traveled 175km to be here. Day 1 was all about striking, and I even got in some sparring rounds myself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/76025ba6-3959-4318-82c4-5396675dab82) - [Video: MMA fighters work just as hard as Olympic athletes but get no support. That's why it was such a happy moment to get a message from a brand wanting to sponsor two of my fighters for their upcoming event in Nepal.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/184fdc02-6755-4d3b-8334-9661a8cdda8d) - [Video: A day at a boxing talent hunt. It's important for my MMA fighters to get experience in pure striking sports. This vlog shows the event, the good and the bad, and a birthday celebration back at the gym.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5249a6b7-892b-4d74-84db-a89c5f0fb60d) - [Video: A vlog from a day of intense flooding in Guwahati. Even though the city was underwater, we managed to get our morning training sessions in before I got stuck in traffic. The grind continues, rain or shine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e02c4bd3-61d4-4ddf-84a1-5af562e86c15) - [Video: A behind-the-scenes look at our Dojang Fight League. I started this league to give our athletes fair matchups and real fight experience. This vlog covers the weigh-ins, face-offs, and the exciting fight night.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3032ac61-01c3-41ee-9cdf-95946b584e61) - [Video: A day where we got to help an athlete in a real way. We sponsored one of our top fighters with a supplement kit for his upcoming fight camp. The vlog also shows a Muay Thai session, a birthday party, and personal training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5963fd1f-78c2-4b32-8567-df53fa187b86) - [Video: The joys of being a gym owner. Someone stole our gym's electrical wire, and we had to scramble to fix it before the evening classes. The team still trained through the heat with no fans or lights.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/019f799b-6c00-4ee8-bde3-aa4f163728d8) - [Video: A vlog about my goal for Dojang. I don't consider us successful yet, because the only goal is to produce a world champion from India. The video shows our combat conditioning with high-altitude masks to simulate fight intensity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56384ab5-40db-48b4-83ac-ef4602c38fd8) ## About My Coaching Journey (Vlogs) If you are looking for a commercial fitness gym with fancy gadgets, this is not it. Here, we prioritize the grind. What you see in these vlogs is exactly how we train: heavy focus on technical drills, intense sparring, and building the mental conditioning required for real MMA. If you want to learn to fight or just push your limits, you have to be ready to put in the work, period. ### Building Fighters, Not Just Members I started Dojang with eight students in a balcony. Today, we are the most active fight team in India. My vlogs capture the real side of this journey—the BJJ rolling sessions, the Muay Thai clinching, and the grueling conditioning that turns an average athlete into a champion. ### What We Focus On We don't believe in shortcuts. Whether you are at our Guwahati branch or our studio in Bongaigaon, the curriculum remains the same. We break down the fundamentals of: * **Striking:** Boxing and Kickboxing with focus on footwork and power. * **Grappling:** Wrestling takedowns and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) basics. * **MMA Integration:** Using the cage for wall control and effective transitions. ### The 'Dojang' Philosophy Success in martial arts is like winning in life. You will have wins, and you will have losses. But the journey—your discipline, your consistency, and your ability to learn from failure—is what defines you. I don't care if you've never punched before or if you're an intermediate fighter looking to go pro; if you have the drive, I have the plan. We don't just train; we manage careers. From helping fighters get sponsored to navigating international fight camps and the 'Road to UFC' pathway, we do it all. My goal is to see a UFC champion from India, and that work happens on our gym floor every single day. If you are ready to commit, show up. ## About Manas Daimary I started Dojang in a balcony with 8 students. Now, I am obsessed with building India's first UFC champion. I am not here to sell you a standard gym membership; I am here to train you if you are ready to actually put in the work. 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